Hamptons styling and interior decorating is a firm favourite among home makers. Especially during the 2020 renovation boom.
However, it's not just the indoors where the Hamptons trend is featuring, it's a favourite in outdoor areas as well.
Award-winning landscaper and Adbri Masonry ambassador Jason Hodges said the Hamptons styling trend takes its name from the American coastal towns of the same name.
"The Hamptons style, with its combined sense of serenity and tranquillity, is perfect for back yard, garden and entertaining areas," Jason said.
Key design themes for Hamptons gardens include lush green lawns, privacy hedging and paved patio areas with styled outdoor settings.
Jason said the theme has structured and symmetrical areas and it's a good idea to plan and create zones.
Another aspect of the Hamptons garden is the way things relate to each other with respect to size - big, medium and small. Key elements will be in proportion to each other.
First impressions
The front garden and entry offer the first impression of your home, so it's important to maximise street appeal.
A typical Hamptons garden has a mix of lush, green lawns along with neatly trimmed hedges and topiaries. Choose traditional flowering plants with hues of blue, white and purple. Hydrangeas, orchids and gardenias are ideal.
Hamptons-style landscaping demands an organised approach, so structured symmetrical paving is essential. Consider a lawn edging product such as Adbri Masonry's Lawn Edge to create formal and well-defined zones.
Dress the driveway
Driveways can be more than just functional slabs of concrete. Dress them up with light-coloured rectangular pavers in a stretcher or herringbone pattern.
There are many different pavers to choose from, check with your supplier to ensure they are rated for driveway use.
Perfect pathways
A well-presented side path is practical and attractive and can increase the value of your home, as well as adding valuable additional space to utilise.
To have the continuity of Hamptons-style throughout your property, consider a footpath or feature stepping-stone path using large-format square or rectangular pavers.
Adbri Masonry has a range of pavers that are hard-wearing, easy to install and look great.
For added wow-factor, lay the pavers offset in a stretcher bond pattern and fill the voids with decorative stones or greenery.
Hamptons big and small
Once upon a time a Hamptons-style garden was synonymous with size. Sweeping lawns, monster hedge, a swimming pool and a pool house.
There are key elements of a Hamptons style that can be brought into a garden of any size with smart material selection.
A beautiful deck with white rails bordered by lush, green hedges will create the classic Hamptons garden design.
For smaller spaces you can bring-in the greenery and show-off your topiary skills.
Buxus balls provide the formality and manicured aesthetic that is fundamental to Hamptons-style gardens.
Jason suggests creating an entertaining area with large concrete pavers, where you can unwind with friends and family.
"You need a functional paved area to appreciate the beauty of your garden."
A light-coloured paver in the 400 x 400mm profile is the perfect choice for an entertaining area.
Include a fresh white dining setting or a cosy sofa with lots of throw pillows in tones of grey, white and blue.
Striped cushions, or a striped outdoor rug, will help you achieve the casual, coastal Hamptons look.
Jason said adding an outdoors Hamptons theme is a great way to improve your property and create a destination garden.
"You will get more out of your home, increase its value and literally feel like you are on holiday all-year round."
