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Hamptons Lifestyle

This classic beach inspired look is represented through sophistication and elegance. Inspired by the New Yorkers holiday destination of choice the interior palette is derived from a light and breezy, cool coastal feel. With calming neutral hues accented with dark timbers and brass and iron accessories, this style characterises a timeless and elegant interior.

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  • Ensuite Ensuite
  • Sitting Sitting
  • Family Family
  • Kitchen Kitchen
  • Activity Activity

Bath

Create a personal sanctuary within your own home, nothing quite has the soothing effect of a spa bath, spoil yourself with some in-house relaxing.
Decina Lago Rectangular Spa Bath with Chrome Jets.

Vanity

Treat yourself with luxurious stone benchtops. Opt for a marbled finish to create an elegant and classic look.

Basins

Opt for a square countertop basin for a polished contemporary look.
Plaza Countertop Basin

Walls

Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

Tiles

Floor to ceiling tiles add luxury to any ensuite, keep the tiles light for a bright and spacious feel.
Aura Bone, Polished Porcelain, 97502P, 297x600

Accessories

For more personal touches add a small stool, it will be a functional and stylish addition to your ensuite.
Black and White Ceramic Stool

Window Furnishings

Timber venetian blinds or plantation shutters are perfect for any ensuite, use bright whites for a fresh look.

Ensuite

  • Bath

    Create a personal sanctuary within your own home, nothing quite has the soothing effect of a spa bath, spoil yourself with some in-house relaxing.
    Decina Lago Rectangular Spa Bath with Chrome Jets.

    Bath

  • Vanity

    Treat yourself with luxurious stone benchtops. Opt for a marbled finish to create an elegant and classic look.

    Vanity

  • Basins

    Opt for a square countertop basin for a polished contemporary look.
    Plaza Countertop Basin

    Basins

  • Walls

    Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

    Walls

  • Tiles

    Floor to ceiling tiles add luxury to any ensuite, keep the tiles light for a bright and spacious feel.
    Aura Bone, Polished Porcelain, 97502P, 297x600

    Tiles

  • Accessories

    For more personal touches add a small stool, it will be a functional and stylish addition to your ensuite.
    Black and White Ceramic Stool

    Accessories

  • Window Furnishings

    Timber venetian blinds or plantation shutters are perfect for any ensuite, use bright whites for a fresh look.

    Window Furnishings

Window Furnishings

Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

Fireplace

Create a focal point in your lounge room with a fireplace, it’s not only a practical heat source it provides a wonderful warm ambience.
Feature Paint: Dulux Mangaweka NZ1C5
Fireplace: Jetmaster SL550 Gas

Lighting

Add wall lights to your living areas to create an elegant setting.
Plymouth External Wall Light, Bronze

Mirror

Mirrors are a great substitute to artwork and also add a sense of space and depth.

Accessories

The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. Leather picture frames add an old world charm whilst candles and fresh flowers give a graceful modern touch.

Furniture

Add intrigue with two armchairs, if you want grandeur opt for an oversized fully upholstered wingback chair, it will be a delightful place to retreat to.

Flooring

Plush carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas.
Victoria Carpets, Atacama, Arid, 351400

Coffee Table

Ottomans are a great alternative to a traditional coffee table, opt for a bold patterned fabric and select a buttoning detail to add a sense of luxury to your formal living space.

Furniture

Add a splash of glamour to your Hampton’s style with the introduction of some dark timber and mirrored side tables.

Art

Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes or sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle interior.

Sitting

  • Window Furnishings

    Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
    Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

    Window Furnishings

  • Fireplace

    Create a focal point in your lounge room with a fireplace, it’s not only a practical heat source it provides a wonderful warm ambience.
    Feature Paint: Dulux Mangaweka NZ1C5
    Fireplace: Jetmaster SL550 Gas

    Fireplace

  • Lighting

    Add wall lights to your living areas to create an elegant setting.
    Plymouth External Wall Light, Bronze

    Lighting

  • Mirror

    Mirrors are a great substitute to artwork and also add a sense of space and depth.

    Mirror

  • Accessories

    The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. Leather picture frames add an old world charm whilst candles and fresh flowers give a graceful modern touch.

    Accessories

  • Furniture

    Add intrigue with two armchairs, if you want grandeur opt for an oversized fully upholstered wingback chair, it will be a delightful place to retreat to.

    Furniture

  • Flooring

    Plush carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas.
    Victoria Carpets, Atacama, Arid, 351400

    Flooring

  • Coffee Table

    Ottomans are a great alternative to a traditional coffee table, opt for a bold patterned fabric and select a buttoning detail to add a sense of luxury to your formal living space.

    Coffee Table

  • Furniture

    Add a splash of glamour to your Hampton’s style with the introduction of some dark timber and mirrored side tables.

    Furniture

  • Art

    Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes or sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle interior.

    Art

Wallpaper

Enhance your walls with white washed timber cladded look wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce additional textures and will add the perfect rustic touch to your living spaces.
Clarke & Clarke, Peeling Planks Wild Garden Birch, W0050/02

Art

Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes and sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle style.

Window furnishings

Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

Staircase

Large oversized sculptures and vases are the perfect accessories to a grand staircase landing.
Stair: KDHW Staircase in Cabots Coco Black Interior Stain

Furniture

Dark timber and iron tables add a rich contrast and bold styling to this Hampton’s look, you can also accessorise with wicker or white-washed furniture.

Flooring

Porcelain tiles not only look beautiful they are also very functional, they are extremely durable and have the added benefit of reflecting light throughout the home. 
Aura Bone Polished Porcelain 97502P

Sofa

Upholstered sofas create a relaxed and inviting space. Layer with coastal-inspired linen cushions and add a lush knitted throw rug for the perfect Hampton’s style.

Accessories

The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. Antique leather bound books add an old world charm whilst candles and fresh flowers give a graceful modern touch.

Family

  • Wallpaper

    Enhance your walls with white washed timber cladded look wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce additional textures and will add the perfect rustic touch to your living spaces.
    Clarke & Clarke, Peeling Planks Wild Garden Birch, W0050/02

    Wallpaper

  • Art

    Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes and sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle style.

    Art

  • Window furnishings

    Sheers allow soft light to filter through any room creating a calm freshness, whilst black rods allow a striking contrast between the fabric and the walls.
    Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

    Window furnishings

  • Staircase

    Large oversized sculptures and vases are the perfect accessories to a grand staircase landing.
    Stair: KDHW Staircase in Cabots Coco Black Interior Stain

    Staircase

  • Furniture

    Dark timber and iron tables add a rich contrast and bold styling to this Hampton’s look, you can also accessorise with wicker or white-washed furniture.

    Furniture

  • Flooring

    Porcelain tiles not only look beautiful they are also very functional, they are extremely durable and have the added benefit of reflecting light throughout the home. 
    Aura Bone Polished Porcelain 97502P

    Flooring

  • Sofa

    Upholstered sofas create a relaxed and inviting space. Layer with coastal-inspired linen cushions and add a lush knitted throw rug for the perfect Hampton’s style.

    Sofa

  • Accessories

    The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. Antique leather bound books add an old world charm whilst candles and fresh flowers give a graceful modern touch.

    Accessories

Appliances

Ovens are often only appreciated for their functionality, however two wall mounted ovens side by side are not only perfect for any entertainer they ooze elegance and glamour
Technika, Electric Multifunction Wall oven, 600mm (x2)

Cabinetry

Selecting a coloured laminate for your overhead cupboards adds contrast and depth to your kitchen, while open shelving provides the perfect spot to showcase collectables.

Window furnishings

Sheers allow soft light to filter through and bring the outdoors in, making natural light the centrepiece of your home.
Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

Bi-fold Doors

Create light filled open spaces and let the fresh air in with bi-fold doors
Cabots, Chestnut Stain

Lighting

Pendant lighting is best centred over the dining table, not only will it create ambience it will zone the area. Be bold with your design selections as you want it to make an impact.
South Hampton 6 Light Pendant Bronze with Clear Glass

Furniture

Fully upholstered dining chairs will create an instant impact. Add a touch of luxury with a buttoned back or studded options.

Benchtops

A stone waterfall edge is the ultimate indulgence for any kitchen, you can also add joinery details creating the perfect space to feature your favourite accessories.
Caesarstone, London Grey, 5000

Flooring

Porcelain tiles not only look beautiful they are also very functional, they are extremely durable and have the added benefit of reflecting light throughout the home.
Aura Bone, Polished Porcelain, 97502P

Walls

Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

Kitchen

  • Appliances

    Ovens are often only appreciated for their functionality, however two wall mounted ovens side by side are not only perfect for any entertainer they ooze elegance and glamour
    Technika, Electric Multifunction Wall oven, 600mm (x2)

    Appliances

  • Cabinetry

    Selecting a coloured laminate for your overhead cupboards adds contrast and depth to your kitchen, while open shelving provides the perfect spot to showcase collectables.

    Cabinetry

  • Window furnishings

    Sheers allow soft light to filter through and bring the outdoors in, making natural light the centrepiece of your home.
    Unique, Limoges Plisse, Alabaster

    Window furnishings

  • Bi-fold Doors

    Create light filled open spaces and let the fresh air in with bi-fold doors
    Cabots, Chestnut Stain

    Bi-fold Doors

  • Lighting

    Pendant lighting is best centred over the dining table, not only will it create ambience it will zone the area. Be bold with your design selections as you want it to make an impact.
    South Hampton 6 Light Pendant Bronze with Clear Glass

    Lighting

  • Furniture

    Fully upholstered dining chairs will create an instant impact. Add a touch of luxury with a buttoned back or studded options.

    Furniture

  • Benchtops

    A stone waterfall edge is the ultimate indulgence for any kitchen, you can also add joinery details creating the perfect space to feature your favourite accessories.
    Caesarstone, London Grey, 5000

    Benchtops

  • Flooring

    Porcelain tiles not only look beautiful they are also very functional, they are extremely durable and have the added benefit of reflecting light throughout the home.
    Aura Bone, Polished Porcelain, 97502P

    Flooring

  • Walls

    Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

    Walls

Lighting

Feature lighting is versatile, it can be added as a decorative piece in lieu of artwork, as well as providing effective mood lighting.
Escala, 1 Light Pendant, Antique Black.

Wallpaper

Enhance your walls with bold coastal styled wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce additional textures and will add the perfect touch to your living spaces.
Ascraft, Vertical Stripe, LOU 801

Artwork

Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes or sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle interior.

Accessories

The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. The use of brass offsets dark timbers, add bold sculptural pieces to make a statement.

Joinery

Add overhead joinery to study nooks for a practical use of space and better alternative to a bulky bookcase. Customise your design and leave an open shelf for displaying books and ornaments.

Furniture

Add a touch of elegance to your study nook with the use of fully upholstered chairs. Buttoned back options add the look of luxury.
Hepburn Dining Chair

Flooring

Plush carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and introduce a small circular rug for more impact.
Victoria Carpets, Atacama, Arid, 351400

Coffee table

Opt for a darker timber to create a focal point, it will add extra contrast to the room’s natural palette.

Walls

Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

Activity

  • Lighting

    Feature lighting is versatile, it can be added as a decorative piece in lieu of artwork, as well as providing effective mood lighting.
    Escala, 1 Light Pendant, Antique Black.

    Lighting

  • Wallpaper

    Enhance your walls with bold coastal styled wallpaper, it’s a great way to introduce additional textures and will add the perfect touch to your living spaces.
    Ascraft, Vertical Stripe, LOU 801

    Wallpaper

  • Artwork

    Coastal maps, shells and images of beach homes or sea styles capture a true Hampton’s Lifestyle interior.

    Artwork

  • Accessories

    The right balance of vintage and modern will complete the Hampton’s look. The use of brass offsets dark timbers, add bold sculptural pieces to make a statement.

    Accessories

  • Joinery

    Add overhead joinery to study nooks for a practical use of space and better alternative to a bulky bookcase. Customise your design and leave an open shelf for displaying books and ornaments.

    Joinery

  • Furniture

    Add a touch of elegance to your study nook with the use of fully upholstered chairs. Buttoned back options add the look of luxury.
    Hepburn Dining Chair

    Furniture

  • Flooring

    Plush carpets add a luxurious touch whilst remaining soft underfoot. Apply lighter colours to the main carpeted areas and introduce a small circular rug for more impact.
    Victoria Carpets, Atacama, Arid, 351400

    Flooring

  • Coffee table

    Opt for a darker timber to create a focal point, it will add extra contrast to the room’s natural palette.

    Coffee table

  • Walls

    Keep your walls light and bright for a crisp Hampton’s Lifestyle look. If you want more depth, opt for sandy creams or driftwood tones.

    Walls

Create the Look

01

Keep walls and floors light

02

Accent with neutral colours & linen upholstery

03

Create ambience with feature lighting

04

Balance contemporary style with rustic touches and add mirrors

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Westlake 23
20 - 22 Olivine Blvd,
Donnybrook, 3064
Olivine Estate
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