Lee Ave, East Hampton, NY

Set on a tree-lined street in East Hampton, this 12,000 sq.ft. retreat was designed for a couple with three children and an extensive collection of contemporary art. The project brought together architect Thomas A. Kligerman, interior designer Francis D’Haene of D’Apostrophe Design, and landscape architect Edmund Hollander.

The six-bedroom home balances grandeur with warmth, tradition with bold gestures. Its Shingle Style exterior contrasts with interiors defined by clean lines and spatial clarity. Large, light-filled spaces accommodate both daily family life and the display of contemporary art, assembled with the help of art adviser Erica Samuels. The interiors reflect a desire for elegance and ease, welcoming conversation, creativity, and relaxation.  

Rich, dark-stained wood runs through the main living areas, providing contrast to creamy plaster walls and muted upholstery. Luxurious materials such as cerused oak, textured wallpaper, and custom rugs form a tactile backdrop and define seating areas. 

In the living room, Christophe Delcourt sofas curve around India Mahdavi tables and Campana Brothers stools, while a Rashid Johnson painting crowns a limestone fireplace. The dining room features a Rick Owens table with vintage Pierre Jeanneret chairs and an Achille Salvagni chandelier paired with a starry Kiki Smith sculpture. 

Personal touches include Polly Apfelbaum prints in a daughter’s bedroom, Nan Goldin and John Houck in the primary suite, and a Mel Bochner text painting in the library. Other artists include Ellsworth Kelly, Roni Horn, Sterling Ruby, and Jenny Holzer.

Furniture and lighting throughout were curated for harmony in scale and shape—Jean Royère, Joseph-André Motte, Alexandre Logé, and Wendell Castle all make appearances. Soft textures and muted tones define the primary suite, where a Pierre Frey suede wall, Minotti bed, India Mahdavi lamps, and a Pierre Paulin banquette create a restful composition.