The Japandi decorating style takes its name from the combination of two contrasting cultures. It brings together Japanese interiors, which place tranquillity and Zen philosophy at the heart of the home, and Scandinavian naturalness, which combines soft textures with raw materials.
Japandi has recently become one of the most popular decorating styles, particularly in urban homes. In contrast to the crowded, complex environments of city life, it offers a calm, gentle atmosphere that brings a sense of peace.It is embraced as more than a decorating style: it is a way of life. Drawing on different disciplines, it encompasses sustainability, avoiding excessive consumption, respect for nature, a close connection with art and craft, mindfulness and simple living.
Combining the best of modern Scandinavian style and timeless Japanese aesthetics, this hybrid trend brings together Eastern and Western philosophies of life. What do you need to do to introduce Japandi into your home? Its defining features can be summarised as follows.
Functional furniture with clean lines
Natural products and raw materials
Fluffy, wonderfully soft textures
Pastel shades and earthy colours
A paper lantern-style lamp, a throw on the sofa and plenty of greenery
The minimalist simplicity of Japanese style aims to free up space and give people more room. Scandinavian style fills those spaces with warmth and comfort through 'Hygge'. Finding the right balance between the two offers a creative way to bring Japandi into the bathroom.There are several ways to introduce Japandi style into a bathroom.
First, review the wall and floor coverings that form the backdrop to your bathroom. It is important for these tiles to be white, grey or cream. Vivid, bright colours and striking motifs and patterns have no place in this style. You can use pastel colours and earthy tones.Raw wood wall shelves, trailing green plants, a deep-pile rug and Zen-themed pictures on the walls will strengthen the Japandi feeling in your bathroom.
Kitchens are the busiest, most crowded and perhaps the most cluttered spaces in the home. They contain many accessories and appliances, all of which are used throughout the day. Maintaining Zen simplicity and putting Japanese minimalism into practice in such an environment is quite difficult. Scandinavian warmth softens those strict rules, allowing the approachable, welcoming and practical character of Japandi to emerge.
Let us look at a few tips for creating Japandi style in the kitchen.First, simplifying is essential. You need to let go of some kitchen appliances, put away items you do not use and clear the visual clutter from worktops and shelves. This process also creates room for accessories that will help you introduce Japandi style.
Japandi's colour palette is rooted in earthy tones. Soft browns, pale blues, beiges and greys should be close at hand. You can use these colour families when choosing accessories.If you do not want to replace your cupboards, did you know that simply changing their handles can make a noticeable difference? Simple, modern handles can instantly give your kitchen a minimalist identity.
Raw wood shelves on an empty wall, a few trailing stems, wooden chopping boards, nested handmade Japanese ceramic bowls and cookbooks will create the Japandi warmth you are looking for.We suggest using a generously sized rug on the floor. Its soft texture strengthens the Scandinavian side of the Japandi balance.Make the most of daylight from the window, create room for plenty of greenery, display raw wood and handmade ceramic objects, and complete your décor with a bowl of apples on the worktop.
