WHEN SPARKS FLY

WEST COAST LIFE IS REKINDLED AS ONE HOME'S ASHES GIVE RISE TO A NEW RESIDENCE WITH SEAMLESS SERENITY

- ELLA SCHULTE

The scorching embrace of summer's heat encompassed Malibu, California, residents long before and after a 2018 wildfire overtook the seaside city. Even so, for one couple, few things resemble life before the onslaught of the Woolsey Fire. Following their home's envelopment in flames, an uncertain future remained in the glow of embers.

The art of careful reclamation began under the poised and polished guidance of Brooke and Steve Giannetti. As the founders and owners of Patina Home and Garden, a company rooted in luxury lifestyle-driven design and architecture, the duo, who will release their fifth book, Patina Homes and Gardens (Gibbs Smith) this winter, knew how to go about building what looks to be a historic property from the ground up.

Inspired by the homeowners' love of music and the arts, the design duo realized creating a melodic oasis overflowing with serenity was top of mind. Whether new furnishings were sourced in the United States or abroad, each piece brought with it new life through its whisperings of imperfection.

Even at the entryway, sparks begin to fly. But this time, they're the good kind. "It's almost like you get a hug when you come in, and then as you continue, the house reveals itself slowly by opening up to a beautiful view of the ocean," Brooke says. "It feels as good as it looks."