What happens when 21 top design firms converge on the East End for a common cause—and a little fun, too? The third annual Holiday House Hamptons, a showhouse presented by HC&G that benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Set on 2.1 acres overlooking Mecox Bay, the 13,000-square-foot home is loaded with innovative decorating ideas and packed with surprises, including a rooftop tennis court. Click through for an exclusive look at this year’s showhouse, which is open to visitors through September 4.
The shingle-style home features both ocean and bay views.
HB Home’s Patricia Healing and Daniel Barsanti envisioned an airy living room full of texture, a space that reminds them of the beachy, laid-back vibe on Pantelleria, an island near Sicily. “You feel like you’re really away when you’re in the Hamptons,” says Barsanti, “just like you do when you’re on Pantelleria.”
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Table, Stephen Antonson Table. Custom mobile, MODmobiles. Sectional, Hutton. Ottoman fabric, Pavoni. Daybed fabric, Dedar. Chair, chaise, sofa and sectional fabric, Clarence House. Drapery fabric, HB Luxe.
HB Home designed the living room’s ottoman, daybed, and chaise longues.
“Warm, sensual, and sexy” is how West Chin describes his kitchen and living area, which feature loungy, low-slung furniture and a decidedly mod mood. Chin and his team also designed the “playful” patio that sits adjacent to the kitchen. “An outdoor space is just as important as the interior,” he says. “Good design and comfort shouldn’t stop indoors.”
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Accessories, planters, lounge chairs, pendant light, side table, indoor/outdoor sofa, bar cart, counter stools, dining chairs, sofa, coffee table, dining chairs, bookshelves, sconces, indoor/outdoor firewood & towel holder, floor lamp, dining table, pendants, west | out east & west | nyc home. Carpet, Fort Street Studio. Contractor, Hobbs, Incorporated. Curtains, Maharam. Sheer curtains, Distinctive Window Treatments Plus Inc.. Stone sculpture, Pamela Sunday. Ceiling fixtures, Vibia, Inc.. Outdoor lounge/daybed, outdoor pouf, outdoor sofa, outdoor/indoor ottomans, west | out east.
The living area includes an Ile Club sofa and a Jane Niche coffee table, both from West Out East.
Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler created a sophisticated game room fit for adult entertaining and lounging, incorporating a striated wall covering from Phillip Jeffries and a beaded Ro Sham Beaux chandelier. “It’s not your conventional game room,” says Handler. “It’s for entertaining friends and enjoying cocktails while playing chess and backgammon.”
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Mecox. Michelle Hatch New York. Oomph. Phillip Jeffries. Ro Sham Beaux. The Rug Company. The Shade Store. Stark Carpet. Worlds Away.
Mabley Handler Interior Design’s game room features a sofa and chairs from Mecox, an Oomph games table, and an area rug from the Rug Company. An acrylic work by Mark Humphrey hangs on the wall.
Designers Anne Tarasoff and her daughters, Gail Tarasoff-Sutton and Karyn Tarasoff, fell so hard for three different blue-and-white wallpapers from Thibaut that they dreamed up a series of rooms around them. “The patterns work so beautifully because of the similar colors,” says Tarasoff-Sutton. “They really help tie the spaces together.”
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Table, map print, English Country Antiques. Wallpapers, Thibaut. Runner, The Rug Company. Window fabric and trim, Kravet. Accessories and art, Anne Tarasoff Interiors. Lanterns, glass bottles, sculptures, pedestal, Ocean Blu.
“Our mother died from breast cancer when we were in our early 20s,” says designer Jayne Michaels of 2Michaels, who along with her twin sister, Joan, transformed the gym/meditation room into “Beatrice’s office,” named for their mother. “This has been a very emotional experience for us.”
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Curtain fabric, Jab Anstoetz NYC. Draperies, Jan Girard at Contract Workroom. Rug, Sacco Carpet. Contractor, Wise Solutions East Hampton. Desk, Magen H Gallery. Photographs, Team Gallery Inc. Desk chair, Todd Pickard. Desk lamp, Luna Modern. Conference Table, Weinberg Modern. Conference chairs, Magen H Gallery. Wall sculpture, Suzanne Ticks. Eye sconce, L’Art De Vivre. Settee, Todd Merrill 1968. Coffee table, Magen H Gallery. Crescent chairs, Pascal Boyer Gallery, through 1stdibs. Wall sculpture, Chesney’s, through 1stdibs. Side table, Weinberg Modern, through 1stdibs. Bust sculptures, Allan Stone Gallery, through 1stdibs. Black and white photos, Robin Rice Gallery. Console, Bernd Goeckler Antiques.
The jewel-like colors of an Hermès china pattern inspired Kara Mann to create an “Indian Summer” theme in the dining room. “The beautiful ikat motif set the tone for the space,” says Mann. “The pieces are a little bohemian, with a hint of glamour, so I went for an earthy, yet elegant look.”
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Dining chairs and console, Kara Mann for Baker Furniture. Pendant lights, Ay Illuminate. Wall sconces, Jeff Beck Steel. Drapery panels, Carolyn Ray. Paint, Farrow & Ball. Table china, Hermès. Floral arrangements, Elan Flowers. Area rug, Holland & Sherry. Stone bench, KGBL NYC. Mirror, Christian Astuguevieille, through Holly Hunt. Table lamp, Dmitriy & Co. Artwork, Adam Fuss, through Hazen Partners.
Cornwall, U.K., is the driving force
behind designer Scott Maddux’s scheme for the foyer and staircase, which features colors and artwork reminiscent of the seaside town. “Each space in this house is open,” says Maddux, “so we wanted to create a look that would be harmonious with its different styles.”
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Barn In The City. Matter-Made. Vanderhurd Studio. Robert Kuo. Flair Home Collection. Ochre. Newel. BK Antiques. The Rug Company. Farrow and Ball. Isabelle Day. Broadview Gardens. Southampton Building Services. Tom and Helena Sikorski.
Eschewing stereotypes, designer Chad James chose to put a slight feminine touch on a room that’s typically thought of as a man’s domain. “The study is usually all about Dad,” says James, “but this is a nod to the lady of the house—with a pretty palette of aubergine, indigo, lilac, and cream.”
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Center table, photographs, painted stool, inlaid mirror, veneered bench, nest of 3 tables, end tables, Newel. The Rug Company. Sofa, Dmitriy & Co.. Steel boxes, bookends, stands, crystals, pillows, Kimberly McDonald. Side table, chair, lounge chair, Jerry Pair & Associates. Scalamandre. Apparatus. Sandra Jordan Collection. Holland & Sherry. Dorfman+.
“My plan was to stop people dead in their tracks,” says interior decorator Keith Baltimore, who designed a floral Flavor Paper wall covering to amplify his “East End harvest” theme. “The hallway leading to the glass wine room is simple and narrow, so I wanted to have a ‘wow’ factor.”
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All Island Painting & Paperhanging Inc.. Baltimore Design Center. Flavor Paper.
Designer Elizabeth Dow employed sand, gray, and ochre tones to create a serene, seaside-inspired oasis. “The stunning water view reminded me of a recent trip I took to the Greek isles,” says Dow. “The drapery was inspired by fishing nets, and the Murano glass chandeliers are reminiscent of beach glass.”
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Rug, bed, drapery hardware, accessories, drapery linens, wallcoverings, Elizabeth Dow. Bed linens, Frette. Chandelier, sconces, High Style Deco. Desk, desk chair, Dare Studio. Chaise, Furniture Masters. Wallcoverings installation, Jeff DiFillipo. Plants, Ani Ancient Stone. Artwork, Elizabeth Dow, Sara Nightingale Gallery.
The tub and fixtures in the adjoining bath are from Victoria + Albert.
The master bedroom deck, which includes multiple vignettes for lounging, is inspired by the French island Belle Île. “It’s an idyllic place known for its beautiful landscapes and restorative powers,” says Liaigre U.S. CEO Thais Roda. “Our design promotes a sense of solitude and showcases the picturesque views.”
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Side tables, coffee tables, chaise, sofas, lounge chairs, candle holders, arm chair, rug, director’s chair, LIAIGRE.
“It’s St. Barth’s tropical meets modern French sophistication,” says designer Carmiña Roth, who was asked to participate in Holiday House Hamptons while she was vacationing on the French island and even went so far as to pump some of the music she heard there into this guest bedroom. “Some amazing boutique hotels have opened on St. Barth’s recently, and I wanted this space to feel like a luxury suite.”
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Stark. Phillip Jeffries. Farrow & Ball. Desk, LUTECA. Drum table, Amoia Studio. Dresser, Fairfield Co. Antique & Design Center. Platform bed, Carmiña Roth Interiors in collaboration with Fairfield Co. Antique & Design Center. Bedding, Calvin Klein Home. Lamp, Room. Chair, Knoll. S-Chair, Capellini. Side table, Christian Liaigre. Vintage rattan, Trovare Home. Window treatments, Pindler and Pindler, Inc. Window treatments, Claudia Couture. Bathroom rug, The Rug Company. Cocktail table, Phillips Collection. Outdoor pillow fabrics, Hèrmes, through Jerry Pair. Anna Karlin. Walker & Wade. Haremlique Istanbul. Isabella Garrucho Fine Art. Tria Giovan. Stephanie Hirsch. Joseph Dermody. Kate Kova. Andrew Rouse Cermaics. Lyons Wier Gallery.
Timothy Brown transformed the second-floor landing into a living area, which opens onto a balcony. “The space has great views, so I thought it would be a nice spot to bring people together,” says Brown. “I want people to enjoy themselves here.”
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Blatt Billiards. DB Painting & Decorating. Dedon. Dualoy Leather. Flessas Design. Holly Hunt. Intech Audio Video. Interior Decorating by E & J. Jack and Marcel. Lauren Hwang New York. R.E. Steele Antiques. Rogers & Goffigon. Sacco Carpet. Timothy Brown Studio. Youngblood.
Art dealer Fred Dorfman was tasked with sourcing artwork for the home’s hallways. “I wanted to showcase artists who are well known in the Hamptons, such as Alex Katz, Carroll Dunham, and Jack Ceglic,” says Dorfman, who installed Ceglic’s portraits of Hamptons residents along one of the lengthy corridors. “I wanted it to feel cohesive, and they fit perfectly.”
Melanie Roy went for a “beach glam” look in her bedroom, infusing a heady assortment of materials such as acrylic, glass, wood, and quartz. “It’s an eclectic mix—just like the summer crowd in the Hamptons, which includes everyone from surfers to celebrities,” she says. The adjoining balcony, which features sunset views of the water, is kitted out with Dedon seating pieces.
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Arteriors. Cappellini. Chase Edwards. Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman. English Country Antiques. Farfield Art & Design Gallery. Interior Crafts. Emanuel Morez. Isabella Garrucho Fine Art. Kathryn Markel Gallery. Kravet. Lorin Marsh. Made Goods. Massarah. Metropolitan Lighting. Pollack. Refine Modern. Sawyer Collection. Scarborough Antiques. Stark Carpet. The Phillips Collection. Todd Merrill Antiques. Romo. Vaughan. Dedon. Dennis Miller. I tech. Mecox Gardens. Oly Studio. Oso Industries. Ro Sham Beaux. The Rug Company. Tucker Robbins.
Thanks to designer Barbara Ostrom’s dramatic transformation, the only indication that this colorful man cave is actually a garage is the Porsche parked inside it. Ostrom crafted an exuberant hideout complete with a sitting area, exercise equipment, a bar, and a games table. “I wanted a not-too-serious place that would be fun for a staycation,” she says.
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Pierre Frey. Phillip Jeffries. The Rug Company. Andrew Tedesco. Boris Reyt. In Tech-Hi Frame Screen Design. NJC Contracting Corporation. Badilla Painters. Gym Source. Flying Point Surf & Sport. Kevin McPherrin Gallery. English Country Antiques. Smeg USA. Artistic Frame. Farrow & Ball. Biasi Catani. Martone Cycling Company. Suffolk Designer Lighting. Porsche. The Phillips Collection. O.F.I. Tucker Robbins. Hildreth’s of Southampton.
The garage walls are lined in a Phillip Jeffries wall covering and a Pierre Frey graffiti wallpaper.
“It was important to choose furniture that could withstand the harsh weather elements of the East End, like salt and water,” says Room & Board leadership associate Abbie Gonzalez, who contributed to the design for this space. “But it also plays well with the area’s natural beauty.”
Decorator Jolie Korek played modern furnishings and technology against lots of lushness and texture. “I tried to create a romantic space where a couple could be comfortable together,” says Korek. “Contemporary design can sometimes feel cold if you don’t soften it around the edges.”
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Sofa, cocktail table, side table, drink table, bedside table, wallpaper, Holly Hunt. Stool, Timothy Oulton. Stone tops, Majestic Kitchen. Lamps, Donghia. Artwork, Eric Firestone Gallery. Chandelier, Ochre. Bed, Jolie Korek & Co.. Bed and headboard fabric, Castel. Bedding, ABC Carpet & Home. Uphostery and window treatments, Fallou Workroom. Wall panels, Jolie Korek & Co.. Wall treatment, Fabricio Fabri. Wall panels and carpentry, MJC Carpentry Inc. Window fabric, Holly Hunt. Audio installation, HiFrame TV. Rug, Stephanie Odegard. Wine station, Dacor.
“My bedroom encapsulates the feeling of a lazy Sunday afternoon,” says Wesley Moon, who chose a muted Pierre Frey palm-tree fabric for the walls and the bed canopy, plus decorative accessories such as the night table’s origami bowl and tray, both from Jayson Home.
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Paint and wallpaper installation, Jovas Finishes. Window treatments, The Ruffled Window. Wallpaper, bed canopy fabric, Pierre Frey. Decorative wall paint in bathroom, Dean Barger Studios. Bed, mattress, Savoir Beds. Leather on bed, Foglizzo Leather. Ceiling paint, Farrow & Ball. Bedding, towels, Frette. Drapery fabric, Quadrille. Interior bed canopy sheer fabric, flamingo pillows, Osborne & Little. Bathroom curtain fabric, Cowtan & Tout. Nightstands, benches, mirror, John Salibello. Bedside lamps, Kimille Taylor. Swing arm lamps inside bed canopy, Circa Lighting. Ceiling fixture, hallway sconces, Gaspare Asaro. Floor lamp, vanity table, vanity chair, Van Den Akker Antiques. Lamp on chest of drawers, Studio Van Den Akker. Hallway ceiling fixture, Carlos de la Puente Antiques. Bathroom bench, Maki Yamamoto for Five Finger Furnishings. Sofa, Refine Modern. Coffee table, chest of drawers, Tucker Robbins. Side chair, Michael Herold Antiques. End tables, eggshell box, sculpture, Valerie Goodman Gallery. Area rug in main room, FJ Hakimian. Hallway carpet, Stark Carpet. Bathroom area rug, The Rug Company. Photographs, Bonnie Benrubi Gallery. Painting over sofa, Kathryn Markel Fine Arts. Painting over vanity, Praxis Gallery. Ceramic bubbles, vase, Cocobolo Gallery. Quogue Gallery. Pillows on sofa and bed, Holland and Sherry. Tray, Nella Vetrina. Shower stool, planter, Mecox Gardens. Drapery hardware, Designer’s Resource.
Interior designer and Holiday House Hamptons founder Iris Dankner created a sophisticated dining area next to the infinity-edge pool. “The space is suitable for both casual daytime dining and lounging and romantic evenings under the stars,” she says.
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Bloomingdale’s, Dodds & Eder, Gloster, Laurel Group, Planika.
In keeping with her “midnight swim” theme, Sasha Bikoff outfitted her space with a star-shaped rock-crystal chandelier and mermaid lamps. “My goal was to bring people into a different world,” says the designer, who anchored her bedroom scheme around de Gournay’s Fishes wall covering.
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Hardware, NANZ. Wallpaper, de Gournay. Chandelier, Phoenix Gallery. Bed, Pierre Anthony. Mirror, Aaron Mapp. Desk chairs, Sasha Bikoff Interior Design. Bedding, Matouk.
“I wanted to evoke a modern, slick, and sexy feel,” says Frederico Azevedo of Unlimited Earth Care, who grouped matte black pots filled with tropical foliage and white scaevola near the home’s entrance.
The house features an unusual rooftop tennis court.
“I wanted to bring in the colors and exuberance of Rio de Janeiro and blend in the soft elegance of the Hamptons,” Venus Williams says of her Summer Olympics–inspired design for the tennis court. “You can keep up your energy while playing, or just unwind and enjoy the view.”
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Roche Bobois. Fabric, EleVen by Venus Williams.