Japan and Scandinavia are often design meccas in various fields, including interior design. Japanese design is able to showcase minimalism with its own distinct aesthetic. Meanwhile, while function is a top priority, Scandinavian design still possesses captivating lines. What happens when the two combine? It's called Japandi, an acronym for Japanese – Scandinavian.
Yes, the Japandi design style has been around for a long time, even if the name might not sound familiar to you. Simply put, Japandi is an interior design style that combines Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian functional design.
These two countries have their own concepts which are applied to their respective design interiornya. Scandinavia has a concept Hygge (read: juga) which prioritizes comfort in design. Meanwhile, Japan carries the concept of Wabi-sabi which reveals beauty in imperfection. Imperfect doesn't mean messy, okay?
Japandi Design Elements
Functional, beautiful, comfortable, even if it looks "imperfect." These are the key words to keep in mind when implementing the Japandi design style. Here are some of its elements.
1. Neutral and calm color scheme
If you look closely, both Japan and Scandinavia consistently employ neutral color palettes like gray, cream, and brown. And if you look at other colors, they come in muted pastel hues.
2. Simple design lines
Like its two origins, Japandi adopts design lines that tend to be uncomplicated. However, simple doesn't mean stiff and boring!
3. Natural and environmentally friendly materials
Japandi also has a strong respect for nature. Whenever possible, the materials used in interiors are natural and environmentally friendly.
4. Don't use too many room dividers
This design style is also very suitable for rooms that are not very spacious. Other design elements, such as furniture and accessories, take on the role of defining the space.
Tips for Designing a Japandi Style Room
Interested in using it in your home or office interior? Try following these instructions:
1. Use natural materials such as bamboo and wood.
2. Apply neutral colors such as gray, white, combined with calm colors such as green and light blue.
3. If you're having trouble organizing things neatly, avoid displaying too many items. Use boxes and baskets as "camouflage."
4. Minimalist doesn't mean boring. Because Japandi focuses on craftsmanship, present texture and motif through accessories.
For inspiration, you can also search for a number of photos on Instagram using hashtags. #japandi and #japandistyle. Good luck!
