
hamptons modern farmhouse project
16th September 2020
Adding in family heritage is an honour, capturing the true essence of someone’s soul and being able to use it throughout design, I believe is a gift worth giving.

BEHIND THE DESIGN | Hamptons Modern Farmhouse
This transformation was one of my very first projects, and touched my heart in ways I could never imagine. My best friend has always inspired me to pursue my dreams. When I launched my interior decorating business, she mentioned they were about to redecorate their primary bedroom and would love some help styling it, to which I jumped at the chance to offer my assistance. However, the task turned out to be more complex and time-consuming than she had expected, she wanted to create a space she would love but didn’t know how to achieve it on her own!
She agreed to allow me to help her create the primary bedroom of her dreams, as long as we could do it around paying clients. We began my design process, then life got busy for both of us with family and work commitments. So we decided to pause the project until she could concentrate on the details with me.
Then came 2020, and we found ourselves with unexpected time on our hands. Since in-person client visits were not possible for me, and we both lived in the same area, I proposed we take advantage of the situation and finally tackle the project to create her dream room!



When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, right?
The timing was perfect for her and her husband, and they were eager to commit to a significant transformation, something to lift their spirits and make a greater impact to their lives. They asked, “Instead of just the master bedroom, could we collaborate on all the main areas of our home as well?” My response? “Absolutely, let’s do it!”
After discussing their preferred styles and the larger furniture pieces they already loved and were repurposing in their home, we developed a concept inspired by the Hamptons Modern Farmhouse aesthetic.
We moved onto exploring layout design suggestions for each room. I proposed a small renovation option, closing off the office wall on the Living Room side and opening it up into the hallway. This change would provide a more practical flow to the overall home, more placement options in the Living Room, while also offering privacy to the office space, while ultimately creating a more open and spacious feel to the hallway, linen press area.
Together, they envisioned a light, airy, and fresh feel with a touch of modern country.
During our Style Session, we explored how they wanted to feel in the space, along with their preferences for wall and trim finishes. They expressed a desire for a neutral palette that could be refreshed with pops of color over time. These tones would blend seamlessly with their significant furniture investments.
The Living Room featured an exposed brick wall that complemented the Modern Farmhouse style beautifully, although it was a dark brick so I recommended painting it to create more of a textured effect. This would highlight it as a feature while ensuring it harmonised with the overall space. I suggested bright white trims and doors throughout, with a greige tone for the common area walls, which would shift between beige and grey depending on the decor and light composition throughout the day.



Incorporating family heritage into a design is a privilege and an opportunity that should not be overlooked.
We created a cozy sitting area for relaxation, conversation, or reading. Since completion, their son has even claimed the stylish space for practicing his guitar. We added a gallery style wall art to the largest wall with black and white prints and simple black frames, of cherished images of their family captured over the years. It’s lovely to have our favourite memories displayed together on one wall, then scattered throughout many walls across the home, it brings a sense of style and sophistication.
They decided to add a feature wall in the Primary Bedroom, and selected a light shade of blue creating a calming emotion to the space.
During the Design Concept Phase and Style Session, she mentioned she had inherited personal items from her beloved Oma and Upa that reflected her Dutch heritage and wondered if it was possible to incorporate these into the decorating. My response was absolutely, it touches my heart adding personal pieces with such emotional connection to a space. It personalises the experience and makes a space even more meaningful for the families who live there.

Once we were up to the Design Development Phase, I asked her to gather any pieces she would like to display so I could gage the amount, scale and get a feel for how I could scatter them throughout the home, while respecting the significant connection to them for her and her family. She was overjoyed to say the least during the big reveal to see how the cherished pieces were displayed in each room, blending in perfectly with her other decor homewares. When she invited her extended family to see the finished home, they were moved by the thoughtful inclusions, sharing how it evoked warm memories of their shared history and loved ones.
The transformation of this home is truly remarkable. I am grateful for the opportunity to of helped them create a beautiful space they will cherish for years to come.
To see more images relating to this Hamptons Modern Farmhouse design check out the Silverdale Project in our Portfolio.
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Together, let’s create style and beauty.