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. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more today.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. No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment.
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