Interior designer Jennifer Hunter
A city couple needed a change in their pace of life for their family during the height of the pandemic—so they looked to interior design dynamo Jennifer Hunter to craft their dream abode in a serious time crunch.
The backyard is surrounded by enviable landscaping and a swoonworthy private pool.
The Priority
It’s no secret that the past two years presented the world with some unparalleled hurdles, so one New York City couple chose to relocate their family to Bridgehampton at the height of the pandemic to reinstate a sense of calmness into their lives. With two kids and a baby on the way, Tony and Ali McDevitt—a finance and real estate dynamic duo, respectively—sought out a designer who could craft the relaxing abode of their dreams while doing so in a limited time period.
Alexandra McDevitt
The Process
Fun accents and pops of color bring life to the home
Talk about kitchen goals. The space sports clean lines and a neutral aesthetic.
The new-build home comprising 4,500 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a pool house took interior design maven Jennifer Hunter and her team a mere six months to complete under her keen eye for detail and flair. By installing playful wallpaper by Schumacher and Brunschwig & Fils that blended understated hues and traditional patterns, along with commissioning unique art pieces from Kristen Tirney Art for the homeowners, this typical coastal Hamptons dwelling came to life with exceptionality and ease.
Never shying away from prints, the living room is complete with nautical tones, art prints and greenery galore.
The Challenge
With this project, time truly was of the essence. A tight turnaround period coupled with the request for a family-friendly, stylish space proved to be no major obstacle for Hunter. “I had complete confidence in both my vision and Jennifer’s direction, and we ran with it,” shares Ali McDevitt. “That comfortability and trust in each other is what ultimately made the home come together in such a perfect way.”
The main bedroom’s decor embodies a true Hamptons oasis
The Details
The children’s room boasts matching twin beds, trunks and a perfectly pink color theme
In the words of Hunter herself, the “project ended up being both a design and logistical masterpiece.” A walk through the home feels like a walk through a wellness oasis, with the dark wood floors and classic nautical tones complementing each other harmoniously. While the details like the printed wallpaper and fresh coats of Benjamin Moore paint certainly do part of the talking, Hunter also carefully handpicked all the furniture inside the home for ultimate relaxation. Using natural-material furniture with accents of jute and rattan along with elegant white beds and large-scale lounge chairs from Serena and Lily, Hunter was able to craft a space that begs inhabitants to simply unwind. The balance of indoor and outdoor areas allows for personal refuge but is also the perfect destination to host extensive gatherings.
The front porch welcomes in guests with comfy yet stylish outdoor furniture
Attesting to the tranquil nature of the home, McDevitt further shares, “This home has become our sanctuary and a place we feel the most at peace as a family. We are beyond proud of the finished product and the way Jennifer was able to bring our vision to life. It is a happy home, and that feeling hits you from the second you walk in the door.”
Natural light floods through the home’s windows and illuminates the main bathroom
DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGNER
Jennifer Hunter, jenniferhunterdesign.com
STYLIST
Lucy Bamman, lucybamman.com
RESOURCES
Commissioned Artwork
Kristen Tirney Art, kristentirneyart.com
Wallpaper
Schumacher, fschumacher.com
Wallpaper
Brunschwig & Fils, kravet.com/brunschwig-fils
Paint
Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.com
Sofas, Couches and Sectionals
Serena and Lily, serenaandlily.com
