Depending on the season, I’ll bring in David Austin roses in vibrant hues of pink, purple and yellows as well as French lavender and a mix of flowers from our new cutting garden. Our home is almost always filled with fresh flowers from our gardens. We keep our interiors neutral, and allow the views of the outside to add natural color to our home as well as the flowers and plants we bring inside. Our color palette is inspired by the colors of nature (neutrals and various shades of blue and green) that surround our home. To achieve this, we used many antique building materials, like our antique barn beams, antique French roof tiles, wood interior doors, and limestone mantels to balance the more modern flow of space. We wanted our home to feel like it had been here forever, but we also wanted to create an open floor plan that was more conducive to the way we live. How did this goal influence the design process? We built the goat and sheep barn (our original chicken coop) near my office, so I can take small breaks during my work day to spend time with our animals. We created paddocks, barns, coops and pastures for them to enjoy that would also be beautiful for us to see from our home. Our animals are also a big part of our daily life. We built veggie houses so we could grow our own produce and rose and flower gardens for us to enjoy both inside our home and outdoors. We designed our home with an indoor/outdoor flow, blurring the lines between the interior of our home and our garden. Our goal was to design a property that would allow us to feel connected with nature and provide a calm space that would promote creativity. What was your personal goal or directive for Patina Farm?
The architecture of Patina Farm was inspired by the mediterranean architecture found in many of the beautiful original homes in Ojai that were built in the 1920’s, as well as the more rural farm structures found in our area.
We also wanted our home to feel connected to the history of Ojai. One of the 250 year old oaks shades the back of our home and is the focal point of the view from our living room and kitchen. We loved the idea of designing our home to connect to the trees and the rest of the natural beauty that surrounds our property. We were drawn to the location as well as the beautiful mature oak trees on the property. The property we purchased is located close to the center of town. What is it about this region that initially appealed to you? PHOTO: Patina Farm in Ojai, California with architecture by Steve Giannetti and design by Brooke Giannetti. Keep reading to step inside the stunning Patina Farm property and discover more about their design process, goals, and inspiration.
“I hope our home conveys our life values: the importance of family and a connection to nature.” “Hopefully our home reflects our belief that beauty doesn’t have to be fancy or complicated,” says Brooke. In fact, life on Patina Farm deepened their connection to nature, inspiring them to lead a more peaceful and present life which unsurprisingly, also influenced their design philosophy across interiors, home décor, clothing, and books-they’ve co-authored several best-selling titles including Patina Style, Patina Farm, Patina Living, and Patina Homes.
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After designing homes together for over 30 years, it’s safe to say the creative couple know how to create spaces that are not only beautiful but feel intentional and personal, too.
It’s a fusion of everything they love: classic design, modernism, and timeless details. Built in 2013, Patina Farm-which they share with four Shih Tzus, four rescue cats, four pygmy goats, three babydoll sheep, three potbelly pigs, four miniature donkeys, two ducks, an assortment of chickens, a couple of turtles, and Hector the house bunny-is a three-bedroom home complete with guest house and ethereal rose garden. “ Ojai is a unique, rural town that is home to so many creative people who are also drawn to its natural beauty and special energy,” explains Brooke.Īnd build a dream home they did. This inspired them to look for their own slice of Ojai where they could build their dream home and create a slower-paced life that was connected to nature. The famous design duo behind Giannetti Home first discovered the mountainous region while designing a home there for a client. Or if you haven’t, then you’ll want to add it to your bucket list after stepping inside the stunning home and property of Brooke and Steve Giannetti. If you’ve ever had the opportunity to travel throughout California, hopefully, you’ve taken some time to visit the mystical town of Ojai.
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