HOME & DESIGN

Upstairs / Downstairs

By HRES Staff
August 1, 2014

Shh! Don’t call it a basement within earshot of a real estate broker. It’s the “lower level,” puhleeze. No longer an underground space relegated merely to wine cellars, media rooms, or staff quarters, many lower levels are as fabulous as the rest of the house. In fact, because of local height restrictions (32 feet in most cases), lower levels have become as important to the Hamptons house as hedgerows and hydrangeas.

Showcase Trends

By Kelli Delaney
July 2, 2014

Don’t miss the 27th Annual American Picnic with fireworks by Grucci on Friday, July 4 in Southampton.

DESIGNER SHOWCASE

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2014

Freelance artist meets serial entrepreneur and the rest is history… Get to know Serena and Lily....

BUILDER SHOWCASE

By HRES Staff
July 1, 2014

Founder Rich Perello melds art and science to build a well-designed home structured around your lifestyle. He oversees each job, ensuring a quality end-product. By providing 3D rendering at every step of the process, and cost adjustments for on-the-fly changes, Perello eliminates the disconnect between architect and builder.

Geothermal in the Hamptons

By HRES Staff
June 4, 2014

In a description of Linden Estate, an important property in Southampton, the list of exceptional features includes a 30-room Cotswold-style mansion, 12 bedroom suites, an indoor pool and spa, two outdoor pavilions, a grass tennis court, and . . . “an environmentally friendly geothermal energy system.”

Color-Coordinate Your House and Garden

By Anne Halpin
June 4, 2014

Have you ever wondered what makes some homes look so special? In a neighborhood of houses, some stand out from the crowd. It doesn’t always have to do with size or location. Some properties just look pulled together — the house and grounds unite into a seamless whole.

Showcase Trends – Hamptons Holding Pattern

By Kelli Delaney
June 4, 2014

Living in an all white beach house is a dream for some, but a bore for others. If you fancy stripes, textures, and patterns get inspired by the bold style moves below.

Showcase Trends: Pretty Pots

By Kelli Delaney
May 7, 2014

Plan a theme for your pots, whether it's a certain color, flower, or plant variety.

RENEW & REFRESH

By HRES Staff
May 7, 2014

Renew and refresh in your luxurious new bathroom. Along with the kitchen, it is the main selling point of the house. Here are some of the latest trends in bath design in the Hamptons and on the North Fork.