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When it comes to fashion, the chic appeal of black never goes out of style. Now, design-conscious Hamptons residents are opting for black (and sometimes white) as this season’s monochromatic exterior design trend.
The Toni House on the East Side is switching its exterior color scheme this year from beachfront blue or green to black, charcoal and white. new york post the report said.
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“I changed the décor on the shingle cottage from a Martha Stewart-inspired teal to black,” said Hamptons resident and Corcoran agent Arlene Reckson. post. “I changed the roof to black. Now, if you are doing shingles or renovating a modern home, black is a more ideal color.
The transition to more modern architecture and colors has been on the rise over the past few years, but seems to be especially prevalent this season, Rexon said.
“What happened a few years ago were these ‘contemporary modern barns,’ which moved away from cedar shingles to white clapboards and mostly black trim,” Rexen told Inman. “The shingle houses you see these days, including mine, now have the trim painted black, so last year, I did a black roof and black trim on my house, so that gave it a fresher, more Modern look. So I would say even the older contemporaries, which used to be painted all white with everything white, are now charcoal gray with black trim, which gives it a Very fresh, modern look.
Some recent listings illustrate this trend.
27 Meadowlark Lane, Sag Harbor | Official
In Sag Harbor, the black steel-beam property at 27 Meadowlark Lane, which also has floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, is currently on the market for $7.49 million, according to Frederick Wallenmaier of The Official acting.
The property, built in 2020, was designed by Garnett-DePasquale Projects and received an Archi Award from the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its “quiet presence.” The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home spans nearly 4,000 square feet and also includes a saltwater pool and outdoor shower. The home’s clapboard siding and black paint evoke the “classic aesthetic of the area,” the listing description says.
27 Meadowlark Lane, Sag Harbor | Official
Meanwhile, in Sagaponack, the contemporary estate at 139 Ocean View Lane adopts a traditional black-and-white theme, with an interplay of black beams and glass construction alternately offset by Alaskan cedar plank siding. The property consists of three separate buildings with approximately 5,600 square feet. Designed by Bates Masi + Architects, the property is listed for $15.5 million and is represented by Noble Black of Douglas Elliman.
139 Seascape Lane, Sagaponak | Lena Yaremenko
Inside the home, European white oak floors, Venetian plaster ceilings and a kitchen with custom black granite countertops continue the classic color play.
Kitchen and dining area at 139 Seaview Lane, Sagaponak | Lena Yaremenko
There’s a relaxed, summery vibe at 64 West End Avenue in East Hampton, an all-white castle-like building on its own peninsula designed by Futterman Architecture.
64 West End Avenue, East Hampton | Douglas Elliman
The property is currently asking $38 million and is being represented by Paul Brennan and Martha Gundersen of Douglas Elliman. Unfortunately, the current home is uninhabitable due to “issues with the certificate of occupancy,” which is something the new owner must resolve before they can move in.
64 West End Avenue, East Hampton | Douglas Elliman
In Wainscott, Corcoran’s Arlene Reckson has a white, bright home that will make any buyer yearn for one of the area’s most pristine beaches. 12 Glen Oak Court is a modern, all-white stucco building that looks like an exhibition piece.
12 Glen Oak Court, Wainscott | Brian Bailey of Media Hamptons
The 13,800-square-foot property features 28-foot ceilings, a gunite heated pool, two fireplaces and access to the home’s spa-like amenities in nearly every room. The home recently received $1 million in upgrades, including a new roof with solar panels, Sonos zones in every room, and a new water heater.
12 Glen Oak Court, Wainscott | Brian Bailey of Media Hamptons
“Architecture is like fashion,” Rexon said post. “Styles come and go. But on the beach, a white house with a blue sky and sand all around always looks fresh and inviting.
Rexon told Inman that for the most part, people just like a change of pace in style, and she said a number of factors may have contributed to the new black-and-white wave.
“It’s probably a synergy of a lot of things happening at the same time that makes it seem more attractive than something else,” Rexen said. “But more than anything, I think people like new and different things, and right now, that’s what’s most attractive.”
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