Thursday, 29 January 2015

In a Blue Mood

Blue is beloved by both women and men. The color of sea and sky offers endless design opportunities. I especially love a mix of blue and brown . . .
Aerin Lauder with Grand Wagoneer Jeep. 
Photography by Claiborne Swanson Frank.
Vogue (November 23, 2011).

I also love blue when it is paired with gold or a golden-brown animal print. The tiger pillow on this bed cuts the sweetness of the floral pattern that covers the walls, headboard and lampshades:
"The guest room's padded walls and headboard are covered in Le Manach's Balmoral with lampshades to match. A tiger pillow leans against bed linens by Leontine Linens."
 Locust Valley, New York, home of Ellen Niven and her family. 
Interior design by Ellen Niven. 
Photography by Simon Watson. 
Styled by Gregory Bissonnette. 
Interview by Douglas Brenner. 
"At Home at Every Age: Building a House" produced by Doretta Sperduto. 
House Beautiful (May 2014).

Jeanette Whitson's blue-lacquered library is beautiful, and the Indian block fabric on the tented ceiling is a wonderful surprise that makes the room even cozier. 
 " 'Because the library is small, it lent itself to a rich jewel-box treatment,' Watson says. Woodwork is painted a deep, saturated color, Farrow and Ball's Hague Blue, and the ceiling is tented with a Michael S. Smith Indian block fabric, Jasper. Upholstered in a blue Schumacher silk velvet very close to the color of the walls, the tufted U-shaped sofa - which is all one piece - is where her two teenage children watch movies. 'We call it Big Blue,' she says."
Nashville house of antiques dealer Jeannette Whitson.
Interior design by Jeannette Whitson, Garden Variety Design.
Photography by Simon Watson.
House Beautiful (June 2013).

Jeannette Whitson's library above is so cozy, it reason reminds me of the inside of Jeannie's bottle in the 1960s-era television show I Dream of Jeannie . . . 

"I Dream of Jeannie: Inside the bottle (1966)"
Photo via clickamericana.com

Printed fabrics from Fortuny pair well with lacquered rooms. This butler's pantry by Lee Ann Thornton features pendants with Fortuny shades [note the Gracie wallpaper in the dining room]: 
 "The butler's pantry, which connects the dining room to the kitchen, is lacquered in a custom blue. The Charles Edwards pendant lights have shades made of Fortuny's Solimena."
Greenwich, Connecticut, home.
Interior design by Lee Ann Thornton.
Photography by James Merrell.
House Beautiful.


"I work with a feng shui master," fashion entrepreneur Tory Burch told Architectural Digest last year. Her corporate office in New York is full of color and creative energy: 
"In another reception area [of Tory Burch's New York office], the company logo, emblazoned in brass against a mirrored expanse, hangs above a grouping of furnishings also used at the label’s boutiques."
Interior design by Daniel Romualdez.
Photography by William Waldron.
Text by Samuel Cochran.
Architectural Digest (September 2014).

 "A Regal Rest: A wood-paneled closet gets the royal treatment with a blue velvet tufted ottoman — the perfect place for a second-opinion buddy (or hubby) to lounge as you try on outfit options." 

Can you find the blue bunny?
Hunt Slonem, Wall of Bunnies. From Bunnies by Hunt Slonem, © 2014, published by Glitterati Incorporated. www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com.
The Huffington Post (July 21, 2014). 

Add a touch of blue to your tabletop . . .
"The preppy monogram gets a salsa lesson from Nantucket Monogram, kicking up its spirited heels in bright colors. Casual bracelets Lulu [Powers] found at a discount store serve  as napkin rings that guests can wear home."
Design by "entertainologist" Lulu Powers.
Photography by Luca Trovato.
"Great Gatherings: Backyard Fiesta" written by Krissa Rossbund.

 "A brushed-gold charger dresses up simple white dinnerware, and a luxe patterned salad plate introduces blue to cool off the warm-toned scheme. The enamel butterfly napkin ring and handwritten placecard (shaped like a gift tag) keeps the look fun and whimsical while staying formal."
Tablecloth fabric: Manuel Canovas Bengale in Paprika (1468-01).
Designer: Anne Hepfer
"Bright Punchy Table Setting"
Canadian House and Home (December 2010).

Who can resist a denim-blue Hermes Birkin bag?
Hermes Birkin Blue Jean Togo
Offered by Vintage Malibu via 1stDibs.
Photo via 1stDibs.

Alexa Hampton used numerous colors and patterns in the room she designed for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2014, yet the result is elegant, calm and very pretty:
"Alexa Hampton, the president of Mark Hampton LLC, was inspired by Mudejar tiles when she designed this room. To 'tile' the walls . . . , panels printed by Chuck Fischer were digitally painted as wallpaper by Duggal."
Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2014.
Interior designer: Alexa Hampton., Mark Hampton LLC.
Photography by Bruce Buck for The New York Times.
"Rocking the Palazzo" by Penelope Green.
New York Times (May 1, 2014).

"In master suite, armoire, urns and side chairs from Charlotte Moss Interior Design. Phillip Jeffries wallpaper with paintings of Paris from designer's personal collection. Chair fabric by Vervain. Armoire fabric by Rogers and Goffigon."
Interior design by Charlotte Moss.
Photography by Tria Giovan.
Veranda (December 2008).

As noted earlier, blue works well with tiger patterns. It also suits zebra skins:
"In the library, a zebra-skin rug and a velvet club chair conjure an air of old-Hollywood glamour."
1920s Spanish Colonial in Los Angeles's Brentwood neighborhood.
Interior design by Estee Stanley.
Photography by Patrick Cline.Art direction by Michelle Adams.
"Hollywood Remake" written by Robert Leleux.
Lonny (August 2012).

 "This is an interior hall space. It is between the entrance hall and the rear hall, off of which are the French doors leading to the yard behind the house. Off this hall is a darling powder room with a mirrored door to make the most of the natural light coming from the front and back. This little area feels cozy and crisp at the same time."
Center Hall of Richmond, Virginia, residence.
Interior design by Suellen Gregory, Suellen Gregory Interior Design.

"In the living room of a Paris apartment designed by Klaus Rosenfalck, the Vladimir Kagan sofa is vintage, the gilt console is attributed to Jacques Adnet, the Murano-glass chandelier is by Aristide Najean, and the silk rug is of Rosenfalck's own design; the bottle-green columnar sculpture is by Jean-Claude Farhi, and the "mask" stool is by Philippe Starck."
1860s apartment in the seventh arrondissement of Paris.
Photography by Nicolas Matheus.
Text by Michael Lassell.
Original text by Daniele Gerkens.
"Return to Form: A Modern Paris Apartment" produced by Marie-Claire Blanckaert.
Originally published in Elle Decoration France. 

Elle Macpherson.
"The Classicists: These women prefer basics — the T-shirt, blazer, white shirt, suit, and trousers — and look effortlessly chic in simple staple pieces. Embrace tradition. Sticking with things that have stood the test of time is often the key to look."
Photo: WIREIMAGE.COM.
Harper's Bazaar.

Why don't you frame a colorful scarf - such as this one by Hermes - and hang it as art?
Blue paint: 'I've Got the Blues (Number 774)' by Benjamin Moore. Hermes limited edition scarf celebrating bicentennial anniversary of French Revolution." 
Shippan Designer Showhouse - Stamford, Connecticut.
Interior design by Patricia LaPierre, Greenwich Design Architect. 
Photography by Michael Partenio.
 Written by Clara Haneberg.
"Showhouse Rooms with Red Accents" produced by Stacy Kunstel.
Traditional Home.

This wallpaper from Osborne and Little celebrates literature while adding color to a room: 
   "The collection concludes with a 'conversation piece', a collage of front covers of iconic paperbacks from the famous publishing house. The PENGUIN LIBRARY wallpaper design is reproduced by kind permission of Penguin." Osborne and Little: W6498-01.

"I owe my color sense to crayons." - Angelo Rafael Donghia, New York Times

"Olsen designed a Moorish arched headboard in shiny red leather with lavender piping to contrast with the bedroom's matte walls in Fine Paints of Europe Eurolux Interior Matte in Navy Blue. A Directoire-style desk doubles as a night table. Vintage chair covered in a suede from Global Leathers. Bed linens, Frette."
Design by Nick Olsen.
Photography by Maura McEvoy.

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Monday, 19 January 2015

Year of the Sheep

Chinese New Year does not take place until February 19th, but since 2015 is the Year of the Sheep, I decided to share some ovine images . . .

"A Getty station is not a place you’d expect to see art-world insiders congregating on a beautiful September evening. Yet there they were Monday night on the corner of 24th Street and Tenth Avenue in Manhattan, sipping wine and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres amid the now-defunct gas pumps. The occasion was an exclusive party celebrating the opening of “Sheep Station,” a daring exhibition of 25 epoxy-and-bronze Mouton sculptures by French artist François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–2008)."
Photography by Joshua Kogan.
Text by Samuel Cochran.
Architectural Digest (September 18, 2013).

 "The flock can now be found grazing on a rolling lawn that was erected on-site for the show, organized by dealer Paul Kasmin and real-estate developer Michael Shvo. . . . It was a double-take-inducing display, sort of like a surrealistic petting zoo—only minus the touching, which guards prohibited. Understandable, really: Just one of the iconic sculptures can fetch upwards of $200,000 at auction. And you thought the price of gas was high…."
Photography by Joshua Kogan.
Text by Samuel Cochran.
Architectural Digest (September 18, 2013).

"Michael Shvo and Paul Kasmin Gallery's inaugural installation, Sheep Station, at New York's newest public art site, Getty Station."
Photography by Joshua Kogan.
Text by Samuel Cochran.
Architectural Digest (September 18, 2013).

"Alexander Liberman's dot painting hangs above Garouste and Bonetti's console and chairs and a flock of Lalanne sheep in the entrance hall."
Manhattan home of Reed and Delphine Krakoff.
Interior design by Reed and Delphine Krakoff.
Photography by Sheila Metzner.
Vogue (August 15, 2010).

"The foyer, with its dramatic staircase is handcrafted in plaster. 'It's emblematic of the theme of our home—artisanal craftsmanship combined with warm modernism,' says the fashion designer [Reed Krakoff], who transformed Coach into a global brand and now runs his own flourishing label, Reed Krakoff Collection. He and his wife, Delphine, an interior designer, furnished their entry with a collection of Line Vautrin mirrors, a Marc Newson Lockheed Lounge chair, and a flock of François-Xavier Lalanne's surreal sheep sculptures. The results are so chic that the Krakoffs use the space as far more than a passageway. 'During Fashion Week,' he says, 'we hosted a seated dinner for 30 here.' "
"Reed Krakoff's New York Foyer" by Ingrid Abramovitch.

"Hairy David Beast Chair in Icelandic Sheep and Bronze by the Haas Brothers"
Offered by R and Company for $30,000 via 1stDibs.
Photo via 1stDibs.

Dressing table and chair belonging to Julianne Moore's character "Charley" in A Single Man.
Photo via Jan Showers's blog post, "Movie Interiors I Love: Art Direction and Set Direction."

Landscape designer Miranda Brooks.

 "Always in the pink, Domino's antique bed nestles in a nook amid hand-colored English prints."
Bahamas home of India Hicks and her family.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.

 "An antique cabinet creates a grown-up look. For her young daughter's bedroom, designer Julie Charbonneau mixed kid-friendly decor, like a miniature tea set and lamb figurines, with gorgeous French-style antiques and a pretty lamp. It's a look that will last as her little girl grows. The designer created a unique art display by framing a large panel of silk toile and using it as a backdrop for a Peter Rabbit print." 
Interior design by Julie Charbonneau. 
Photography by Angus McRitchie. 
Canadian House and Home (December 2009).

 "A Lalanne sheep stands before a painting by Sean Landers."
California home of architect and designer Daniel Romualdez.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Styled by Robert Rufino.
Text by Peter Haldeman.
"Daniel Romualdez's Los Angeles Getaway" produced by Carolina Irving.
Architectural Digest (January 2012).

 Two of François-Xavier Lalanne’s sheep sculptures.
"French artist François-Xavier Lalanne (1927–2008) is perhaps best known for his sculptures of animals. Just last year, his widow, Claude Lalanne, organized an outdoor exhibition of 25 of his sheep sculptures on the site of a former gas station in New York City. This pair of epoxy-stone and patinated-bronze sheep, being auctioned by Christie’s on December 9, was created by Lalanne in 1979. The sculptures are numbers 153 and 156 from an edition of 250.
Moutons de Pierre, 15" w. x 37" d. x 33.5" h. each; Christie’s, New York, December 9; estimate $150,000 to $200,000. christies.com"
Photography courtesy of Christie’s.
Text by Alison Levasseur.
Architectural Digest (December 8, 2014).
  
 "The entry holds a pair of 1940s Gilbert Poillerat lanterns, a Deniot-designed mirror, and a sheep sculpture by Francois-Xavier Lalanne; the console is draped with linen embroidered and painted by Jean-Francois Lesage."
Paris pied-a-terre.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"Luxe Living on the Left Bank" by Ian Phillips.
Elle Decor (May 2011).

 Another view of the entry and the Lalanne sheep sculpture.
"Artwork above the console is by Sebastian Hempel, and the pair of brass-and-chrome lamps are from the 1970s; the floor is paved in 18th-century French limestone 
with black-marble accents."
Paris pied-a-terre.
Interior design by Jean-Louis Deniot.
Photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna.
"Luxe Living on the Left Bank" by Ian Phillips.
Elle Decor (May 2011). 

 "As part of the annual Armory Show [2011]  . . . Times Square . . . [turned] itself into a playful outdoor exhibition space. Five artists . . . . [showed] larger-than-life sculptures, among which . . . [was] a 36-foot long flock of 24 handmade paper sheep by Brooklyn artist Kyu Seok Oh." 
"Counting Sheep" by Alex Zafiris.

 "Sheep sculptures by François-Xavier Lalanne flock in front of a Yamaha grand piano and a canvas by Sterling Ruby in the living room; the artworks on the wall below the stairs are by Tauba Auerbach (left) and Mel Bochner."
Beverly Hills home of decorator Waldo Fernandez.
Photography by Roger Davies.
Text by Mayer Rus.
Architectural Digest (April 2013).

 "Sheep sculptures by François-Xavier Lalanne stand along the entrance drive, which is framed by an allée of ‘Crimson King’ Norway maples."
Photography by Jason Schmidt.
Text by Mitchell Owens.
Architectural Digest (April 2014).


Moutons Transhumant (Bebris), 1988.
"Moutons, a herd of 12 sheep and lambs, was first created in 1965, with several updated editions since. The work was created to be something  invasive and out of the ordinary,' meant to mock what is traditionally viewed as 'fine art.' Placement in the Palmetum evokes a peaceful, pastoral setting. The art of Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne was at Fairchild [Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida] during the 2010 - 2011 art season. Their art is inspired by nature itself as Claude Lalanne typically uses plant forms in her work and her husband Francois-Xavier used animal forms."
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Monday, 12 January 2015

Steve and Brooke Giannetti

Steve and Brooke Giannetti are the owners of Giannetti Home, a full-service design firm, and the authors of Patina Style. Their second book, Patina Farm, will be released in Spring 2016. Steve is an architect and Brooke is a decorator who writes the popular blog, Velvet and Linen. In December 2014, Veranda featured the Giannettis' latest personal retreat, Patina Farm, which the couple designed together; the magazine photographed their Santa Monica home in 2011. Lady Gaga recently bought a Malibu home that Steve Giannetti designed and Madeline Stuart decorated. This residence, which appeared in Veranda in 2008, was built for Dan Romanelli, who was the founder and president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Consumer Products, and his wife Luana. Dan recently told the Wall Street Journal that his work on the Batman movies provided the inspiration for the home's underground entertainment area, which is accessed via a secret door. I will begin this overview of the Giannettis' work with photos of the Romanelli home in Malibu:


"This equestrian estate in Malibu was designed in collaboration with Giannetti Architects. The house sits on seven acres and took over six years to complete."
Malibu, California, home of Dan and Luana Romanelli. The couple recently sold the property to the performer Lady Gaga.
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.

Malibu, California, home of Dan and Luana Romanelli. The couple recently sold the property to the performer Lady Gaga.
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"In Malibu, Luana Romanelli leads Argento, a Belgian Warmblood, at the home she shares with husband Dan."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).


"French antique gym bench. Sofas by Madeline Stuart and Associates in Bergamo linen. Pillows in damask and stripe by Claremont and in Hollyhock linen. Dachshund John Henry. French terra-cotta lamp, c. 1880. Dagmar Design iron lamp. Italian 1940s table."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Triptych by Gracie; third panel conceals door to downstairs bowling alley. Kangxi-era chairs. Antique candlestick as lamp. French table, c. 1800, and sconce. Oushak rug."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"In living room, Chinese coffee table, c. 1820. Custom chairs in Scalamandre linen-velvet with backs in Castel silk. Art by Ashley Collins over antique limestone mantel. Custom nickel fire screen by Reborn Antiques. Spanish silverplate lamp and Italian bedcrown chandelier, both antiques, Italian 18th-c. sconces. Draperies in hemp by Hemp Basics. Bokid woven rug."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Italian chandelier, c. 1830. Antique French doors with mail slot. Custom railing by Antique Ornamental Ironworks."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Chinese console, c. 1780. Bowl by Formations, Plaster lamp, 1940s, and early 20th-c. ebonized wood and cowhide chair, both French."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Custom-cut stones elevate Italian 18th-c. sideboard. Antique altar candlesticks as lamps. French 19th-c. Directoire mirror. Dining chairs in Travers linen. Walnut table. Antique Genovese chandelier. Hand-scraped oak floors. Flowers throughout by The Velvet Garden."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Custom bed with headboard in Travers linen, bed panels in Gaston y Daniela linen and TV-lift ottoman in Rose Tarlow-Melrose House leather. International Down and Linen bedding. Formations lamp. Painting by Alfred Munnings. Draperies in Rogers and Goffigon linen. Pillows in Manuel Canovas silk-velvets. Custom chairs in Rogers and Goffigon linen; pillows in Travers silk. Iron lamp, giltwood and stone table and Italian sconces, all antiques. French 19th-c. ottoman. Art by Ashley Collins. Custom mantel by Exquisite Surfaces. Sam Kasten rug." 
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Custom bed with headboard in Travers linen, bed panels in Gaston y Daniela linen and TV-lift ottoman in Rose Tarlow-Melrose House leather. International Down and Linen bedding. Formations lamp. Painting by Alfred Munnings. Draperies in Rogers and Goffigon linen. Pillows in Manuel Canovas silk-velvets. Custom chairs in Rogers and Goffigon linen; pillows in Travers silk. Iron lamp, giltwood and stone table and Italian sconces, all antiques. French 19th-c. ottoman. Art by Ashley Collins. Custom mantel by Exquisite Surfaces. Sam Kasten rug." 
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Mirror, c. 1850, and 18th-c. marble sink, bath Italian; Compas faucetry; Hollyhock towels."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"In bath, custom vanity and steel doors."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.

"Antique French coffee table. Custom sofa in Travers linen with pillows in Claremont stripe, Mokum floral and Christopher Farr Cloth linen. Custom headboard in Nobilis linen and canopy in Rogers and Goffigon linen. Starburst mirror, chest, lamps and Italian chandelier, all antiques. Irish abaca rug."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"View of Pacific Ocean from kitchen. McGuire laced-cowhide chairs. Swedish 19th-c. farm trestle table. Mahogany slat stools with metal frames, c. 1950. Paul Ferrante cone light fixture over limestone countertop by Compas. Santa Barbara sandstone floor. Custom cabinetry."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"Landscaping, installed by New View Landscape, includes olive and coral trees, salvia, Santa Barbara daisies, rosemary, Spanish lavender, meadow sedge, lyme grass and wild rye."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Landscape design by James Yoch.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon.
Text by Degen Pener.
"Leading With Style" produced by Mary Jane Ryburn.
Veranda (July - August 2008).

"The Romanellis' home entertainment area in Malibu has a neon-lit bowling alley and a mural of family history."
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website.

Entertainment area of Dan and Luana Romanelli's Malibu home. "Dan was founder and president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Consumer Products. Now semi-retired, the former merchandiser of Bugs Bunny, Batman, Harry Potter and other Hollywood icons says, 'I'm just a big kid at heart.' " Text - Linda Sherbert. Veranda (July - August 2008). 
Interior design by Madeline Stuart.
Architecture by Stephen Giannetti.
Photography by Dominique Vorillon. Image via Madeline Stuart website

Here are photos of Steve Giannetti's California farm, which he designed with his wife Brooke:
"Brooke and Steve Giannetti's Patina Farm in the small-town, artsy enclave of Ojai, California, is a story of choices, in design and in life. Steve and Brooke Giannetti with donkeys Buttercup and Daisy."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"The husband-and-wife team—he's an architect, she's a decorator—made the decision a few years ago to leave the bustle of Los Angeles for a more rural setting. In the best of California living, outdoor spaces blend seamlessly with interiors. Lantern, Troy Lighting."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"Though they did manage a small flock of chickens in their charming Santa Monica home, their menagerie has now expanded to include dogs, miniature donkeys, goats, and a rabbit. They also have three children, two of whom have left the nest. Dining table by BoBo Intriguing Objects; leather chairs and chandelier, Lucca Antiques; armchairs in Rogers and Goffigon linen, Giannetti Home; sconces, Aidan Gray; rug, Jamal's Rug Collection."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"While it's not a likely setting for Louis XVI or Limoges, the Giannettis' aesthetic is rigorous and disciplined. "We're not concerned with provenance so much as with what just appeals to us," says Steve.  Vintage ceramic vases."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"The couple's self-described 'patina style' was the title of their first book and the inspiration for their West L.A. shop, Giannetti Home, as well as Brooke's acclaimed Velvet and Linen blog. Natural linen, sisal, and weathered wood give the living room a fresh, unfussy look. Coffee table in Verellen linen and settee in Libeco linen, Giannetti Home; sofa and pillow in Schumacher linen; window seat cushions in Claremont fabrics; wallpaper panels, Gracie; sisal rug, Merida; patterned rug, Jamal's Rug Collection."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"On four and a half acres of undulant meadow and pasture, the house nestles among cypress and oak, roses and lavender, boxwood gardens, meandering native plantings, and stone terraces that all look as if they've been tended through generations rather than started from scratch in 2012. Warm brass fittings and hardware mirror the honeyed tones of the custom white oak cabinetry and limestone backsplash. Stools in Perennials fabric, Hickory Chair; range, Lacanche; lanterns, South of Market; pendant lights, Schoolhouse Electric; sink, Signature Hardware; faucets, Barber Wilsons; pot rack, Morgik."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"Indeed, says Steve, first-time visitors invariably ask what was original and what was added on. Substituting narrative for history was the intent, however, with the happy bonus of new wiring and modern plumbing. It also defined criteria. A collection of vintage watering cans and flowerpots decorates the chicken coop. Pendant lights, Barn Light Electric; vintage sink, Giannetti Home; faucet, Danze."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

" 'It was a way to make decisions,' Steve says, 'following the story of the building.' Each part of the house and outbuildings called for materials consistent with its character; thus the stucco portions of the main house required a traditional tile roof, while the barn siding on the office paired with a corrugated-metal roof. Choices for hardware, fixtures, finishes, and furnishings flowed accordingly. Custom banquette with cushions in a DeLany and Long fabric; chairs, Horchow; antique lantern, Marston Luce."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"The rooms themselves, though, were designed from the inside out. 'You first have to decide how you're going to live in the space,' says Brooke.  Antique table, Rue de Lillie; dishes and glassware, Juliska."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

" 'For example, I wanted to be able to sit at my desk and look out at the garden.' Steve conceived of the desired furniture arrangement for each area, then drew the room around it, allowing for adaptation as necessary. 'We built the house to be able to use it as our family changed,' she adds. 'It's an open floor plan.' The kitchen garden." 
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

" 'The children's bedrooms are in a separate wing, so it still works when it's just Steve and me and the animals. There's not a space in this house we don't use.' A profusion of white roses and lavender perfumes the landscape around the house." 
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"It is an elegant utilitarianism reflected equally in the interiors. Steve, an East Coast scion of master-craftsmen plasterers, and Brooke, a native Southern Californian, artfully intertwined their creative DNA here in combining Belgian and Swedish antiques with rustic objects, rough-hewn materials, and natural fabrics in a soft, neutral palette. The master bedroom's sumptuous furnishings are balanced by bare white walls that emphasize the surrounding landscape. Bedding, Libeco; pillows in Claremont fabrics; chaise, Giannetti Home; antique bench, chaise pillow, and curtains in Rogers and Goffigon fabrics; chandelier, Lucca Antiques; antique limestone mantel, Exquisite Surfaces."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

"Applied finishes and paint were used sparingly, if at all. 'To make it look natural, you have to leave it natural,' says Steve. Tub, the Bath Works; faucet and shower fixtures, Waterworks."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).


" 'So often, people want to seal and finish.' 'We named it Patina Farm for a reason,' Brooke explains. 'It's the idea that you use natural materials and let them age gracefully over time—as I'm trying to do myself.' Antique doors in Brooke's study keep computer equipment and clutter hidden when not in use. Antique side chairs, Giannetti Home; antique desk, Tara Shaw; antique lantern, Marston Luce."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).


"Personal mementos grace the mantel in Steve's office. Chandelier, Circa Lighting; vintage rug, Pierre Lafond; art, Sidney Yard."
"A Magical Ojai Oasis" by Lindsey Campbell.
Veranda (December 2014).

Lastly, here is a look at Steve and Brooke Giannetti's Santa Monica home, which appeared in Veranda in 2011:


"In a muted scheme, texture plays a major role. Wingchair in Hinson linen and sofas in Kravet linen, all Giannetti Home. Sofa pillows in Claremont and Colefax and Fowler fabrics. Coffee table, Rooms and Gardens. Antique chair and side table. Lamp, Jamie Young Co. Curtains in Pierre Frey cotton. Rug, Giannetti Home. Paintings, Steve Giannetti."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).


"In a muted scheme, texture plays a major role. Wingchair in Hinson linen and sofas in Kravet linen, all Giannetti Home. Sofa pillows in Claremont and Colefax and Fowler fabrics. Coffee table, Rooms and Gardens. Antique chair and side table. Lamp, Jamie Young Co. Curtains in Pierre Frey cotton. Rug, Giannetti Home. Paintings, Steve Giannetti."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

"Chairs in Kravet linen slipcovers and antique doors, all Giannetti Home. Light fixture, Oly. Vintage art."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

"Italian giltwood wall ornament and sconces. Headboards fabric and linens, Matteo. Venetian lamp. Pillows in Claremont velvet and antique needlework. Curtains in Pierre Frey."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

"Tub, The Bath Works. Fittings, Waterworks, Antique chair. Sconce, Giannetti Home."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

"The couple built a display cabinet and closets from reclaimed doors. Antique chair, doors, shutters and barometer. Art, Steve Giannetti."
Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).

Santa Monica, California, home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti Home.
Interior design by Brooke and Steve Giannetti.
Renovation architecture by Steve Giannetti.
Photography by Steve Giannetti and Lisa Romerein.
Written by Mario Lopez-Cordero.
"California Casual" produced by Lisa Newsom Rascoe.
Veranda (July - August 2011).



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