Coastal / Hamptons

Regional / refined

Light, breezy, and crisp — shingle-style ease by the water.

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Overview

Light, breezy, and crisp — shingle-style ease by the water.

The relaxed-but-refined seaside house, from the Hamptons shingle-style tradition: bright, airy interiors, a blue-and-white palette, natural light, and an easy connection to porches and water. It feels fresh, calm, and casually upscale — never themed or kitschy, just effortlessly breezy and high-end.

01 Key principles

01Light-filled, airy, open interiors
02Crisp blue-and-white palette grounded in natural tones
03Cedar-shingle and white-trim exteriors with deep porches
04Natural light and water views as the focus
05Casual, slipcovered comfort
06Refined coastal — never literal or nautical-kitsch

Spatial direction

Bright open plan; high ceilings; large windows and French doors; deep porches; a light, airy kitchen; indoor-outdoor flow to a terrace.

Furniture

Relaxed and refined — slipcovered sofas, rattan and rope accents, light woods, woven textures, simple tailored upholstery.

Textures

Shiplap and beadboard, natural-fiber rugs, linen and stripe textiles, woven baskets, glass and rope accents, fresh greenery.

02 Materials & finishes

Weathered cedar shingle, white painted wood, shiplap and beadboard, linen and cotton, rattan, brushed nickel, light oak

Color palette

7 tones — the working palette for this direction.

Crisp White

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Navy

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Sky Blue

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Sand

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Seafoam

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Soft Gray

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Natural Linen

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