You’ve made the exciting decision to build your dream Hamptons home – now it’s time to decide how you want to make the most of your coastal location within your build.
Traditionally loved for their breezy, chic and beachy feel, Hamptons homes blend the outdoorsy coastal lifestyle with spacious sophisticated interiors.
So, whether your block features ocean views, a mountain outlook or garden greenery, we’ve put together our top tips to help you plan the Hamptons home of your dreams that maximises on your coastal location.
1. Choose an experienced team of professionals
Choosing an experienced design and build team means they can help you to make the most of your stunning surroundings.
With the expert skills to work with sloping blocks, and incorporate surrounding views, a quality build team will be pivotal in bringing your Hamptons home to life and ensuring it withstands the unique coastal weather conditions.
2. Build a connection with the outdoors
Beach summers are best enjoyed outdoors, and Hamptons homes are well known for effortlessly integrating their interiors with the great outdoors.
Incorporate outdoor living spaces into your build through the placement of a spacious deck for summer barbeques. You might also consider further extending your entertaining space into lush and leafy gardens or bringing the outdoors in by including large feature windows and viewing balconies.
3. Make the most of sea breezes
When properly planned, a Hamptons home makes the most of those cooling sea breezes for natural temperature control and energy saving all year round.
By incorporating passive design, your Hamptons home features will consider the local climate to maintain a steady indoor temperature, reducing your need for additional heating and cooling, and lowering your environmental footprint.
Passive design involves carefully considering your home’s orientation and window placement to make the most of north-facing sunlight and breeze flow.
4. Choose durable materials
Coastal locations pose certain challenges when it comes to choosing the best materials for your home. Due to the unique weather conditions and the corrosion and rust caused by salty air, it’s important that your builder understands how to choose the right materials to achieve that timeless Hamptons aesthetic and withstand the conditions.
In many situations, materials such as native treated timbers, brick, stone, concrete and corrosion resistant Colorbond can provide good protection from the elements.
5. Use your block to your advantage
If your coastal block is sloping or oddly shaped, a quality builder can help you to understand how to make the most of the views, natural light, and energy efficiency opportunities from your block of land.
Because many Hamptons homes are multi-storey and feature floor to ceiling windows, they allow ample design opportunity for feature glazing and viewing spots that showcase your ocean or mountain views.
To begin a conversation about creating a Hamptons-style home to suit your lifestyle, get in touch with the knowledgeable team at Hampton Homes Australia today.
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