Steve and I want to thank California Homes Magazine for featuring our clients' home on the cover of their October 2011 issue!
We were so excited to see our clients' Living Room on the opening page of the feature.
It's amazing to think that this room started as one of Steve's sketches...
I thought you might enjoy seeing some of the rooms and images of our clients' home that weren't included in the California Homes feature....
Once we made a few selections, I asked Steve to do a sketch of our clients' dining room.
We thought we were going to use a folding screen as a focal point until we found these beautiful panels at a local flea market.
Our clients wanted an elegant dining room that was also child friendly, so we slip covered the chairs in outdoor fabric by Cella.
Our clients wanted the design of every room to support their children's natural curiosity, so we turned the existing bar into a map room.
Each map shows a place that is important to their family. We made sure to leave an ample supply of push pins so they could document their hikes around their neighborhood as well as their family visits around the country.
We filled the library with classics for our clients to read to their children.
As parents ourselves, we understood our clients' need for alone time as well.
Our clients' Master Bedroom is a calm place to start and end the day.
Because our clients live in California, we also wanted to take advantage of the wonderful weather by creating comfortable outdoor rooms.
An outdoor Living Room is the perfect place to hang out and watch the sunset or a football game on t.v.
Our clients also love having house guests, so we designed a serene Guest Room for family and friends.
To see the gorgeous photos of this room and the rest of our clients' home as well as to read the wonderful article written by Vanessa Koveginas, please pick up a copy of the October 2011 issue of California Homes Magazine!
All photography by Lisa Romerein.
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A couple other exciting notes this week....
One of my favorite designers, Kim Fiscus, is having a sale on One Kings Lane this Wednesday (yes tomorrow!)
I hope you'll come shopping with me! Oh, and no... I don't advertise... this is just because I love to share what inspires me.
I also found another blog to love: Jennings & Gates: Notes from a Virginia Country House inspired me to buy riding boots with the hopes of one day buying a horse to go with them. Check them out... They have a love of animals (see their pup, Winston, below. He was asked to smile for the photo), a great sense of style... and a sense of humor.
xo
Brooke
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Really beautiful Brooke! I love all of this and especially Steve's drawings as part of your post. What is the gorgeous bed in the Master bedroom. I love it.
Posted by: Susan Daniel | September 27, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Brooke, Thanks for sharing. The rooms are so lovely and relaxing. Well done. Congratulations on the cover shot!!!
Happy New Years!
Posted by: Donna Levi | September 27, 2011 at 07:29 PM
Brooke, Wow. Such beautiful rooms, and best of all, they look peaceful, happy and comfortable. For me, a house is successful if it has places to 1) curl up and read 2) chat with a friend 3) take a nap. Every one of the Giannetti designs that I've seen, has relaxing places to be alone, gracious spaces to entertain family and friends, and intimate places for cozy talks. A family can really live, beautifully, in your timeless designs with Steve. You and Steve have a gift for easy, peaceful, livable elegance.
Thank you so very much for recognizing the Jennings & Gates blog. Your visits are such a delight and have totally cracked me up! I do hope you like your boots! Jennings, my business partner, is an amazing landscape designer and interior designer, and he and his buddy Winston are a blast to work with. I know he would join me in saying that we are so blessed to have met dear, talented, funny, wonderful friends through writing the blog. Thank you again for giving us a shout-out. Stay tuned, we hope to have our website up soon!
Posted by: Jennings & Gates | September 27, 2011 at 08:57 PM
I haven't had enough coffee to properly respond to this fantastic post yet. :) But a cover is always a big deal--especially such a beautiful one! What a gorgeous yet welcoming home. I especially keep going back to that large panel behind the bed in the master bedroom.
Brooke, I really appreciate when you include Steve's drawings--they are so helpful in that each part of the plan. The result always looks so effortless so it is interesting to see exactly how much work went into it!
Posted by: Heather Robinson | September 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Brooke and Steve,
This is a stunning design!!! Congratulations for this feature!! You really deserve this!
I always love to see Steve's sketches, they are so beautiful!And then seeing the end result!! Oh my gosh! This is it!
I keep saying it, you both are soooo talented!
xx
Greet
PS Jan loved the post about the beautiful house a few days ago! He couldn't stop talking about it!!
Posted by: Greet | September 28, 2011 at 01:02 AM
Brooke- Thank you for sharing this gorgeous place. I really love seeing the handsome sketches come to life!
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES) | September 28, 2011 at 02:05 AM
What beautiful serene and peaceful rooms, I like their elegant simplicity. I can understand why they published these rooms..they know a good thing when they see it!
Posted by: The enchanted home | September 28, 2011 at 03:31 AM
Wonderful- the library room calls to me. {reminds me I really need to do something about our library room...shelves have always been a problem for me. =}
I too love Steve's sketches....it must be rewarding to see something on paper come to life.
The home is beautiful Brooke.... Congratulations.
Posted by: teresa | September 28, 2011 at 04:23 AM
Congratulations, Brooke! Thanks for sharing images that were not included in the magazine. I wonder if I can find it locally so I can read the article....
LOL I just bought my daughter some new Ariats yesterday...she is growing so fast that I cannot keep her in clothes and shoes lately!!!
Have a super rest of the week!
xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | September 28, 2011 at 04:48 AM
Brooke- It is absolutely beautiful! Such gorgeous textiles and soft colors. Congratulations on the wonderful feature.
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | September 28, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Brooke~
Perhaps what speaks to me most about your work is that it is always TRANQUIL and gorgeous. I love the feeling of beauty and calm. Those flea market screens are an absolute treasure find. LOVE them. Also, I am crazed for the fireplace in the living room of the opening pages, is this limestone? We are going back and forth about our sunporch fireplace and this seems to fit the bill perfectly! What a lovely house and a great job, once again. The terrific team, how nice.
Best,
Pat xoxo
Posted by: Pat Dodd Ryan | September 28, 2011 at 05:09 AM
I haven't seen anything you designed and I didn't like. Honestly. You always get the best of every room.
I feel inspired every single time I see homes you've designed. That a gift you give to us.
Have a wonderful day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Posted by: Luciane at HomeBunch.com | September 28, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Brooke,
This home is truly lovely and inviting. My favorite room is the room with the framed maps...what a fun idea. Visually beautiful and liveable at the same time...it's what you and Steve do best!
Thank you for introducing me to Jennings & Gates blog site. It's going to quickly become a favorite, I can tell from the 10 minutes I just spent taking a quick peek.
Thank you,
Karen
Posted by: Karen | September 28, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Congratulations on making the cover! The house is stunning...proof that your home can look elegant, even if you have children! I love the library, but I would live on that patio if that were my home...great job!
Posted by: Kelly@Bungalow Blue | September 28, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Yum. Just love this. Steve's sketches are always wonderful - and I liked seeing the plan and perspective views of the outdoor living. Every room is gorgeous. I confess that I do love prints but I like a serene and muted feel as well, and you've captured it here. I adore that print on those slipcovered chairs on the magazine cover. Can you divulge its source? The dining room drapery fabric is lovely, too. The leather chairs (great around children) and other neutrals keep it toned down and not too feminine. Can't find California Homes around here on the east coast, but I may have to try to track down this issue!
Posted by: Carolyn | September 28, 2011 at 06:58 AM
I really envy that screen. That was a flea market coup, if there ever was one. Are you coming to High Point? We'd love to see you.
Best,
Liz
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | September 28, 2011 at 07:30 AM
The interiors are incredible...but...it's those ceilings that have me intrigued...the fifth wall. franki
Posted by: Franki Parde | September 28, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Hi Brooke - I love it all, especially the master bedroom. I've saved the photo to my inspiration file. Beautiful! The bed, in particular really caught my attention.
Deborah
Posted by: BoxwoodTerrace | September 28, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Such a treat, congrats! That doggy is so cute :)
Posted by: Kristina Gulino | September 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Congratulations! This is all so gorgeous, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Julie Pierotti | September 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Hi Carolyn.
Thank you for all of your kind words!
The fabric on the slipcovered chairs on the cover is from Bennison.
Their fabrics are so wonderfully durable and washable.
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | September 28, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Hi Pat.
It's always wonderful to hear from you!
The fireplace is honed granite.
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | September 28, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Congratulations Brooke and Steve! I remember you showing the sketches from this home before so it’s fun to see more of it, it’s a beautiful home.
Posted by: Acquired Objects | September 28, 2011 at 03:26 PM
Oh Brooke what a wonderful post! I adore the Giannetti Home style and so enjoyed seeing Steve's fabulous drawings (he has such a free flowing hand)!!! I think my favourite views of your design are the 2nd photo' of the sitting room and that fabulous library, so elegant and so inviting. Hugs from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxx
Posted by: The Paper Mulberry | September 29, 2011 at 03:45 AM
Congratulations to you and your clients! A beautiful home; love the "map" room- how fun. Always love to see and study Steve's drawings.
xojoan
Posted by: for the love of a house | September 29, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Thank you! I am a design student in SF and am struggling with my prespective course. Seeing Steve's drawings makes me feel better that while I still have a ways to go before I can free hand as well, it is doable.......
Posted by: CourtneyOutLoud | September 29, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Congratulations! You and Steve are so talented and I know that your clients are so blessed by your work! This home is just so beautiful.
Posted by: Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking | September 29, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Congratulations to both you and Steve for 'making the front cover'. As usual, such beautiful spaces!
-Brenda-
Posted by: mrsben | September 29, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Wow. Congratulations. Your design is beautiful.
Posted by: Sissy | September 30, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Looks like heaven on earth. Everything in the rooms looks so calm and peaceful - it's fascinating to see how those sketches transformed into reality. Nice job
Posted by: Tehmina - Interior Design DIY | September 30, 2011 at 10:28 AM