HOME & DESIGN

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.

EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED

By HRES Staff
May 6, 2014

Lighting designer Caitlin Faron is a behind-the-scenes wizard. Here, we train a beam on three dazzling works by this alchemist of light....

Landscape Showcase: Landscaping to Keep the World Away

By Anne Halpin
May 6, 2014

Ah, for a quiet Sunday morning in summer. Do you yearn for your own little oasis, without the buzzing of lawnmowers, the whining of leaf blowers, the impatient honking of car horns? Most of us can’t surround ourselves with acres of woods or fields to gain privacy.

Builder Showcase: MKL Construction Corporation

By HRES Staff
April 9, 2014

While trends, practices, and individuals in the building industry are forever changing the Hampton’s landscape, one company and its unwavering commitment to their “core values”- excellence, quality, professionalism, efficiency, transparency, and indefatigable drive to exceed...

Landscape Showcase: Color In Spring

By Anne Halpin
April 8, 2014

Spring weather is often chilly and gray here on the East End, but an easy, effective way to add low-maintenance color to your property is to plant some spring-blooming shrubs.