My Houzz: A Home Breezy, Beach-Inspired in the Hamptons - Interior designer Iris Dankner wanted a relaxing escape for his family from the bustle of life in Manhattan. Thus, the Holiday House NYC showcase founder worked with the builder Joe Farrell to design a house of inspiration breezy beach that contrasted with elegant apartment in the city of the family and placed a priority on entertainment.
"The bonus to design my own home is that I am able to make changes so that it felt like mine," she said. "You can experiment and try things you might not feel comfortable with a client.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Iris Dankner and Jay and their daughters, Niki and Danielle
Location Southampton, New York
Size 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
"The bonus to design my own home is that I am able to make changes so that it felt like mine," she said. "You can experiment and try things you might not feel comfortable with a client.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Iris Dankner and Jay and their daughters, Niki and Danielle
Location Southampton, New York
Size 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
Rikki Snyder
Dankner describes his design style as "classic, but with a modern approach. She likes to mix traditional with subtle colors and a modern mix of elegant pieces.
When starting the design process to the summer house of the family, the first step was the selection of a color palette. "The blue, white and brown gave me a sense of fresh beach, she said. "I felt it was important that the rooms on the first level, all working together while keeping the same color palette, but treating each room differently.
When starting the design process to the summer house of the family, the first step was the selection of a color palette. "The blue, white and brown gave me a sense of fresh beach, she said. "I felt it was important that the rooms on the first level, all working together while keeping the same color palette, but treating each room differently.
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'The lounge area is really just to hang out, Dankner said. "It is open to the kitchen, so it is important that it was comfortable but pretty. 'Coffered ceilings give the space a traditional call.
Meridian: custom, Avery Boardman; white chairs: Crate & Barrel
Meridian: custom, Avery Boardman; white chairs: Crate & Barrel
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Dankner and his daughters is usually found in the conservatory to work on a puzzle. The designer has acquired substantially all of the pieces in this room garage sales, including recovered and birdcage table. She likes to find old pieces, clean them and give them a special place.
The doors open onto the rear garden, making it a great room for entertaining in the summer. The family often hosts smaller, intimate dinners in this space.
Window treatments: Fabric Warehouse Joe
The doors open onto the rear garden, making it a great room for entertaining in the summer. The family often hosts smaller, intimate dinners in this space.
Window treatments: Fabric Warehouse Joe
Rikki Snyder
Dankner treated oak floors a dark stain (Jacobin Minwax), then founded his palette around it, adding buttons blue to make the room feel "perfectly beachy, she said.
The island has been carefully designed to meet outside for a nice view while cooking. "I wanted a large island and a large table for 12 for breakfast, she said. "When a beach house, we still have many people sleeping on -. This means many meals
The island has been carefully designed to meet outside for a nice view while cooking. "I wanted a large island and a large table for 12 for breakfast, she said. "When a beach house, we still have many people sleeping on -. This means many meals
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office space Dankner is just outside the kitchen, with a nice view of the backyard. Her favorite part about this area is the office of West Elm. "It looks good, and baskets hide all the clutter, she said.
The picture above the desk was made by the daughter Niki Dankner.
Console 2x2 Desk: West Elm
The picture above the desk was made by the daughter Niki Dankner.
Console 2x2 Desk: West Elm
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A large chandelier hangs above the dark oak table in the formal dining room. Blue and brown carpet was custom made by Stark to match the range of curtains and warm brown paint.
The tables on each side of the room is often used as beverage stations when the couple entertains; the buffet also holds all of their dishes.
The tables on each side of the room is often used as beverage stations when the couple entertains; the buffet also holds all of their dishes.
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"Living in New York and also the design of many apartments in New York, I'm more familiar with small spaces, Dankner said. "The scale in an apartment is very different from that in a big house. To complete the master bedroom, she added a sitting area by the fireplace. It was big enough for a sofa and two chairs, making it a great area to relax and watch TV.
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favorite feature of Dankner in the master bedroom and bathroom is the height of ceilings. "They make the space seem even larger and more open, she said.
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French doors the master bedroom open to a terrace area. A cow and earthy neutrals rugs create a relaxing space to relax and enjoy the surrounding greenery.
coffee table, lamp: Donghia
coffee table, lamp: Donghia
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tropical style decking area was inspired by a trip to Belize.
Discover different ways to create a chill-out area outside
Outdoor furniture: Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
Discover different ways to create a chill-out area outside
Outdoor furniture: Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
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Niki the girl's room was marked by a bright red-orange hue, inspired by a family trip to Guatemala. The wooden giraffe is a souvenir of the trip.
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Niki is a photographer and loves to paint. On the easel is a piece she is working on the basis of a picture of her and her best friend.
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Daughter Danielle took a different approach in decorating his room with neutral soft window treatments
window treatment fabric: Lee Jofa
window treatment fabric: Lee Jofa
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the den is located just off the entry and is marked by a dark ebony walls. "People have tried to tell me about him, Dankner said, but I followed my instinct and it looks great." The dark wood creates a warm atmosphere, and the family takes place here together to watch TV.
A collection of vintage cameras is displayed above the screen. The custom cabinet was stained to match the floor perfectly
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Sofa :. Bloomingdale; window treatments: Ralph Lauren; Coffee table: Crate & Barrel
A collection of vintage cameras is displayed above the screen. The custom cabinet was stained to match the floor perfectly
Discover different ways to work with dark colors in your home
Sofa :. Bloomingdale; window treatments: Ralph Lauren; Coffee table: Crate & Barrel
Rikki Snyder
During the construction of the house, Dankner made sure to include an outdoor space that felt like an extension of the interior. She spends much of her time on the covered porch, it comes with a ceiling fan and curtains. The covered porch is the favorite of everybody, because I created an interior space outside, " said she . "It's comfortable and a wonderful space to entertain [in].
Outdoor furniture: Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
Outdoor furniture: Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
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with seats near the terrace, guests can comfortably enjoy a meal right in the garden. I love entertaining and fun in my house, ' Dankner said . "Being able to have big groups of friends and family was my goal."
vibrant blue hydrangeas bordering the lawn are compatible with the color palette of interior. Dankner likes to go out in the morning and cut flowers for display throughout the house.
The patio also has a built-in barbecue and bar
Patio :. Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
vibrant blue hydrangeas bordering the lawn are compatible with the color palette of interior. Dankner likes to go out in the morning and cut flowers for display throughout the house.
The patio also has a built-in barbecue and bar
Patio :. Janus et Cie, Dedon, Crate & Barrel, Frontgate
Rikki Snyder
The clapboard house boasts classic Hamptons. The pool and patio are often used to host large parties during the summer.