Expansive Ease

| East Hampton, NY

A substantial transformation recasts this East Hampton residence as a light-filled contemporary retreat, pairing dramatic architectural gestures with warm materials, relaxed furnishings and an effortless connection to the landscape.

Modern dining room with a wooden table, six black and beige chairs, a wooden bench with a woven back, a sideboard with framed photos and a lamp, and a large window showing green trees outside.

Architecture, Light and a New Sense of Scale

Set on a wooded 1.7-acre property between East Hampton and Sag Harbor, the house was expanded and comprehensively reconfigured to create a more generous relationship between rooms, light and the outdoors. The intervention nearly doubled the original footprint while giving the home a clearer architectural identity.

At its center, a soaring double-height living space is anchored by a monumental see-through fireplace, creating definition between the formal living room and adjoining family room without interrupting the sense of openness. Expanses of glass extend the interiors toward the mahogany deck, pool and surrounding trees, making the landscape an integral part of the composition.

Modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower, wood vanity with two mirrors, and a window showing green trees outside.

Inside, European white oak floors, off-white walls and natural textures soften the scale of the architecture, while charcoal doors, black-framed windows and graphic accents introduce definition. The kitchen continues the material language with white oak cabinetry, matte finishes and a generous stone island, balancing visual restraint with the practical demands of everyday life and entertaining.

Bedrooms and baths are quieter in expression but equally considered, with tactile finishes, tailored details and views to the landscape. Behind the visible design, new building systems, energy-efficient improvements and integrated technology bring the same level of intention to the way the house performs.

The finished home is expansive without feeling imposing—a contemporary Hamptons residence where scale is tempered by warmth and architectural drama is balanced by ease.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, light wood flooring, and three black stools at a kitchen island. Three windows above the sink show a wooded outdoor scene. Art on a wall and a tall wooden sculpture are in the background.
Modern house with large windows, wooden exterior, surrounded by green lawn and trees at dusk.
Modern house with wooden exterior, large windows, and a garage, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway at sunset.
Modern living room with large windows, white and gray furniture, wooden flooring, and a view of a backyard with a pool.
Modern living room with a gray textured wall and a linear fireplace. Furniture includes a light gray sofa, a wooden armchair with a blue pillow, and a side table.
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Modern dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a bench, a sideboard, a lamp, and a window showing greenery outside.
Modern bathroom with gray tiled floor and wall, white ceiling, black-framed mirror above a white marble sink, a potted plant, and decorated vanity. White toilet and black-framed glass shower door, with sunlight coming through a glass door leading out
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A modern laundry room featuring a skylight, a stacked washing machine and dryer, a countertop with a bottle of soap, a sink, and a green laundry basket with 'WASH' written on it.
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Indoor scene with a wooden armchair, a beige knitted pillow, a beige throw blanket with an 'H' monogram, a desk with decor, a black desk lamp, a window showing trees with autumn leaves, and a patterned rug.
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Modern bathroom with black framed mirrors, double vanity sinks, and a walk-in shower with black fixtures and a glass partition.
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Basement with white walls and ceiling, light wooden flooring, bean bag chair, small bar area with cabinets and a mini fridge, stairs leading to upper floor, and two blue exercise mats with a black block.
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Outdoor kitchen with stainless steel grill and fridge, wooden panels, and a slatted wooden roof, set against a wooded background.
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