Follow our journey on building our beautiful hampton/modern country style custom built home in Melbourne
Renovating an old Queenslander is not for the faint of heart. With its romantic butterfly staircase and wide wraparound verandah, the facade of the beautiful 100-year-old home instantly won over Cathy and Brett, but the interior of the old house required a complete overhaul.
A beautiful, relaxed Coastal Hamptons-styled home by Casaview Homes that has you dreaming of days filled with sand, sunshine & laughter.
The Hamptons style is defined by classic and sophisticated designs that meet elegant, coastal vibes. It works beautifully in Australian homes. Read more.
A young family's sun-drenched, Hamptons-style home brings a slice of coastal living to the city.
The Australian love of Hamptons-inspired homes is no surprise, but what is it that makes our dream coastal homes so similar - or different? From verandahs to colour palette, we spoke to two experts to find out.
Year round home life means water fun and sun for this family, who spend it together in their enviable Hamptons-style waterfront home, complete with jetty, wraparound pool and resort-style pavilion.
What actually is the 'Hamptons Style' you ask? Well here is my interpretation. The Hamptons area, from where the style originated, is in the Long Island area of New York state. It is said to be the weekend get away for the affluent New Yorker's when they want a dose of the coast. A series of villages and hamlets filled with high-end restaurants, bars and designer boutiques by the sea. Sounds like heaven to me! The Hamptons style is loosely based on elegant coastal calm in a classic and sophisticated way, or in other words 'beachside luxury'. Furniture should be above all comfortable and a right balance between contemporary and traditional. Linen and cotton in neutral colours such as oatmeal along with natural raw woods like Mango or Oak. Lots of soft furnishings such as over-stuffed cushions and natural material throws are a must. 'Old meets new' seems to be the key phrase associated with the Hamptons style when it comes to furniture. Colours vary from natural hues and lots of white to calming blues and the entire range of the aqua (or teal, tiffany-blue, sea-green, turquoise, mint) spectrum, basically stay with beachy tones. Floors are wooden and can either be a very dark chocolate brown or pale and sometimes even bleached. Window treatments and upholstery fabrics are usually natural linen or cotton and of a plainer detail, with small pops of colour and traditional patterns. Details like decorative trims, picture rails and wall paneling are often used to complement the high ceilings which are a must. Lighting, specifically feature lighting is a stand out of the style. Clear glass teamed with either iron, pewter or chrome work well for pendant lighting particularly over island benches and dining tables. Lamps are common and add ambience and warmth and are usually adorned with natural fabric shades, such as cotton, linen or silk. Bases should be made from wood or ceramic and glass on occasion. Rugs should be large and are used to add character and define areas. Jute and sisal add great texture and stay within the beachy tones. Wool is another option and can be used to bring in a pop of colour to the space. Natural products should be used where ever possible. Stone, particularly marble, is common for bench tops and tiles while floors should be wood. Accessories need to be tasteful and displayed in a neat, breezy, clutter free way. Nautical themed items such as coral, fishing floats and model sail boats are common but be careful not to cross the line into cheesy. Natural items like driftwood, cane baskets and jute rope are also great items to incorporate and can be displayed on built-in shelving, coffee tables, side tables, consoles and wall units. Other items to include may be hurricane lamps, fresh flowers, shells, ceramic urns, indoor plants, round mirrors or glass fishing floats.
Step inside The Breeze House, a luxury coastal Queenslander style home located in the heart of Burleigh Heads.
A beautiful, relaxed Coastal Hamptons-styled home by Casaview Homes that has you dreaming of days filled with sand, sunshine & laughter.
Year round home life means water fun and sun for this family, who spend it together in their enviable Hamptons-style waterfront home, complete with jetty, wraparound pool and resort-style pavilion.
LUXURIOUS Hamptons-style dream homes were the most viewed in Queensland this week, and they’re achingly beautiful.
Classic design meets cosy comfort in this elegant country weatherboard home in the NSW Southern Highlands with a white and blue colour palette.
Set on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, this newly built home has everything the family wanted, from a verdant garden to an expansive Hamptons interior.
Located in Thirroul on the south coast of New South Wales, this new build was completed recently by the team…
Year round home life means water fun and sun for this family, who spend it together in their enviable Hamptons-style waterfront home, complete with jetty, wraparound pool and resort-style pavilion.
The 10,000-square-foot California estate boasts a gym, a pool house, and a pickleball court.
Hamptons style Queenslander homes are the perfect combination of classic design and modern living. 167 Simpsons Rd Bardon is a perfect example of Hamptons/Queenslander fusion - taking the best of both styles and merging them into the perfect mix of style and practicality.
A Hamptons home is easy to spot once you know what you're looking for. Inspired by the sea with strong coastal vibes, a traditional Hamptons interior boasts blues and whites in many patterns, has large flowing spaces and blurs the lines between inside and outdoors.
You know I love a bit of Hamptons Style! Look what I found for sale in Coorparoo, Brisbane, QLD. So cute and fresh! “Architecturally designed to showcase an artful blend of grand proportions and luxurious finishes, this stately home offers versatility and a residential oasis for a growing family. Distinctive…
Follow our journey on building our beautiful hampton/modern country style custom built home in Melbourne
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This weeks home tour is a fresh and bright Hampton's Queenslander. Featuring my fav colour combination of classic black and white its a great example of a beautiful family home. Who lives here Elisha Manning - Marketing, Luke Manning - Director of Business Development, Lachlan - 7, Bailey 5, Isla 2 and one more on the way (due July). No pets as yet. Style of home and location Hamptons Queenslander - a combination of the style of a Hamptons beach house with the relaxed charm of Australia's own Queenslander home. Located in Camp Hill, Brisbane. Timeline of build We purchased the home in October 2016 and it settled just before Christmas 2016. The next few months were spent designing, seeking council approvals, sourcing a builder, etc (as with many builds this process took longer than we had initially hoped). We kicked off building in June 2017 and the build took approx 5 months to complete - we moved in a week before Christmas. Tell us a little about your renovation journey? We had been hunting for the perfect home to purchase or renovate for a few months when we came across a small 2 bed, 1 bath Queenslander in our preferred suburb. We had to move fast (so fast that I didn't even get a chance to see it in person before we signed the contract). Whilst small in size it was in a great location and was on a decent sized block which ticked a lot of boxes for us. Our brief to our designer, Chris Brumby of Big House Little House was to achieve an open-plan classic take on the Queenslander. The home takes cues from the classic style of the Hamptons but has a strong focus on modern, tropical Queenslander living with a strong connection between indoors and outdoors. With 3 children and 1 one on the way it was important for us to design the home with our living on the lower ground to maximise the connection to our backyard. You will often find us on weekends gathered on the patio or by the pool sharing a meal or drinks with family and friends. We loved the relaxed style of living that the house provides. What do you love about the Hampton's style and where did you find your inspiration for your beautiful home? I love the timelessness and effortless elegance of the Hampton's style. The neutral colour palette, intricate details and charm of a weatherboard home were all characteristics that attracted us to the Hampton's style. Inspiration was sourced through images on pinterest and instagram - I have hundreds of images saved of homes and rooms that I loved that we used to draw inspiration from to create our dream home. Did you enjoy the process of building and designing your home? Any hiccups along the way or things you would do differently? Renovating (or building in general for that matter) is a rollercoaster of emotions and a mix of joy and stress! Being a creative person with a passion for interior design I revelled in the design phase and in building out the detail of our home. During the renovation, we were on site every single day to oversee the build and ensure the brief was carried out. Camp Hill is appropriately named due to the steep landscape and rocky ground - this presented some challenges and additional cost through escalation and retaining and was a large component of our budget. Whilst there were challenges and minor changes that had to be made along the way we didn't encounter any major renovation issues. In saying that, it was still a busy and stressful time and we are certainly enjoying having the majority of the work behind us and to be enjoying our new home. Favourite room in your home? Thats a tough one as there are so many spaces to love - If I had to pick just one room I would say our kitchen. It is everything I had envisaged and more. The crisp, white shaker cabinetry (by Corona Cabinets) provides a classic feel. To add some strength to the overall design we choose stone marble bench tops featuring a large vein to break up the whiteness of the space. The butlers pantry comes in handy when entertaining and is used regularly on a daily basis for storing glassware, making tea & coffee and keeping appliances out of sight! Any further plans scheduled for the future or areas still to complete? As with any renovation and having only been in the house for a few months there are still a few projects to complete. These include a media room, kids play room, finishing off the children bedrooms and putting in a putting green down one side of the house (for my golf enthusiast husband). Is this your forever home or do you have plans for the future? This home is our forever home (at least for the foreseeable future). We designed it to meet the needs of our growing and evolving family. Whilst the blueprint of the house isn't likely to change, I look forward to watching the house evolve with our family over the years. I can't resist mixing things up and taking on new projects - so the house is always changing and there is always something on the go! LINKS TO LOVE Instagram accounts: @Ourlittleabode - our personal account on our renovation journey plus photography @bighouselittlehouse - our building designer and photography @vogueconstructionsqld
LUXURIOUS Hamptons-style dream homes were the most viewed in Queensland this week, and they’re achingly beautiful.
Follow our journey on building our beautiful hampton/modern country style custom built home in Melbourne
What is Hamptons Style? Hamptons styled interiors reflect a relaxed, casual beach lifestyle in a classical, wealthy, sophisticated way. Inspired by the holiday homes on Long Island New York City, Hamptons interiors are bright and breezy with white walls, plenty of natural sunlight and timber floorboards. Hampton homes
A Melbourne couple have built a modern Australian farmhouse with passive solar design in Victoria's Macedon Ranges. The white weatherboard home features, wide verandahs, high ceilings and a Hamptons-style country interior.
Blending those subdued blue tones with pops of white.
Once a Californian bungalow, this now sprawling three-storey Victorian-inspired family home has adapted to the needs of a large family over the years.
Set on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, this newly built home has everything the family wanted, from a verdant garden to an expansive Hamptons interior.
A beautiful, relaxed Coastal Hamptons-styled home by Casaview Homes that has you dreaming of days filled with sand, sunshine & laughter.
Home renovation: From humble worker's cottage to stunning Hamptons style home.
What is Hamptons Style? Hamptons styled interiors reflect a relaxed, casual beach lifestyle in a classical, wealthy, sophisticated way. Inspired by the holiday homes on Long Island New York City, Hamptons interiors are bright and breezy with white walls, plenty of natural sunlight and timber floorboards. Hampton homes
Follow our journey on building our beautiful hampton/modern country style custom built home in Melbourne
Take a tour of the Hamptons Homes by Clarendon Homes and learn how to create your own signature style using its own tips and tricks. Read more.
Hamptons style Queenslander homes are the perfect combination of classic design and modern living. 167 Simpsons Rd Bardon is a perfect example of Hamptons/Queenslander fusion - taking the best of both styles and merging them into the perfect mix of style and practicality.
