Hamptons
The lightest and most coastal, with crisp cabinetry and a relaxed, breezy feel.
Nothing feels brighter or more relaxed than a Hamptons kitchen. Crisp, coastal and quietly luxurious, a Hamptons kitchen brings the ease of American seaside living into a modern Melbourne home. Clean lines, soft colours and finishes that feel calm and considered. Here’s everything that goes into one, and how we bring it to life.
A few elements define a true Hamptons kitchen. Here’s what to look for.
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A few elements define a true Hamptons kitchen. Here’s what to look for.
The style grew out of the holiday homes of the Hamptons, on the East Coast of the United States. It took the clean, classical details of coastal architecture and softened them into something easier, lighter and endlessly liveable. It’s a mostly white look with coastal softness. At Select Kitchens, we bring that bright, relaxed feel into your renovation, shaped around your taste, your home and the way you live. Shaker cabinets in white or soft grey sit alongside marble or marble-look benchtops. A double butler’s sink, polished metal tapware and glass pendant lights anchor the room, while beadboard panelling and timber floors add warmth and texture.
Hamptons lives and dies on its palette. Keep it soft, bright and quietly coastal.
Crisp whites, soft greys and gentle coastal blues, from pale sky to deeper navy.
Light to mid-tone oak or similar timbers, often on floors to add warmth.
Carrara marble or marble-look engineered stone with a classic shaped edge.
Polished nickel, chrome or brushed brass for a bright, considered finish.
Our designers work with you to find the right balance of coastal detail. Enough to feel authentic, never so much that it feels themed. The goal is a kitchen that looks the part and works beautifully every day. With careful attention to every detail, we turn a functional space into a genuine centrepiece, and one of the finest Hamptons kitchens in Melbourne.
You don’t have to choose between classic coastal and modern living. A modern Hamptons kitchen keeps the shaker cabinetry and soft palette, then pairs them with integrated appliances, clever storage and clean, workable layouts. We work closely with you from first sketch to final fit-off, so your kitchen turns out exactly as you pictured it. Whether you know precisely what you want or you’re still gathering ideas, our designers guide you the whole way.
Hamptons works beautifully in bayside and coastal homes across Melbourne, from Brighton to Mornington. But it also sits well in weatherboards, Californian bungalows and newer homes anywhere in the city. If you love bright, calm and classic over bold or ornate, this style will feel like home.
These three styles are often confused. Here’s the quick difference.
The lightest and most coastal, with crisp cabinetry and a relaxed, breezy feel.
The most ornate and European, with detailed mouldings and a warm, aged palette.
The lightest and most coastal, with crisp cabinetry and a relaxed, breezy feel.
The shaker cabinetry, marble benchtops and classic detailing that make this style special sit it at the mid-to-premium end. Most Hamptons kitchens fall into the custom range. For a full breakdown of what drives the price, see our Melbourne kitchen renovation cost guide.
$40,000 to $60,000
New cabinetry, laminate or entry stone benchtop, quality appliances, splashback, professional installation.
$60,000 to $90,000
Full custom cabinetry, stone benchtop, island bench, premium appliances, designer finishes.
$90,000 to $100,000+
Ceiling-height joinery, natural stone, integrated high-spec appliances, layout or structural changes.
Photos tell the story better than we can. Browse real Hamptons kitchens we’ve designed and built across Melbourne.
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A coastal American style, defined by crisp shaker cabinetry, soft whites and blues, marble benchtops, and bright, classic detailing.
Crisp whites, soft greys and gentle coastal blues, from pale sky to deeper navy.
Carrara marble or marble-look engineered stone, finished with a classic edge profile.
Hamptons has stayed popular for decades. A white base, quality materials and understated detail keep it feeling timeless rather than trendy.
Yes. A modern Hamptons kitchen pairs the shaker cabinetry and soft palette with integrated appliances, clever storage and clean workable layouts.
Hamptons kitchens sit in the mid-to-premium range, depending on the cabinetry detail and stone. See our cost guide for ranges.
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