![]() Brooke’s collection of vintage bread boards are arranged in a lovely vignette on the mantel which contributes to the warm, rustic feel of this space. ![]() Brass sconces from Circa Lighting flank an antique French white oak beam that has been installed as a more casual mantel than its limestone counterpart in the dining room. A charming round antique wood table is perfect for a family of four. Turning to the right and passing through the dining room, a cozy breakfast nook greets us on the other side of the plastered stone wall in front of a fireplace of its own. The French chairs upholstered in a cocoa leather and the armchairs slipcovered in a powdery blue-grey Belgian linen further enhance the layered, textured feel of the room. ![]() A custom build white oak table feels both elegant and a tad rustic. The French white oak flooring is warmed by a rug woven in soft powdery blues, creams and muted taupes, reflecting the color palette that extends throughout the entire house. On one side of the dining room, a dual-sided fireplace in the same plastered stone as the exterior is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful antique French limestone mantel flanked by wispy sconces. ![]() A matching set of doors at the opposite end of the room open to reveal the lushly landscaped backyard which is an oasis unto itself, with a cozy firepit, an alfresco dining area, a tinkling antique French fountain and a serene pond with a little fishing dock that is the perfect spot for relaxing with a good book or enjoying a picnic. The steel framed glass doors swing open to reveal and open and airy dining room. The resulting effect is serene and elegant.Īs visitors approach the front door, swaths of fragrant rose, lavender and rosemary bushes welcome them with their heady fragrance. The steel doors, windows and the shutters flanking the front door are painted in a chalky blue-grey similar to Farrow and Ball’s Pavilion Grey. It brings a touch of rusticity and more of that delicious patina, without seeming overly rough or unfinished. I love the softening effect that is has on the home. Notice the garage door on the right (above) is paneled in vertically oriented cedar boards, and likewise the hallway lined in large, open panes of glass is framed in cedar. Untreated cedar planks and beams are used as accents throughout the home. A tawny gravel strewn over the pathways and driveway contributes to the overall sense of laid-back, airy, effortless elegance which is so characteristic of the entire property. ![]() The stone exterior was plastered over and then sandblasted to achieve a beautiful patina that looks as if it’s been there for centuries, not for years. Most recently, the Giannetti’s released a published volume documenting in more formal detail, complete with hundreds of photos, the labor of love that resulted in a meticulously designed California farmhouse with prominent Belgian and Swedish influences and an abundance of patina present throughout.īrook and Steve designed every aspect of the property themselves, from the effortlessly elegant landscaping replete with lavender bushes and garden roses, to the little architectural details which bring a sense of delighted surprise when one sees how seamlessly an antique Belgian sink or door has been integrated into what is (at the end of the day) a truly contemporary home. Since the completion of Patina Farm, the Giannetti’s home has received extensive press coverage, which is hardly surprising since it is simply breathtaking to behold. I became a reader probably 8 or so years ago, and it has been so fascinating to be able to have a fly-on-the-wall view as this truly magical project has gone from concept to completion. The owners are a highly successful husband-wife team of architects, Brooke and Steve Giannetti, and from the moment they began construction on the property, Brooke began documenting the entire project and sharing it on her blog Velvet & Linen. Nestled quietly away in the sun-drenched hills of Ojai, California is a little patch of paradise known as Patina Farm. ![]()
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