![]() Because we live in a very moderate climate, our home is designed to allow the indoor and outdoor spaces to flow together. We combined a cleaner version of these two styles as the basis for the design of our home, while also infusing our home with a modern sense of space. The architectural design of our home is inspired by the Mediterranean and farm-style architecture prevalent in Ojai. How would you describe your personal design style throughout the home? It’s also only 1 1/2 hours North of our design projects in Los Angeles, so we can still live a nature-centered lifestyle while still being close enough to do site visits. Ojai is a community made up of many artistic people who have an appreciation for natural beauty. Steve was working on a project in Ojai and we fell in love with this charming small town. We found our property about 10 years ago. In this interview Brooke shares about the design style throughout her Patina Farm home, a few of the most treasured finds she made during the design process, a typical day looking after the animals who all Patina Farm along with the two newest residents, Ruby and Otis.įor those unfamiliar with Patina Farm, when did you first find the property, and was it the first spot you looked at? The interior designer and architect have also published four books Patina Style, Patina Living, Patina Farm, and the recently released Patina Homes that features 12 of the homes that Steven Gianetti designed and their interiors that were a collaborative project with wife Brooke and various interior designers. The Giannetti’s work has been featured in notable publications such as Veranda and Romantic Homes. Brooke has shared so many wonderful videos (via Instagram) sharing about her daily life which includes looking after the animals who call Patina Farm home. ![]() Luckily, you can learn a ton from the designers via Instagram and their stunning coffee table book.One of the things that has brought comfort during these trying times and getting an inside look at Patina Farm, the Ojai, California home of designers Brooke & Steve Giannetti. ![]() The answer is that the farm is truly private residence for family and friends only. If you can’t grow it, support your local farmers market.Ĭan you visit Patina Farm? Many ask if they’re able to visit Patina Farm themselves. Veterinarians and sheep shearers are just a few of all the caregivers we rely on. WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE ABOUT LIFE ON THE FARM: Mint - it’s great in salads, tea and floral arrangements. THE CROP WE WILL ALWAYS GROW IN THE GARDEN: The love our animals give us in return for caring for them. Watching the antics of the baby goats - they are like naughty little kids. Thanking the animals for what they taught us during the day.Īnytime we have to leave Patina Farm for L.A.įood Harmonics, Ojai Pilates, Bart’s Books, Sunday Farmers Market Our trip to the Cotswolds in England and seeing all of the amazing gardens. How all the animals are connected to each other, how they interact and relate.įrom the vegetable garden and chicken coop. Watching the famous sun rises in Ojai as they change colors from pink to blue. Qigong followed by chicken, duck and sheep feeding. The Giannetti’s rustic and modern European farmhouse oozes with charm thanks to the talents of Brooke and Steve both. From morning qigong in their lush garden to daily cuddles with their baby goats, here’s what aspirational living on a farm really looks like… A Morning on Patina Farm… According to the designing couple, Patina Farm is ‘Inspired by European country homes, the design of Patina Farm combines Mediterranean architecture with a modern sensibility of space.’Īs more of us long to get closer to the earth this year, Patina Farm’s sprawling edible garden, immensity of private space and endless parade of farm animals make Patina our ultimate dream property. The Giannetti’s run a full-service design firm in L.A., so it’s no wonder that their farm serves up full-time inspiration from the architecture to the garden to Brooke’s lines of farm-friendly things to wear. Since Brooke is taking over our Instagram with as many farm animals as we can fit in the feed, we thought we’d bring this interview up to the top of your in-box! We first featured this interview with designers Brooke and Steve Giannetti when they released their third book, Patina Living, last year. Waking up on Patina Farm settled in quiet Ojai, California sounds like a dream.
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