Laura Klein Defines Simple Living

Minimal by design, Laura Klein defines great style by mixing high and low furniture. Attracted to open spaces and avoiding clutter, Klein’s East Hampton house is a breathable existence of simplistic richness.

Sharp and witty décor is a balancing act that Klein has demonstrated and mastered, making her spacious home a wanderlust playground under one roof.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Klein, who is a real estate agent at Societe Real Estate, finds proud accompaniment of design by incorporating an array of infused styles. With the entire house painted stark white, it is a home that allows creative tools to shine in other dimensions.

The property was built by James Ciamillo from Intensive Precision Inc. with a goal of executing the structure with high quality materials and making it a technologic smart house. Everything can be controlled by a phone, giving an effortless devotion to convenient living.

“It has such a fresh feeling. I love that it is an urban barn house style, and it is great value, which is hard to find out here,” Klein said. “Making savvy property choices when you’re buying in the Hamptons and not being too emotional is a hard thing, and I wanted to buy something that would stand the test of time.”

With New York City being her other home, there is a acknowledged differentiation of lifestyle that is embodied when it comes to the Hamptons. Klein commented on the 7,500-square-foot residence that boasts seven bedrooms, saying: “I wanted a large property where all my friends could come and visit and I would never have to say no. That was the main thought process behind everything.”

An Italian coffee table from the 1920s that has a built-in bar is a unique play on design. Vintage Roche Bobois sofas greet you as you enter the main living room that bring a sense of unified grounding to the central area. The dining room table draws the most attention, expansive and solid, it is an illuminate attraction to the eye.

Klein varies her sourcing, with sentimental items she has found through 1stDibs as well as using Wayfair, where the furniture that graces the pool area was bought. Black and white striped sun loungers give a modern edge while identifying with classic design.

“I love the outside area, and it’s a place where people come and congregate,” she said. “I host a lot of barbecues, and I like the togetherness of it all. The space lends itself to being a social environment.”

Collecting books focused on art is a passion of Klein’s, and the developed assortment is shown as part of her interior, inserting culture and encyclopedic intelligence.

“I love old antiques that have history mixed in with newer pieces,” Klein said. “I wanted it to be something that didn’t feel super precious, and I wouldn’t be worried if something was going to break and for the house to have a feeling of love and ease.”

Klein being an avid art collector, a Johan Anderson piece that was a runner-up for the Jerwood Painting Prize is a notable asset. Two works by Tiphaine de Bodman are an additional triumph, showcasing Klein’s love of fashion and art.

Being on a wave of an international existence, Klein showcases living out east as an open invitation for those close to her to embrace seaside and country living at its best. With the Hamptons being a communal and shared territory of love, this house is one that more than holds its own.