1 / 6Patina Modern: A Guide to Designing Warm, Timeless Interiors
Designing Warm Timeless Interiors: Patina Modern is a home-interior design guide by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzmán, built around combining modern design with timeworn materials. It draws on the authors’ renovations to discuss colour, proportion, paint, furniture and practical ways to make rooms comfortable for everyday life.
At a glance
- Uses the authors’ home renovations, including a Brooklyn brownstone and Hamptons cottages, as room-by-room examples.
- Explores pairing modern design with materials such as white oak, brass and bridle leather.
- Topics include colour, proportion, paint, lighting, black accents and designing spaces for multiple purposes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines design principles with renovation examples rather than focusing only on finished-room inspiration.
- The approach explicitly considers the people and everyday activities that rooms need to accommodate.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Artisan Division of Workman Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 Oct. 2022 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1648290558 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1648290558 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.46 x 2.92 x 28.83 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking ideas for warm, contemporary interiors that still feel lived-in.
- Homeowners planning renovations or looking for guidance on colour, proportion, paint and furniture.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical construction manual or a narrowly focused guide to one room or renovation task.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable to browse, informative and inspiring, with particular appreciation for practical advice rooted in renovation experience and attention to the people living in a space. That focus aligns with the book’s described room-by-room examples and everyday-use principles. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers’ experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as enjoyable to browse and appreciate its decor and style content.
- Feedback praises the informative material and practical advice based on renovation experience.
- Customers find it inspiring, including its focus on how people use a space.
Frequently asked questions
What design approach does Patina Modern cover?
The book presents a mix of modern design and timeworn materials, with discussion of warm, practical rooms and materials including white oak, brass and bridle leather.
Does the book include renovation examples?
Yes. Its description says the authors explain the evolution of their homes, including a Brooklyn brownstone and Hamptons cottages.
What practical topics are covered?
The description mentions colour, proportion, paint, modern furniture, lighting, black accents and using spaces for multiple purposes.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 272 pages.
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