In my opinion, "good bones" and restraint are not enough to make a space sing. The authors showcase three homes, all of which are furnished with the same (very expensive) collectible modern furniture and in the same near-achromatic palette, even down to the (sparsely-displayed) artwork. Instead of any design philosophy beyond the most superficial precepts, this book is more a shopping list, letting us know that a certain basket was sourced from Pottery Barn and one of many oatmeal cashmere throws from Ralph Lauren Home. Images should be layered with particularity, peculiarity, and detail, and insights should range beyond such stolid interior design basics as "buy quality," "consider proportions," or "be selective." Patina Modern perhaps qualifies as a resource, that is, if one shares the limited design range of the authors-but it's no more edifying than the average Design Within Reach catalogue. A good design book is an educational resource to return to again and again, as well as a lift to the imagination. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone. It seems like if their style is so timeless, it should be accessible to all kinds of people from a variety of economic situations.ĭisclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. I was able to glean a little bit of inspiration from the book, but I felt like a lot of it was written by rich people for other rich people, and if you want to use most of their advice, you need to spend a whole fortune to redesign your entire house. Another cool section is all about "Decorating by Mood", including a clean mood, romantic mood, and earthy mood. I really enjoyed the section about arranging furniture to get the most of out of each room. The photos in the book are absolutely beautiful! I was very impressed with the overall layout of the book. I tend to prefer more traditional styles, so there were some elements that I really liked. I personally didn't like all the furniture or design choices, but I did admire how carefully and thoughtfully each room was designed. I liked that the style is not all matchy-matchy, but brings together different elements in a curated and purposeful way. I was definitely intrigued by the unique way the authors blend together different styles. Traditional and modern styles connect in this book, where a juxtaposition of different approaches come together for something truly special. Tools, principles, and the power of designing around the things you love-this is the gift of Patina Modern, showing just how to put it all together to create your own beautiful spaces.Ī mixture of old and new design brings a unique perspective to interior decorating. The book leads by example, as the authors reveal in room-by-room detail the full evolution of their homes, including a Brooklyn brownstone and two classic Hamptons “cottages.” Along the way, we come to not only understand just how they see and think but also learn what they’ve learned, getting an education in color, proportion, paint, and the world of modern furniture design, for which the authors have a special passion. Add a few essential lessons (Decorating by Mood, Borrowing from the Best) and a nine-point manifesto that covers everything from lighting (rooms should feel like lanterns at night), to the use of black as an accent, to the intention that every space should serve multiple purposes, and the result is Patina Modern, a uniquely inspiring and practical design guide. It’s a simple formula, one that lies in mixing modern design with timeworn materials-in particular, white oak, brass, and bridle leather, all three of which become richer, mellower, and burnished with patina as they age. ![]() Over the course of six ever more ambitious home renovations, they’ve cracked the code on how to achieve this. Rooms that never forget the real humans-with all their needs, hopes, emotions, aspirations, and even spills-who live in these spaces. ![]() Named one of Elle Decor ’s Best Coffee Table Books to Gift in 2022Ī tastemaking couple shares their playbook for creating a home that’s both beautiful and comfortableĬhris Mitchell and Pilar Guzmán are design obsessives who both want the same rooms that are spare yet warm, layered yet clean, current yet timeless.
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