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About The Hamptons Style
Originating from an area of Long Island, New York, the Hamptons is a string of seaside villages that were historically founded on the fishing trade.
These days the area is a well known summer holiday escape for those looking to relax and recharge on one of the many pristine beaches. Large holiday homes and renovated cottages dot the small towns and are set for entertaining family and friends.
This focus on connecting outdoor and indoor entertaining as well as the coastal influence is the reason this style works so well in many Australian homes.
Hamptons Style Colour Palette & Design Choices
Traditional Hamptons homes generally feature a neutral colour palette, lots of fresh white with soft grey and touches of navy or light blue and seafoam. The style also leans heavily into natural textures and finishes, dark timber tones, cane and jute features and linen fabrics. Luxurious touches of detailed hardware and lighting are also an integral part of a Hamptons style home.
Laminex Calm White
Dulux Lexicon
Carrara Marble
Formica Bluegrass
Defining Features
Curating a selection of feature items in the space can allow for the lifestyle and personality of the owners to shine through. Framed clear glass overhead cabinets with integrated lighting or thick solid timber open shelving to display personal items are well in keeping with the style.
Or perhaps a beautiful custom wine rack to display a personal collection. Metallic pulls in brass, bronze or nickel add the touch of luxury that every hamptons kitchen needs.
Cabinetry
Simple shaker cabinets are the absolute go to to ground the Hamptons style in a home. A more detailed shaker will give a super classic feel or at the other end of the spectrum a thin shaker rail width leans into a more modern feeling Hamptons.
An expansive island bench is also a staple for the hamptons home, allowing for friends and family to congregate around to share a crisp white wine while preparing a meal together.
Benchtops & Splashbacks
Stone benchtops add the touch of luxury needed in a hamptons kitchen. Whether it’s an engineered alternative or a stunning natural stone the cool feel, natural veins and speckles of stone perfectly suit a Hamptons home.
One option is to run the stone up the wall for a sleek and elegant splashback or a tiled splashback, especially one with a handmade textured edge, looks amazing too.
Appliances & Sanitaryware
Leaning into the timeless feel of a Hamptons kitchen, adding integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer panels helps the space feel more homely and inviting rather than having many large cold stainless steel appliances on display.
Ceramic butlers sinks are another popular choice for the Hamptons style, adding crisp white and interest to the design with the projection of the sink past the cabinetry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hamptons style kitchen?
Hamptons style embodies coastal vibes and luxurious finishes. A Hamptons kitchen usually showcases shaker style doors in white or neutral tones, natural or engineered stone benchtops and high quality hardware.
What colours are Hamptons style?
Hamptons are characterised by a neutral palette of whites, creams, greys and linen tones. Coastal elements can also be added with touches of soft blue, earthy greens and even navy blue.
What is the difference between Hamptons style and Coastal style?
While they do share some elements like their base colour palettes, hamptons kitchens have a large emphasis on luxury finishes, traditional door styles and symmetry whereas a coastal kitchen can take advantage of more cost effective finishes like laminate and timber and can lean more into a contemporary or boho feel.
