Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 2 i Hamptons Living

Welcome to our second edition of Hamptons Living. We had such a fabulous response to our first edition, and now we are back to share more beautiful homes, tips and, of course, a plethora of expert advice to inspire and equip you with all the knowledge you need to create a truly beautiful Hamptons-style home. As an interior designer with more than 20 years’ experience, I have become known by the Australian design industry as the “Queen of the Hamptons”, and it’s an absolute honour for me to be able to share my knowledge so you can recreate this beautiful style in your own home. Over the years, I have been so enamoured with not just the look, but also the luxurious Hamptons lifestyle. This edition, we are going to…

There are many different aesthetic styles within the Hamptons category. So many in fact, most people often get confused when creating the style within their own homes. When visiting the Hamptons, the exterior of the homes has the same build elements that create that recognisable Hamptons look — beautiful grey weatherboard, pops of white trim and divine details. However, when it comes to the interior of the home, this is where it can get a bit tricky, and we love to bring our clients’ own personal style into play. First, we’ll touch on each of the Hamptons styles. Traditional Hamptons To create a traditional Hamptons style, the kitchens are by far the most detailed. You can start with decorative mouldings and wainscoting, and panelling should be used on most surfaces,…

From the moment you see a home on the street, the first impression is what creates that feeling of excitement and tells you what to expect beyond the front door. The products you use can start to tell the story of the journey you are about to embark on. The colour, the detail the expressive front door will all become the first things that spark the curiosity to enter inside. When drawing upon a brief from a client regarding which direction they want to take, most people start with images from Pinterest, Instagram and magazines. These start to build a picture of the desired look. From there, the floorplan evolves and the exterior look starts to come to life — the peak of the roof, the window detailing and all…

The natural beauty of this beach estate in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is truly breathtaking. Designed as a Hamptons tropical-style home, it has blissful views of the sea from every turn. There is something quite exceptional about creating a beachfront home as the view is always the hero, but in this case you may find it hard to take your eyes away from the home’s innate beauty. Built as an escape from the city to create a holiday getaway for family and friends, the home features six bedrooms, six bathrooms and, of course, a fabulous pool pavilion. It is an entertainer’s dream with two huge fireplaces, one indoors for cosy winters and one outside for entertaining. There is also a bar set-up for events downstairs. From entering the front entrance, you…

On the roads of suburban Brisbane, there is a hidden gem of estate land, which only a rare few have snapped up. With large acre blocks, there are only 12 of these standalone estates. This grand property features a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion custom designed and constructed by Build Prestige Homes. When driving up to the estate home, it is evident that no expense has been spared, and every detail has been discussed with the diligent owner whose eye for luxury is evident. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American-style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamorous, traditional interior fittings. Everything was carefully selected to create an aesthetic that’s…

“New curtains and detail in the fabrics add interest, so when you walk through the home, your eye is drawn from artworks to fabrics to pretty vignettes that create that lived-in feel that the homeowners love. In a sunny hillside suburb around 45 minutes from Perth CBD is a pretty little community called Bickley, where white picket fences, wineries and horse stables abound. This simple home sits proud on the hillside, which overlooks rolling hills where llamas, sheep and a flurry of birdlife play. The air feels lighter and cleaner here as expected being in the country, but there is something special as you enter the home and see the stunning surroundings from every vista. The owners built this home a few years ago as they were downsizing from their…

Set in a gated community, this stunning Hamptons house located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, was designed by the team at Jared Poole Design and constructed by Richard Parsons. The owners wanted to bring their dream home to life and chose to build a traditional Hamptons home of uncompromising quality, worthy of its prestigious enclave location. The result is a residence that has been meticulously handcrafted and architecturally planned to convey a rare sense of traditional design and luxury. The home features opulent family and kitchen areas, with high-panelled, coffered ceilings to attract plenty of natural light that bounce across the kitchen’s magnificent Carrara marble benchtops, feature island bench, integrated Miele appliances, butler’s pantry, as well as the detailed wainscoting and wall panelling throughout. Heading straight outside, bifold doors lead…

“For the Hamptons isn’t just a design style, it’s a lifestyle. And whether you’re already familiar with the look and want to update your home or are completely new to thestyle, you’re in for a treat. Let’s begin by setting the scene: It’s the east coast of America. There are streches of sandy white beaches with stunning shingled homes in the background, the waves come crashing and it’s utter bliss. This picture began popping up in Nancy Meyers’ movies (Something’s Gotta Give; The Holiday; As Good As It Gets) in the ’90s and we have been obsessed ever since. These homes captivated us so much, we have since claimed our own version of the Hamptons right here in Australia. But the Hamptons isn’t just one look, and that’s why the…

Family-run Enjoy Living, formerly based in Melbourne, now on Queensland’s Gold Coast, is owned and operated by Lisa and David Carrick. “I’ve had a lifelong passion for the ambience that can only come from candlelight,” says Lisa. “Growing up, I was always mesmerised by the beautiful romantic ambience candles brought to our family dinner table.” Her love affair with candles continued to the day Lisa married David, and their wedding was lit by an abundance of beautiful candles. “So special was the evening that I kept all the candles, and they have never been lit since, capturing forever a moment in time,” Lisa says. In December 2009, Lisa was sent some samples of real-wax flameless candles by an associate from the USA, who was looking for a distributor. “I remember…

When it comes to Hamptons homes, it truly is all in the details. We’ve shared some of those classic elements and the preferred materials to use so you truly leave no stone unturned. Windows and doors Windows and doors are your home’s connection to the outside world. The beauty of using timber lies in its warmth and charm, combined with its natural grain and colour variation. Timber windows complement almost any architectural style, from federation and colonial right through to contemporary. Cedar West has been making beautiful solid timber doors and windows for more than 30 years, combining traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to create exceptional timber joinery. The beading details on the windows and doors are divine. Cedar is ideal for use on painted joinery as it is dimensionally…

When designing and building a white home, you must conceptually work with textured detail and a multitude of layers to achieve a dramatic frontage. Here is a fabulous example designed and built by Build Prestige Homes. It is obvious that this home is more than just classic coastal, it emphasises grandeur with a hint of Florida Keys magic. Although situated on a small block, the entrance that begins with an arbour structure creates a design that feels like a grand estate. With its stealth columns with a cross featured balustrade, this home demands attention immediately. On designing homes on a small frontage, it takes a designer eye and confidence in knowing what works to create a bold design to ensure people take notice, and this home does just that. When…

ARBOUR noun • A shady garden alcove with the sides and roof formed by trees or climbing plants trained over a framework. ARCHITRAVE noun • The interior moulding or decorative trim that frames your doors and windows. BAY WINDOW noun • A generic term for all protruding window constructions, regardless of whether they are curved or angular, or run over one or multiple storeys. CASEMENT WINDOW noun • A window that opens on hinges at the side. CATHEDRAL CEILING noun • A high ceiling that has two sides that slant downwards from a pointed top. CHAIR RAIL noun • Moulding on a wall around a room to protect the wall from being damaged by the backs of chairs. CHIPPENDALE noun • Thomas, 1718–79, English cabinetmaker and furniture designer. adjective •…

When thinking of building or renovating your very own Hamptons home, there are a few factors to consider, the location being a priority. Of course, there are some rules, flexible as they might be, that enable you to understand where best to build or renovate to suit your tastes. This publication will help guide you through selecting what colours look best and where, but remember if you love a style that doesn’t suit its surroundings and environment, there are always tweaks you can make to suit. Once you have embarked on this endeavour, a pattern will form, allowing you to decipher your perfect location, then it’s all about the home itself. So, let’s look at different locations and where you will find homes that suit your lifestyle. But, first, keep…

The transitional modern look is reminiscent of the American Hamptons style, with similar white external walls, high pitched ceilings and stunning details and features. A defining characteristic of the transitional modern style, however, are black-framed crittall windows, offering a more contemporary feel mixed with a touch of the classic. Transitional modern is a younger, punchier version of traditional design. While not quite as popular yet as the crisp Hamptons home, we predict that transitional modern will become a style favourite in no time. We are already seeing this style throughout some suburban and coastal regions and it is also making its mark on rural acreages both in America and at home here in Australia. Clients seeking design advice often love the Hamptons style but want cleaner lines with a sleek,…

“Peonies look their best when massed, so planting in groups of at least three to five is best. My favourite summer entertaining obsession is hosting a pretty little tea party in my Hamptons gardens when my peonies bloom in June (summer in the USA). Like a stunning supermodel, peonies steal all of the attention when they arrive to the show. Historically, the peony flower symbolises wealth, romance and bashfulness. A perfect pairing for showcasing our blooms is Tea Forté, a custom American tea company that offers the most beautiful and exceptional tea experience. The brand’s Jardin collection of organic teas curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden is so pretty that is takes centre stage on my tablescape. Tea Forté was granted exclusive access to the Rare Book…

“The true star of the home is the indoor-outdoor flow and the ability to see the outdoors from the moment the front door opens. Creating a home for a young family requires many considerations to make it beautiful as well as functional for years to come. This newly built home in the western suburbs of Perth needed to accommodate growing young children, so plenty of thought had to go into many details. Indah Island was brought in to bring this home to its full potential, both in terms of form and function, as well as to create a look of relaxed sophistication. The house was designed to have open-plan living and with the aim of achieving an indoor-outdoor feel. It needed to be sophisticated in areas for the adults, but…

Set on an elevated narrow block, this two-storey home, created by the Jared Poole Design team and located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is of British Colonial influence and called for an interior design style that’s a mix of tropical and classic Hamptons. It’s packed with standout features such as a ground-floor pool, pavilion, family room, dining, study, powder room, mud room, living room, gym and sauna, while upstairs, there are four bedrooms with adjoining ensuites and dressing rooms, a study nook and retreat. The West Indies design style of white-on-white elements with stunning layered architectural features immediately put you into holiday mode. The weatherboard that surrounds this home is an ideal way to showcase the streamline elements that are so often used to create the shadowline effect. When layered with…

Transport yourself directly to the Hamptons in this stunning estate, situated on the Gold Coast, Queensland, by the team at Jared Poole Design. The epitome of classic Hamptons design in all its glory, this north-facing home overlooking the Main River is in an enviable location and made for entertaining family and friends. With this custom-built property, the love is in the details. The goal was to achieve a space that is timeless and elegant, while being contemporary and entertaining. Designed for a lifestyle of adventure, every element of home-based fun is just a few steps away. From the hotel-style driveway entrance to the enormous arbour, it is clear from this offset that this is not your average home. A woodfired pizza oven and cellar allows the owners to wine and…

Located in the name-appropriate suburb of Paradise Waters in Queensland, this waterfront property features five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a six-car showroom-style garage and majestic voided formal lounge room. The homeowner first set out to create a modern Hamptons-style estate with incredible views, so engaged the team at Jared Poole Design to do so. Now, complete with a gym and luxury pool, this home is a delightful residence that has views of the riverfront from all angles. First off, the property oozes street appeal, with a cladded exterior and white pop of Hamptons detailing. Some of the most beautiful features of the frontage are the arbour and fence with stone detail. This adds character without being overwhelming. Inside, the kitchen oversees the riverfront as well as the side yard, a clever…