A Down-to-Earth Approach to Color: Lynn Kloythanomsup's Insightful Take
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If you're yearning for a setup unlike conventional design aesthetics, Lynn Kloythanomsup, the whiz behind Landed Interiors, has just the remedy for you. With studios nestled in Berkeley, CA, and New York City, Kloythanomsup is an expert at crafting cozy, unified spaces using her signature muted color palette.
Embrace her nostalgic aesthetic for a comfy living environment merging compatible hues with a common muted undertone, making colors dance in captivating ways even while surprising her clients[1]. Picture a self-proclaimed pink enthusiast; Kloythanomsup delved through 50 samples to pinpoint the ideal shade that steered clear of the notorious 'Band-Aid' pink. "Men drop by for parties, pause in the hallway and utter, 'oh, I didn't think I liked pink, but for some reason I like this pink'.... indeed," beams Kloythanomsup.
Dive into Lynn's unique perspective on colors:
Lynn's Hued Philosophy
"I'm drawn to dull or chalky colors, the ones that are not overly bright or intense. It may be a radiant yellow, but it has a slight murkiness to it, like a pink transforming into a woody rose. This dirtiness unites them, allowing them to mingle effortlessly without requiring much contrast."
Redefining Traditional Neutrals
We bet on these 4 hues to reinvent standard neutrals:
Harmonizing Colors at Home
"The goal is to weave a thread through; I discuss undertones because a blue can be more purple or lean green. A teal distinctly differs from a cornflower blue or navy blue. Choosing a collection of blues with a green undertone will help eliminate colors lacking this base."
Decorating with a Sensitive Eye for Colors?
"Remember cementing the ceiling. People believe it should be white. But if all walls are painted a saturated color, while the ceiling is white, it causes a striking contrast. We strive for things to feel more natural or lived in. Typically, we paint the ceiling a color as well, although it doesn’t have to be as dark as the walls, instead, it may be a lighter version mixed with white, or a complementary color."
Lynn Kloythanomsup
Go cozy, go earthy: "Duller, toned-down hues are less intimidating to use compared to primary colors."
Playing it Safe with White?
"We always experiment with colors, even if we resort to white. The background hue, a pink white, green white, or yellowish white, is the usual suspect."
AStepping Stone for Color Phobics
If you're timid about diving into the world of colors headfirst, Kloythanomsup offers a stepping stone: "Definitely consider implementing trim and millwork around the house. This approach introduces color effortlessly without committing to painting the walls."
Her Favorite Paint Picks
- Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath— "a captivating, grayish-lavender that commands our attention frequently."
- Little Greene Paper & Paints Bronze Red— "a bold statement red, perfect for infiltrating more red tones without the stodgy feel."
- Sherwin-Williams Peristyle Brass and Colefax & Fowler Pimlico Green— "olive-tinged hues that envelop spaces, satisfying yellow lovers with a hint of green." (Pimlico Green can be purchased through Fenwick and Tilbrook).
- "Lynn Kloythanomsup, the designer behind Landed Interiors, advocates for a unique approach to color in interior-design, focusing on muted and earthy tones that blend harmoniously, such as the captivating Elephant's Breath by Farrow & Ball."
- "For those who are hesitant to incorporate color into their home-and-garden lifestyle, Kloythanomsup suggests a gradual approach, decorating with trim and millwork in bold colors like Little Greene Paper & Paints' Bronze Red, while experimenting with white shades like a pink white or yellowish white."
- "In her magazine features and lifestyle articles, Kloythanomsup often provides insights on how to decorate with a sensitive eye for color, offering tips on harmonizing colors at home, such as choosing a collection of blues with a green undertone to eliminate colors lacking a unifying base."
