HOME & DESIGN

Room With Views

By HRES Staff
December 12, 2014

Modern is the go-to architectural style in the Hamptons these days, at least for the uber wealthy. That’s a good thing for Bridgehampton’s Barnes Coy Architects who have been designing sleek abodes for going on three decades. While most Hamptonites were building rambling shingle-style mansions, co-principals of the award-winnning firm, Rob Barnes and Christopher Coy, were focusing on loft-like spaces with vast transparencies that merge the barrier between outdoors and indoors.

Campion Platt – Master of the Bedroom

By Kelli Delaney
December 12, 2014

Whether he is designing a custom residence, new boutique hotel, or an exclusive line of furniture and textiles, interior designer Campion Platt has one thing on his mind: luxury. “Luxury is about both materiality and context,” he explains, adding, “context might mean creating clear, open spaces within the confines of a Manhattan residence, or selecting opulent finishes – such as leather, resin, or marble – to accentuate spatial forms.

Decorators for the 99 Percent

By HRES Staff
November 19, 2014

An interior designer mother and film publicist daughter have teamed up to target an undeserved market: homeowners who would normally not hire an interior designer, but who yearn to express their inner aesthetic on a budget. Sourcing from estate sales and stylish discount furnishing outlets, the duo access their own “sophisticated, original and quirky” sensibilities while interpreting the needs of their clients.

Evergreens For Winter Color

By Anne Halpin
November 19, 2014

Evergreens bring color and form to the winter landscape when flowers are gone and other trees are bare and gray. Evergreens, as their name implies, stay green all year around. And they’re not just green. They come in vivid bright greens, deep forest greens, soft blue-greens, even bright gold. There are blue-toned varieties of Atlas cedar, spruce, false cypress, Leyland cypress and juniper. For golds look into Japanese holly, junipers, Leyland cypress, false cypress and Scotch pine. Some evergreens take on ruddy or bronze tones in winter.

Grapes That Last

By HRES Staff
November 17, 2014

There are three types of people who keep wine cellars according to Michael Cinque, owner of Amagansett Wines & Spirits: those who treat it like a commodity -- “gold in the basement,” those who talk about their wine, and his final and favorite kind – those who drink it.

Inside Jobs

By HRES Staff
November 17, 2014

With real estate the number one industry on the East End, and the constant transfer of properties, interior designers abound – both local firms and émigrés from New York.

Showcase Trends – Dream Beds

By Kelli Delaney
October 23, 2014

As the cooler fall temperatures hit the Hamptons, who doesn’t love to sink into the most beautiful, cozy bed at night? Here’s some of the best bedding for a heavenly night’s sleep.

The Future Is Now

By HRES Staff
October 23, 2014

The Jetsons may have had a robotic housekeeper and a flying car, but today’s home technology is not far behind. From a shower where you can pre-set water temperature and volume of flow to a refrigerator that tells you when to discard the milk to a whole-house audio system, you can control your entire living environment with an iPhone and control panel.

Landscape Showcase – Autumn Splendor

By Anne Halpin
October 23, 2014

The glorious days of autumn are upon us; summer heat and crowds are giving way to soft golden light and the celebration of the harvest season in farms and vineyards. For those of us lucky enough to be here in fall, there’s still plenty of color to be had in the landscape. Here are some great sources of color for fall landscapes.

Great Form – Haven Yoga

By HRES Staff
September 26, 2014

Fifteen years ago, Tracy Squillante rolled out her mat for the first time at Yoga Shanti in Sag Harbor. The practice became the counterpoint to her frenetic life as director of HAMPTONS Magazine ...