Inside a Serene Hamptons Home That Prioritizes Texture Over Color

When it came time for artist Stephanie Hirsch-Graf to design her shingled traditional home in the Hamptons, she turned to someone she’s known for more than 30 years—designer Amy Kalikow. Based in Manhattan, Kalikow is no stranger to working with clients out east, but the job becomes even easier when you know someone’s style so well. The two collaborated on a serene escape that prioritizes neutral tones and a comfortable living arrangement, while including a unique element in every room that keeps the spaces from all looking alike. In many cases, that’s an eye-catching light fixture, including the woven number by Amulette that hangs in the foyer and a looping Luke Lamp Co. piece in the formal dining room. The living room, its soft, rounded furnishings balanced by a formal white-marble fireplace, flows through to a stone-floored sunroom with a red-brick fireplace. The home’s various gathering spaces include some that feel airy, thanks to high ceilings, while others have a moodier vibe, especially the home theater, rendered in a grayscale palette and outfitted with oversized couches with a candy bar tucked into the back corner. Among the home’s bedrooms, one has a wavy painted wall behind a custom bed, and another has a cozy tufted window seat, while the primary suite opens to a covered patio. Outside, there’s also a covered dining area, a pool with plenty of deck seating, and a detached pool house. The Water Mill abode is in line with much of Kalikow’s aesthetic. With four of her own kids, she focuses on function without sacrificing form and beauty, and some of the same details found in Hirsch-Graf’s Hamptons retreat are evident in her other projects, like a Long Island residence she recently designed for a young family. Click here to see all the photos of the Hamptons estate. Comments