Favourite finds: Embrace coastal elegance with our top product picks

Welcome to a new year of Favourite Finds. Each month we showcase the best in home design with a curated selection of products to help you craft the perfect décor look for your home. 

This month’s theme, Hamptons Hideaway, celebrates timeless coastal elegance, combining crisp whites, soft neutrals and hints of oceanic hues. Whether you’re dreaming of a breezy beachside retreat or looking to infuse a touch of seaside sophistication into your space, these finds will bring that relaxed yet refined Hamptons vibe to life. 

Let’s explore how you can create a serene sanctuary with classic design elements and effortless coastal charm. 

Shoreline sheers 

The Mykonos Duck Egg Sheer Curtains from CurtainStudio are the perfect ceiling to floor addition for your Hamptons aesthetic. Sheer curtains are renowned for their ability to diffuse natural light, and Mykonos Duck Egg sheers are no exception. The soft subtle stripes in a blend of white, grey and blue gently filter sunlight to create a cosy and private atmosphere.  

For a cohesive design, paint walls and accessories in Resene Quarter Duck Egg Blue and Resene Duck Egg Blue or complementary shades like Resene Bounty and Resene Bluff. 

Timeless timber 

If you’re looking for a classic touch of wood to add to your beachy scheme, the Rhino EverCore Nature True Oak Hardfloor from Carpet Court is a great choice. Providing warm, natural tones that evoke an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Both durable and stylish, this flooring complements light, neutral colour palettes and organic materials commonly found in coastal-inspired interiors.  

Classic timber floors pair well with crisp whites like Resene Alabaster and Resene Black White or subtle greens like Resene Pumice and Resene Haven. 

Coastal comfort 

Nothing says Hamptons like large, dreamy, neutral toned furniture. The Sabine Modular Collection from nood is a bold, contemporary design with soft, deep seats and feather filled toss cushions, that brings all the creature comforts to your living room – perfect for that laid-back coastal feel. Upholstered in a rich poly blend and accented with curved top stitching, you can kick back and relax in the ultimate style.  

Pair this sofa with warm hues or muted blues like Resene Half Spanish White, Resene Just Right, Resene Neutral Bay or Resene Matakana.  

Dreamy dunes 

This room oozes Hamptons through its soft, neutral palette, reminiscent of sandy beaches, and the use of natural materials like rattan, evoking coastal charm. The textured design of Resene Wallpaper Collection E333298 adds depth while maintaining a light and airy feel, essential to the Hamptons’ relaxed elegance. Minimal accessories, like the ceramic vase and dried grasses, enhance the space with understated sophistication, creating a serene, beach-inspired aesthetic. 

This wallpaper is subtle enough to use on all four walls, but try pairing it with accessories and furniture painted in dreamy hues like Resene Rice Cake, Resene Pearl Lusta, Resene Quarter Biscotti and Resene Haystack.