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A no-build update has given this sitting room new, elegant life

A no-build update has given this sitting room new, elegant life

Caroline blends her southern traditional roots with her love of straight lines and modern flare in this perfect mix of modern and traditional.

Caroline blends her southern traditional roots with her love of straight lines and modern flare in this perfect mix of modern and traditional.

The Hamptons style is new and improved, and in this post you’re going to see how to take this classic look in a contemporary direction.

The Hamptons style is new and improved, and in this post you’re going to see how to take this classic look in a contemporary direction.

A brand new all-season dream getaway dressed in classic coastal style captures the nostalgia of cottage living.

A brand new all-season dream getaway dressed in classic coastal style captures the nostalgia of cottage living.

A brand new all-season dream getaway dressed in classic coastal style captures the nostalgia of cottage living.

For homeowners who want to work and play inside and out, this Gordon James house has it all.

Hamptons style is both earthy and luxurious. Natural wood is a great way to achieve this balance. The wood grain found in good quality solid wood provides stunning texture against a base Hamptons palette. It also gives a more romantic craftsman-made feel to furniture, in contrast to the flat-pack flock. We love the use of wood and other natural materials in this earthy yet luxurious space. Source: Midwest Homes Mag │ Design: Gordon James Painted wood works beautifully in Hamptons interiors…

Hamptons style is both earthy and luxurious. Natural wood is a great way to achieve this balance. The wood grain found in good quality solid wood provides stunning texture against a base Hamptons palette. It also gives a more romantic craftsman-made feel to furniture, in contrast to the flat-pack flock. We love the use of wood and other natural materials in this earthy yet luxurious space. Source: Midwest Homes Mag │ Design: Gordon James Painted wood works beautifully in Hamptons interiors…

Fresh orchids are a signature element in most Hamptons homes. However, once you begin building in more flowers and floral patterns into your design, you begin to encroach on French provincial or country cottage territory. If you were after a Hamptons look, try using more geometrical patterns instead of floral patterns. Geometrical patterns add interesting focal points for an otherwise plain Hamptons palette. The geometrical pattern on this rug creates a sense of richness to this contemporary…

Ask a styling purist and they will say ‘blue’ is the mandatory accent color for a Hamptons home. The color blue pays homage to the ocean, a key inspiration for the Hamptons style that emerged from the coastal towns of island New York. Some of our favourite Hamptons interiors have traditional blue as the color of choice, as pictured here. Design: Megan Gorelick Nevertheless, contemporary Hamptons designs tend to provide more allowance for color choices. For example, variations to the…

Yes living in a Hamptons space might feel like you've died and gone to styling heaven, but it doesn't mean everything needs to be white! Neutrals such as off-whites, greys, browns and deep blues also complement Hamptons homes. Here are some inspiring interiors that ace neutral layering. Design: Tracy Lynn Studio │ Photography: Zack Benson Save dramatic colors for your accent pieces, but keep your anchor pieces like your sofas, tables, carpets and walls neutral. We love the color scheme used…

A beginner's guide on how to achieve a Hamptons look for your home