Bringing Hamptons Style to Your Australian Home

Australians have well and truly embraced the Hamptons look. It’s characterised by casual, relaxed beach style living but updated in a modern way. Picture this: Lots of natural light and neutral tones with texture highlights and touches of navy and cream. You don’t only have to experience this whenever you stay in an airbnb visiting a new city, now you can create the look yourself! Now we might not be interior stylists or architects but there is one thing we do know, windows and doors. We’re going to walk you through some options, because while there is so much to keep in mind when designing a Hamptons style home, we believe windows and doors can be the make or break feature.

White french doors on an upstairs balcony combined with the sheer soft curtain makes for classical Hamptons style living. You will love waking and opening up the French doors for a breeze in the morning.

Bi fold doors are also popular for the indoor living outdoor living connection. Our bi fold door panels slide freely on bottom rollers and work with top of the line retractable flyscreens for a seamless look.

Colonial bar double hung windows are a major feature in Hamptons homes. Frequently the window tops have the colonial bars and the bottoms are free, which is wonderful for catching a breeze.

One trend we’re seeing more and more of is the servery window. More often than not it will be a bi fold window, located in the kitchen of the home where its bench would reach through to the adjoining outdoor entertaining area. Great for linking the inside and outside spaces with a great feature.

Why Hamptons Never Goes Out of Style

If there’s one interior design style that is endlessly popular, it has to be Hamptons. Not only is Hamptons style absolutely beautiful to look at but it’s also a design trend that evokes year round coastal holiday vibes with a complete sense of relaxation and unwinding.

Inspired by the rich vernacular of luxury coastal homes that fringe New York’s Long Island Sound, modern Hamptons style can be adapted to suit any interior with the right materials, colours and accessories. Here, we explore the five window and door finishes that will complete any Hamptons style exterior.

Window Trims

Hamptons style homes most often invoke images of a coastal style cottage with timber look cladding and shingled roofing. Horizontal weatherboard is about as Hamptons style as it comes and the perfect material for achieving the bold yet relaxed coastal aesthetic that is synonymous with this decor style.

For adding that little something extra to your exterior weatherboard, you just can’t beat window trims. These chunky, timber look trims also give that definition (which windows crave) and are a great way of introducing further white through paint. You will also appreciate fire resistant exterior trim if you’re after an exterior trim which is the precise replica of timber but without the ongoing upkeep . Fire resistant trim is ideal for Australia’s unique conditions, it will not rot, warp or twist and is resistant to swelling.

Window Grids

A Hamptons style house is all about bringing in as much natural light as possible and those endless summer vibes, and if you’re lucky enough to have a view then definitely want to capitalise on it with big windows.

By incorporating windows with grid patterns, you can bring an ornamental touch to both the inside and outside of your home while not sacrificing natural light flow. If an entire layout grid pattern feels too busy, consider top row grids or fractional grids. As the name implies, this type of sash window will have a grid row across the top of the window and all but the top portion open.

Plantation Shutters

One of the most adored features in Hamptons style is plantation shutters. These timber look shutters are popular thanks to their decorative appearance and practicality. Plantation shutters work well in rooms where you need to block out a lot of light without actually closing windows and reducing air flow. On the design side, there is something about fresh white plantation shutters that just calls out cool coastal vibes. Another advantage of plantation shutters is the versatility they provide to dress up your interior and exterior windows simultaneously.

French and Bi Fold Doors

This is a signature architectural style that the Hamptons style exterior design benefits from and even though their namesake is Parisian, French doors absolutely belong in a Hamptons home. With a set of French doors on your upstairs balcony, patio or indoor/outdoor room is not only adds classic elegance to the look of your home it also fills your house with an abundance of natural light, one of the true characteristics of Hamptons living.

If you want to open everything with one fell push, stacking doors are another addition that can get your indoors out. Unlike French doors, stacking doors offer you full unobstructed views of the outdoors and are perfect for breaking down the barrier between interior and exterior living areas.

Servery Window

Hamptons homes bring the indoor and outdoor areas together with big windows, open plan indoor/outdoor rooms and outdoor kitchens. Another means of connecting your inside to your outside is through the use of a servery window. What is a kitchen servery? A servery window is when the kitchen bench extends through a bi fold window to an outdoor entertaining area adjoining. Not only is it such a practical feature when entertaining in the home but serveries add to that complete open and airy feeling which we’ve come to associate with luxury Hamptons style living.

Creating the Complete Interior Look

Section by section, they undertake an exterior transformation, and then it’s time to breathe some life into Hamptons style interiors. Some of the best interior design styling tips:

• Blend Natural Elements – linen sofas, rattan chairs and wood details give dimension and texture
• Select timeless furniture – Decorating with classic pieces such as a distressed timber finish coffee table or elegant soft grey side tables
• Statement Lighting – Pendants over the kitchen island and table lamps in the living room offer both warmth and sophistication
• Choose White Paint & Light Neutrals – Fresh white walls and sunlight make the room feel open and inviting

These are the small details that make your Hamptons style home interior design comfortable as well as elegant.

What really makes Hamptons work though isn’t just the aesthetic choices. It’s how those choices interact with genuine Australian coastal living. The best Hamptons inspired homes don’t just copy an American beach house, they understand that our climate, our lifestyle and our relationship with outdoor spaces is different. The bi fold doors aren’t just there because they look good in a magazine. They’re there because Australians actually live between inside and outside in a way that makes those connections vital. The servery window isn’t a trend, it’s responding to how we actually entertain. That’s the depth you rarely see discussed, the homes that endure are the ones where style serves the lifestyle, not the other way around.

So there we have it. There are some choices to help you ponder your Hamptons inspired home. But don’t forget the vital aluminium windows and doors!