Japandi Interior Design: How to bring the look into your home!

Furnishings that combine Japanese and Scandinavian influences are often referred to as "Japandi" in recent times and are very popular.

Vases and branches in modern Japandi apartment

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Our home as a place of refuge

This trend could stem from a desire to transform our home into our own sanctuary to rest and recharge. Awareness of our throwaway culture and the need for more sustainability has also increased.

Though culturally very different, Japan and Scandinavia share similar design values ​​that explain why the in-demand style works so well.

The combination of two styles that are similar

Japanese design is known for its orderly, minimal and utilitarian style and there is still a great respect for fine craftsmanship. This also reflects the Japanese love of natural beauty and imperfection, also known as wabi-sabi.

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Scandinavians want comfortable, cozy homes that are warm and welcoming. Keyword: Hygge, a feeling of living that inspires Scandinavian fans all over the world. Also, a balance between form and function is at the heart of Scandinavian design.

Soft colors and natural materials

Both interior styles place an emphasis on aesthetics, materials and craftsmanship. They appreciate well-made and durable products in harmony with nature and value a natural, soft color palette.

Japandi Interior Magnolia Wienerwicker

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If you combine these two furnishing styles, a beautiful, harmonious and reduced style is created that corresponds to the philosophy "less is more". It is minimalist and modern, with a touch of luxury that comes from simple designs with deliberate details that enhance the beauty of the materials.

An aesthetic that lasts longer than a season

It is important to recognize that "Japandi" may have become a buzzword, but this style is not just a fleeting trend, but merely a brief description of an aesthetic that may stay.

How to bring this aesthetic into your home

Imagine minimalist spaces that are uncluttered but welcoming - relaxing yet interesting, thanks to accents, textures and earthy colors.

There is no real rule that the pieces have to come from Japan or Scandinavia. What is important is a harmonious balance of natural and soft tones, natural materials and a willingness for minimalism.

Tip: If you don't want to live minimalist, but still don't want to do without the clean look, you should rely on discreet storage boxes.

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Soft tones

The chest of drawers made of light wood and natural wicker offers plenty of storage space and thus ensures order. The simple vases in combination with the magnolia print "Kobushi" in the style of Japanese ink painting harmonize with each other thanks to their soft tones and are a great option for subtle decoration in the Japandi style.

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get the look

  • sideboard

    Beautiful wooden chest of drawers with Viennese braid over Impressions

  • kobushi

    Art Print by Amavielle

  • pampas grass

    Natural grasses via DEPOT

beige and black

Furniture made of natural untreated materials and beige and black paintings with simple shapes and Japanese motifs have a calming effect.

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Other Japandi style furniture and decoration

  • oak bench

    Bench with natural mesh invites you to linger and serves wonderfully as a storage place for Connox pictures

  • Duck vessel

    Container with a modern look lets small objects disappear from Copenhagen 101

  • side table

    The small side table is made entirely of glass and brings lightness to impressions with its shimmering look

  • vase

    Twigs look particularly good on the round vase made of black earthenware. About Connox From Bloomingville

  • Ukiyo

    Art Print with branches of Amavielle

  • storage boxes

    The set consisting of 5 boxes creates order quickly. From Rig-Tig by Stelton