Monday, August 22, 2011

Hamptons Designer Showhouse

Last week, I made one final trip to the Hampton Designer Showhouse.  The Traditional Home sponsored showhouse runs through September 4, 2011. Do you love visiting showhouses?

Lillian August created this living room using a very soothing and calming color palette.
Eileen Kathryn Boyd Interiors designed the lower level of the two story pool house interior with such style and finesse! Quite frankly, the pool house is worth moving into...it's fabulous!    
Brady Design designed the upstairs level of the pool house with this eye catching artwork and comfortable seating area. I have a love of using orange accents in the home, so the popsicle artwork caught my attention as being whimsical and fun for this pool house.
Bakes and Company creates superb kitchens with their quality workmanship. What a brilliant design to stow the huge trays into the side of the island. It is this kind of detail to function and practicality that I appreciate. I find many times large trays are on the bottom of a cabinet or pantry with stuff piled on top.
It is known that I'm a lover of wallcoverings, especially in small spaces. It seems Meg Braff Interiors LLC echos the same sentiment. The square footage of this butler's pantry is not grand, yet the space is due to her wallpaper and fabulous lighting. Did you know Meg Braff has her own amazing line of wallcoverings? 
I love this lighting fixture in the guest living room created by Eddie Lee, Inc.
When it comes to painting walls black or brown, many homeowners steer clear. I love seeing dark colors used in design! Here's Joy Tribout proving that black on the walls is chic in this guest bedroom. I also love her nod to the equestrian lifestyle in the Hamptons.
Have you been? Are you local? Will you be attending? There's nothing like seeing the spaces in person!

24 comments:

Unknown said...

omg i soooo need to see this place IN person - that bubble light LOVE!!!!!!!

The enchanted home said...

GORGEOUS!! My faves are the butlers pantry and the bedroom by Joy. Cannot wait to go, was supposed to last week but time did not allow for it, finally going Thursday or Friday!! Cannot wait. Thanks for the beautiful highlights.

Richard Cottrell said...

Doesn't look like the traditional Hampton's I know and love. Richard from My Old Historic House.

Splenderosa said...

Love love love that living room. How are you, sweetie? With school starting I know how busy you must be.
Sending a big Texas hug....

quintessence said...

I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to see this beautiful showhouse. Thank you for your terrific coverage - the next best thing. I love Meg Braff's new wallpaper line - her tailored upbeat style is so appealing!!

designchic said...

So wish I could see it in person...the images look wonderful!! Adore the butler's pantry ~

Party Resources said...

I love it ALL! Don't miss the shout out I gave you on today's post. xx

Kerry Steele- Design du Monde said...

Wow, I just adore the bedroom and have never seen equestrian style in such a modern context. This is awesome inspiration.
I have not ever been to the Hamptons. I am a Southern girl and there is currently no showhouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia. DC is a traffic nightmare but Charlottesville is nearby. I do not know if Richmond has one.

Barbara@HausDesign said...

I wish I could go! Those black walls look really stunning...

pve design said...

We did not have time to go when we were out there but did go to another "show place!" I love that bubble light and the use of fresh white in all the rooms.
Thanks for such a wonderful tour!
pve

simply brookes: said...

boy would i love to see in person. thanks for giving us faraway folk a chance to take a peek. wiping up my drool now.

love
it
all.

The Buzz Blog said...

Hope to see the showhouse next weekend - you've definitely whetted my appetite with all these great pictures!
xxoo

SHERRY HART said...

I hate when I see something this pretty and I can't go.....whaaaaa. Thanks for the pictures though :)

Leeann @ Join the Gossip said...

Loving the striped wallpaper as well as the navy walls. Such beautiful spaces!

Visiting via Inspired Design :)

{oc cottage} said...

Amazing!!!

m ^..^

Design Serendipity said...

Hi! We LOVE your coverage of the showhouse!! Sorry we weren't able to get together when we were out east. It was a brief visit. Next time for sure. Or if you are in our neck of the woods again please reach out! We'd love to do lunch!

Unknown said...

I won a ticket to see the showhome from Tobi Fairley Interior Design, but I don't think I'll be able to make the trip! I'm glad you've posted more photos from it here. Looks like it's amazing!

Cashon&Co said...

This was AWESOME! Especially for those of us stuck down south that can't go see the house, thank you for the tour. I am going to the lighting guy's website right now, my client was one exactly like this. you might of just Saved me!!!
:)
KC

Melissah said...

That popsicle artwork is a load of fun!
x
Melissah

Anonymous said...

Love Meg's wallcovering in the butler's pantry. So fun!
Hope you had a nice weekend.
xo E + J

Katelyn @ Pure Panache said...

Love the colors in these rooms! The popsicle art is really fun too! Just discovered your blog, am really enjoying it!

annie@mostlovelythings said...

I love the Popsicle art in the pool house. The idea and the colors are perfect for the setting. Also adore the huge built in trays...brilliant. Not only does it look great but what a perfect place to store such a large item.

Andrika King said...

Great photos and look into the house! Anyone know who makes the lighting fixtures in the butler's pantry? I NEED them!

STYLE'N said...

gorgeous photos of that pool house. I love all this inspiration. We will soon be living in a larger space and I need some serious help and ideas!!!