New York's Studio Robert McKinley has created a rentable vacation home on Long Island that doubles as a showroom, where guests can test out a range of carefully selected decor, from z-shaped dining chairs to Noguchi lighting.

The McKinley Bungalow is a four-bedroom home in Montauk, a coastal hamlet at the eastern tip of the island. Situated in a residential neighbourhood near a popular beach, the dwelling serves as a comfy getaway that is "fully shoppable with the designer's favourite brands".

Encompassing 2,400 square feet (223 square metres), the ranch-style house was built in 1971. Robert McKinley, who runs his eponymous studio in Manhattan, took cues from the coastal landscape and European villages while conceiving the home's refurbishment. "McKinley drew inspiration from Montauk's coastline, paired with the casual elegance of Europe's seaside towns filled with rich colour and pattern," the studio said in a project description.

The project involved an extensive overhaul of the residence, including opening up the plan to create a smooth flow between the living room, kitchen and backyard ? engendering a more suitable atmosphere for entertaining. The team also removed the home's attic, resulting in a double-height living room, and added a wooden screen to the rear elevation.
White walls, wooden flooring and tiles in neutral shades are among the finishes within the bright and airy dwelling. The colour palette is meant to feel "fresh and light&qu...