Stickybeak of the Week: A Kitchen Gets a Luxe Hamptons-Style Makeover
These lucky homeowners feel as though they're permanently on holiday in the Hamptons, thanks to their new bright, white kitchen
Brodie Norris
13 September 2016
Houzz Australia Contributor. Editor of Lunchbox Architect, a blog that delivers an inspiring (affordable) architecturally designed home or renovation every weekday — just in time for your lunch break.
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With a complete overhaul that included new shaker-style cabinets, timber flooring, a kitchen island and a bright white palette – and that’s just to start – a dingy suburban kitchen took on Hamptons-inspired class. This stylish cook space has the feel of a multi-million-dollar beachside retreat thanks to hand-painted cabinetry, clever storage solutions and high-quality luxury finishes.
Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: Vicki and Michael Fairlie, and their two small dogs
Location: Wattle Grove, Sydney, NSW
Size: Kitchen: 12.5 square metres; laundry: 5.5 square metres
Completed: December 2014
Design and renovation: Provincial Kitchens
Before the design team transformed this space it was a dated U-shaped kitchen in dark timber which weighed the room down. The clients were also frustrated by a lack of storage and a dysfunctional laundry. The brief was to create a functional kitchen that feels like living in the Hamptons – luxurious, bright and beachy. Oh, and remember space for the dogs!
Who lives here: Vicki and Michael Fairlie, and their two small dogs
Location: Wattle Grove, Sydney, NSW
Size: Kitchen: 12.5 square metres; laundry: 5.5 square metres
Completed: December 2014
Design and renovation: Provincial Kitchens
Before the design team transformed this space it was a dated U-shaped kitchen in dark timber which weighed the room down. The clients were also frustrated by a lack of storage and a dysfunctional laundry. The brief was to create a functional kitchen that feels like living in the Hamptons – luxurious, bright and beachy. Oh, and remember space for the dogs!
Provincial Kitchens totally transformed the space, firstly, they flipped the kitchen to the wall opposite. Next, they designed a huge island bench to sit in the middle of the room, that would open up the kitchen to flow through to the laundry. Finally, Shaker doors with wider timber door rails, bevelled kick boards which sit proud of the cabinets and handmade tiles were added to channel the look of the Hamptons.
A new timber floor replaced the dated tiles, bringing warmth and character to the all-white space.
A new timber floor replaced the dated tiles, bringing warmth and character to the all-white space.
To achieve that laid-back luxury of the Hamptons, the cabinets are all hand painted to give a slightly rustic appearance. “Hand painting gives a lovely matt finish and is easy to maintain; plus, it will stand the test of time,” says founder of Provincial Kitchens, Dominique McAdam.
The freestanding oven is the centrepiece of the new kitchen. At 900 millimetres wide it will more than cater for the family, and brings some old-world charm to the kitchen.
Freestanding oven: La Conce
Freestanding oven: La Conce
The island bench has transformed this kitchen into a functional and social space. On the kitchen side a semi-integrated dishwasher, butler’s sink and pull-out bin make this area highly functional. Integrated towel rails are placed over the bin and dishwasher for easy access.
Semi-integrated dishwasher: Bosch
Semi-integrated dishwasher: Bosch
Stunning white marble benchtops and elegant chrome taps accentuate the luxurious style of the kitchen.
Tapware: Perrin and Rowe
Tapware: Perrin and Rowe
The kitchen includes several ingenious storage solutions included – one of the benefits of having a kitchen custom designed and built. These narrow kick-board drawers are prefect for surplus supplies and ensure that not a millimetre of space goes to waste. There are even some kick-board drawers with comfy blankets used as dog beds. No more dog beds cluttering up the kitchen, simply slide it away when not in use.
Another clever storage solution is spice drawers tucked next to the range hood. They make good use of the space and ensure the salt and pepper (or chilli flakes, depending on your tastes) are never out of reach.
An appliance cupboard is partially concealed behind mesh screens. By opting for some semi-concealed storage options, the design team hope to increase the scheme’s airy, beachy feel.
The new laundry area includes a second butler’s sink. To further improve the functionality of the space, the laundry area also includes a walk-in pantry, making the space twice as useful.
“The pantry was put at the end of the laundry run next to the fridge, so it became an extension of the kitchen,” explains McAdam. “The second sink is actually the laundry sink … as well as a sink for the dogs to be washed in!”
Attention to detail has created a kitchen that feels luxurious yet laid-back – exactly like the beachy getaways found in the Hamptons. Combined with clever storage solutions and a practical layout, this kitchen ticks all the owners’ boxes.
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“The pantry was put at the end of the laundry run next to the fridge, so it became an extension of the kitchen,” explains McAdam. “The second sink is actually the laundry sink … as well as a sink for the dogs to be washed in!”
Attention to detail has created a kitchen that feels luxurious yet laid-back – exactly like the beachy getaways found in the Hamptons. Combined with clever storage solutions and a practical layout, this kitchen ticks all the owners’ boxes.
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How do you like the Hamptons style? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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See more room makeovers
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Love the combo of laundry and butlers pantry, great use of space.
It’s divine! I am just wondering about a few things though;
This information would be so helpful for we poor souls who do not live anywhere near a Provincial Kitchens. Thank you!!
Beautiful and practical!