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There’s a very good reason that the East Coast aesthetic of Hamptons style resonates so strongly in Australian home design. Light and bright, with a strong coastal connection, it marries beautifully with the way our beach-loving nation likes to live. Often formal in tone, Hamptons style works just as well in a more relaxed interpretation, so you can spin it to suit your tastes – dial up the formality with luxe fittings and plenty of marble, or make it more chilled with panelled walls and towels slung on robe hooks.
VJ panelling is a fabulous fit for a coastal home and sits perfectly within the beachy look of US East Coast-style interiors. Use it to introduce texture and deliver a warmer feel than an all-tiled bathroom. Make it work by choosing wet-area friendly panels and avoiding high-splash zones such as the shower recess. No Hamptons-inspired bathroom is complete without marble, but for a budget-friendly option, invest in stone-look porcelain tiles to get the look. Classic-style tapware with enamel detailing suits the timelessness of this look, and a gooseneck shower head is the perfect style statement. Frame the vanity mirror with a set of classic wall lights for balance.
Hamptons is a very distinctive look, but can be adapted. To make your bathroom more traditional in style, consider a claw foot tub paired with herringbone marble mosaic tiling instead of panelling – simple swaps such as these can help you to put your own spin on this time-proven style. Finish the look with fluffy towels for the feeling of an upmarket seaside resort.
Discover the right design for your space with our In-home Bathroom Consultation service.
Fit out your kitchen to match this wet room look, check out our Hamptons kitchen design guide.
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