Modern Hamptons styled homes have captivated the Australian interior design scene with their timeless sensibility, light and breezy feel, and sophisticated yet coastal vibes. We’ve transformed the traditional American style into an Aussie classic with our own contemporary twists, and there’s nothing quite as popular on the market right now as a modern Hamptons home. It has an ageless quality that works perfectly with the Australian seaside lifestyle and blends low-key elegance with effortless indoor-outdoor living.  

Design experts from Houzz have shared with Canberra Daily their five key ingredients to remodel your home Hamptons-style, making it feel like a holiday hideaway all year round.

• Weatherboard cladding

Commonly used to emulate a fresh coastal feel, weatherboard cladding is the ideal addition to your Hamptons-style home.

“Choose horizontal cladding, preferably made from a material such as cement composite over traditional timber, which is prone to splitting and fading in our harsh climate,” Naomi Findlay from Silk Home explains.

“Opt for wider panels over slimmer options for a more sophisticated finish.”

• Coastal palette

The classic combo of cool whites and lighter, blue-based greys has become a Hamptons must-have with its embodiment of coastal chic. To accentuate the ambience even further, mix in timber accents and marble to further enhance the colour palette.

For maximum effect, incorporate these colours with restrained nautical lines, white ceramics, and soft, textured choices in your cushions and throws.

• Light maximised in every way

If you only take away one piece of advice from this article, it should be this: maximise light in every way possible. Hamptons charm is all about seaside cues which centres on light-filled rooms, an abundance of large windows, and having as many outdoor views as possible. Plantation shutters and sheer curtains will assist as window treatments when enhancing natural light in your new Hamptons home.

• Decorative detailing

‘Less is more’ is always the rule when designing your home Hamptons-style, and that includes luxurious pendant lights to display collectables and treasures. This approach gives you so much room to explore with your interior design ideas.

Interior designer at Houzz, Allie Duval, says, “Introduce soft and textured treasures within your home. The trick is to make it your own and use a portion of the old world with new contemporary accents.”

“Place items in threes in varying heights to create interest.”

• Shaker style kitchen

Clean lines, a panelled profile, spacious marble islands, and a slightly bevelled edge – all the ingredients to a beautiful Hamptons styled kitchen. Shaker style kitchens are a popular way to distinguish your home as a Hamptons classic – cosy yet spacious enough to entertain with ease.

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