What exactly is 'Hamptons' style?

May 22, 2022
There is often confusion between the two popular interior styles: French Provincial and Hamptons. Both styles are elegant and refined with their soft, neutral colour palette and timber floors, which is why they often work well together.
Coastal and casual, the Hamptons interior design style - originally inspired by a group of villages called The Hamptons on Long Island, New York - has come to represent elegant and relaxed coastal living. Classic architectural Hamptons design features include the use of timber panelling, high coffered or pitched ceilings with exposed beams, timber floors, neutral and ocean inspired colours, natural materials and lots of natural light.
Here are some typical characteristics of the popular Hamptons style, which can be seen on our screens with the TV series Revenge and the movie Something's Gotta Give.
  • Large picture windows with ocean views
  • Sheer fabrics in sandy taupe, soft grey or white for relaxed draped curtains
  • Cane or wicker furniture and accessories for indoors or outside
  • Distressed timber furniture in limed oak, washed grey and milk paint or dark timber as a contrast
  • Blue and white striped rugs or soft neutral sisal or carpet
  • Big comfy sofas in relaxed linen fabrics with plenty of throw pillows
  • Large glass pendant lights with brass touches
  • Blue and white china and accessories scattered throughout.
Take a look at these Hamptons-style interiors:

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For more inspirational Hamptons pics, take a look at our Pinterest page

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