3 Must-Have Features For Your Hamptons-Style Bedroom

Hamptons style has taken off in a big way in recent years. The style, inspired by the homes found in the beachside Hamptons area of New York state, is perfectly suited to the Australian lifestyle and climate. The look focuses on tasteful, elegant and effortless chic, and it's a light, bright and stunning style for a contemporary home.

You can adopt Hamptons style in any room of your home, but it's particularly great if you'd like a clean, serene and beautiful look in the bedroom. If you'd like to embrace this style in your bedroom, here are three must-have features that you should include.

1. Window shutters

Window shutters are the ideal window dressing for a Hamptons-style bedroom. They're made from either timber or aluminium and typically have a clean, white finish that is perfect for the theme. Shutters are both simple and practical, and they maintain the pared-back yet attractive aesthetic that Hamptons style embraces.

Shutters are also a highly versatile window dressing in a bedroom setting. The swivelling louvres allow you to have complete control over light, airflow and privacy in your bedroom. They're also easy to clean and won't harbour dust, bacteria and mould like fabric window dressings, which helps to keep the air in your bedroom fresh and clean.

2. An upholstered bedhead

The focal point in any bedroom is the bed and this is no exception in a Hamptons-style room. As well as looking great, you should make sure that your bedhead is comfortable and provides a bit of decadent luxury. An upholstered bedhead that has plenty of soft padding is the ideal choice.

When you're choosing the fabric for your upholstered bedhead, remember to consider the basic rules of Hamptons style. Natural fabrics, such as cotton and linen are the best options because they have a soft and gently refined look and feel. Stick to soft neutrals, such as white, cream, sand and pale grey when you're choosing a colour for the fabric.

3. Blue accented soft furnishings

For the most part, Hamptons style uses soft neutrals for most of the features in the room. The only real exception to this is the use of soft and dusty blues which represent the nautical aspect of beachside living. You can incorporate these blues into your bedroom by adding accents with your soft furnishings.

Bed linen, throw rugs and cushions are all great ways to introduce blue accents into your Hamptons-style room. You can also use patterned textiles that include a shade of blue on features such as floor rugs and table lamps. Ideally, opt for a variety of natural fabrics with different patterns to create subtle contrast and texture.

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