I just love it when I come upon an interior designer's own home. And this is the case with this 1668, 3 storey, 30 room residence in Locust Valley, NY. The first cornerstone for the house was laid just 40 years after the British bought Manhattan from the Native Americans. That's a lot of history!
Named after the previous owners, the Hay family, it is now the weekend home of Jeffrey Bilhuber and his young son, Christoph.
Full of antiques, art, heirlooms, gorgeous fabrics, wallpapers and good old fashioned personality, it's a delight to peek into each room.
Enjoy!
Entrance hall with antique map and lamps.
One of the home's six fireplaces.
Quadrille's re-issue of historical wallpaper, Climbing Hydrangea, first seen in Gone With the Wind!
Hallway bar cart.
Living room walls in Benjamin Moore's 'Chic Lime'
Notice the native art prints above sofa.
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Jeffrey loves his antlers which add to the history of the home.
More antlers and native rug.
Porch dining room with pink cast iron chairs.
Painted pine floors in upstairs hallway.
Jeffrey's master bedroom.
Ladies' guest room.
What a cosy nook for 8 year old Christoph.
Child size wicker sofa in Christoph's room.
And what a fun spot for Christoph and friends in the attic!
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