In search of new trends, the world of interior design often reaches across the cultures of different countries. And while classic Scandinavian minimalism has been at the very top of popularity for years, it is slowly being threatened by an even more sophisticated trend inspired by traditional Japanese design.
What is japandi?
Japandi was born from the desire for something new, an additional development of the Scandinavian minimalist style, and we found the most logical mix in the traditional Japanese minimalism, directions without everything superfluous and only the most basic philosophy.
In terms of lifestyle, it is its core similar to the Hygge trend – a moderate lifestyle, focused on the idea of the right measure, the perfect middle ground between what we have too little of and what we have too much of.
Japanese people it brings quite clear and sharp lines, rounded surfaces, geometric appearance and natural materials such as ceramics, steel, wool, glass and wood.
Exact details and perfection of craftsmanship characterize the collections for the home, from which all the excess has been removed, which is definitely not for lovers of eclecticism. Japandi na very attractive mode brings minimalism with a warmer note – colors such as beige, pink, warm gray and green perfectly fit the style vision.
Japandi style also prevails in footwear
Japandi emphasizes relaxation and harmony, which helps us to dealing with negative energy. If you have decided to introduce this trend in your home, you should keep in mind that the bathtub always takes precedence over the shower, and it is also desirable that it is located in the center of the room.
For floor coverings wood imitation is often used, which gives the room a sense of connection with nature.
In lighting it is good to stick to low light, which perfectly matches the theme of the decoration, which focuses on relaxation. Since the lighting is minimalistic, the same rule applies when furnishing the room. Simple mirrors with clean lines, bathroom cabinets with sharp lines without patterns are what are desired in Japanda decoration. Storage spaces, be it shelves or cupboards, they should be made of natural materials that will give a somewhat rustic touch.
Regarding the color of walls and other coverings, Japanese bathrooms could be classified into light and dark. Dark, almost black wall textures can be used to imitate natural stone. However, it is necessary to give contrast to dark walls, and light wood is often used for this purpose.
On the other hand, the bright style is Japandi the epitome of simplicity. It can be compared to Scandinavian design, which also often uses white color and simple lines. Although it is possible to introduce a little neutral green, blue or beige color into the room, it is still necessary to follow the style of decoration that connects nature.
