SALT AIR & SCULPTED SPACES
A Modern Hamptons Hideaway
Summer living in the Hamptons has never looked so effortlessly chic.
Interior designer Michelle Gerson, known for her polished yet playful style, has reimagined a sprawling 6,300-square-foot beachfront home in Bridgehampton into the ultimate family retreat—equal parts modern sophistication and sun-soaked ease.
Originally a darker, more traditional space, the home needed a reset. Gerson’s mission? To lighten the mood—literally and figuratively. With adult children in and out all summer long, the clients wanted a space that felt fresh, open, and ideal for hosting, without sacrificing comfort or personality.
“I wanted every room to feel happy, clean, and inviting,” says Gerson. “This is a house made for barefoot mornings, long lunches, and late-night laughter.”
First came the transformation of tone and texture. Out went the heavy brown floors, replaced with light, natural wood that set the stage for a breezy, coastal palette. Gerson made bold moves to maximize sunlight: swapping the front door for a steel-framed glass one, and updating bulky stair rails with sleek, nearly invisible glass.
The result? Airy elegance with just the right touch of edge.
The kitchen is a masterclass in contrast and cohesion. Gerson mixed oversized fluted lacquer uppers with washed oak lower cabinets, all crowned with veined Calacutta Gold marble that catches the light like seafoam. It’s sophisticated, but not stiff—more “pour another rosé” than “don’t touch that.”
Gerson didn’t stop at surfaces. She turned her attention to the home’s old-world fireplaces, replacing their weighty facades with organic, modern materials. The sitting room now boasts a clean travertine surround, while the family room stuns with fluted dolomite marble—a tactile centerpiece that’s as sculptural as it is serene.
Throughout the home, Gerson added carefully chosen bursts of color—a vibrant artwork here, a standout chair there—to inject personality without disrupting the calm. “I believe in statement moments,” she explains. “But they should be thoughtful, never forced.”
The Ultimate Summer Plus-One: A Pool House Worth Posting
Just when you think the house has hit peak summer fantasy, Gerson adds a pool house-slash-guest retreat that feels like its own boutique resort. Designed for gathering, it’s another nod to the home’s core mission: to bring people together, beautifully.
Michelle Gerson’s Bridgehampton project isn’t just a renovation—it’s a seasonal state of mind. Bright, functional, and deeply personal, the home is a glowing example of how design can elevate lifestyle without overpowering it.
Because when the ocean is your backyard and the family’s all here, the vibe should be nothing short of spectacular.
