Patina Homes & Gardens

This inspiring coffee table book reveals the passionate commitment of architecture and design team Steve and Brooke Giannetti, who work to design homes and gardens whose beauty is transformative. Showcasing seven homes whose designs aligned with the dreams of their inhabitants and with their natural surroundings—buildings described as “living narratives”—the book includes attractive photographs of each home’s exterior and interior elements. These depict building materials, books, and plants; each element is in harmony with the home’s style. There are rustic, traditional, and contemporary homes included. Characterized by elegance and simplicity, the homes balance light-filled open spaces with cozy nooks to foster comfort, creativity, and fellowship. A 1920s-era English Tudor–style estate with twenty-first-century updates reflects the energy and playfulness of a young family, with modern touches including a powder room with iridescent walls and an illuminated pink onyx sink. And each home is set amid lush greenery, flowering plants, and gardens designed to nourish the body and soul. The book includes client testimonials covering how their visions meshed with those of the designers, celebrating the latter for their creativity and intuitiveness. One notes that a massive California wildfire turned a family’s previous home to ash; still grieving and wanting to rebuild on the same site, they were enchanted when their new seaside villa preserved their expansive ocean views, employed an eclectic mix of ancient and modern elements (including stone, antique roof tiles, and innovative wall treatments), and brought the soothing hues of plants, the sea, and the sky indoors to honor their love of nature and make their home a healing place.Patina Homes and Gardens celebrates a husband-and-wife team’s fresh approach to architecture and gardening, reflective of their deep connection to nature, reverence for history, and belief in the restorative power of beauty. – Kristine Morris * Foreword Reviews *

Admired for their creation of artfully designed houses, Steve and Brooke Giannetti are celebrated for their signature Patina style. Their unpretentious and elegant design is rooted in their love of history, natural materials, and antiques. Steve, an acclaimed architect, seamlessly combines various architectural influences, drawing from historic styles while infusing them with a modern sense of space. Brooke, an interior designer, adeptly blends antiques with a palette inspired by the natural world.

Brooke’s influential design blog, Velvet and Linen, was launched in 2009 as a platform to share their stories, dreams, and creative endeavors. Through the blog and numerous publications, the Giannettis have amassed a dedicated following inspired by their design and life philosophy. Their four bestselling books—Patina Style (2011), Patina Farm (2016), Patina Living (2019), and Patina Homes (2021)—chronicle the evolution of their journey through California, designing homes and creating dreams.

Following their passion and a shared dream of a life immersed in nature, the Giannettis relocated to the quaint town of Leipers Fork, Tennessee, south of Nashville. Along with their daughter Leila, they are building Patina Meadow, a hundred-acre farmstead designed to connect to the region’s history, immersed in the abundance that nature provides. At the center of life in Leipers Fork is Brooke’s store, Patina Home and Garden. Inspired by historical mercantile, Brooke curates a selection of European antiques, creative home products, and handcrafted items, as well as a farm store with flowers and produce grown locally, providing visitors an opportunity to embrace the slower paced country lifestyle. The Giannettis live near Leipers Fork, TN.