The Hamptons design style has been trending in Australia for some time now. The timeless style epitomises laid-back luxury, so is a perfect match for our glorious coastline and relaxed lifestyle. This special-edition bookazine hones in on the heart of the home - the kitchen. Join interior designer Natalee Bowen as we tour a selection of stunning Hamptons-style kitchens and she shows readers how to create one of their very own, covering everything from storage to lighting, tapware, the butler's pantry and so much more.
From the editor
Hamptons Kitchens
Welcome to the Hamptons kitchen • Embrace timeless elegance with a kitchen design style like no other.
All in the details • THE DETAILS OF A HAMPTONS-STYLE KITCHEN CAN MAKE OR BREAK THE OVERALL AESTHETIC.
Colour your world in the kitchen
Kitchen elements
The Butler’s Pantry • A SYMPHONY OF LUXURY AND FUNCTIONALITY
Storage Solutions • STYLISH STORAGE THAT PROMOTES EFFICIENCY AND CULINARY CREATIVITY IS KEY IN A HAMPTONS KITCHEN.
Building a dream • WHETHER YOU CHOOSE BESPOKE OR OFF-THE-SHELF, CABINETRY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN YOUR KITCHEN.
Hardware Selection • THE RIGHT HARDWARE SELECTION IS IMPERATIVE WHEN CREATING YOUR HAMPTONS-STYLE AESTHETIC.
Hardware Highlights • HARDWARE IS NOT JUST A STAPLE IN THE KITCHEN — IT IS THE JEWELLERY FOR YOUR CABINETRY, THE ICING ON THE CAKE, AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CLASSIC AND MODERN HAMPTONS LOOK. SELECTING THE RIGHT HARDWARE WILL IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE IMPRESSION OF THE AESTHETIC YOU ARE CREATING IN THE HOME.
The Big Picture • APPLIANCES ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST KITCHEN INVESTMENTS YOU WILL MAKE. A HAMPTONS-STYLE KITCHEN SHOULD HAVE APPLIANCES THAT ARE BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND BEAUTIFUL.
Inspiring appliances • THE RIGHT APPLIANCE CHOICE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR HAMPTONS KITCHEN.
Sinks and taps • THE RIGHT SINK AND TAPWARE CHOICE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR HAMPTONS-STYLE KITCHEN.
Tantalising tapware • THIS BEAUTIFUL TAPWARE EMBODIES THE CLASSIC HAMPTONS STYLE.
Lighting • A HAMPTONS-STYLE KITCHEN SHOULD BE A PERFECTLY BALANCED COCKTAIL OF AMBIENCE, TASK AND ACCENT LIGHTING, RESULTING IN A ROOM THAT IS A PLEASURE TO BOTH GATHER AND CREATE IN.
Lights, Camera, Action • THESE STUNNING FIXTURES WILL ILLUMINATE YOUR SPACE AND HELP YOU SEE YOUR KITCHEN IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT.
Stylist’s choice • FROM THE CHAIRS TO THE TEXTILES AND THE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS, THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT WAYS YOU CAN AMPLIFY THE HAMPTONS THEME IN YOUR KITCHEN.
Let’s feast • FROM THE TABLE TO THE CHAIRS TO THE CUTLERY AND LINEN, THE WAY WE STYLE OUR HAMPTONS HOMES WITH FURNITURE CREATES AN AMBIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS.
Dining alfresco • WITH THE AUSTRALIAN LOVE OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS, IT’S NO WONDER THAT INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING IS A PRIORITY FOR MANY OF US — AND THERE’S NO REASON THIS MARRIAGE SHOULDN’T INCLUDE THE KITCHEN.
Kitchen projects
Welcome To The Entertainer • A HOME BUILT TO ENTERTAIN HAS ITS SOUL IN THE KITCHEN. THIS HAMPTONS-STYLE ROOM IS A STUDY IN BEAUTY AND CLEVER DESIGN.
Family Ties • A YOUNG FAMILY REQUIRES EXTRA DETAIL IN THE KITCHEN TO ACCOMMODATE FOR THEIR BUSY LIFESTYLE — BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN THAT THEY CAN’T ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY OF A HAMPTONS AESTHETIC.
Feeling Blue By The Sea • THIS HOLIDAY HOME ENJOYS A BOLD FEATURE COLOUR AND MAXIMISES SPACE, ALL WHILE ENJOYING PICTURESQUE OCEAN VIEWS.
Manly Kitchen • THIS KITCHEN IN QUEENSLAND’S MANLY ENJOYS BEAUTIFUL BAY VIEWS AND AMPLE STORAGE WHILE CATERING FOR THE HOME COOK.
Centre Stage • A ROOM WITH A VIEW TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN THIS WESTERN AUSTRALIAN HOME.
The Working Kitchen • THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY KITCHEN...
