How to create a Hampton style kitchen?

The Hamptons-style kitchen takes its inspiration from The Hamptons on Long Island. The Hamptons are a series of villages and hamlets and a popular vacation spot for affluent New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world.

When you can’t get to the Hamptons, you can bring the style to your home. The Australian approach is chilled and laid-back combining coastal aesthetics with the elegant Hampton design.

The style is characterized as classy and elegant. At the same time, it has rustic and casual vibes. This classy look works anywhere, apartments in the city, townhouses in suburbs or a waterfront house.

Will a Hampton-style kitchen suit your home?

Hampton-style architecture is synonymous with timber flooring, french doors, high ceilings and exposed beams. Even if your home doesn’t have these elements, the style can be tweaked to suit your home. Speak to our kitchen renovation experts on 07 3204 0399.

9 Ways to create a Hamptons-style kitchen

#1 - Soft colours

Choose soft colours for your kitchen inspired by the nature. The key is to use cool colours to keep the space bright and inviting. Soft colours like white, green, blue, and grey are the commonly used colours in a Hampton-style kitchen.

#2 - Shaker-style cabinetry

The key feature of a Hampton-style kitchen is shaker-style cabinetry. Characterised by simplicity and elegance, shaker cabinets have clean lines and recessed panel doors. They work well in both farmhouse, contemporary and Hampton-style kitchens.

#3 - Kitchen Island

A kitchen island is a focal point of a Hampton-style kitchen. It can bring attention to the area and also add additional space for cooking, dining and entertaining.

#4 - Open shelves

Open shelves are perfect to showcase your kitchenware collection. Convenient to use and clean, open shelves are a must-have in a Hampton-style kitchen.

#5 - Marble Benchtop

Marble is inarguably a beautiful and timeless stone. A marble benchtop goes really well with the Hampton-style kitchen.

#6 - Pendant Lighting

Pendant lighting is another key feature of a Hampton kitchen. Choose the pendant lighting once all the elements of the kitchen have been decided. Opt for something coastal and light to keep the ambience

#7 - Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors go well with the white shaker-style cabinets and marble countertops. They also add a contrasting element to the neutral or soft colours used in the kitchen.

#8 - Ceramic Tile Splashback

A tiled splashback can be used as a feature element in your kitchen. It can add a personal touch and character to the kitchen.

#9 - Decor

Style your kitchen with bar stools made of wood or rattan. Choose decor and furniture to complete the nautical look of your kitchen. For example, you can use vintage fishing gear, or a surfboard to have that charming look. Plants and candles will also support the theme.