Architect Peter Pennoyer transformed this 1857 New York City townhouse after the interior has been altered too many times. The building or the townhouse is a four-floor Italianate redbrick building in Greenwich Village which had been previously converted into separate apartments and as a consequence many of its original features and layout had been removed. The owner of the townhouse enlisted Architect Peter Pennoyer for the major undertaking of the Interior Architecture and Shawn Henderson for the Interior Design. Pennoyer is known for his elegant classic aesthetic “I usually like to keep the old materials, the beams, at least,” the architect says. “But this was unsalvageable.” as told to AD. And so it all began on a three year renovation project to restore the single family home and bring it back to its original beauty. The serpentine staircase illuminated by a skyline is the master piece of the renovation and it was further embellished with subtle texture and flecks of silver leaf added by Henderson over its white plaster walls. To see the before pictures of this impressive transformation go here.
This living room is the epitome of glamour, from the color scheme and the art work to the furniture selection.
On other side of the living room, Henderson used another color palette. This time in blue, grey and beige. The choice of different color scheme in every room is one of Henderson’s signature. The rooms in this townhouse are different in style but they all have an unified atmosphere of glamour and elegance.
One of my favorite rooms in a home is the library. Love the tones in this one, the walls are not white yet the entire room feels soothing and pleasant.
It’s really difficult to furnish rooms with awkward layout for instance, rooms with many doorways and windows. In such cases a sectional sofa could work very well.
Another space of the house, albeit more casual. The casual aspect of this room is perfect for inside and outdoor entertaining.
The entryway is small but chic with a vintage John Dickinson console.
It is a smart idea to add mirror as back-splash in small kitchens. If that is a style appealing to the homeowners who are looking for a touch of glam in their kitchen.
The bathroom is simple and modern. Great touch when there is not much space to add architectural embellishment.
Architecture by Peter Pennoyer and Interior Design by Shawn Henderson
