Have you ever thought Nordic and Japanese cultures might share much in common?
Everything is possible when it comes to interior design. With this new style, we emphasize simplicity, natural elements, and comfort. Designers often are mixing up these two styles into one which is known as Japandi (Japan+Scandi).
Japandi is a combination of Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism to create a simple, natural and arty interior. Clean lines, open space and natural light colors are what now regarded trendsetting in this style.
What makes Japandi stay different?
Japandi puts more focus on both aesthetically beautiful but also functional and practical interiors. Dark and light colors match each other, highlighting any corner.
Are you an enthusiast of the green movement? If so, this style is ideal for you because repurposed materials are commonly used in furniture and home décor in this style. This is one of the sole reasons why Japandi is gaining more popularity nowadays.
You can see here distressed furniture and interior accessories that reflect the natural imperfections.
How do Scandinavian and Japanese style go into another?
If you are familiar with the Scandinavian style, you may be wall-aware with the concept hugge. It is a manifestation of Scandinavian comfort and simplicity in everyday life which recently has reached out to many hearts in the US. What does it offer? It’s crystal clear: Your home must be your sanctuary where you forget your daily problems and relax to the fullest.
Matching it with Japanese wabi-sabi, it centers on natural imperfections: this is how we get Japandi. The secret of their perfect match lies in what both are based on: minimalism and comfort.
Where the stylistic similarities intersect, their differences also begin which makes them unique. Japanese interiors look sleeker and Scandinavian interiors look cozier and casual. Rich colors in Japanese style ensure the contrast and Scandinavian warm color scheme helps to avoid creating a cold interior.
How to design in Japandi style?
If you love the concepts of hugge and minimalism, you would most probably also like the Japandi style. Try to play with distressed textured furniture and home décor. Designers recommend using sofas, dining tables, and bedroom furniture in green or integrating potted plants in the room for a fresher look.
Decluttering is one of the characteristics in Japandi. Style centralizes on simple lines and open space. If there is always a lot of going on at home, we suggest creating the effect of false minimalism. Are you thinking now, what is it? Use flower vases, fruit bowls, baskets, and boxes to clean the room of unnecessary things and organize it neatly. Japandi is also known for the precise arrangement of things in the room.
Concentrate on the Scandinavian warmth spiced with Japanese sleekness in the interior.
Japandi greatly values hand-touched pieces in the interior. This style helps your furnishing piece stand against the time changes to stay longer together. Japandi puts more light on proximity and strong bond for the sanctuary where you call home.
Although Japanese and Scandinavian aren’t very new, Japandi makes a promise to stay with us much longer than expected.