Creating a laidback Hamptons-style home suited to the harsh Australian climate

The laidback beachy aesthetic of the Hamptons has long held an appeal that’s extended far beyond the New York postcodes. Intrinsically associated with romance and glamour, the Hamptons represents the archetypal summer house, with Hamptons-style architecture and interiors serving as design inspiration across the globe.

A home away from home for many of America’s elite, the signature Hamptons style is defined by a light neutral colour palette, natural textures, ample natural light, clean lines and an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living. The Hamptons style lends itself particularly well to coastal towns in Australia, with both locales sharing the same relaxed vibe. While weatherboard is the signature cladding material of choice in Hamptons homes, steel cladding in light and breezy hues unites the best of both worlds; achieving the Hamptons aesthetic while being well-suited to the often harsh Australian climate.

The UniCote Hamptons range brings a touch of coastal chic down under with an aesthetically pleasing cladding solution created with the unique Australian environment in mind.

The signature Hamptons colour palette is predominantly whites and greys interspersed with soft blues and sea green. A premium, high-performance pre-painted steel product, the UniCote Hamptons features a range of coastal hues. Highlights include Hamptons White, the whitest pre-painted steel product on the Australian market; Montauk and Stony Brook, medium and dark grey tones that exude sophisticated when used on their own or in tandem with Hamptons White; Long Island, a subdued green; and Water Mill, a calm, oceanic blue.

Making it easier to exude a luxury coastal feel without compromising longevity, colours in the UniCote Hamptons range can be mixed and matched to great visual effect. The UniCote Hamptons shade range is available in both cladding and roofing options, opening up a wide range of possibilities. Using Hamptons White as a cladding base works best, while roofing and gutter trims in a shade of soft blue or green add a touch of nature to your façade.

Embodying the high-end coastal lifestyle that represents the Australian dream for many, the UniCote Hamptons range makes it easy to attain a façade that stands the test of time. Though the hues may take on a light and breezy tone, UniCote cladding is anything but flimsy. A highly durable product, UniCote pre-painted steel is designed to withstand wind, water and salt exposure, while retaining its Hamptons-style hues. Designed with long-lasting colour retention in mind, it’s able to be roll-formed to the profile of your choice, allowing for versatility in application.

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Words by Tanisha Angel