The 2018 Hamptons IDA Winners: Interior Design

When envisioning the interiors for a late-1800s home in Sag Harbor, which received both a renovation and a 1,700-square-foot addition, designer Victoria Stokes painted the window frames and interior doors black to “help unify the spaces and lend interest to each room,” she says.

The dramatic pop against the mostly neutral interiors “is the best feature of the house,” notes judge Janice Parker, while judge Timothy Brown admires the “mix of furnishings with the home’s historic architecture.”

Denise Davies wasn’t afraid to take risks for a New York City–based client’s second home, infusing the 5,000-square-foot Remsenburg retreat and pool house with colorful upholstery and bold wall coverings. In keeping with her client’s request for a year-round escape, the designer stayed away from predictable nautical references and opted instead for natural materials—wood, rattan, and sisal—and a laid-back vibe. “You can’t help but walk into the house and feel happy,” says Davies.

For a home on Water Mill’s Mecox Bay, Worth Interiors’ Tamara Fraser and firm founder Eddy Doumas took cues from their client’s art collection to build a color palette of dark blue, brown, and gray. But in the living room, they were careful not to let anything take away from the views of the water. “The furniture layout is brilliant,” remarks judge Richard Keith Langham, “and really works with the art.”