How to Create a Japandi Inspired Home

Color Palette

Japandi’s colors range from white to black. You’ll also find pastels, grays, and earthy tones like olive green. These colors bring nature indoors.

Natural Materials

Wood : Use light or medium toned woods like oak, ash, or bamboo, which are staples in both Japanese and Scandinavian design. Combine them with darker wood accents (e.g., walnut) for contrast.

Textures: Incorporate organic textures such as rattan, jute, and sisal in furniture, baskets, or rugs .

Wabi Sabi Principles

- Highlight imperfections and asymmetry, embracing the Japanese philosophy of seeing the beauty in imperfection.

- place handmade pottery, uneven ceramics, or natural-edge wooden furniture for character.

Blend Indoor and Outdoor Elements

- Add greenery like bonsai trees, snake plants, or ferns.

Japanese Architectural Features

Shoji Screens: Use sliding doors or partitions with paper or frosted glass for a modern interpretation of traditional Japanese shoji screens.

Tatami-Inspired Flooring: Integrate textured rugs or mats reminiscent of tatami for a Japanese touch.

Lighting

- Use layered lighting: combine floor lamps, wall sconces, and candles to create a soft glow, inspired by the Japanese principle of komorebi (dappled light filtering through trees).

Scandinavian Coziness

- Add warm, cozy throws and cushions in muted colors, balancing the minimalist aesthetic with Scandinavian comfort.