The Montauk House, a project by Studio Robert McKinley, is a two-storey home overlooking the ocean in Montauk, New York. Designed by Robert McKinley to exude a comfortable space that’s perfect for both soirees as well as casual gatherings, the design is elegant and down-to-earth. Here’s what we love about this home, which belongs to an art collector father and his two grown kids.
Photos: Nicole Franzen
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What we love: The shiplap ranch-style roof pairs perfectly with the classical black-and-white floors.
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What we love: In a home mostly clad in wood and white, vibrant pops of colour is what you need to energise certain spaces.
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What we love: The customised bedframe combines wood and leather — both edgy materials that will age beautifully. See the next photo for a close-up!
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What we love: Brighten a room, and create the illusion of a bigger space, with mirrors. These window-shaped mirrors enhances this further!
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What we love: The high-pile green-blue rug is a reflection of the lush greenery the home is surrounded by.
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What we love: The ultimate luxury — a walk-in closet attached to the master bathroom.
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What we love: With a distinctive headboard like that, you can keep the rest of the bedroom simple. The designer added sconces and a textured carpet to create a cosy atmosphere here.
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What we love: The marble-look subway tiles create a more casual look (which is perfect for this elegant yet rustic home in New York) as opposed to large slabs that exude a contemporary ambience.
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