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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Karen Darlow

The owners of this Hamptons shingle-style cottage wanted a 'home that felt inherited rather than installed' – here's how the designer achieved the perfect lived-in look

Cottage backyard with pool and parasol.

Picture the scene: a classic shingle-style cottage in the historic and artistic Springs district of the Hamptons. A softly landscaped garden of meadows, roses, and lavender-lined paths wraps the house, evoking an English secret garden.

The home's interior design also embraces the heirloom look and feel, with layered, comfortable transitional style and an eclectic mix of vintage furniture. 'The brief was very straightforward,' says interior designer Melissa Lee, of Bespoke Only, 'the young family, living and working in New York City, wanted a homey, cozy country abode that feels lived-in and personal.'

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