Holiday House Hamptons

What happens when you turn 24 design firms loose on a newly built house in Bridgehampton? The first-ever Holiday House Hamptons, presented by HC&G and benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Like the groundbreaking Holiday House show house in Manhattan, now in its sixth year, every room in the home is filled with dazzling design ideas and inspiring decor by top talents in the field. Take a sneak peek at the sensational spaces on the pages that follow.

Relaxed, classic, and modern at the same time, with a sense of privacy and warmth that makes it feel like a retreat, decorator and television personality Thom Filicia’s design includes pieces from his new collection of furniture and fabric for Kravet. “I’ve dedicated this room to my mother, who passed away far too early from breast cancer,” he says. “She encouraged my creativity and motivated me to celebrate each day as if it were a holiday.” Thom Filicia’s living room includes a stunning rope-wrapped light fixture that hangs above a rug from Safavieh and furnishings from the designer’s new collection for Kravet; the Karl Springer console is from Craig Van Den Brulle.

At English Country Antiques, Livingston found a statement-making, oversize chandelier that holds its own in the voluminous 22-foot-high space. “The challenge was what to do with the paneled walls,” she says, “so I chose colorful artwork and a boldly patterned carpet.” Artworks in mixed media and a Stark carpet make their mark in Donna Livingston’s soaring entry foyer. Paint throughout the show house was provided by C2 Paint.

“For anyone buying, building, and/or renovating a summer house in the Hamptons, the mantra is to be ‘in by Memorial Day,’” says the firm’s co-founder Austin Handler. “So our great room is designed as a soothing space to host a summer kickoff cocktail party.” Handler’s wife and business partner, Jennifer Mabley, adds: “Our room is in the center of the house, so we wanted it to make a statement, but not be too jarring. We hope the room is as memorable as it is welcoming and relaxing.” The sofa and drapery fabric in Mabley Handler’s great room is Manila in Dusk, a fabric from Aerin Lauder’s brand-new line for Lee Jofa. The rug is by Custom Cool.

Silver wallpaper and shimmery tile create a “jewel box” effect; a shell-studded mirror, an occasional table, and a Kallista sink from Klaff’s provide a complementary circular motif. Susan Glick’s powder room includes tile from Shelly Tile and wallpaper from Jab Anstoetz.

“Summer is the best time of year for hosting friends and family,” says principal Jennifer Duneier. “I love to cook, so creating the space was fun for me, especially when it came to making the modern Arclinea cabinets and custom laser-cut backsplash look seamless with the house’s traditional architecture.” Duneier Design’s Arclinea kitchen features a custom laser-cut backsplash, countertops from ABC Stone, and fabrics from Robert Allen.

“A successful design should be thought-provoking and intriguing, and we hope we have achieved that in this space,” says Design House’s Maria Greenlaw. The window well, made memorable with a spray-painted phrase by a local graffiti artist, “was both a big design challenge and an integral part of the room,” adds her co-principal, Suzanne Caldwell. Design House’s ladies’ lounge includes vintage Barcelona chairs and a love seat covered in a Raoul Textiles fabric. The ottoman and curtain fabric are from Peter Dunham Textiles; the photograph was taken by Southampton architect Sandy Peabody.

“Billowing sheer linen frames nature’s most beautiful canvas—could anything be more luxurious than that?” says Scalo. “It’s like East Egg meets West Egg meets Fabergé egg—all fabulous!” Lynne Scalo’s guest bedroom/sitting area includes a collection of vintage pieces from Scalo’s showroom in Westport, Connecticut, and a painting by Jeannie Motherwell, the daughter of Robert Motherwell and stepdaughter of Helen Frankenthaler.

“This dining room ignites the senses and makes any meal festive,” says Mishaan, who integrated several pieces from his Manhattan shop, Homer, into his design. “The color combination is almost brutally calming, turning the space into a place of relaxed, country sophistication.”

Designer Richard Mishaan’s homage to Yves Klein makes use of the French artist’s trademark blue; an acid yellow area rug from the Rug Company turns the space into a feast for the eyes. Tableware is from Lenox and NameBaccarat.

“Oil-glazed walls and a four-poster bed make this room seem larger,” says Watson, “turning a small space into an enveloping, breezy Hamptons escape.”

Decorative painter Judy Mulligan’s ode to Swedish midsummer provides the backdrop for a four-poster bed and seating pieces from Marshall Watson’s Continental collection for Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman. The rug is from Doris Leslie Blau; all furnishing and window fabric is from Travers.

The adjacent bath features a Shelly Tile floor and accessories from Gracious Home.

“The laundry room is small, with four washers and dryers, no shelving or storage, an angled ceiling, and not much space to walk around in,” says Magel, “but unique textiles and textures make this simple corner of the house surprisingly chic!” A kaleidoscopic, Rorschach-like wallpaper from Tamara Magel Lifestyle makes doing the laundry anything but a humdrum affair. The carpet is from Stark.

“It’s always easier to decorate a room that’s filled with natural light,” says Howard. “Inspired by my fellow Southerner Albert Hadley, I just added a little luxury.” In the junior master suite, an abstract work by Michael Rich hangs on a wall covered in a silk and abaca pattern from Phillip Jeffries; the indigo and sepia area rug is from Antique Rug Galleria. The 1940s French sycamore sideboard is from Newel; most other furnishings are from Mrs. Howard.

The master suite is furnished with pieces from designer Ally Coulter’s new line for Niedermaier, a Baccarat chandelier, and Hudson Street lounge chairs from Ralph Lauren Home.

Coulter integrated new pieces from her upcoming line for Niedermaier to achieve “an all-white ambience that pays homage to strong women.”

“The Hamptons is all about being on the water, so I chose navy blue as my anchor color,” says decorator Libby Langdon. “I even got to use custom rugs from my collection and showcase one of my new wall covering patterns. As a designer, I’m creating spaces that are precisely what my clients want, but in a show house I’m designing for myself and the look that I want. Some people see hallways as just a pass-through space, but I see them as an opportunity to add an exciting design element to your home.” Designer Libby Langdon’s new peel-and-stick wallpaper for Casart adds contrast to a striped hall runner from Tiger Rug. A Chesney’s fireplace mantel is visible through doors that open to the master suite.

“This private space for the man in your life is a genuine retreat: a place to read, get caught up on work, and take a break from all the house guests,” says Brown, who paired vintage bookshelves with a brand-new desk, offset by a striking sextet of color-study photographs.

Works by Penelope Umbrico hang above a sofa covered in a Holly Hunt fabric. A vintage armchair and Italian bookcase from R. E. Steele strike a balance with a sleek desk from Kartell. The vintage Gambone lamp is from Robert Stilin.

“We wanted the room to function differently from a typical sitting area,” says principal James Huniford. “Inspired by a tree swing, we hung a daybed from the ceiling, bringing a sense of the outdoors into this transitional space.” In the screened porch, two vintage Gustav Stickley wicker chairs commingle with contemporary seating pieces and accessories from Huniford Collection.

James Huniford also designed the sculpture above the mantel. The area rug is from Sacco Carpet.

“I used surreal wallpaper, hung contemporary art, and played with scale to create depth, movement, and light in this otherwise dark space,” says Galli. “Wildlife, bad-ass geometrics, and fantastical colors result in a dreamy yet charged passageway to the media room and ladies’ lounge.” A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams ottoman covered in a vibrant Dedar velvet nestles on a butterfly-print Papillon rug from the Rug Company. The Prima wallpaper is from Eskayel.

“We were challenged by an absence of natural light and a media room paradigm that leans toward darker and heavier design choices,” says founder Guillaume Gentet. “Our strategy was to create a faux exterior that frames a mural of a Parisian streetscape,” thereby achieving a delightful entertainment room for a modern-day Marie Antoinette. The pretty-in-pink media room includes custom-designed wall paneling, Boulle-style consoles, and a game table offset by thoroughly modern cocktail tables and sofas from Roche Bobois. A mirror disguises the movie screen.

“The idea of renewal and the symbolic use of the dogwood flower fuse together to create a serene, supportive, and elegant retreat,” says the Design Studio’s Eugenia Au Kim. “Best of all, this outdoor living space can sustain all elements of nature.”

Romo fabric curtains frame seating pieces from Tui Lifestyle in the Design Studio’s rooms. The pendants are from Revco; the poufs are from Missoni Home.

Wood enjoys “exploring the sublime” even in a typically mundane space, incorporating “lots of natural wood, art, Hermès leather, lacquer, and a red Ferrari.” The red, white, and blue lacquered chaises were designed by Inson Dubois Wood and fabricated by ResInno, which also custom-made the legs on the Faust Harrison piano. The tufted sofa is from Promemoria. The chandelier is by Lindsey Adelman; the polished nickel fire screen and occasional table are by John Lyle. A work by Chau-Giang Thi Nguyen rests on a mantel from Chesney’s. The Ferrari is from Ferrari Maserati of Long Island.

“I wanted to capture that sense of euphoria and relaxation after a long summer day at the beach by creating a great hangout,” says Bolognino. “But it’s an outdoor space, so everything had to be waterproof and be able to stay put in case of stormy weather!” Elizabeth Bolognino’s pergola-framed surf shack includes furniture and pillows from Dedar and Serena & Lily. The rug is from Dash & Albert.

This transitional space was inspired by the spring equinox, when “the light starts changing,” says principal Farnaz Mansuri. “It’s challenging to turn the home’s utilitarian entry into a space that transcends its purpose.” De-Spec’s mudroom features walls painted in a gradated, ombré-effect yellow. Farnaz Mansuri designed the light fixtures.

“What better way to design the space around a pool than by including the pool itself?” says Burks, whose “bobbing, functional furniture” from his Dedon Dala collection literally floats on the water.

Pieces from the Dedon Dala collection are arranged both next to and in the pool.

Serena & Lily decorated the entryway to the show house with furnishings from the company’s new store in Wainscott. Garden design throughout the property is by Steven Dubner Landscaping.