Looking for a style that would be softer and warmer than minimalist and Scandinavian and as elegant as mid-century modern style and as chic as contemporary? It exists, and it’s Japandi! Being a combo of Scandinavian style and minimal Japanese aesthetics, it has taken all the best features of both to make your home welcoming and soothing, with timeless elegance and natural chic.
What Is Japandi Style?
Japandi is a combo of Scandinavian and Japanese styles, and these two seem to be a match made in heaven as they pair up beautifully. Cold and crispy Scandinavian decor receives softer natural shades and softer lines of Japanese minimalism, while Japanese minimal decor gets more elegance and a touch of whimsy with the Western influence. If you are designing a space in Japandi style, it can be a bit closer to Japanese minimalism or to Scandinavian decor, and you may also include some rustic touches if you want to.
The neutral Japandi bedroom is done with French doors, a bed with neutral bedding, layered rugs, wooden nightstands, a potted tree.
The lovely space comprises a bedroom and a home office, with a black bed and neutral bedding, a corner desk with decor and a leather chair.
This serene and airy bedrom is done with a bed with neutral bedding, a rug, a side table with branches and neutral curtains.
This bedroom is done in cold neutrals, with a boucle bed with earthy bedding, stained curved nightstands with lamps and branches.
The elegant sleeping space shows off a neutral bed with neutral bedding, a curved nightstand with a lamp, a rug and curtains.
The neutral bedroom shows off greige walls and curtains, a bed with neutral bedding, a black nightstand, a vase with branches and a layered decoration on the wall.
The airy bedroom shows off plaster and wallpaper walls, a stained bed with neutral bedding, built-in shelves with decor and a chair.
This creamy Japandi bedroom is done with stone walls and an upholstered bed with neutral bedding, a rug, poufs and a floating nightstand with blooms.
The small and laconic bedroom is done with glazed walls to maximize the light, a low bed with matching nightstands, black touches.
This earthy Japandi bedroom is done with neutral walls, a stained bed with earthy bedding and a rug, a curved nightstand, some decor and branches.
The elegant neutral bedroom is done with an upholstered bed and bedding, a cane chair, a floor lamp and neutral textiles.
The small neutral space is done with a wardrobe, a bed with greige bedding, a niche storage headboard and branches.
This Japandi bedroom is done with plaster walls, a bed with a cane headboard, a jute rug, a potted plant and some lamps.
What Are Japandi Style Characteristics?
Colors
First of all, these are natural color palettes, and even if you are going bold, these should be natural colors. The most popular tones for this style are tan and beige, you can also use creamy, light browns, taupe, greige and even black for the accent. The color schemes are usually done in warm shades to make the space more welcoming but you may also stick to cold tones if you want or even go moody but the rule of using only natural colors should be applied.
Materials
The color schemes of Japandi interiors are quite restraint, and to avoid boring looks using much texture is essential. Using natural materials also provides the space with sustainability, which is one of the keys of Japandi style. The materials should be as natural as possible or at least textural. Wood, stone, bamboo, rattan will be great for Japandi rooms, and for texture you may go for plaster, concrete, terrazzo, glass and all kinds of textural textiles: jute, linen, cotton and so on.
Furniture
The furniture you are going to use should be minimal: natural materials, minimal designs and simplicity. Consider getting curved and ribbed pieces as the first ones look very natural, and the second ones are great for a textural touch. Quality hand-crafted items will add to sustainability, which is important in Japandi style.
The bedroom shows off plaster walls and a terrazzo floor, a black bed, baskets and rust touches here and there.
The Japanese space is done with plaster walls and a platform bed with a windowsill, neutral bedding, lamps and vases.
The textural bedroom is done with a bed and neutral bedding, a nightstand with branches and a basket plus a lot of natural light.
The serene and airy space is done with a low bamboo bed and white bedding, nightstands with blooms, pendant lamps.
The Japanese minimalist bedroom is done with a low wooden bed, textural textiles, a built-in shelf and some serene decor.
The light-filled bedroom is done in white and creamy, a bed with white bedding, a basket, a table and some blooms and branches.
Ths airy bedroom is done with light blue walls, a low bed with neutral bedding, branches and grey curtains.
This warm-colored bedroom is styled with tan plaster walls, a bed with tan and beige bedding, a small nightstand and vases.
This lovely minimal Japandi bedroom shows off a low windowsill with a pet bed, a low bed with neutral bedding, shelves with decor.
The Japandi space shows off a jute rug, a low bed, a stone slab table with vases and a lamp and some branches.
This moody and textural Japandi space is done with plaster panels, a bed with neutral bedding, a jute rug, black nightstand, pendant lamps.
This neutral light-filled bedroom is done with a whitewashed floor, a bed with neutral bedding, a nightstand with branches and a bench.
The light-filled bedroom is done with textural panels and an artwork, a bed with neutral bedding, a bench and a pendant lamp.
This moody and textural bedroom is done with plaster walls, a low platform bed with textural bedding, a jute rug, some decor and dried grasses.
What Are Japandi Style Advantages?
Japandi is a very soothing and soft style, which helps to relieve stress due to the calming color palettes and abundance of natural materials used. As the colors are mostly light ones, it will enlarge your space visually making you feel at ease here. It’s a sustainable style, and though it requires quality furniture, there won’t be many pieces used and such furniture will last long. Japandi rooms are a backdrop for your thoughts, they don’t attract much attention letting you notice and feel the life.
How To Style A Japandi Bedroom?
If you have a chance, first of all, maximize natural light in the space, make large windows to let light in. And now let’s begin from the colors, you will have to choose ones from natural shades, better light tones or earthy ones. Such palettes not only create an airy ambience and inviting feeling in the room but also visually expand the space, which is so great for small bedrooms. Think about adding texture to the walls and floor as the decor itself will be minimal. Go for plaster walls and floor, for limewashed ones, or maybe covered with wood or cane screens. When choosing furniture, prefer as few items as possible to avoid any clutter, it’s essential for Japandi spaces. Consider each piece you are going to buy and what it’s functional will be, before you buy it. While decorating, incorporate more texture with bedding sets, rugs, curtains and vases or other decor objects. Get inspired!
This serene Japandi is done with stained furniture, neutral bedding, a jute rug, a pendant lamp and dried branches.
The minimal sleeping space is done with a bed and neutral bedding, stained shelves and a matching windowsill and some simple decor.
This welcoming space is done with plaster walls, a bed with textural bedding, a rug, a rough wood nightstand, greenery and cane artwork.
The airy bedroom is done with grey walls, a bed with neutral bedding and layered rugs, a stained dresser and chair, some vases.
The minimal Japanese bedroom is styled with a low platform bed with neutral bedding and rug, vases and branches.
The pink Japandi bedroom is done with wooden and rattan furniture, white bedding, branches and dried blooms and a jute rug.
The cold-tone Japandi bedroom features plaster walls, a bed with neutral bedding, a jute rug, a rattan side table and a vase with greenery.
The neutral bedroom is done with a bed and neutral bedding, a cane chest nightstand, a jute rug, vases and artwork.
The welcoming sleeping space is done with a bed and textural warm-colored bedding, a jute rug and pouf and a potted tree.
This little Japandi sleeping space shows off a bed with white bedding, slab nightstands and lamps, a boucle bench and an artwork.
This Japandi bedroom shows off a rustic feel, and it's done with a wooden ceiling, a built-in shelf with decor, a bed with neutral bedding and a potted tree.
The refined Japandi bedroom is done with a creamy boucle sofa and ottoman, neutral bedding and printed pillows, a ribbed curved nightstand and a wicker lamp.