At Home in the Hamptons with Kate Rheinstein Brodsky

It would be difficult to grow up as the daughter of renowned designer and legendary shop owner Suzanne Rheinstein and not be influenced by her elegant flair. But along the way, Kate Rheinstein Brodsky developed her own style. And while she didn’t become an interior designer, she did follow in her mother’s retail footsteps, opening one of New York’s most celebrated design destinations, KRB. In her own stylish Hamptons weekend retreat (which served as much more during the past year and a half), Kate’s exuberant love of color and pattern knows no bounds. Please tag along with me and Susanna for a behind the scenes visit with Kate at her extraordinary family home.  

As soon as Kate saw what was to become her Hamptons home, she knew it was the one. Others might have been scared off by its condition – it needed a new foundation as well as all new electrical, plumbing etc. – but the location was right and Kate knew it had the bones to be transformed into a spacious and welcoming family home. Architectural firm Bories & Shearron, with whom she had collaborated on her NYC apartment, was called in to remedy the situation and over the next three years, the neglected 1901 beach house underwent its beauty makeover.

Kate Rheinstein Brodsky Hamptons home

Throughout the house, Kate’s love of green is evident, from bold swathes of painted floors, inside and out

At Home with Kate Rheinstein Brodsky

to festive florals,

Kate Rheinstein Brodsky Hamptons living room

decorative accessories (Jean Roger planters available at KRB)

Jean Roger planters at Kate Rheinstein Brodsky's Hamptons home-1

and the most thoughtful and clever design details.

curtain details at Kate Rheinstein Brodsky Hamptons home-1

But Kate’s creativity and design savvy hardly stops there. From hand painted murals to jewel-like floor geometry to imaginative space solutions, her joyous incorporation of color  and pattern, interpreted in a sophisticated and fearless but friendly manner, makes her home welcoming to adults, children and occasionally naughty dogs (I’m thinking of you Peaches) alike!

Kate Brodsky's dog Peaches on her Hamptons porch-1all photos above by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence

And if you, like many of us, are obsessed with Kate’s exuberant style, then her celebrated design shop, KRB, is a must visit – whether in person or online. From antiques and vintage furniture to custom new pieces, lighting, accessories and more, the offerings at KRB are chic, eclectic and utterly covetable!

KRB NYCMelding the best of tradition with her signature colorful and charismatic sensibility, Kate seeks out or commissions those pieces that exude character and craftsmanship – from contemporary classics like her Freddie tables

KRB Three-Tier-Brass-Freddie-table-1or hand-painted cloud stacking table (in a use-anywhere faux tortoise),

KRB stacking tablereimagined antiques like this painted bergere newly upholstered in Rose Cummings’ timeless Delphinium

KRB Painted-Bergere-Delphinium-

to easy to incorporate accessories like her ever rotating assortment of ikat lampshades.

KRB Ikat-Lampshades-

Kate has a special appreciation for the handmade, working with many artists and artisans to create custom pieces for the shop, from collectible art like Marian McEvoy’s sunflower collages

KRB Marian McEvoy sunflower collages

to Christian Brechneff’s vibrant floral art

Christian-Brechneff-Orchids at KRBMark Gagnon’s papier maché Ginger Jars with bird lids,

KRB Gagnon-Ginger-Jars-with-Bird-Lids

or Dale Goffigon’s evocative photography. But be forewarned, it is a treasure trove of temptation with something for every room, tabletop and/or wall in your home.!

Ham-House-Parterre-by-Dale-Goffigon at KRB

So thank you Kate – we are so inspired after visiting you at your enchanting Hamptons haven!!

10 thoughts on “At Home in the Hamptons with Kate Rheinstein Brodsky

  1. Everything here looks so luxuries and elegant!
    I love the jars, and still everything else also looks amazing when it comes to home decor items.

  2. Everything about this beautiful house makes me happy! Walking into Kate’s house makes the clouds disappear. I especially love the dining room. It’s fabulous!
    Thank you for this wonderful tour!

  3. THAT WAS SO FUN!
    SO THE WEST COAST GAL IS NOT IN THE KNOW SHE HAS A SHOP IN New York?
    I LOVED THE FLOORS AND THE FLORAL FABRIC AND EVERYTHING!

  4. Would you happen to know what paint was used on the hardwood floors? I am suspecting it was oil-based, based on the shine. I would love to paint my little cottage floors and love the look Kate has achieved!

    Warm regards,
    Jolie :)

  5. I really loved this one. I’m appreciating the longer time you are taking in each room.

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