Around 150 years ago, Scandinavian designers began travelling to Japan, which eventually led to the emergence of Japandi decor aesthetic. A blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design sensibilities, Japandi decor style is something that is rooted in simplicity, natural elements, and comfort. With the sophistication of Japanese decor sensibilities along with the crispness of Scandinavian decor, Japandi design is all about stunning craftsmanship with a focus on quality and handmade pieces over throwaway, cheap products. As a result, it is minimalist, earthy, and organic.
Japandi Interior Design: Everything To Know & Tips To Nail The Trend
Here's How You Can Nail The Perennial Trend With Products
Less Is More — Declutter Your Space
The first step to achieving the Japandi decor trend is decluttering your space completely. Get rid of things that consume a lot of space or are not practical. Once you've achieved a minimal-looking space, you can either tip things towards the Japanese aesthetic with warmer, darker tones of furniture and decor or Scandinavian with much lighter, blonder wood for furniture and decor, depending on your preference. Further, you can aim to create 'faux minimalism' with decor products such as boxes and baskets, built-in storage, or folding screens to hide excess stuff and keep your space clutter-free.
Heather Basket
Wooden Partition for Living Room
Add Natural Elements
Elegant Brown Wooden Side Table
Kovo Rattan Table
Use Colour Variation Moderately
Tiara Vase In Color Blue
Printed Anti Skid Cotton Area Rug
Don't Shy Away From Investing In Non-Mass Produced Items
We get it, the lure of walking into a home decor store that has rows and rows of the same tray or coffee table and simply picking one and leaving is super strong; however if you do this, it takes away from a huge aspect of Japandi decor — the use of handmade, crafted decor items with the focus solely on quality. Hence choosing mass-produced products as cheaper alternatives is not favoured here. Another aspect to keep in mind is choosing products that you won't throw away easily, which in return makes your choices more sustainable.
Mid Century Bookshelf
Use Lots Of Texture
To create a balance between the cosiness of Scandi decor and the elegance of Japanese style, it’s recommended to use ceramic decor and accents, along with boucle fabrics for upholstery and soft furnishings. Both styles emphasise functionality while also creating a much-needed restful ambience. Textures and fabrics add depth and personality to a room, especially since a minimalist home can otherwise feel too sparse.