BEST FRIEND’S EAST HAMPTON LIVING ROOM

December 12, 2014

One week ago, I was lucky enough to spend a wonderful weekend in the Hamptons with my dear friend AM, her husband JE, and their adorable kids. We dined at Pierre’s for lunch, had dinner at The Palm, and even went ice skating with the kids. However, the highlight of my trip was visiting AM’s beautifully renovated and decorated home in East Hampton.

Best of friend AM’s East Hampton living room – decorating in progress.

Earlier this year, AM and JE purchased their first home together with the goal of renovating and decorating it in time for Memorial Day. And boy, did they deliver! By the summer, they had transformed their new weekend home into a stunning oasis, complete with AM’s personal touches.

Vintage chair that AM had recovered in blue and white fabric (above)

As soon as I stepped into the living room (or den, as AM likes to call it), I was struck by the beautiful blue accents against the clean white backdrop. AM’s love of traditional modern design and Chinoiserie elements shine through in every detail. The space was filled with layers of patterns and textures, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. So perfect for the Hamptons.

The centerpiece of the living room was a gorgeous Madeline Weinrib dhurrie rug that tied the whole room together. AM had also recovered two vintage chairs and paired them with a chic ottoman with lucite legs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. I couldn’t help but notice the porcelain elephant serving as a side table between the vintage chairs and a cute garden stool on one side of the sofa.

AM’s attention to detail didn’t stop there. She plans on adding a fantastic white bamboo mirror to one of the walls and creating a gallery wall of black and white family photos above the sofa. The built-in shelves across from the living room seating area will also be covered in coordinating blue wallpaper to complete the look.

I was blown away by AM’s impeccable taste and style. It’s no wonder I joked that they might find a permanent guest staying in their weekend home! If you’re looking for inspiration for your own home, be sure to follow me on COCOCOZY Pinterest to check out the mirror AM has picked out.