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Modern, clean design is the backdrop for a peaceful and refined Hamptons home by the surf. By Kristin J. Webb-HolleringPhotography by Melissa Lynch Photo Styling by Alyssa Boland for Birgit Klein Interiors

ELEGANTWEEKEND RETREAT

Tucked away in the Hamptonssits the quiet village ofSagaponack, home to artists,writers and even a formerpresident. The owners of this beautifulhome on Daniel’s Lane needed an escape from thegrind of city life, and the small, peaceful town was justthe place for a weekend refuge. Respected designerBirgit Klein, who is known for her exquisite andthoughtful designs, was brought on “to make thehome feel luxurious but also inviting.”

A quiet refuge from city life, this

Hamptons master bedroom embodies

everything necessary for rest and

respite. Plump pillows, a seat to look

at the landscape, lovely built-ins with

personal accents and a luxurious

bed give sustenance to the soul.

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In order to make the seaside resi-dence both “modern and elegant” butcomfortable for friends and family, thedesigner implemented a combinationof a soothing color palette, fine fur-nishings and kid-friendly fabrics fordurability. Birgit explains this classicstyling: “It needed to be a home wherethey could entertain, but also a spacewhere they could just hang out withfamily and friends on the weekends.With the home being so close to the

The fabulous entryway is bedecked with

stripes on the stairs and a nautically colored

floor rug, while a glimpse of the multileveled

chandelier can be seen above.

Above: The plush decorative

pillows, cashmere throw and

tray with fresh flowers create

a restful picture on this cus-

tom built-in window seat.

Left: The Shoal Entry chan-

delier made in the United

Kingdom with over 1,500,

6-inch bone-china fish is a

whimsically beautiful nod to

the sandy shores of the

Hamptons.

Far l eft: Artwork chosen by

the owners and bouquets of

fresh flowers add a personal

touch to a home.

Left: Spending time enjoying the rays and

the seaside breeze is essential to beach

living. This sunny terrace with nautical

and island flair is a restful, ideal spot.

“It needed to be a home where theycould entertain, but also a spacewhere they could just hang out withfamily and friends on the weekends.”

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water, they wanted it to reflect thoseelements, so we designed it with theocean in mind.” For a refined look throughout thecontemporary abode, candles, artwork,inspired lighting—like the Shoal Entrychandelier made with over 1,500 6-inch fine bone-china fish—freshflowers and cashmere throws wereused, adding warmth and character.The sophisticated accents and neutralpalette combined with the clients’needs for relaxation allowed Birgit toblend function and style with wonder-ful results in the sunny, open home.She achieved this inspired setup bytastefully editing the space, keeping itstreamlined and simple but luxurious.“There were some areas we splurgedon—like designing functional built-inswith seating that had simple lines andusing great stones and marbles in the

This city chic, well-appointed kitchen is

made brilliant with contemporary whites,

custom cabinets and stainless appli-

ances. The island, surrounded by rich

wooden stools, beckons guests and is

ideal for entertaining or a midday snack.

Rich textures and a simple, clean design high-

light this refined and functional home office.

Right: It’s easy to enjoy breakfast by the

shore at this well-appointed table, with

doors leading to the terrace where the

breezes flow.

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bathrooms to give that upscale feel-ing—but not over the top, so it worksfor a family,” Birgit says.Since a great trust and understand-ing existed between the designer andthe owners, the process was fun andsimple. The close location of the Atlantic Ocean enhanced much of theinterior. Birgit says, “It was easy to formulate a color palette since it is abeach house a block away from theocean. Naturally, we pulled shades ofall blues, pale greens and sand colorsto use throughout the house. To keep itfresh and contemporary, we groundedit with different shades of white.” Fromthe opulence of the bed sheets to therestful, plump cushions of the windowseats, this is a seaside home to love. For more information about this design and

Birgit Klein, please visit birgitklein.com.

BALANCING ACTTips from designerBirgit Klein on creating this home’scustom look

• Pair together rich and different tex-tures, patterns or collections; this kindof layering adds a personal touch andfeeling to a room.

• Create a balance of higher- and lower-end materials and items in the samespace to make it comfortable.

• Make an area more interesting by usingcolorful, decorative throw pillows tobrighten a neutral palette.

• Don’t be afraid to use wallpaper withtexture or an interesting detail as anaccent on walls.

• Paint a small room in a dark color tomake it feel cozy.

1. It feels like a day at the spa. An

exquisite bath with stone and marble

accents is fine and luxurious.

2. Ocean-inspired shell light fixtures and a

glamorous shell sink embrace the sea-

side locale. The gray walls and wood

accents add a rich texture to the bath.

3. Fun flamingo wallpaper makes a

bath festive and light, with dashes of

bright pinks and whites for accent.

Right: You can almost feel the breezes

and the surf in this neutral bath with a

pretty vanity for morning ablutions.

Right below: Calm colors and refined

bedding with hotel-style luxury bring an

air of comfort and elegance to a hand-

some bedroom. Fresh white flowers on

the nightstands add a personal touch.

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