- LOCATION:
Southport, Connecticut - PROJECT TYPE:
Residential - SQUARE FOOTAGE:
4500 sq ft - TIMELINE:
3 weeks - THE INSPIRATION
A stunning fusion of coastal serenity and personal expression. - THE CHALLENGE:
Turning a stark interior into a warm coastal retreat.
THE STORY
BEHIND THE PROJECT
Meet Amy Courtney, founder of NYC-based Amy Courtney Design.
With nearly two decades of experience, Amy brings a unique blend of creativity and craftsmanship shaped by her roots—growing up with an interior designer mother and a carpenter father. Her signature style pairs eclectic touches with timeless sophistication and a sense of understated luxury.
Amy's work spans model residences, amenity spaces, and private homes across the tri-state area, always grounded in thoughtful function and tailored elegance. Whether it's layering textures or blending old with new, she's known for creating spaces that feel curated yet deeply livable. At the heart of every project is collaboration—designing homes that reflect each client's lifestyle and story.
INSIDE AMY COURTNEY’S PROJECT
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Amy Courtney is an interior designer based in New York City, known for her refined yet approachable style. With 18 years of industry experience, she brings a layered design perspective shaped by her creative upbringing—her mother an interior designer, her father a carpenter.Amy's work blends eclectic details with timeless elegance, creating spaces that feel both elevated and deeply personal. From luxury residences to amenity spaces across the tri-state area, her designs are marked by clean lines, warm textures, and a seamless mix of old and new. Every project reflects her belief that great design is not only beautiful, but also rooted in how people truly live.
Website: www.amycourtneydesign.com
Instagram: @amycourtneydesign
- TWOPAGES –
Introduce the design concept & inspiration for this project. - AMY COURTNEY –
For this project, the homeowners desired a space that felt organic, airy, and evocative of the coast. With the husband’s family roots in Rhode Island and the wife’s love of the beach, we designed a home that embraces soft, natural textures and a tranquil, sophisticated color palette. - TWOPAGES –
What was one of the initial challenges you faced when starting this project? - AMY COURTNEY –
One of the most dramatic transformations was turning a stark, unfinished interior into a refined yet effortlessly relaxed coastal retreat. Let's walk through some key spaces and their before-and-after moments.
Every home tells a story.
- Amy Courtney
- TWOPAGES –
How do window treatments function in your project? - AMY COURTNEY –
Curtains have the power to transform a space, taking it from sparse to layered and polished. In this project, we opted for neutral solid fabrics in the main living areas to maintain an open, breezy atmosphere, layering them with bamboo shades for added warmth and dimension. - TWOPAGES –
Why you choose TWOPAGES curtains? - AMY COURTNEY –
When selecting window treatments, we sought a balance of style, function, and budget-conscious elegance. TWOPAGES provided the ideal solution—beautifully crafted fabrics with an accessible price point and excellent lead times.
