HAMPTONS ( LITTLE ) BLACK BOOK Drake Design Associates: Jamie Drake believes that the best décor expresses personality and place. The man behind the renovation of Gracie Mansion is known for his masterful use of colors and letting natural light stream. 315 East 62nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, 212.754.3099, www.drakedesignassociates.com Haynes-Roberts Inc: They describe their design approach as elegant, inviting, comfortable, well edited and spare. That sounds perfect to us. 601 West 26th Street, Suite 1655, 212.989.1901, www.haynesroberts.com Huniford Design: James Huniford takes inspiration from found objects and tailors designs to reflect the spirits of the people who will be inhabiting them. 210 11th Avenue, Suite 601, New York, 212.717.9177, www.huniford.com Mabley Handler: The husband-and-wife design duo behind this Water Mill-based firm works year-round on the East End and beyond, with multiple sophisticated residences. Look for their work once again gracing the Hamptons Designer Showhouse this summer. 34 Head of Pond Road, Water Mill, 631.726.7300, www.mableyhandler.com Ray Smith & Associates: From irrigation, tree care and plant health care to landscape maintenance and lawn care, Ray Smith & Associates will keep your plants, trees and lawn healthy and balanced. Call them “tree doctors” if you will. If you have a flailing patch of garden or a tree that is not looking so hot—this is your knight in shining armor. 27 Henry Road, Southampton, 631.287.6100, www.raysmithassociates.com Robert Stilin: Effortless chic is the calling card of this designer, who works between the Hamptons and New York City. His aesthetic combines antique and vintage furniture with clean, modern furnishings for a look all his own. 74 Montauk Highway, East Hampton, 631.329.7141, www.robertstilin.com Sherrill Canet Interiors, Ltd: Hamptonites in the know go to Sherrill Canet for her fresh architectural eye and her ability to champion traditional and contemporary designs. From East Hampton to Quogue, the firm is a favorite of local architects and contractors. 3 East 66th Street, Suite 4B, New York, 212.396.1194. Or 25 Old Tappan Road, Locust Valley, 516.676.7611, www.sherrillcanet.com S. R. Gambrel: Founder Steven Gambrel‘s reputation precedes him. An architect by training, he implements perfect proportions and emulates a timeless, comfortable aesthetic. 55 Grove Street, New York, 212.925.3380, www.srgambrel.com, info@srgambrel.com
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KITCHEN AND BATH Alan Court & Associates: Ornate kitchen and bath hardware and tiling in this special emporium. Appointments encouraged. 34 Park Place, East Hampton, 631.324.7497 Bakes & Company: Their slogan is “simply the finest cabinetry” and we deem that completely true. 3253 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor, 631.725.1010, www.bakesandcompany.com Blackman Plumbing Supply: Plumbing, heating, industrial, waterworks and HVAC supplies. Also a hub for faucets, fixtures, tile/stone and lighting—all displayed in an airy showroom. This location also boasts an outdoor living showroom. 444 County Road 39A, Southampton, 631.283.1500 Hampton Design: No Hamptons home is complete without a gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms, and that starts with a trip to Hampton Design. Anything you could possibly dream up in terms of cabinetry, countertops, plumbing and tiles will be found here. 2272 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631.537.7200, www.hamptondesign.com Revco Lighting: A one-stop-shop for all interior and exterior lighting needs. 360 County Road 39A, Southampton, 631.283.3600. Or 50 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton, 631.329.4600, www.revcoelectric.com Simon’s Hardware & Bath: Drool-worthy hardware of every type for kitchen, bath and all around the house. 1110 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631.574.4717, www.simonsny.com. Smith River Kitchens: A boutique design firm that specializes in cabinetry and will deliver the kitchen of your dreams. 92 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631.329.7122, www.smithriverkitchens.com Urban Archaeology: The design resource for all things architectural for the home. Skilled craftsmen design custom-made items for kitchen, bath or any other room in the house. 2231 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631.537.0124, www.urbanarchaeology.com
builders Farrell Building Company: Devoted to building the highest quality of homes, this company will make the building experience as seamless as possible. 2317 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631.537.1068, www.farrellbuilding.com Fountainhead Construction: General as well as business-to-business contracting with expert craftsmanship. 2228 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, 631.537.6841, www.fhcinc.com Kean Development Company: Ultra-luxury home developer working between New York and Palm Beach with services that include land acquisition and development and architectural and landscape design. 5 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, 631.367.9696, www.keandevelopment.com McLoughlin Construction: Custom home East End builder with great attention to detail. 8 Hardscrabble Court, East Hampton, 631.324.2400, www.mccbuilders.com MKL Builders: “The Dream Builders” of exceptional homes and commercial properties based in the Hamptons for over 50 years. 33 Cedar Hill Trail, East Hampton, 631.324.9090, www.mklconstruction.com Modern Green Home: Innovative builder utilizing clean spacing, new materials, and emerging technologies. 2408 Montauk Highway, #2A, Bridgehampton, 631.899.4225, www.moderngreenhome.com Michael Davis Design & Construction: Designer and builder of elegant East End residences. Sagaponack, 631.537.4444, www.michaeldavis.com. Telemark Inc.: With a 30 year heritage on the East End, Telemark is one of the most trusted names in Hamptons home building. Luxury homes are customized to the client’s every preference and they maintain an exception quality and green-building record. They even have their own maintenance business, so they will oversee your home for the long haul. Wainscott, 631.537.1600, www.telemarkinc.com ✦