It’s always inspirational to see home renovations resulting in unique stylish spaces, as is the case of Emma Jane Pilkington’s home in Greenwich, Connecticut which Emma shares with her family. After living in Paris and New York, Emma, eager for more space, moved to Greenwich, Ct. with her family. The house had major flaws that needed serious work. Small rooms, low ceilings, and tiny windows were among those. The massive undertaking took three years and the help of architect Joel Barkley, who also did an addition that serves as living and dining area. The interior decor is composed of great antiques, cozy upholstered furniture and 17th and 18th-century marble fireplaces. Some of the furniture pieces came for Emma’s previous apartment in New York, which I previously posted here. The result of this new dream home is the right balance of European meet American style, worth enough to leave the City for. Below, Emma Jane Pilkington Greenwich home.
Custom sofas covered in mohair in the living room
A mixture of antique furniture and pieces in a more modern interior architecture.
French Louis XVI style chairs are upholstered in red leather or vinyl in the breakfast area.
A Directoire daybed in the study.
The front hall has English antiques, limestone fireplace and checkered black and white flooring from Exquisite Surfaces.
A very French country looking kitchen with limed oak cabinets and antique wood floor. The range is Diva de Provence and the countertops are Portuguese limestone. Love how this kitchen distinguishes itself from what we commonly see.
In the master bathroom, chevron floor holds a circa-1850 marble tub and French vanity.
In the master bedroom a more glamorous decor atmosphere with shimmery coverlet in tones of lilac.
The terrace is surrounded by hedges and floor is covered with gravel.
Photos by Simon Upton for Elle Decor
