Decor ideas to steal from an airy Hamptons beach home

A quiet backdrop makes room for fun accents throughout

By Stephanie Griffin Feb 10, 2020, 11:10am EST

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A L-shaped kitchen island features terrazzo-style counters, white sink, black faucet, and a view in the living area with a large white couch.

This week’s edition of House Calls takes us to the quiet hamlet of Amagansett in East Hampton, New York, where Manhattan-based designer-artist couple Valentina Akerman and Joe Bradley found their dream vacation retreat.

Designed by Franklin D. Israel, the 1972 beach home required a thorough renovation from replacing the exterior with vernacular cedar cladding to creating an open-plan layout on the ground floor. The result is an airy abode ready for contemporary family living, with natural light pouring through many windows and skylights.

Inside, the home’s quiet aesthetic—apparent in the surprisingly artless walls—is warmed up by a whimsical marble terrazzo called Marmoreal and a blush pink bathroom. “We wanted [this home] to be really empty in a sense, but very comfortable,” says Akerman.

Taking inspiration from this dreamy beach home, we sourced key products—or similar finds—from a few of its standout rooms so you can bring the look into your own space.

Kitchen

Marmoreal White Slab

Developed in collaboration with British designer Max Lamb, Marmoreal slabs and tiles are available in white and black colorways and are made to order.

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Kate Spade New York Tea Kettle, Dark Green

Eye-catching yet functional, this well-reviewed tea kettle is a fun addition to any cooktop or shelf, and it comes in a plethora of cheerful colors.

$50 at Amazon

Kaloh Mugs, Pink (Set of 4)

These chic stoneware mugs feature a matte finish on its outside and a translucent finish on its inside, and look just as good on the shelf as it does on a dining table. Sold in seven colors.

$26 at West Elm

Living room

A staircase surrounded by white walls and large rectangular windows.

Ceramic Marble Plant Pot (6”)

Simple, sleek, and available in three sizes, this gold marble planter can spruce up any corner without being too flashy.

$20 at Amazon

Shallow Salad Bowl, Redwood

$135

The perfect vessel for a simple centerpiece or generous servings of fruit or salad, this pared back ceramic bowl is available in your choice of 13 different colors.

$135 at Heath Ceramics

Tray Coffee Table, Black

$245

This metal tray table is multifunctional: It serves as a bedside table, side table, or regular tray, when the tray top is removed. Comes in black, gray, and white.