The property was renovated in 2012 by Koch & Wilson, who brought the building back to its 1825 style as much as possible. They exposed the arched bays on the front facade, some of which had been boarded up. The exterior stucco was painted a dusty red hue to mimic the building’s original imported northern brick, and the shutters were restored to the “Paris green” shade that was popular in the 19th century. The renovation incorporated other period touches, such as wide-plank pine floors, an exposed-joists ceiling on the ground floor, and a beautifully restored entresol.

The Perrilliat House includes executive office space, the Destrehan Board Room (a gift of the Azby Fund), a spacious photography lab, and unified work space for catalogers, curators, and other staff.