Japandi Interior Design: Everything To Know & Tips To Nail The Trend

The first step to achieving the Japandi home 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.

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. 

To create a balance where you have the cosiness of Scandi decor and the elegance of Japanese, it is recommended to use ceramic decor and accents, and boucle fabrics for upholstery and soft furnishings because both styles have a focus on the utilitarian but also create a much needed restful ambience. Textures and fabrics also help add depth and personality to a room especially since the entirety of a home can be quite minimal otherwise.