Hamptons

Hamptons design guide

CHARACTERISTICS OF HAMPTONS HOUSES

Hamptons is an architecture style inspired by the prestigious beach houses along New York’s famous Hamptons coastline. The classic Hampton’s home is predominantly white, has a nautical theme, and has a relaxing and clean appeal.   

In Australia, the Hamptons style has evolved to include features and characteristics to suit the harsh Aussie climate, and our relaxed lifestyle. Aussie Hamptons is a blend of coastal and country décor styles, with some modern elements.

Helping define Australia’s heritage style

Lysaght products have shaped Australian architecture for over 150 years with its famous corrugated steel sheets playing a major role in the design of our homes. This product, now known as CUSTOM ORB®, has been used on many classic Australian structures, from homesteads and stables, to the outdoor dunny and our iconic water tanks.  

Loved by architects for its versatility, CUSTOM ORB® compliments any Australian Hamptons style home with its clean lines and classic shape. Lysaght also produces all the necessary gutters, fascia and downpipes to complete your home. 

To learn more about Australia’s architectural eras and their characteristics, download our Heritage Look Book.

 

HAMPTONS ROOFING AND WALLING PROFILES

The LYSAGHT® roofing and walling range includes option that suit any Hamptons home, shaped from either pre-painted COLORBOND® steel or unpainted ZINCALUME® steel. 

 

Roofing

The iconic Australian corrugated roof sheeting creates the perfect look for both coastal and country Hamptons style homes. 

 

Walling

No Hamptons-inspired exterior is complete without weatherboards. It’s perfect for evoking that classic, coastal charm the Hamptons look is known for.  

LYSAGHT® walling provides a pre-painted, long-lasting alternative to traditional weatherboards, well-suited to the harsh Australian climate.

COMPLETE THE LOOK

Lysaght supplies a large range of traditional style rainwater goods including gutters, downpipes and rainheads specifically suited to Hamptons projects. These products are important details that will either need to blend in, or contrast, to your roofing or brickwork.  

 

Gutters

Classic shaped steel gutters adaptable to both modern & older style houses, patios, carports & sheds.

Fascia

Steel fascia system compatible with an extensive range of LYSAGHT® gutters

COLOUR THE HAMPTONS WAY

Colour is a key part of the Hamptons aesthetic. A typical Hamptons design features white or light grey cladding, with a white roof, gutters, and fascia. However, contemporary trends have allowed for a more relaxed take on the traditional Hamptons colour palette.  

Use shades of white and grey for the main structure, but for the accents, use soft colours that mirror the natural environment. This could include colours such as soft blues, eucalyptus green or earthy linen shades.  

To create the iconic white gabled roofs that the Hamptons style is known for, Lysaght now stocks Dover White™ as part of our standard range of colours. Dover White™ is a classic, bright white, perfect for achieving the authentic Hamptons look and feel.

 

Country

An earthy colour palette perfect for a Hamptons home among the gum trees. 

Dover White™
Surfmist®
Southerly®
Shale Grey™
Dune®
Gully®

Coastal

A nautical colour palette inspired by white sandy beaches, rolling waves and salty sea air.

Dover White™
Surfmist®
Southerly®
Shale Grey™
Bluegum®
Windspray®
Basalt®
Dune®
Ironstone®

The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches shown have been reproduced to represent actual product colours and finish as accurately as possible, but you should check your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, since varying light conditions and technical limitations can affect colour tones and finish when viewed on screen. Availability of colours & finishes varies by region and profile.