![]() A thick stone wall which holds the fireplace and beautiful mantelpiece provides comfort and warmth. It provides a more intimate space for sitting and reading the morning newspaper than the dining room table. This is a kitchen that makes entertaining look effortless! Notice how the very large urn outside is framed by the back doorway.įacing the oven and kitchen island is a small breakfast area. The rustic vintage lanterns balance out the modern finishings. ![]() ![]() Charming old copper pots and pans hang decoratively on the stone wall above the recessed oven giving a nice contrast of colors and texture while also being easily accessible to the cook. The Giannettis intended the oven area to be the focal point of the room, and the stone which surrounds it is the same as they used for the fireplace. The kitchen is an open-floor plan and has the same color scheme and flow as the living room to which it is connected. There are also two well placed outdoor tables, one next to the fountain and a smaller faux bois round table nestled close to a farmhouse window. Some finishing touches that set this garden apart are thoughtfully selected planters, French water features, garden finials, and Anduze urns. One subtle motif: like the front gate, all of the outdoor thresholds are marked by peach roses, everywhere else the roses are white. Photographed above is the peaceful front garden, planted with white roses, lavender, rosemary, and ivy. The Giannettis planted sycamore trees and some Californian pepper trees on either side of the road to make it shady.īeautifully designed Provençale-style gardens surround the homestead evoking a feeling of comfort and ease. The road is in fact made of asphalt but has been covered with Handley Gold gravel so that it's stable. Cypress pines planted up the terrace link the lower grounds to the upper gardens and homestead.Ī meandering driveway made to look like a country lane leads to the house, with off-shoots of smaller pathways leading to the front door. The lower level comprises terraces of fruit trees nourishing pastureland for the Giannettis' two beloved cows practical and elegant animal quarters for the goats, chickens, geese, pigs, and sheep, as well as a vegetable garden. Starting with the outside, a weathered-grey cedar front gate festooned with peach polka roses welcomes you to the farm, which is on two levels. A number of recurring themes at Patina Farm tie the whole property together: Mediterranean accents, bringing the natural outside world inside, earthy tones and a muted color palette, mixing together rustic and refined furnishings, using modern and antique items, creating an emotional experience in spaces, and promoting a sense of calm and romance. Not only is the attention to architectural details breathtaking, but I find their ever-changing curated collection of European antique and vintage furniture and building materials inspirational as well. I use a photo I look of them in most all of the marketing.Interior designer Brooke Giannetti and her partner architect Steve Giannetti have created a true haven in Ojai, California.īeing a fan of the duo's work and pouring over the three books devoted to their design aesthetic and farm life, I had to put pen to paper and write an article about their home Patina Farm. They are still a huge part of the branding for Stylish Patina. The 2nd item I acquired that deepened my love for green was a set of shutters that I sadly I sold. Actually the business name Stylish Patina came from Ira, my husband and I used to joke that he had a lot of “patina” hence all of his age spots and so when I was looking for a business name I decided on Stylish Patina a blend of old and new.Īs you see Ira is also green. Ira had been at the core of the business since the beginning. It all started with Ira my ’76 ford pick up. If you follow along with the blog and Facebook you know I am a sucker for green. I am so excited to announce that I submitted a color to the General Finishes color contest and was selected! We are now offering a new color spectrum for this great line of paint and one of the colors is called “Patina Green” named and selected my moi!
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