Chez Nous with Mr. and Mrs. Clynk

Who Are Mr. and Mrs. Clynk (and Why Is Their House So Calm)?

Mr. and Mrs. Clynk are Jérôme and Karine Clynckemailliean interior architect and a textile designer who joined
forces under one studio name to design home goods that are practical, good-looking, and quietly clever.
Their lineup has included lighting, cushions, trays, totes, and other domestic essentials that feel modern but not
cold. Think “considered home,” not “showroom sprint.”

Their background helps explain the confidence in the details. Jérôme’s design world experience is paired with
Karine’s sensitivity to color and texture, which is exactly the combo you want if you’re trying to make a white room
feel warm instead of clinical. Their work has also crossed into collaborationsmost famously with the French brush
maker Andrée Jardinwhere they helped refresh classic household tools with cleaner lines and a more contemporary
attitude.

Translation: they’re the kind of people who can pick the perfect shade of coral for a pillow and design a
dustpan you’re not embarrassed to hang on the wall. That’s a rare and powerful skill set.

“Chez Nous” Is a Vibe: The House Tour That Feels Like Real Life

“Chez nous” basically means “our place” in French, but in practice it’s code for:
you’re allowed to live here. This isn’t aspirational minimalism where every surface is empty and
nobody owns a phone charger. It’s a home with kids, textiles, and daily routinesjust edited with intention.

The Clynk approach is less about dramatic statement pieces and more about how the entire room behaves together.
Nothing screams for attention. Everything has a job. And somehow, the overall feeling is bright and undeniably
charminglike the house itself is in a good mood.

The Nantes Look: French-By-Way-of-Sweden (and Why It Works)

The visual foundation is simple: light walls, pale tones, and a clean backdrop that lets materials and small pops
of color do the heavy lifting. When your base is calm, you can add personality without creating chaos.
The result is a home that reads airy and modern, but still unmistakably Frenchwarm, lived-in, and subtly pastoral.

1) Color accents that don’t hijack the room

Instead of painting every wall a “statement,” the color shows up where it matters: textiles, a lamp, a small object
with a sense of humor. The trick is restraint. A coral pillow and a blue pillow can look fresh and playful when the
sofa and walls aren’t competing. A tomato-red phone becomes a momentnot a theme.

If you’ve ever bought a loud rug and then spent six months trying to “make it work,” consider this your permission
slip to start smaller. Color is easier to live with when it can be moved, washed, swapped, or politely donated.

2) Texture over trophies

There’s a softness to the Clynk style that keeps it from feeling too precious. Rumpled pillows, natural fibers,
simple woods, and practical pieces that get better with use. The vibe says, “Sit down,” not “Don’t touch.”

Even when the palette stays light, texture creates depth: linen that wrinkles like it’s supposed to, pottery with
gentle imperfections, checks and prints that nod to country living without turning the room into a theme park for
roosters.

3) Mixed seating, real dining, and a kitchen that actually cooks

A long farm table with a mix of chairs sends a clear message: people gather here. Not “people pose here,” but
“people eat, talk, and probably spill something here.” That kind of flexibility is part of what makes the home feel
welcoming. It’s curated, yesjust not fragile.

The Signature Twist: When Cleaning Tools Become Decor

Let’s talk about the plot twist that made a lot of Americans do a double take: Mr. and Mrs. Clynk helped make
cleaning tools you might actually leave out.

Their collaboration with Andrée Jardin takes traditional French brush-making and gives it a more modern silhouette.
The idea isn’t to turn chores into a fashion show (though… if the broom wants to serve a look, who are we to stop
it?). It’s to make durable, well-made tools that don’t need to be hidden behind a cabinet door like a shameful
secret.

The “coffret” dustpan-and-brush set: pretty, practical, and wall-friendly

One standout is the gift-box-style dustpan and brush set (often described as a “coffret”) designed by Mr. & Mrs.
Clynk for Andrée Jardin. It’s built from classic materialsthink beechwood, a mix of natural horsehair with
synthetic fibers for performance, and lacquered metal for the panthen finished with a clean, contemporary feel.

The best part? It’s designed to hang. Instead of shoving it under the sink where it tangles with old grocery bags,
you can keep it within reach. Which means you actually use it. Which means your kitchen crumbs don’t get a long-term
lease.

Why the “pretty broom” trend took off in the U.S.

In the last few years, American retailers and design lovers have embraced the idea that utility can be beautiful.
Brands like CB2 even carried a “Mr. and Mrs. Clynk” broom-and-dustpan set that leaned into the same concept:
streamlined, display-worthy, and designed for quick cleanups in small or large spaces.

Design writers have joked (accurately) that once your broom looks good, you stop treating it like contraband. Some
versions even include small smart detailslike a ring at the top of the dustpan handle that helps the broom stay
uprightso the whole setup stores neatly without collapsing into a sad heap.

The deeper reason this resonates is simple: homes have less hidden storage than we wish, and open-plan living means
your “back of house” is often… the same as your “front of house.” If you’re going to see it every day, it might as
well look intentional.

How to choose a broom and dustpan you’ll actually keep (and use)

• Comfort first: Look for handle height that fits youif you hunch, you’ll avoid it.
• Bristles matter: Natural fibers can be great; blends can add durability and versatility.
• Storage design: Wall hooks, upright stands, or integrated “lock” features reduce clutter.
• Materials you trust: Wood + metal tends to outlast cheap plastic, and it ages better.
• Use-case clarity: Kitchen crumbs, entryway grit, pet hairdifferent brooms shine in different roles.

If you want the Clynk philosophy in one sentence, it’s this: buy fewer things, but make sure the things you buy are
worth keeping.

Lighting That Feels Like a Warm Idea: The Camp Lamp Effect

The Clynk home isn’t just about “clean.” It’s about glow. One of their most recognizable pieces is their modern take
on the camp lantern: a light, portable lamp that blends the airy feel of a paper lantern with sturdier construction.

The design is elegantly straightforwardthin lacquered steel, a tapered ash handle, and a cotton shadeso it reads
delicate without being precious. It comes in playful hues or crisp white, and it’s light enough that even a child
can pick it up and move it around. That small detail tells you everything about the Clynk mindset: beauty that
participates in daily life.

Portable lighting is one of the easiest ways to steal their atmosphere. It turns a dining table into a scene, a
corner into a reading nook, and a regular Tuesday night into something that feels a little more like “chez nous.”

How to Steal the Clynk Look Without Moving to Nantes

You don’t need the exact objects to get the feeling. What you need is the system behind themthe rules that keep a
home bright, tidy, and charming even when life is busy.

Start with a white (or light) base, then add color like seasoning

A light backdrop is forgiving. It plays nicely with wood, metal, linen, pottery, and kids’ stuff. Add color in
removable layerspillows, throws, small lampsso you can adjust without repainting your whole existence.

Choose “quiet” furniture and let the personality live in objects

The Clynk approach avoids loud furniture silhouettes in favor of pieces that blend. Then the personality comes from
art, ceramics, textiles, and practical tools that happen to be handsome. It’s a way of decorating that evolves
naturally as you find things you love.

Make utility visible (but make it cute)

This is the big takeaway. If you have a small home, a busy family, or a kitchen that’s always in use, hiding
everything is unrealistic. Instead, pick a few utility items that look good on purpose: a broom that can hang on a
hook, a brush set that lives near the dining table, a soap dispenser you don’t hate.

Adopt the “French scullery” mindset: one great tool per job

A scullery is essentially the behind-the-scenes work zone of a kitchen, and “French scullery” inspiration tends to
celebrate well-made, specialized tools. The modern interpretation isn’t about buying a million gadgets; it’s about
owning a small arsenal of reliable basicsdurable brushes, smart storage, and a few well-chosen accessories that
make daily upkeep easier. When your tools are better, your systems get simpler.

Why This Home Tour Still Feels Fresh

Trends come and go, but the Clynk house keeps resonating because it’s built on timeless principles:
light, order, texture, and usefulness. It doesn’t rely on a single bold “moment” that will look
dated next year. Instead, it’s a flexible framework for livingone that adapts as kids grow, tastes change, and
life gets messy (because it will).

In a world where “aesthetic” can sometimes mean “high-maintenance,” the Clynk vibe is refreshing: it’s stylish,
but it’s also kind. It lets you breathe. It lets you live. And it politely suggests that if you’re going to sweep,
you might as well do it with a broom that doesn’t fall apart in week two.

Experience Add-On (): Living a Little “Chez Nous” on Purpose

Imagine you wake up and your home is already doing you a favor. Not because it’s magically spotless (we’re aiming
for “realistic,” not “fairy tale”), but because everything has a place, and the place makes sense. The kitchen is
bright, the counters are mostly clear, and the only thing on display is what you actually use. You don’t start the
day hunting for a spoon like it’s a rare artifact. The spoon is where spoons live. Revolutionary.

You make coffee and open a windowbecause the air matters, and also because it’s a small flex to let your house
breathe like it’s on vacation. On the wall near the kitchen, a dustpan and brush hang neatly on hooks. You notice a
few crumbs from last night’s snack situation (the one where everyone swore they were “not hungry” and then ate half
the pantry). You sweep them up immediately, not because you’re a new person with endless discipline, but because
the tool is right there, and it’s weirdly satisfying to use. The dustpan doesn’t skid away. The brush doesn’t
shed. You feel like a competent adult in a movie montage.

Later, you pull a linen towel from a drawer and it’s a little wrinkledgood. It looks like it’s been loved. You
start to realize that the “Clynk effect” isn’t perfection; it’s friendliness. Nothing is so precious that it can’t
be touched. The textiles are soft, the pottery is simple, and the room’s calmness comes from the lack of visual
noise. You aren’t being shouted at by your decor. Your house isn’t trying to sell you a personality. It already
has one.

Midday, you move a portable lamp from the living room to the dining table because you want lunch to feel a little
special. You don’t need a full production. You just need one warm light source and a clean surface. The lamp is
light enough to carry easily, like it was designed for people who live in their homes instead of just photographing
them. You eat, you work, you do whatever your day demandsand the space keeps up with you.

In the afternoon, someone tracks in dirt, or the dog shakes off dust, or a kid drops something sticky. Life happens.
The difference is: you don’t spiral. You know exactly where the cleaning tools are, and they’re good toolsso the
cleanup is quick. The broom stands neatly instead of toppling over like a dramatic fainting goat. You fix the mess,
and the house returns to calm. Not because you’re obsessed with tidiness, but because the home is designed to
recover quickly.

That’s the real “chez nous” experience: a house that supports your life, looks good doing it, and never makes you
feel like you’re failing because you exist. You end the day with the same feeling you started withbright, tidy,
undeniably charmingand maybe, just maybe, you catch yourself thinking: “I could sweep again.” Then you laugh,
because you’re still you. But the thought happened. And that’s how you know the Clynk philosophy is working.