Photos courtesy of The Hampton Designer Showhouse

Summer showhouses and garden tours are a chance to capture the esprit of warm weather living. Gardens are at their peak and entertaining at home often goes into overdrive. Bearing this in mind, it's always nice to pick up a few tips and tricks from the experts. 

This year's 12th annual Hampton's Showhouse line up has just been announced, and I am eager to see their interpretations of idyllic resort living come to life. Presented by Traditional Home, Mario Buatta is the Honorary Showhouse Chairman, while Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton are the Design Co-chairs. Benefiting Southampton Hospital, the house, located in Water Mill, opens Sunday, July 22nd and runs till Monday, September 3rd. With no further adieu, here is the list:

The 2012 Hampton Designer Showhouse Participants

Audio Command Systems Inc.

Bakes and Company

Dyfari Interiors, LLC

Greg Mckenzie Design

House of Honey

Jeff Lincoln Interiors, Inc.

Jennifer McConnell

Kate Singer Home

Katie Leede and Company

Lee Najman Designs

The Lee W. Robinson Company

Libby Interiors Inc.

Lillian August

Lucille Khornak Photography

Mabley Handler Interior Design

Mark Humphrey Gallery

Mercedes Courland Design, Inc

Old Town Crossing

Patrik Lönn Design Inc.

Robert Passal Interior & Architectural Design

Stephen Mooney Interiors

Tammy Connor Interior Design

Tara Seawright, Inc./interior design

Timothy Brown Studio