The Hamptons aesthetic blends coastal charm with sophisticated comfort. While the kitchen inspiration behind the Hamptons style of decorating originated on America’s East coast, Australia has embraced the look wholeheartedly. When it comes to Hamptons style, it’s all about the detail – from the flooring and lighting, to the colour scheme and wall art, every aspect of a Hamptons style kitchen is crucial to achieving that laid-back coastal ambience. In this blog, we dive into the key elements and considerations for designing the Hamptons kitchen of your dreams.
Colours
At the heart of Hamptons style is a simple and soothing colour palette inspired by coastal surroundings. Go for a clean (almost) all-white palette with a dash of colour from soft neutrals such as beiges, pale greys or light blues. These colours give you an excellent backdrop that reflects natural light for a spacious and airy feel, and gives you plenty of options when it comes to other elements like benchtops and kitchen accessories. Check out our tips for pulling off the white kitchen trend.
Kitchen island
An aesthetically beautiful Hamptons kitchen should not compromise on functionality. A generous kitchen island with bar stool seating gives off that relaxed vibe and can be used for casual dining, entertaining guests or long chats while preparing food. A kitchen island can also serve multiple functions by providing extra bench and storage space, and a place to accent colours like pale blue or even a more striking duck egg blue or indigo blue.
Lighting
A Hamptons style kitchen will incorporate as much natural and warm lighting as possible. For kitchen inspiration, consider large windows or French doors that open to an outdoor area to perfectly nail the Hamptons brief. Where that isn’t an option, consider installing a skylight to gain a feeling of spaciousness and bring the outside in. Pendant lights hung above the dining area or kitchen island will create the soft ambient lighting that Hamptons homes are known for.
Benchtops
Turn your Hamptons kitchen inspiration into reality with luxurious stone benchtops. Splurge on beige marble benchtops for a classic and timeless choice. Another popular option is quartzite which has visual characteristics of marble but with the hardiness of granite.
Cabinetry
The hallmark of a Hamptons kitchen lies in its simple white cabinetry. To enhance the kitchen’s strategically designed and curated yet natural lived-in feel, opt for shaker-style or inset cabinets with clean lines and recessed panels, finished in a satin or matte paint. Complement the beautiful cabinetry with cup pull handles and mushroom knobs. If your lighting options are limited, you can install glass-panelled wall cabinets to help bring a sense of airiness to the space.
Accessories
Detailing is key in achieving a Hamptons aesthetic. For the walls, choose artwork that reflects the coastal theme – prints of botanicals, flowers, ferns and corals are timeless classics. Bring nature indoors with fresh flowers or potted herbs displayed in neutral ceramic or glass vases. Soft furnishings are another way to really accentuate the Hamptons look in your kitchen – this can include window curtains, seat cushions and linen napkins in shades of blues and creams.
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