Hamptons Living

Named for the summer playground of New York’s rich and famous, the Hamptons style is the ultimate in sophisticated beachside living. And with our warm climate, enviable coastline and near-year-round outdoor lifestyle, it’s no wonder this style is making waves on Aussie shores and has become sought-after by homeowners across the country. Here to guide you is interior designer aka “Queen of the Hamptons” Natalee Bowen. Renowned as the Hamptons design expert in Australia, Natalee takes readers by the hand and teaches them how to emulate the style in their very own home, whether building a new house, renovating an existing one or simply updating the furnishings and finishes.

Hamptons Living

From the editor

Welcome to the Hamptons • UPON HEARING THE WORD “HAMPTONS”, YOU’RE IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO A PLACE WHERE EVERY DAY IS A LUXURY GETAWAY. BUT WHERE DID IT ALL START?

Location, location • WE ALL KNOW LOCATION IS KING WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOME, AND THERE ARE A FEW CONSIDERATIONS TO KEEP IN MIND TO ENSURE YOUR HOME’S DESIGN SUITS ITS SURROUNDINGS.

LIVING IN BLUE & WHITE: Classic Hamptons elements • THE HAMPTONS IS MORE THAN JUST ONE DESIGN STYLE AND ALLOWS YOU TO ADD YOUR OWN PERSONALITY TO YOUR SPACE. HERE ARE SOME KEY STYLING ELEMENTS.

Ambient light • ENJOY LIVING OFFERS FLAMELESS CANDLES THAT CAST DANCING SHADOWS JUST LIKE A REAL FLAME, WITHOUT COMPROMISING ON SAFETY OR AMBIENCE.

Introducing the new Hamptons: Transitional Modern • A MIX OF TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY STYLES, TRANSITIONAL MODERN HAMPTONS DESIGN IS RISING IN POPULARITY. HERE ARE SOME KEY DEFINING ELEMENTS OF THIS NEW STYLE.

Room-by-room designing • NOW THAT WE’VE COVERED THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF HAMPTONS STYLING, HERE WE GIVE YOU A QUICK BREAKDOWN OF THE MAIN DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR THOSE KEY SPACES IN THE HOME — THE KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BATHROOMS, BEDROOMS AND OUTDOORS.

Textiles and fabrics • FABRICS AND TEXTILES BRING SO MUCH JOY INTO A SPACE. HERE, WE TAKE AN INDULGENT LOOK INTO THE KALEIDOSCOPIC WORLD OF PATTERNS AND SHOW YOU HOW TO SELECT SOFT FURNISHINGS FOR YOUR HOME.

An eye for art • ARTWORKS CAN CREATE CHARACTER IN YOUR HOME AND ARE AN EXPRESSION OF YOUR PERSONALITY. BUT CHOOSING THE RIGHT PIECES AND PLACEMENT IS KEY.

Designer spotlight: Kathy Kuo • HAMPTONS LOCAL AND INTERIOR DESIGNER KATHY KUO HAS WEAVED HER MAGIC ON THIS STUNNING FAMILY HOME.

Designer spotlight: Tamara Anka • FOUNDER OF HOME DECOR WEBSITE CITRINELIVING, TAMARA ANKA CREATES BEAUTIFUL SPACES IN HER FAMILY HOME, WHICH SHE SHARES TO INSPIRE HER AUDIENCE.

Tea and peonies: hosting a Hamptons garden party • HAMPTONS LOCAL AND FOUNDER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF KDHAMPTONS: THE LUXURY LIFESTYLE DIARY OF THE HAMPTONS, KELLI DELANEY KOT SPILLS THE TEA ON HOSTING A GORGEOUS HAMPTONS GARDEN PARTY.

Afternoon teatime

Hamptons wedding styling • THE HAMPTONS-STYLE WEDDING OFFERS A VISUAL FEAST OF BEAUTY TO CREATE MEMORIES FOR LIFE AND FUEL THE HEART OF THE WILD ROMANTIC WITHIN.

Christmas styling the Hamptons way • ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY – AND ADD SOME FESTIVE CHEER TO YOUR HOME DECOR.

First impressions • THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME IS WHAT GIVES IT STREET APPEAL AND IS A GLIMPSE OF WHAT’S TO COME INSIDE. HERE, WE GO THROUGH THE PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN CREATING YOUR HAMPTONS DREAM HOME.

All in the detail • NOW THAT YOU’VE SELECTED YOUR ROOF AND EXTERNAL WALL MATERIALS, IT’S TIME TO HOME IN ON THOSE DETAILS THAT WILL REALLY GIVE YOUR HAMPTONS HOME THE DESIGNER TOUCH.

Window furnishings • WHEN SELECTING WINDOW FURNISHINGS, STYLE PLUS PRACTICALITY NEED TO BE CONSIDERED. OUR FRIENDS AT TUISS BLINDS GIVE US THE LOW-DOWN ON WHAT WORKS BEST WHERE.

Hamptons projects

Beachfront beauty • WITH THE OPEN SKY, SEA AND SAND, THIS...