{"id":63848,"date":"2026-07-02T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxesource.com\/?post_type=canvas-flow-two&p=63848"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:16:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:16:57","slug":"coastal-beach-house-southampton-janine-carendi-macmurray","status":"publish","type":"home-tour","link":"https:\/\/luxesource.com\/home-tours\/coastal-beach-house-southampton-janine-carendi-macmurray\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore A Swoon-Worthy Beach House In Southampton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Explore A Swoon-Worthy Beach House In Southampton<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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When Janine Carendi MacMurray first laid eyes on the Hamptons beach house her clients had settled on, she was cautiously optimistic. \u201cIt felt very heavy, dark and dated,\u201d recalls the designer, who nevertheless saw potential in the home\u2019s classical architectural detailing, gracious layout and strong alfresco connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe wanted the house to be really light and coastal in feel,\u201d explains MacMurray of the wife\u2019s directive for the vacation home, which differed from their earlier work together on the family\u2019s primary residence in Manhattan. \u201cI learned from the previous project that she was fun, creative, decisive and willing to say yes to things, so I took a deep breath and said yes, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated close to the beaches and farm stands of Southampton, the house was envisioned by the designer as a laid-back launch point for the family\u2019s many outdoor summer activities. At the same time, it needed to be cozy and welcoming during the colder winter months. To achieve this balancing act, MacMurray stripped back the interiors, removing heavy millwork and busy wallpaper and simplifying fireplace surrounds. \u201cWe loved the coffered ceilings and crown moldings, so we kept those and added herringbone oak floors and a limewash treatment to the walls,\u201d she says. \u201cThose were subtle changes that made a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interior Design<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Janine Carendi MacMurray, AREA Interior Design<\/a><\/p>\n

Landscape Architecture<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Gareth Mahon, RKLA Studio<\/a><\/p>\n

Styling<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Andrew Carter Thomas<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n