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The Hamptons, a renowned collection of seaside communities on Long Island in the US, has long been a haven for affluent New Yorkers and the distinctive homes that predominate, a source of architectural and design inspiration around the world. Nowhere has this style taken root as deeply as it has in Australia. Typified by large, light-filled living spaces, the use of rustic materials, coastal and classic design details, and elegant accessories, it’s a style that is just as well suited to the suburbs as it is a coastal or country setting. A traditional Hamptons interior is easy to identify. Just look for detailed architraves and skirting boards, cornices, wainscot panelling, a timber staircase and plantation shutters. Herringbone flooring, high ceilings, classic tapware and light fittings, subway-tiled kitchen splashbacks and bathrooms, and…

There is no disputing it. Australians love the Hamptons look and it’s a design aesthetic that complements the way we like to live — and where we like to live. As an architectural style, it’s equally at home in a beachside location as it is in a rural setting. And it’s just as well suited to the suburbs, especially those with character or period homes. In Australia, we do Hamptons a bit differently to how they do it on Long Island, a popular coastal destination outside of New York where the style originated. “The Hamptons look can have many different variations but at its core is a coastal-inspired relaxed sophistication that embodies a highend layered look,” says Natalee Bowen, an Australian expert on Hamptons design, the Creative Director of Indah Island…

The Australian lifestyle is perfectly suited to beachy Hamptons-inspired homes. It’s a versatile style that is luxurious but relaxed, where classic lines mix with coastal colours to create a timeless look. “With our busy modern lives, the Hamptons interior immediately creates a more casual feel when we get home, or for those times when we just want to chill out with a book in a quiet space. It works well for entertaining, too, when our beautiful warm summer weather allows us to let the outdoors in,” says Greg Ollerhead of OneWorld Collection. The colour palettes, textures and materials used in Hamptons design are influenced by nature. They are ideal for creating a beachside ambience and add a laid-back aesthetic to your home, combining elegance and comfort with a sophisticated yet casual coastal…

There is no denying the enduring appeal of the Hamptons architectural style as this stunning custom home proves. Designed for a large, busy family and located in the coincidentally named suburb of Hampton in Melbourne’s south east, it epitomises everything that is so special and timeless about Hamptons-inspired homes. “The clients, who had built with us before, approached us with a clear brief,” recalls David Norton, Director, Norton Builders. “They wanted a home that would comfortably house their family of six and provide everyone with a space to call their own as well as spaces they could share. The family also wanted a home that would make indoor-outdoor entertaining easy and be a place in which they could create many happy memories. “Just as importantly, the style of the home, both inside…

When the time came for a Brisbane couple to build their dream Hamptons-style home, a chance event led them to OJ Pippin Homes. “Our journey actually started with OJ Pippin building on the block next to ours,” says homeowner Joy Bobir. “There was a delivery truck that knocked down a boundary peg which was hidden by grass so I phoned the company to mention the accident. I received a phone call back and assurance it would be rectified. It was fixed that very day with a followup call to let us know. I was so impressed with this, and OJ’s genuineness, that we switched builder mid-design.” Wade Hastie, OJ Pippin Homes' Managing Director, takes up the story, saying, “The homeowners stipulated their budget, gave us the overall design inspiration for their…

This stunning Hamptons-inspired home ticks all the boxes for the modern family. There is a spacious entertainer’s kitchen with an airy walk-in butler’s pantry, a large study that can be used as a workfrom-home office or a guest bedroom, a dedicated media/TV room, and a massive light-filled kitchen and family area overlooking an outdoor entertaining space. Add to this bedrooms with dual-access bathrooms and a stunning two-storey entry void and you have the amazing Bannaby Apollo 36. “A magnificent family residence that is perfect for narrow blocks, the Bannaby Apollo 36, shown here with the optional Hamptons Trio facade, will be the envy of your neighbours,” says Steven Parissis, Sales Manager, Allcastle Homes. “With its Dutch gabled roof, distinctive columns and cool, contemporary Hamptons palette, this striking facade paints a picture…