Around 150 years ago, Scandinavian designers began travelling to Japan, which eventually led to the emergence of the Japandi decor aesthetic. A blend of Japanese and design sensibilities, Japandi decor style is something that is rooted in simplicity, natural elements, and comfort. With the sophistication of Japanese decor (think Wabi-Sabi) subtly along with the crispness of Scandinavian decor, Japandi design is all about top-notch craftsmanship with a keen focus on quality and handmade pieces over throwaway, cheap products. As a result, it is minimalist, earthy, and organic.

Overview

1. Cut The Clutter
2. Add Natural Elements
3. Use Colour Variation Moderately
4. Invest In Non-Mass Produced Items
5. Use Lots Of Texture
6. Maximise Natural Light

Here’s How You Can Nail The Perennial Trend With Products

Cut The Clutter

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

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Add Natural Elements

Japandi decor is mainly characterised by the use of natural elements, which is now super easy to nail because adding natural elements to a home has become the norm. The idea is to focus on natural elements like bamboo, cane, and unfinished, unglazed wood with clean lines for a simple yet contemporary look. To add even more natural elements, you can bring hints of green to the home by incorporating plants. 

Elegant Brown Wooden Side Table

Kovo Rattan Table

Use Colour Variation Moderately

The easiest way to approach this is by keeping your colour palette simple and monochromatic. Choose one primary colour and one accent colour, sticking to the hues and tones of these two. Natural, neutral colours and paint choices will always complement Japandi-style furniture and accessories. What’s important to note is that incorporating a neutral palette throughout enhances a sense of tranquillity and calm. However, if you enjoy pops of bright colours, it can be done, just in moderation. For example, in a minimalist living room where all the furniture is white and blonde wood, an electric blue decor piece or chandelier can add some much-needed pizazz, as long as it’s done meaningfully and subtly.

Red Sheesha Chiselled Vase

Blue Cotton-Blend Printed Dhurrie

Maximise Natural Light

One essential element of Japandi decor is natural lighting, since it wonderfully blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. Sheer curtains and glass doors would fit the bill. Goes without saying that sunlight fits absolutely well with any kind of decor, but with Japandi, it hits different as the interiors in general revolve around wooden furniture, plants, and all things minimal. And for the other half of the day, go for soft and warm lighting to create an inviting, comforting space. 

Sheer White Curtain

Table Lamp With Jute Cone

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