PACIFIC NATURAL Style (Jenni Kayne) & Her Go-To Paint Colors

If you find yourself cozying on down as the temperatures fall, maybe you’re like me and love to curl up a gorgeous design book for an afternoon rendezvous. (I’m still trying to force myself to read fiction, and I’m still stubbornly resisting!) Here’s one to consider if you missed the memo during pandemic season and even if you don’t consider yourself a minimalist or keen on Pacific Natural Style and laid back California cool. PACIFIC NATURAL AT HOME (Rizzoli, 2021) by Jenni Kayne treats us to carefully curated sunny interiors that will warm you right up.

Jenni Kayne kitchen with open shelving, French range, and Pacific Natural style. #jennikaynehome #californiacool #pacificnatural

Pacific Natural Style & Paint Colors

1. Love Jenni Kayne Pacific Natural Style?

There is so much beauty inside the book, and if Jenni Kayne’s brand is new to you, this is a brilliant primer to get a feel for the lifestyle and aesthetic.

Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne - book cover (Rizzoli, 2021).
Find it HERE and also here: Pacific Natural at Home (Rizzoli, 2021)

Lifestyle? Yes, m’am. In addition to interiors and beautiful things for home, JK designs fashion and and lifestyle. I use her Oak Essentials routine and have a tough time picking my favorite product in it.

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Sarah Solis designed interior in PACIFIC NATURAL AT HOME with window seat builtins. #pacificnatural #interiordesign #minimalstyle #windowseats #neutralinteriors
P. 138-139; Sarah Solis (Photo: Angi Welsch)

2. Beyond Pale Color Stories & Minimal Luxe

Once you explore the home tours within Pacific Natural At Home, you begin to notice that rooms aren’t just minimal or tone-on-tone, there are all these various diversions from traditional style.

Sheila Bouttier designed modern natural kitchen in Pacific Natural at Home (by Jenni Kayne). #californiakitchens #pacificnatural #minimalkitchen
P. 60-61; Sheila Bouttier (Photo: Nicki Sebastian)

However, you’ll also note Jenni’s flavor of California cool shares common ground with characteristics of Old World and modern Belgian country style. Trims, mill work, and ornamentation are absent or minimal. Not the easiest feat when your walls are drywall!

Molly Isaksen calm white bedroom in Pacific Natural at Home. #pacificnatural #minimalbedroom #californiadesign
p. 174-175; Molly Isaksen (Photo: Karyn Millet)

To get something approaching a pared down Pacific Natural look, you could consider painting the trim the same color as the walls for a quieter impression.

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3. Playing With Light

Unless you are building from scratch or ready to install skylights, it isn’t always easy to increase natural light in your space. In fact, it is often the reason light-lovin’ people move. However, where privacy is not an issue, there may be ways to play with the light. Could blinds be replaced by cafe curtains or sheer drape on a window’s bottom half?

Jessica De Ruiter organic office in Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne. #homeoffice #mcmstyle #californiastyle
P. 230-231; Jessica De Ruiter (Photo: Angi Welsch)

Ever tried living without heavy curtains? Could light-filtering options let in the sunshine?

Quietly serene bedroom in Pacific Natural at Home - Jenni Kayne. #pacificnatural #interiordesign #minimalbedroom
P. 34-35; Jenni Kayne (Photo: Angi Welsch)

4. Learning Natural Looks for Home

Clearly Jenni Kayne favors white oak, and those beautiful light hardwoods set a tone in the interiors represented here. Like French country and modern French style interiors, white oak feels less formal, light, and serene. Natural, organic materials are unfussy and feel very European country meets California-cool.

Emma Grede designed calm white bedroom with linen headboard in Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne. #pacificnatural #minimalbedroom #californiainterior
P. 51; Emma Grede (Photo: Angi Welsch)

A good place to start in terms of getting a lighter and more natural look at home? Jenni’s style involves bringing together natural stone, wood, and linen, cotton, and plants.. Are you surrounded by plastic, vinyl and synthetics? Could you begin to make changes with baby steps?

5. Ideas for Paint Colors & a Quiet Neutrals

“A timeless palette grounded in neutrals gives way to endless possibilities for layering, tone, and texture.” – Jenni Kayne

Courtney Cox designed bedroom with natural serene style in Pacific Natural at Home by Jenni Kayne. #pacificnatural #californiacool #organicinteriors
P. 100-101; Courteney Cox (Photo: Angi Welsch)

Which Neutral Paint Colors Work Well?

These are colors Jenni Kayne turns to again and again. In terms of Benjamin Moore colors, consider: Alaskan Husky, Barely There, Gray Owl, Steam, and Pure White.

5 Neutral Paint Colors for California Cool from Benjamin Moore - Hello Lovely Studio. #neutralpaintcolors #paintcolors
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Jenni Kayne Home - cedar stump with linen sofa in a lovely tranquil natural luxe space.

For Portola Paints (check out their amazing Roman Clay and Limewash finishes!), try: Drop Out, White Cliffs, Figueroa, Full Circle, Mont Blanc, Stone 1, Gem, and Stone 2.

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Secrets About Roman Clay!

If you happened to spy Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent’s Manhattan house in this story with checkered floors and herringbone floors, then you may be interested to know the design team favors a Roman Clay color from Portola called Saint Sauvant.

Jenni Kayne dining table with minimal styled place settings.

If you are partial to Farrow & Ball, consider: Dimity, Strong White, James White, Wimborne White, and Pointing.

5 Neutral Paint Colors for California Cool Interiors - Farrow & Ball on Hello Lovely Studio. #paintcolors #neutralpaintcolors
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6. Looking to Nature for the Most Important Cues

Pacific Natural at Home will inspire you to look around outdoors for blooms, branches and foliage.

Jenni Kayne dining table and benches on jute rug with minimal design and clean lines.
Jenni Kayne Dining Table…in case you admire a natural California unfussy look.

If you have seen our current dining room, maybe you noticed a potted Ficus in the corner. Would you believe we have been keeping it alive for nearly 30 years? Its ALIVENESS enlivens the whole room.

7. Shelving & Tables

It is impossible to NOT score ideas inside PACIFIC NATURAL AT HOME when it comes to styling shelves, tabletops, and surfaces in the kitchen.

Jenni Kayne Harbor Sofa in natural linen looks organic, quiet, and luxurious in this sunny living room with coffee table.

But is it as simple as adding a few books, one of Jenni’s candles (I like cedar and Topanga), an artisan bowl, and a casual arrangement? Experiment. They’re a great start.

8. Learn Jenni Kayne’s Approach

JK’s airy, tranquil, fresh approach to Pacific natural interiors and lifestyle is such a soothing one. Visit Jenni’s site HERE to learn from the look and see the range of resources available.

Laid back Cali organic natural luxe bathroom by Jenni Kayne with nesting basket and stump.

Sometimes the look comes with an investment-sized price, but you may discover ideas that lead to no-cost decorating. For example, the stump accent table above? We have three nearly identical ones I keep in the garden. They are left from trees that didn’t make it at our former property.

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Another example? Should a particular pillow be beyond your budget, you may get the look with a slight pivot. (Natural canvas dropcloth material is still relatively inexpensive and easy DIY envelope pillow tutorials are one YouTube search away.)

Lovely wood end of bed bench by Jenni Kayne with throw pillows, sheepskin rug, and cozy slippers.

Inspiration from Pacific Natural at Home & JK

Notice the details of the pieces offered at JK Home such as the shape of furniture legs, the Midcentury Modern influences, and the neutral color stories.

Natural, quiet, subdued mood in a lovely Jenni Kayne bedroom with white bedding and linens.

For example, in this bedroom, the color black draws the eye to the outside in a way that demands attention.

Natural, quiet, subdued mood in a lovely Jenni Kayne bedroom with stripe rug and minimal design.

Also notice how various geometric shapes together feel playful and modern.

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Look around at your own space to determine whether you may need to add something curvy or round to balance a lot of linear interest.

Jenni Kayne round dining table and chairs for a quiet, laid back, Cali luxe organic vibe.

If you’re a certain age, the room below may bring back some nostalgia!

Natural, quiet, subdued mood in a lovely Jenni Kayne bedroom with macrame wall hanging.

Right? I’m reminded of beautiful 1970s macrame and handcrafted wall decor made by my mother.

9. Peek Inside PACIFIC NATURAL

For entertaining and lifestyle tips, there’s a wealth of natural beauty in Pacific Natural too.

Jenni Kayne's first book Pacific Natural (Rizzoli, 2019) - book cover with picnic table, benches, layer cake, and modern rustic styling.
Pacific Natural (Rizzoli, 2019) by Jenni Kayne

Oh that gorgeous layer cake on the beautiful natural wood pedestal!

Naked cake with fruit for an outdoor fete with an organic, earthy, laid back feel - Jenni Kayne for PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).
Photo: PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)
Outdoor dining tablescape with organic, earthy, Jenni Kayne style - in PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).

And I’m loving this idea for a gift for each guest at the table:

Beautiful outdoor tablescape with earthy organic florals and fruit - Jenni Kayne for PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).
PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)

Here’s another beautiful idea using a color other than white for candles on the table:

Lovely unfussy laid back Cali organic style tablesape with gray candles - Jenni Kayne in PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).
PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)

And don’t you love the ideas of low arrangements so you can look into the eyes of guests across the table?

Gorgeous organic and earthy, unfussy outdoor tablescape with black plates - design by Jenni Kayne in PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).
PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)

I also love a table covered with the simplest little clear glass votives. In fact, I cannot live without them and rely on them (HERE) to make every occasion sparkle where I’m the hostess.

Earthy organic outdoor tablescape near stable - Jenni Kayne for PACIFIC NATURAL.
PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)

Need a Holiday from the Holidays Yet?

Should you already feel behind as far as doing all the holiday things and a little down from the shorter days…

Funny humor quote on Hello Lovely about fall darkness and the time change. #fallhumor #timechangehumor

I hope you’ll find opportunities for laughter and lighthearted whimsy.

Organic Cali style by Jenni Kayne for these styled cocktails with rosemary - in PACIFIC NATURAL (Rizzoli, 2019).
PACIFIC NATURAL by Jenni Kayne (Rizzoli, 2019)

I’m tired just thinking about taking down decorations! Hahahaha! When am I allowed to shift into hibernation mode?

Anne Lamott unplugged quote about rest on Hello Lovely Studio. #annelamott #personalgrowthquotes #workquotes #restquotes

Thanks so much for taking this diversion from all of the garlands and gifts!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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French Stripe Basket Set
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French Country Rattan Basket Set
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Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
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Slipcovered Linen Chair
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Rustic Country French Dresser
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Round Farmhouse Dining Table
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Pamela Arm Chair
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Rattan Armchair
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Cross Back Dining Chair
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