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A well-planned deck
Turning your traditional patio or verandah into an exciting entertainment space is the perfect way to extend your indoor living space into the outdoors. You’ll want to ensure any materials you use are hard-wearing to stand up against repeated use and the elements (from heavy rain to harsh sunshine), and the renovation itself shouldn’t break the bank. Choosing a product like HardieDeck™ means you get all the elegance of a sleek and sturdy deck without the drawbacks of traditional timber. Made from James Hardie’s™ premium fibre cement, the HardieDeck is a stylish addition to any outdoor space. It works just as well for your exterior dining area as it does around the edges of your pool. Outdoor kitchen for entertaining There’s nothing quite like firing up the barbie and inviting friends and family over for a meal out in the sunshine. A kitchen outside is a great way to use your outdoor space, but you need to ensure the materials around it will be able to withstand the hot summer days and rainy weather, and won’t get stained from spills and dropped food. Linea Weatherboard is the ideal choice for an outdoor kitchen – not only is it modern, durable and easy to install, but it’s resistant to shrinking, swelling and cracking. One last thing to remember for any outdoor kitchen: if you plan to install a barbecue on your deck, make sure the flooring is heat resistant and strong enough to support the extra weight of large appliances.

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Top tips for creating the Hamptons look

Trends may come and go but one thing’s for sure, the popularity of effortless Hamptons-style houses will stay put forever. First originating in Long Island, New York – where elaborate beachside homes remain a chic playground for affluent A-listers and celebrities alike – the Hamptons look in Australia is much more pared-back.
When you think of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/hamptons-look">Hamptons style homes</a> in Australia you think of textured weatherboard cladding, large, sun-drenched verandahs, light-filled interiors styled with colour accents in duck egg blue, and contrasting white window trims.
Given our sunburnt country’s love of the great outdoors, indoor-outdoor living reigns supreme in a Hamptons style home. As a result, much of the design and styling choices of a Hamptons home in Australia are centred around a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors.
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Alongside <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/modern-homes-forecast/modern-coastal">Modern Coastal</a> houses, contemporary Hamptons style is one of the jewels of quintessential Australian coastal homes. The best bit? You don’t need to live by the sea in order to create a dreamy Hamptons home.
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 In this article, we’ll explore top tips for creating the Hamptons look including: 
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 <li>What is Hamptons style?</li>
 <li>Three types of Hamptons looks in Australia</li>
 <li>The difference between Hamptons vs Coastal style</li>
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<h2 id="whatishamptonsstyle">What is Hamptons style?</h2>
Contemporary Hamptons style in Australia is timeless and understated, sophisticated yet laid-back. It is all about <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/applications/weatherboards">weatherboard cladding</a>, natural textures, classic interiors styled with jute rugs and indoor plants, and an open-plan design that celebrates family connection.
A Hamptons style house will typically feature design elements such as big bay windows, abundant natural light, window trims which perfectly complement exterior weatherboards, and bi-fold doors that invite the outside in.
While a brand new two storey Hamptons style house is common in Australia, so too are single-storey coastal cottages that have been lovingly renovated or restored into a Hamptons home.
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<h2 id="threetypesofhamptonslooksinaustralia">Three types of Hamptons looks in Australia</h2>
There are three types of Hamptons looks in Australia, including: 
The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons/australian-hamptons">Australian Hamptons</a> look: Think a neutral colour palette with pops of grey, simple details and a stylish yet pared-back exterior and interior.
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The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons/traditional-hamptons">traditional Hamptons</a> look: This is the most luxe look of the three Hamptons style homes, with elegant and imposing details a feature of the home. 
The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons/contemporary-hamptons">contemporary Hamptons</a> look: This look favours clean lines over decorative details and focuses on a bold gable roof line.
<h3 id="howtocreatetheaustralianhamptonslook">How to create the Australian Hamptons look</h3>
The Australian Hamptons look nods to classic Queenslander homes and is best achieved with:
Weatherboard cladding: A Hamptons style exterior in Australia will typically feature weatherboard cladding. The clean horizontal lines of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> have become an unmistakable and much-loved feature of Hamptons homes. Natalee Bowen of Indah Island <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/tour-natalee-bowens-dream-hamptons-home">renovated her 20-year-old home using Linea™ Weatherboards</a>. Easy to install over existing brick and easy to paint, it was the ideal choice to bring Natalee’s Hamptons vision to life.
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Easy entertaining areas: Alfresco dining and summer entertaining are what Hamptons style homes in Australia are made for. The kitchen is often the sprawling heart of the home as are outdoor alfresco areas with table settings by the pool, in a courtyard or overlooking a lush lawn.
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<h3 id="howtocreatethetraditionalhamptonslook">How to create the traditional Hamptons look</h3>
Want to achieve a luxurious Hamptons look that exudes the classic charm of holiday homes on Long Island? Here’s how.
Neutral colour palette: This look is all about keeping it simple and refined, and that all begins with your Australian Hamptons style facade. Neutral <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> cladding with its clean, horizontal lines will deliver the street appeal your classic Hamptons exterior is worthy of. For your interiors, opt to use greys and whites as your base and accentuate with pops of duck egg blue and navy tones.
Contrasting white window trims: For additional wow-factor, accentuate your Hamptons style exterior in Australia with luxe details like <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Hardie™ Axent™ Trim</a>. Made from <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/fibre-cement">Hardie™ fibre cement</a>, Hardie™ Axent™ Trim can be used around your window and door frames or in board and batten design and is resistant to shrinking, swelling and warping.
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<h3 id="howtocreatethecontemporaryhamptonslook">How to create the contemporary Hamptons look</h3>
Otherwise known as modern Hamptons style, contemporary Hamptons style is chic and effortless and can best be achieved by considering:
Timber-look cladding: Hamptons style is typically characterised by weatherboard cladding. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> is durable, fire-resistant and low-maintenance, making it one ideal material to clad a Hamptons style home. Another option is <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a>, which is a range of vertically grooved timber-look panels that feature a stepped shiplap joint on the long edges for easy installation.
Indoor-outdoor living: Verandahs, balconies, terraces… you name it, the contemporary Hamptons look is all about a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. Take cues from <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/three-birds-biggest-reno-ever-bonnies-dream-home">Bonnie Hindmarsh’s Modern Coastal Barn renovation</a> which uses the classic style of Linea™ Weatherboards to bring the look to life.
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<h2 id="whatisthedifferencebetweenhamptonsvscoastalstyle">What is the difference between Hamptons vs coastal style?</h2>
The lines between a Hamptons style house and a Modern Coastal house are certainly blurry, however, there are key differences between the two home design trends.
The most important difference between a Hamptons style home and a Modern Coastal house is that Hamptons style houses tend to lean much more into tradition. A traditional Hamptons home in Australia plays homage to the grandeur and sprawling estates that are dotted along New York’s Long Island. Meanwhile, Coastal style homes in Australia can be more flexible and fun.
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The colour palette of a Hamptons home is also another obvious point of difference. Hamptons homes in Australia focus on neutral colour palettes with pops of grey, cream and blues; while Modern Coastal houses can be more fluid with pops of colour a highlight such as green and turquoise, and styling elements such as rattan and white-washed wood a popular feature.
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 Download our <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/hamptons-look">Hamptons Home Look Book</a> for even more Hamptons style house tips and inspiration.
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Shot of the rear of Bonnie's Dream Home in Glenhaven. A gorgeous modern coastal barn inspired home on acreage, designed and styled by Three Birds Renovations. The home features Linea™ Weatherboard by James Hardie, chosen to achieve the coastal meets country vision.

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Get on board. Three Birds Renovations go coastal with board and batten. 						  					  					

If you didn’t know that House 13 was nestled on the border of the Australian bush, you would swear that the sprawling property was a walk along a hot footpath from the beach. Achieving that Hamptons inspired coastal look – no matter the location – was all in the details for the build by Three Birds Renovations. And their latest project, featuring James Hardie’s range of versatile fibre cement products, used board and batten to create the ultimate relaxed, coastal vibes.&nbsp;
To achieve a cohesive board and batten look, the team used&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheets</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a> by James Hardie. Both products are made from James Hardie fibre cement, making them durable, reliable, and ready for whatever the hard Australian elements bring. &nbsp;
<h2 id="anewstyleforaneyecatchingexterior">A new style for an eye-catching exterior</h2>
Put simply, the board and batten siding style&nbsp;is&nbsp;created by joining wide vertical boards (sheets) with thin vertical strips (battens) to cover the seams. Three Birds&nbsp;used the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheet</a>, combined with&nbsp;Axent&nbsp;Trim, to create their board and batten look. The result is a look that Lana describes as a “relaxed, coastal holiday” with luxe resort touches.&nbsp;
“We also used&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a> around the windows to create a chunky feel,” she says, completing the coastal feel of the exterior finish. &nbsp;
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<h2 id="astyle200yearsinthemakingnbsp">A style 200 years in the making &nbsp;</h2>
The humble origins of board and batten siding began in the United States, when farmers were looking for a more efficient alternative to traditional log cabins. They were inspired by Scandinavian buildings that were assembled using inexpensive and easy-to-assemble approaches. &nbsp;
Now, it’s a leading design style with a versatility that can work in tandem with other textures and approaches. For example, Three Birds also used signature <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> on House 13’s pool house to keep in with the holistic coastal style.&nbsp;
<h2 id="thecladdingthatwontletyoudownnbsp">The cladding that won’t let you down &nbsp;</h2>
When building the house, the Three Birds team knew that they needed to choose materials and products that not only looked good, but allowed them to build smarter and build to last.&nbsp;
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 “Using James Hardie cladding means that you get the look and feel of timber, but with the durability of fibre cement, which means it’s resistant to rotting, warping, splintering, termites and it’s really paint friendly,” says Lana. 
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The board and batten style helped Three Birds Renovations successfully pull off a coastal, relaxed design for House 13. And using fibre cement, which is made for Australian conditions, means you can love where you live longer.&nbsp;
Start your board and batten siding journey with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardieflex-sheet">Hardie™ Flex Sheet</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™&nbsp;Trim</a>.
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Hamptons Home Trend Forecast 2020

The timeless appeal of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/hamptons-look">Hamptons look</a> continues to endure into a new year and decade. Though, there are elements of the style that are set to shift slightly as new trends redefine the look. Here are some of the key Hamptons features forecast for an update in 2020.
<h2 id="thefundamentalsofthehamptonslook">THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE HAMPTONS LOOK</h2>
While elements of the Hamptons look may evolve, there are fundamentals that lie at the heart of the style that never will. 
Hamptons homes are stylish and luxurious but with a laidback undertone. Think clean horizontal lines, breezy, light-filled open spaces and a seamless flow between the indoors and outdoors. 
The hallmarks of the Hamptons look include gabled roofs, weatherboard frontages, a neutral colour scheme, and an exterior that stands out for its subtle sophistication. 
It’s a style that is well suited to the relaxed Australian lifestyle, while also being achievable and customisable to suit a range of environments, whether coastal, country or urban. 
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<h2 id="craftingthehamptonslook">CRAFTING THE HAMPTONS LOOK</h2>
Whether you are building or renovating, James Hardie products can help you bring the popular Hamptons look to life. The clean lines of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> weatherboard are ideal for creating deep shadow external wall cladding, while <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™ Trim</a> can be used as an edge treatment to accentuate window and door frames. Carry the look through to inside with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiegroove-lining">Hardie™ Groove Lining</a> for stunning interior walls and ceilings.
While they have the look and clean lines of timber, these James Hardie products are made from durable fibre-cement, which is low maintenance, easy to assemble, and resistant to fire, moisture damage, swelling, cracking and termites
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<a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a>, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™ Trim</a>
<h2 id="hamptonshomestrendsfor2020">HAMPTONS HOMES TRENDS FOR 2020</h2>
The Hamptons look is traditionally centred around a neutral colour palette of soothing shades of white, cream, neutral and light grey. This year sees the addition of more colour and contrast.
This trend is captured in a shift away from all-white to the use of more colour, with dark greys, navies and blacks making more of an appearance.
A popular pick being Pantone's Colour of the Year 2020, Classic Blue (19-4052). Describing it as a “reflective” and “restful” colour, Pantone notes that Classic Blue brings “a sense of peace and tranquillity to the human spirit, offering refuge, aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity”. It’s also a fitting complement to the Hamptons relaxing often nautical-themed style.
While these darker shades have, in the past, been used for cladding colour, in 2020 they are forecast to feature more prominently. Externally, in roofing and framings and internally, in anchoring features such as cabinetry, plantation shutters and marble shaker benches. In turn, helping to bring a more monochrome feel to the overall Hamptons colour palette
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<h2 id="mixingitup">MIXING IT UP</h2>
In addition to this, 2020 is set to see different styles of Hamptons homes emerge as the look continues to be adapted to suit the lifestyle of its occupants and the landscape in which it sits. One style that is enjoying a rise in popularity is Modern Hamptons, which sees modern touches mixed into the Hamptons look. 
For example, the sleek, simple lines and boxy shapes of the <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Modern look</a> may be introduced into an outdoor entertaining or pool area through the use of contrast. With mixed materials, such as <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> or <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-matrix-cladding">Matrix™ Cladding</a> being used alongside <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a>, or in varied colours and textures
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In 2020, it’s all about making the Hamptons look work for you and your needs.
<h2 id="findmorehamptonsinspirationherehttpswwwjameshardiecomaulookshamptons">Find more Hamptons inspiration <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons">here</a>.</h2>

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Heavenly Hamptons – a coastal sea change to an award-winning home

When Trailea and her family decided to swap the hustle and bustle of Sydney life for the coastal quiet of Port Macquarie, never did they dream they would end up with an award-winning Hamptons home that still amazes passers-by three years later.
We chatted to Trailea Stewart about her love of Hamptons style, what it means to her to own an award-winning house, and why she would choose <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard </a>again and again.
<h2 id="fromthecitytothecoast">FROM THE CITY TO THE COAST</h2>
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 “I suppose you could call this our sea change take-two”, jokes Trailea: mother and owner of Trailea Design &amp; Interiors. The Stewart’s permanent sea change take-two came in 2015 after they had already attempted a move from Kenthurst to Port Macquarie in 2006 but ended up moving back to Kenthurst in 2007. Trailea, her husband Phil and their four children knew that this sea change was going to stick when they found the perfect waterfront property overlooking Port Macquarie’s picturesque Hastings River.
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As a designer herself, Trailea has been longing to design and build their dream family home for years. The vision she had for their forever family home had always been <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/hamptons-look">Hamptons style</a>. “Hamptons homes give the feeling of love and attention to detail. They are genuinely classic and timeless,” says Trailea. For a family as close-knit as the Stewarts, home is certainly where the heart is.
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<h2 id="heavenlyhamptonsstyle">HEAVENLY HAMPTONS STYLE</h2>
The pictorials of Country Style, Home Beautiful, and House and Garden allowed Trailea to visually translate her vision to building designer James Collins from Collin W Collins Pty Ltd and building company Shipway Constructions. And what a vision that turned out to be. Shingled roof tiles, horizontal weatherboard, white trims, decorative fretwork and coastal colours are just a few of the defining Hamptons style additions that make up the exterior of the Stewart home.
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The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">wraparound Linea Weatherboard</a> 180-millimetre in Dulux™ Guild Grey is a standout feature of the home. “We looked at Linea Weatherboard when we lived on our rural property because it’s fire, termite and moisture resistant,” explains Trailea. “When we moved to Port Macquarie there was no question that we’d look at using Linea Weatherboard again”.
The Stewarts chose <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea Weatherboard</a> from the Scyon™ Walls range by James Hardie™ for both aesthetic and pragmatic reasons. Firstly, Linea Weatherboard helped them to capture the seamless horizontal lines and shadow effects, created by the 180-millimetre profile, that are the essence of a true Hamptons style exterior. And secondly, they wanted the durability and ease of use, “Linea Weatherboard was quick and easy to install for our builder, which helped with our very tight deadline. The weatherboard came up looking smooth and absolutely beautiful when painted and creates that traditional and timeless coastal feel, which is exactly what Hamptons style is”, says Trailea.
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The elegance of the grey weatherboard is matched with white trim on all exterior doors and windows using <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/categories/cladding/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™ Trim.</a> This highly durable timber look product accentuates the weatherboard while adding definition to the windows and doors in true Hamptons style.
The intricate and luxurious detailing that’s so intrinsically Hamptons style is continued indoors with muted blues and whites, detailed cabinetry, wainscot panelling, chandeliers, French doors, plush fabrics and plantation shutters. <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> was installed in the porch and foyer ceiling to add to the coastal ambience and elegance of the home.
<h2 id="entertainersdream">ENTERTAINER’S DREAM</h2>
For Trailea, “Hamptons style creates a homely feeling – whether you’re on the outside looking in or on the inside looking out.” From its waterfront location to the covered alfresco eating area, saltwater pool, open-planned kitchen/living area, and upstairs family room, it’s clear that this home is an entertainer’s dream, and this was always Trailea’s vision. Aside from having four kids living under one roof, Trailea’s love of cooking and providing a space for loved ones to gather gave the Stewart’s the perfect excuse to create a homely haven for them and their friends.
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<h2 id="andtheawardgoesto">AND THE AWARD GOES TO</h2>
If you’d asked Trailea what her goal for creating her dream home was, she certainly wouldn’t have said to become an award-winner at the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA). Winning three awards at the 2018 National Awards, including ‘Home with the Best Use of James Hardie Products’ and ‘Winner for New Residential Buildings’, was a very pleasant bonus for Trailea and her family. “I cannot describe how grateful I am knowing that other people appreciate and acknowledge the effort and attention to detail that has gone into our home”, says Trailea.
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Linea Weatherboard 180mm 
Exterior Linea Weatherboard and trims: Dulux Guild Grey 
Window trims: Pearl White 
Internal walls, details: Dulux Antique White quarter strength 
Shingles: Boral Vogue roof tile in charcoal grey 
Building Designer: <a href="https://collinswcollins.com.au/">Collins W Collins</a> 
Builder: <a href="https://shipwayconstructions.com.au/">Shipway Constructions</a>

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The coastal quiet of Port Macquarie, never did they dream they would end up with an award-winning Hamptons home that still amazes passers-by three years later

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How to get the Hamptons look with a $20,000 renovation budget

This article was written by <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons/australian-hamptons">Australia’s Hamptons</a> expert, Natalee Bowen of Indah Island.
With $20,000 renovation budget, working from the outside in is key to achieving a Hamptons-inspired home. You can create a classic weatherboard exterior that is synonymous with Hamptons homes, as well as consider a kitchen refresh and revamp your furnishings for the coastal-inspired style.
<h2 id="firstimpressionsareeverything">FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING</h2>
There is nothing more quintessentially Hamptons than a weatherboard facade, and with a budget of up to $20K you can achieve this hallmark look. Defined by strong, clean lines, this style lends classic, coastal charm and timeless street appeal, leaving a great first impression. Depending on the size of the front of your home, you could use <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> by James Hardie, while a larger budget will allow for a few extra details such as <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Hardie™ Axent™ Trim</a> for a pristine finish.
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The clean lines of <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> lend a classic edge to this Sydney Hamptons style home.
Another great way to bring some Hamptons style to your exterior is by painting your front door, an inexpensive update that will make your entrance a standout feature. This could be done in either a black or a crisp white depending on your exterior paint colour. Consider the paint finish as well – while low sheen works best on larger surfaces, high gloss can look great on doors, windows and trims. A dark, glossy front door contrasted against white weatherboard cladding will bring instant Hamptons style to your facade.
<h2 id="interiorsandfurniture">INTERIORS AND FURNITURE</h2>
When considering ways to add value to your home, paneling the walls is a great option that can transform the appearance instantly. Using <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiegroove-lining">Hardie™ Groove Lining</a>, start from the front in the entrance and hallway, then move inside the rooms. Next up is the kitchen – nothing screams ‘Hamptons’ like a great kitchen. A quintessential Hamptons look includes white shaker-style cabinets and a subway tile splashback. As with the outside, less is more, so rather than worrying about what’s on trend, look for classic pieces – from cabinetry and lighting to tapware and door handles – that will stand the test of time.
<img src="//images.ctfassets.net/rg5y8r6t6cjr/1GOZEPlCyfC5situtEdDjW/ed8126ab4f4fab63697f6c9556fb5cb8/nojhproduct-hamptons-mindarie-jameshardie-202005-5__2_.webp" alt="nojhproduct-hamptons-mindarie-jameshardie-202005-5__2_" />Enhance your interior with soft textiles such as cushions in seaside tones of blue and white, and add some greenery!
When looking at your furnishings, there are numerous ways you can use furniture and decor to create a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor living areas. As with a &lt;10K budget, a linen lounge, cane singular chairs and jute rug will be key additions, which can be enhanced with some lush indoor greenery and soft textiles such as cushions in seaside tones of blue and white. This will soften the look of your home and bring touches of colour to a neutral palette.
<h2 id="top5tipsonad20kbudget">TOP 5 TIPS ON A $20K BUDGET</h2>
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<li>Get the classic weatherboard look with by <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a>, adding <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Hardie™ Axent™ Trim</a> for crisp, white trims.</li>
<li>Freshen up the colour both inside and out, keeping to white-on-white or a soft, coastal-inspired palette of white, blue, grey and cream.</li>
<li>Revamp your kitchen with shaker-style cabinetry and a white subway tile splashback.</li>
<li>Bring greenery inside to for a seamless indoor/outdoor feel – a few oversized pot plants and palms will create the perfect holiday-at-home look and add vibrant colour to a neutral palette.</li>
<li>Soften up the space with furnishings – floor rugs, throws and cushions in neutral tones and natural materials such as jute and linen will complement your home’s seaside colour palette.</li>
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Discover how to renovate a classic Hamptons homes on a budget of $20,000 with expert tips from Australia's Hamptons expert, Natalee Bowen.

Tips to create the Hamptons Look on a $20,000 renovation budget

Dream Homes: Industrial Chic on Queensland’s Bundaberg Coastline

<h2 id="themodernlook">THE MODERN LOOK</h2>
A dream home can encapsulate many things for different people. For Natalie and Darren Hunt, their dream home was a modern industrial design overlooking Queensland’s Bundaberg coastline, a dream they achieved with the help of outstanding building materials.
<h2 id="aforeverfamilyhome">A FOREVER FAMILY HOME</h2>
As a residential builder himself, Darren and his wife Natalie had always envisioned designing and building their forever family home to share with their two kids. When they spotted a darling cottage just a stone’s throw away from the ocean along Woongarra Scenic Drive in Bargara, they knew they had found the ideal location to lay down roots and mingle their love of the sea with their love of modern designs.
After four years of planning and one year of building, Darren and Natalie’s dream home came to life. A marvel of modern industrial design, their <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/blog/a-modern-second-storey-addition-makes-an-impact-and-transforms-a-young-familys-space">two-storey family home</a> is not only pleasing on the eye but also an impressive showcase of how advanced building materials can be used to endure harsh weather conditions without sacrificing on style.
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<h2 id="coastalmeetsindustrial">COASTAL MEETS INDUSTRIAL</h2>
North Queensland’s climate can be harsh at the best of times, so building a durable home on the doorstep of the ocean makes strong winds and salt corrosion your biggest liabilities. For Darren, with his experiences building in the area as well as his knowledge of advancements in building materials and design trends, choosing Axon Cladding for this build was an easy choice.
Designed to create a strong visual impact with dramatic line and form, Axon Cladding produced that modern and industrial look that Darren and Natalie were aiming for, as well as safeguarding their family home from coastal conditions.
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 “We wanted to create a strong visual impact that provided contrast, but still had the industrial style we had our hearts set on”, explains Darren. “We both love textures and wanted different materials to achieve the modern look and feel – Axon Cladding by Scyon Walls was the perfect choice to accomplish this.”
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<h2 id="mixingmodernmaterials">MIXING MODERN MATERIALS</h2>
When constructing a home in a coastal climate, choosing the right materials is a critical part of the design process, especially if you have your heart set on a specific design theme. For Darren and Natalie, their vision of creating a modern statement home with industrial and commercial undertones, but also one that would fit in with the surrounding landscape and be able to weather extreme coastal conditions was the ultimate challenge.
The cement composite technology of the Axon Cladding makes it the perfect match for harsh weather conditions including salt corrosion and strong winds, giving Darren and Natalie extra peace of mind living so close to the ocean.
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 “We wanted to live as close as we could to the ocean. Choosing Axon means that our home will retain its good looks for longer” – Darren Hunt
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To complement the Axon cladding and HardieFlex sheet, Darren and Natalie incorporated Axent trim for edge treatments and finishes in harmonising colours. These additions gave Darren and Natalie an opportunity to play around with complementary colours, layering of textures and adding an extra layer of protection and exterior appeal to the house.
> “Layering of textures and mixing external materials like cladding will create a modern, unique look and when combined with colour choices – the result will be the ultimate individual statement,” says Darren.
<h2 id="homesweethome">HOME SWEET HOME</h2>
What started out as a humble sketch of an idyllic home has transformed into a contemporary family design that still garners admiration and interest from the community and passers-by.
> “There’s always someone having a look, and it makes you feel like what you’ve done is something different and they appreciate it” – Natalie Hunt

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Here's how an industrial chic style was given to a dream home on Queensland's Bundaberg Coastline, using Axon™ Cladding & Hardie™ Flex Sheet for durability and style.

Offering an Industrial Chic on Queensland’s Bundaberg Coastline

More surprise creativity in Three Birds Renovations House 12 with Stria Cladding

Three Birds Renovations have used <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-stria-cladding">Stria™ Cladding</a> creatively from House 4 up to their current House 12 build (see the gallery at the bottom of this article).
In House 4 they said they’d use it on the stairs. This immediately sent James Hardie’s technical team into a panic. Stria™ Cladding 325mm is impressively thick for fibre cement, at 14mm, but can it be used as stair treads? No. We’re using it to clad the stair walls they clarified.
What they did with it was breath-taking. Even for engineers. They took an ugly dead space, and with the help of a built-in seat, turned it into a thing of beauty.
In House 5 Three Birds Renovations used Stria™ Cladding on the outside of the house. Where it’s meant to be used. Phew. Of course, they wanted to flip it and use it vertically. Back to the technical team. Thankfully, creativity and fibre cement products go hand in hand. The technical team have technical supplements on how to install Stria cladding vertically and at an angle to keep it water-tight, safe and compliant with the building code. But you have to get your builder to login to the <a href="https://myhardies.jameshardie.com.au/log-in">MyHardies</a> library to access it.
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The <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/modern/box-modern">Box Modern addition to House</a> 5 contrasts the Heritage-meets-Hamptons <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ weatherboard</a> house with dramatic effect. As if that wasn’t enough, Three Birds Renovations did another striking interior feature wall in Stria™ Cladding 325mm.
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The same Stria™ Cladding 325mm was used again for House 11. This time, it was used conventionally. As cladding. To achieve clean horizontal lines. The only unconventional thing, and it’s not that unconventional, is that it was used to clad over the bricks rather than directly to a frame (and yes, James Hardie has another technical supplement for that).
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Three Birds Renovations House 11 Facade with James Hardie Stria Cladding
Leading up to House 12, we pointed out to Bonnie, somewhat nervously, that she’d only used the Stria™ 325mm profile. What about the wider 405mm profile or the 255mm profile which has a beveled edge which we call “splayed’. It’s a softer look, a bit more like a shiplap weatherboard. She was excited and asked, “Can I do it vertically?”. Here we go again.
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In House 12 Bonnie has used Stria™ Cladding 255mm Splayed. This profile is thicker, at 16mm. So it has a deep groove which is much more distinctive than <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axon-cladding">Axon™ Cladding</a> 133mm smooth, the typical James Hardie cladding used for the vertical joint look. The strong aesthetic of vertical tongue and groove timber helps achieve the barn look. We absolutely love the earthy boho sage colour of the Dulux Pozieres paint. It feels fresh and calming. A welcome departure from common achromatic (black, white and grey) colour palettes.
While the timber aesthetic is great for a barn house look, timber tends to warp, swell and rot. It starts to look old quickly due to knots, splinters and the splits that happen over time. It can suffer from termites and needs to be repainted more often. Fibre cement on the other hand, is an engineered product that uses cement. The boards are perfectly straight, smooth and uniform and last a long time as they’re resistant to damage from moisture, termites and even fire (making them good for bushfire zones and fire and acoustic walls).
We’re currently working with Three Birds Renovations on House 13 and 14. We’re super excited. Well, maybe not the technical team.

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Explore the stunning design and creative use of Stria cladding in Three Birds Renovations House 12. Get inspired for your own project

Three Birds Renovations House 12 with Stria™ Cladding

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Defining Modern Australian Hamptons

The residential streets of Putney in Sydney might not be the first place you’d expect to see the transformation of international design trends. However, this was essential for the Cheung family when they put a truly Australian twist on the well-loved Hamptons look, during the renovation of their boring brick house into their dream home.
“We wanted to capture the coastal glamour, openness and indoor-outdoor lifestyle of the Hamptons, but make it more our own,” says homeowner Catherine Cheung.
Taking 10 months, the renovation included the addition of a second storey, an entire exterior transformation and the extension of the generous rear balcony.
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The dated red brick façade was rendered over and painted a more contemporary grey. The second storey extension is what gives the building the charming, [Australian Hamptons] feel(https://www.jameshardie.com.au/looks/hamptons/australian-hamptons). It starts with James Hardie’s <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboards</a> painted a neutral tone. Then contrast is created by an abundance of white trim such as window frames fattened with James Hardie’s <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-axent-trim">Axent™ Trim</a>.
“In the Hamptons they use timber weatherboards or shingles that grey and deteriorate, as Americans are used to regularly recladding their homes. We wanted weatherboards that stay looking good and are more durable for the Aussie elements,” says the Cheung’s builder, Damian Mitchell of DF Hoult Constructions. “The Linea Weatherboards give us that same textured shadow-line look we wanted, plus they are lower maintenance than traditional materials, so less work for us in the long run.”
James Hardie’s <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/scyon-linea-weatherboard">Linea™ Weatherboard</a> is made from premium fibre cement and is resistant to damage from termites, fire and moisture. The boards are also primed and ready to be painted in any colour to get the desired look.
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The addition of the second storey has extended the home, allowing for the creation of an uncluttered, breezy, Hamptons-esque floorplan. This was also made possible by the use of the premium fibre cement, Linea™ Weatherboard, which is lighter than traditional brick allowing for easy upward extensions, without the cost of structural support required by heavy masonry.
Inside, the open plan living area addresses the limited size of the previous home and embodies Australia’s and the Hamptons’ shared love of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, continues Catherine:
“Although the initial living area was very small, the home’s drawcard was that it backed onto a beautiful park,” she says. “My husband and I love entertaining and opening up the living area onto the balcony to create an indoor-outdoor area was a must for the renovation.”
Doubling the size of the existing elevated rear balcony, <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiedeck-system">Hardie™ Deck</a> was used to cantilever the deck out beyond the roof of the basement garage. This has created room for the addition of an outdoor kitchen area and full dining set that the whole family can enjoy. The boards also help to create a continuity between the interior and exterior by mimicking the floorboards in the indoor living area.
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To complete the look and add all-weather protection, the new balcony is covered with a gable roof with a beautiful vaulted ceiling in white, which marries to the window and roofline trims and continues the Hamptons theme. This outdoor area has been finished with <a href="https://www.jameshardie.com.au/productrange/hardiegroove-lining">Hardie™ Groove Lining</a> vertical groove sheets to continue the texture seen on the house and Linea Weatherboard lined privacy walls to either side.
“The covered outdoor room is a must to make the [Hamptons look] work(https://www.jameshardie.com.au/hamptons-look) under our harsh summer sun. It also created a great opportunity to add more of the layered detail you see in the New York holiday homes. I also love the way that the weatherboard look of the privacy wall adds an Aussie sensibility similar to Queenslander homes,” adds Catherine.
By combining a colour palette and love of varying textures and details directed by New York sensibilities and new modern materials that meet the needs of local home design functional needs and tastes, Catherine has managed to put a lot of Hamptons glamour into a modern Australian block and home without compromising her family’s style.
“We love the finished home. It’s part Hamptons, part Australian, but most importantly it’s all ours. When I look at it, I can see our style and the life we want to live with our friends and family,” concludes Catherine.
Take a look at the James Hardie Home Renovation Guide <a href="https://design-ideas.jameshardie.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/James-Hardie-Home-Renovation-Guide-2020-1.pdf">here</a>

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Australian Hamptons

Discover the change in international design trends, with an Australian twist to the Hamptons look by using James Hardie’s Linea™ Weatherboards and Axent™ Trim.

Defining Modern Australian Hamptons  - James Hardie

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