15 Spaces From Around the World That Embrace Japandi Décor
See how designers employ neutral colours & natural materials in a candid fashion to tailor functional, minimalist spaces
Japandi is a hybrid décor style that combines core design principles and aesthetics of Japanese Zen (the Japanese concept of fostering relaxing minimalism in interiors) and Scandinavian Hygge (the Danish concept of creating joyful, calming spaces). In a nutshell, Japandi interior style is an embodiment of functionality, simplicity and craftsmanship of natural materials to model spaces that induce a feeling of warmth, tranquility and well-being across the board.
Let’s go through this collection of Japandi spaces from round the globe. You can take cues and ideas in terms of material palette, colour palette, furniture styles, accessories and more, to create your own signature Japandi style at home.
You can click on each photo to know more about the project and professional’s works.
Let’s go through this collection of Japandi spaces from round the globe. You can take cues and ideas in terms of material palette, colour palette, furniture styles, accessories and more, to create your own signature Japandi style at home.
You can click on each photo to know more about the project and professional’s works.
2. Designer: Sunita Yogesh Studio
Location: India
In this dining area, the wooden dining table, sideboard, cabinetry and doors are teamed with a sparse use of black to offset the white walls and grey floor.
Location: India
In this dining area, the wooden dining table, sideboard, cabinetry and doors are teamed with a sparse use of black to offset the white walls and grey floor.
3. While low-height furniture, wabi-sabi-inspired table ornaments and dark-toned wood channel a Japanese style, the white walls, muted colours and an overall cosy atmosphere bring Scandinavian appeal to this living area.
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4. In the bedroom of the same home, the muted hues of cement grey and beige are highlighted against the white walls, while the black table lamps and bright-green indoor plant help to energise the space.
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6. Designer: Rachael Miklas Design and Detail
Location: Australia
This Japandi living room is a soothing composition of comfortable and functional furniture in earthy tones, oodles of daylight bouncing off white surfaces and hints of black and dark green that break the monotony.
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Location: Australia
This Japandi living room is a soothing composition of comfortable and functional furniture in earthy tones, oodles of daylight bouncing off white surfaces and hints of black and dark green that break the monotony.
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8. By sticking to uncomplicated forms, solid surfaces and a limited material palette, the designers foster a sophisticated, tranquil and harmonious Japandi feel in this bathroom of the same home.
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9. While the pastel colour produces an undemanding look, the cane on the lower cabinets offers a subtle facelift and personality to this bookshelf.
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10. Designer: Wise Home + Design
Location: Canada
The Japandi décor in this dining space expresses itself through the plain wood dining table, utilitarian sideboard, cream walls, indoor plants and pops of black on the wall art, chair, lighting fixture, staircase railing and table. The Scandi influence can be seen in the straightforward furniture, while the dark wood tones induce a Japanese vibe. Pops of black from the wall art and green from the plants cover the interface of the two styles.
Location: Canada
The Japandi décor in this dining space expresses itself through the plain wood dining table, utilitarian sideboard, cream walls, indoor plants and pops of black on the wall art, chair, lighting fixture, staircase railing and table. The Scandi influence can be seen in the straightforward furniture, while the dark wood tones induce a Japanese vibe. Pops of black from the wall art and green from the plants cover the interface of the two styles.
11. Location: Denmark
A mix of tactile and smooth surfaces, soft and hard materials, and light and dark tones in a neutral palette project a true Japandi appeal in this stairwell. Natural elements, such as timber on the staircase and chairs, help to warm up the space, while the fur throws add to the cosiness.
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A mix of tactile and smooth surfaces, soft and hard materials, and light and dark tones in a neutral palette project a true Japandi appeal in this stairwell. Natural elements, such as timber on the staircase and chairs, help to warm up the space, while the fur throws add to the cosiness.
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12. Location: USA
The straight lines on the open shelves and massing of white cabinets help to anchor the Japandi scheme in this kitchen.
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13. Location: New Zealand
A soft punch of pattern and texture is incorporated in this nook with wickerwork on the chair and the doors of the cabinet. Other than that, the Japandi colour theme can be picked up in the terracotta-coloured planter and vase, the mushroom-grey walls, ash-grey accessories and vivid green from the plant foliage.
A soft punch of pattern and texture is incorporated in this nook with wickerwork on the chair and the doors of the cabinet. Other than that, the Japandi colour theme can be picked up in the terracotta-coloured planter and vase, the mushroom-grey walls, ash-grey accessories and vivid green from the plant foliage.
14. Designer: Snell David LTD
Location: UK
The dark sage green on the wall adds depth and interest without competing with the dining table and outdoor views in this room. The huge skylight pours plenty of natural light into the volume, making for a light, spacious and welcoming atmosphere.
Location: UK
The dark sage green on the wall adds depth and interest without competing with the dining table and outdoor views in this room. The huge skylight pours plenty of natural light into the volume, making for a light, spacious and welcoming atmosphere.
15. Designer: MUSE DECOR ltd.
Location: UK
The dark floor and earthy colour palette adds warmth to the crispness of the natural materials employed throughout the open living, dining and kitchen here. Snaps of black on the TV unit and staircase evokes Scandi, while the low-height furniture, ambient lighting and dark-toned timber summons Japanese Zen.
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Location: UK
The dark floor and earthy colour palette adds warmth to the crispness of the natural materials employed throughout the open living, dining and kitchen here. Snaps of black on the TV unit and staircase evokes Scandi, while the low-height furniture, ambient lighting and dark-toned timber summons Japanese Zen.
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Location: India
A low bed, dark Cuddapah floor, a neutral colour palette and minimal decoration dictate the Japandi vibe in this apartment bedroom. It is interesting to see how the curved lines of the wall installation, arched niche, side tables and jute basket soften the ambience and add to the relaxing charm of the space.
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