Why Hamptons-Style Kitchens Are the Latest Interior Design Trend

Hamptons-style interior decorating originally takes its name from the upmarket Hamptons region of New York, but has taken on relaxed, elegant, coastal, and nautical vibes for kitting out your home – perfectly translating into Australian seaside living. The décor style has a large fanbase down under, but now the rest of the world are choosing this Pinterest-worthy trend for refitting their kitchens.

Discover the must-have features of a beautiful Hamptons kitchen; and you’ll soon see why people are increasingly asking for this style from their home improvement contractors.

Marble Detail

Marble has taken the interior world by storm the past few years; but is especially utilized in Hamptons-style kitchens. Use it for your worktops, benchtops, or as a splash back feature wall behind your stove. It’s undeniably beautiful and adds a touch of elegance wherever it’s placed.

Whitewashing

The key theme of Hamptons decorating is white. It catches all the light, looks fresh and clean, and shows up your gleaming fixtures. It may require some extra cleaning, but the main feature of Hamptons kitchens is that they are light, airy, and free from clutter!

Dark Wood Floors

Offset an entirely white kitchen with dark wood floors for a look of purposeful sophisticated chic. If you go for a dark floor, try not to use any other colors except white, as this can look too busy.

Paneling

All window frames, cabinets, under sink storage and kitchen islands should be wood-paneled and painted white (or something matching your chosen Hamptons color scheme). Framed cabinet doors, also known as shaker-style, can be chosen in total wood form or with glass panel inserts for the utmost in coastal elegance.

Pale Colored Cabinetry

If you do use color in your Hamptons-style kitchen, choose pastel green, blue, grey and lilac, and keep it to your cabinet doors. Go for these tones to reflect the colors of the ocean, in-keeping with the nautical theme.

Tile Splash Back

Ceramic tiles used as the splash back beyond your counter tops look amazing, especially arranged in subway-style. Be creative and try out different tile shapes, as long as they are made from glossy ceramic and all the same color. Keep to the color scheme of white, marbled, pastel, or sea-themed.

Pendant Lighting

Oversized pendant lights look striking stationed above kitchen islands or dining tables. Select complementary metallic colors to match your chosen color scheme, or go for neutral white, cream or glass. They work best with high ceilings and strung up with chain suspension or neutral colored wiring.

Recessed Lighting

Another lighting staple for Hamptons kitchens is recessed spotlights. Ensure the room is bright and well-lit by inserting a scattering of recessed bulbs into the ceiling – be aware not to use too many though, which can result in harsh over-lighting.

Dining Tables

Kitchen islands aren’t always an option for many homeowners. Instead, you can have a dining table that can act as a breakfast nook or meeting point. If you do go with this option, consider investing in Amish tables. Their classic design works well with the clean lines of the rest of the kitchen. At the same time, the deep colored wood adds some depth and tone to the room.

Bar Stools

Classic bar stools add a sense of relaxation and ease to your room. Use white wooden stools around your breakfast island or choose natural wood or metal to match your floors and fixtures.

Wicker Basket Storage

For kitchen storage, wicker baskets perfectly correspond to a casual coastal vibe and look sweet holding your utensils. Fill them with cookery books, flowers, candles or any other kitchen clutter to keep it neat and tidy in a solution matched to your kitchen’s style.

Why Choose Hamptons-Style?

The design of your kitchen is hugely important – you want it to be a family hub, easily cleanable, that you can relax in at the end of the day, looks chic, and is great for socializing. Hamptons-style kitchens offer all of this in abundance.

Your family will love cooking in your beautiful new kitchen, and you’ll adore the simplicity of cleaning glistening tiled surfaces. Guests will never want to leave your elegant and inviting kitchen, and you’ll want to show it off as much as possible!

For your next kitchen refit, consider the Hamptons way of decorating, and create a calming coastal atmosphere at home.