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Patina Modern Design Guide Coffee Table Book by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman

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Sale price$69.00 Regular price$95.00

Patina Modern is for anyone who wants a home that feels calm but not cold, layered but not cluttered, current but never trend-chasing. Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman share the design principles they refined across six increasingly ambitious renovations, proving that real-life living and beautiful interiors can absolutely coexist.

At its core is a simple, believable formula: mix modern shapes with timeworn materials that only get better with age. Think white oak, brass and bridle leather, softened and deepened by patina. The result is an approach that feels both elevated and human, designed for people who actually live in their spaces, spills and all. This book walks you room by room through the evolution of their homes, including a Brooklyn brownstone and two classic Hamptons cottages, while teaching the foundations that make a space work: colour, proportion, paint choices, lighting and a deep love of modern furniture design, covered in a way that feels usable, not intimidating. Browse more of our design titles in our gift ideas for the bookworm collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book more inspiration or practical advice?

Both. You get aspirational, room-by-room visuals plus clear principles and lessons you can apply in your own home.

Does it include room-by-room examples?

Yes, the authors share the evolution of multiple homes and explain the thinking behind key decisions, room by room.

Is it suitable if my style is minimalist but I still want warmth?

Yes, the focus is on rooms that feel spare yet warm, layered yet clean, so it suits anyone who likes calm spaces with depth.


Why You'll Love It

  • A clear design philosophy that balances warmth and restraint
  • A nine-point manifesto covering lighting, accents and multipurpose spaces
  • Real homes, real rooms and genuinely practical guidance
  • A strong focus on materials that age beautifully and feel timeless

Product Details

  • Authors: Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman
  • Format: Hardback, 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 279 x 203mm

Styling Tips

  • Keep it on a coffee table with a simple stack of objects, a ceramic vessel and a small sculptural accent
  • Style with a warm lamp and one meaningful object for a calm bedside vignette
  • Use it as a reference near your work zone for paint, proportion and layout ideas from our gift ideas for the homebody collection

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The Takeaway

Patina Modern by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman is a 272-page hardback design guide balancing modern shapes with timeworn materials, drawn from six real home renovations. Available at Flux Boutique, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Patina Modern front cover
Patina Modern Design Guide Coffee Table Book by Chris Mitchell and Pilar Guzman Sale price$69.00 Regular price$95.00

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