EMILY PINNEY | FOUNDER, PRINCIPAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

Entrepreneur. Mentor. Mother. Wife. Sister. Daughter. Not necessarily in that order. Emily has played many roles in life that liken her to her clients. The mutual understanding of how life influences individuals' lifestyles is a significant factor in her design process. With Emily, problems are solved, chaos is brought into order, and life is made easier.

Since Emily opened her doors in 2010, she has practiced as a reputable designer with a strong background in construction, project management, and space planning. She studied Interior Design at Boston Architectural College and Furniture and Lighting Design in Florence, Italy. Her projects range from high-rise apartments to high-end residences in the mountain and coastal regions. 

Pinney Designs has attracted the attention of nationally renowned publications, and their work has earned the firm industry-wide awards. In 2020, a committee of design leaders selected by New England Home magazine recognized Emily as one of New England's top five talented, emerging designers under the age of 40.

She contributes much of her success to her design team and trade partners, who help coordinate all design facets, from architectural and engineering approvals to installation.

AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

  • IFDA Diamond Award

    2022 IFDA New England Diamond Award winner for Best Bathroom.

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  • New England Home 5 Under 40 2020

    Emily was named to New England Home’s 5 Under 40 Awards program.

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  • PUBLICATION FEATURE

    Boston Magazine Feature: Furniture Line Launch

    Local Interior Designer Emily Pinney Launched a New Furniture Line

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  • Boston.com Feature

    A family space long overdue for an update goes from drab to cheery.

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  • Boston Globe Feature

    From cookie-cutter spec house to a family-friendly refuge. Upgraded finishes and durable furnishings make a newly built residence in Wellesley more inviting.

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  • HGTV Feature

    After over a decade of working professionally in Interior Design firms around Boston, Emily Pinney began her own Design Firm in 2010.

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  • Country Home Feature

    Winter in wonderland…

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  • Cape Cod Home Feature

    Once a diamond in the rough, this Wellfleet deck house has finally played its hand, and it’s a winner

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TESTIMONIALS

  • We have worked with Pinney Designs on multiple projects. Their involvement has ranged from small-scale design and selection assistance to full interior design and project management. Emily has a great sense of design, and she has the ability to let her clients inform the design or take the lead when necessary. I would highly recommend Pinney Designs for any project, large or small.

    - Charles Kraus, Architect

  • Emily has a breathtaking aesthetic combined with a very practical brain. She never imposed her ideas on me but always guided me toward the right solutions. I knew how to cook, and she knew how to make things beautiful, creating my dream kitchen.

    - Overbrook, Private Residence

  • “Emily’s takes a holistic approach to both the design aesthetic and the process, which included lots of communication and listing four or five design options for everything, an intense attention to detail, and a decisive yet flexible opinion.”

    - Winchester, Private Residence

  • I’ve worked with Emily many times and my recent renovation proved to be just as enjoyable and successful as previous projects. She always takes time to familiarize herself with her clients, and she knew that I liked neutral tones and standard fixtures. Emily has a talent that you’re only born with.

    - Marlborough, Private Residence

  • Emily knew all the right people to go to and gave us a comfortable, homey, natural feeling which is also luxurious.

    - Back Bay, Private Residence

  • We have worked with Emily on numerous projects. She has a great sense of urgency and great communication skills. Her knowledge of the construction process is evident and her professionalism is always first & foremost in her firm. We look forward to working with Emily on future projects and would recommend her services to our clients.

    - Twin Peaks Construction

  • My husband and I are very grateful for Emily and the team at Pinney Designs for their vision and professionalism in the interior design of our newly built out-of-state vacation home. Emily is a great listener and quickly figured out our design preferences and seamlessly worked with us to create beautiful and comfortable spaces. Her depth of knowledge about the building process was invaluable, including making key design changes and additions during the construction phase. Emily managed almost all aspects of the process including working with the architect, communicating with the builder and the builder’s sub-contractors, successfully negotiating with contractors when needed, budgeting and all design decisions, reaffirming our trust in her ability not only as a designer, but also as a project manager. We wholeheartedly recommend Emily and her team for any design project!

    - Sugarbush, Private Residence

  • Emily has been involved in the design of our home since pre-construction and has been a true pleasure to work with from design creation to execution. She is a true professional who easily connects with her clients and incorporates their ideas and vision, but it is her skilled eye that makes things really special and unique to the homeowner (she has also worked with a number of friends and colleagues- they are all thrilled with her finished product). My husband and I look forward to our meetings with Emily because of her positive energy and creative eye - she is a very talented young designer who has a great future ahead of her. Hire her before she gets too busy!

    - Cambridge Port, Private Residence