Hampton's Designer Show House~ part 2

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I loved this room by Samuel Robert Signature Spaces.  It hit all the right notes for me.  It is livable, tranquil, fashion forward and has a warmth about it.  The pictures do not do it justice.  The Thibaut wallpaper in silvery blue gave you a sense like you were underwater, but the furniture insured the room was grounded.

Also on the lower level was this lovely reading lounge by Mary T. Miller.  I liked how Mary created faux windows on either side of the room (mirroring each other) and dressed them with all the thoughtful details we have come to expect to give the otherwise dark show house room the illusion of space and light.  No doubt a cozy space that you would want to curl up in with a good book and a glass of wine.

As we moved upstairs I loved the calm moment on the upper landing.  The ombre walls that we saw downstairs give way to soft (mostly) solid wall color in the upstairs rooms.

Having said that, I did enjoy the whimsical jellyfish wallpaper in a contemporary guest bathroom. The bath inspiration was the "tranquil submersion" one might feel underwater; perfect for a home by the sea, by Petrie Point Designs

Kate Singer Home for Garnet Hill with their beautiful linen textiles and Kate's favorite color ~ pink was a "would be" ballerina's dream bedroom.  The soft, romantic, lyrical space is a match made in Hamptons heaven.

I loved the boy's bedroom with its hip, surfer vibe by Cocobolo Interiors.  The wallpaper looked like a series of pictures strung together a la Instagram from one of my favorite design stores in the Hamptons, Elizabeth Dow, and it played off perfectly with the painterly fabric used for the drapes.

Mikel Welsh Designs had maybe the most dramatic room in the house.  I loved it for its soft background with a strong ethnic message.  The room looked like treasured artifacts from the owner's travels were collected over time and expressed him/her/them to a tee.  While I was in the room a few ladies came in and really reacted to the urchin light over the bed.  The beauty of a show house is that you can do things that you would not ordinarily do in someone's home.  It is bad feng shui but it's just for show!

The Hampton Designer Show is open until Labor Day, so there is still plenty of time to get there if you are in that neck of the woods.

Hampton's Designer Show House 2016 ~ part 1

I always make sure when I am planning my weekend in the Hamptons that it coincides with the Traditional Home Hampton's Show house.
Every show house has its own overriding vibe.  This one was predominately neutral, natural, and with touches of ethnicity.  In other words ~ It was right up my alley!

The house on the hill is new construction, set on 3 acres, is 10,000 sq. ft plus, and can be yours for a cool $5,300,000.00.

The entry by mother/daughter design duo McGrath II said nautical with its rift cut oak trim wood with blue and white color theme, but as you assend the stairs (above), it became clear natural elements ruled the roost.

Melanie Turner's living room was one of my favorites ~ and there were several.  The cool, tonal, textural space is a classic, sophisticated beach look I like.  A touch of subtle color comes from the pair of Sally King Benedict paintings.  The ceiling and fixture are outstanding!

Kate Singer had many "moments" in her more traditional great room in conjunction with Ballard Designs.  A relaxed, collected look was achieved with the help of de Gourney wallpaper as screen, soft white accessories, a gorgeous Gustavian bench, antiques, and a selection of subtle fabrics.

A kitchen by Bakes and Kropp never disappoints!  They uniquely coordinate stunning kitchens with a range of materials.

Gideon Mendelson gave us the most color in his Mad Men inspired dining room with a lot of built in architecture, which makes sense because Gideon has a degree in architecture.  The leather insert ceiling was especially captivating.

Upstairs, this room by Elle Cole also struck my fancy.  I loved the soft color combination and a touch of tiger is always right.

The master bedroom done by Mabley Hadler seemed like a slight departure from what I am used to seeing from them.  Instead of turquoises and bright blues mixed with white, they used a softer palette closer to periwinkle mixed with gray.

The guest room, or very regal kids room was a standout done by Dodson Interiors.  Julie is known for her "casual glamour" aesthetic.  Not only is it sophisticated in the nature of the decor, with its upscale bedding, adorable bunnies by Hunt Slonem, leather beds with brass trim, full bed crowns, and the antiques that were incorporated, every level of detail was done to perfection.

We'll touch on more beautiful bedrooms in the follow up post.

Till next time ~