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Create a Japandi Style Home

What is Japandi style? Japandi interior design blends the smooth, crisp modern lines of a Scandinavian design with the functional and sleek elegance of the Japanese aesthetic and therefore creates a beautifully unique fusion between the two styles.

The key to nailing the Japandi design is to focus on creating a relaxing, calm, peaceful and comfortable environment. If you don’t add enough accessories to the space you can risk presenting a room that feels clinical and cold. If you add too many accessories and furnishings to the space you can risk turning your space into a Maximalist haven. It’s all about finding the balance - so our Interior Designer has provided you with some key do’s & don’ts to help you nail the Japandi vibe.

Whether it’s a Japandi living room, Japandi bathroom, a Japandi bedroom or a Japandi kitchen that you’re feeling inspired to create, we’ve explored the style in-depth so that you’ve got all the tools you need to create your dream Japandi home.

How to achieve the Japandi look:

  • Incorporate clean lines - look for lighting, vanities and tiles that are simply designed and structured
  • Style your home with earthy handmade accessories
  • Contrast is your friend! The key to perfecting Japandi decor is to incorporate dramatic contrast. For example, you can incorporate a rich timber floor, with black tapware and accessories to create real contrast.
  • An essential element to Japandi design is Minimalism
  • The Japandi colour palette is borrowed from the current Scandi trend (such as soft pinks, greys, tonal wood, etc.) - however, there are subtle differences as Japandi welcomes deep navy tones, mint and emerald green and darker tone woods.
  • Opt for a neutral colour palette (check out our Tint paint samples to help perfect your colour palette)
  • Let a bit of the natural outside world in - add plants & a splash of green!
  • Keep the room light and airy to ensure the light enters the room to create a calm atmosphere, sheer curtains are great for this!

Traps to avoid:

  • Don’t use too much light toned timber, if this is what you’re drawn to then Scandinavian might be your style!
  • Keep the bright and bold colours away, they don’t belong in Japandi interiors
  • Don’t over-clutter the room with a lot of accessories and unnecessary furnishings unless you’re after a Maximalist style
  • Ignoring the walls - don’t forget to add warm tones and textures to your walls
  • Don’t flood the room with a bright coloured feature wall

Japandi Style Ideas & Inspiration

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    Eglo Passa GU10 Wall Light Natural White - Black

    10W (2 x 5W) LED light source (Globe included) Up and Downlight projection Up to 345 lumens of clear crisp light 4000K Natural white light, perfec...

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  • Eglo Tonarella 177W LED Pendant - Black - The Blue Space
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    Eglo Tonarella 177W LED Pendant Warm White - Black

    177W (78W + 65W + 34W) LED light sources Up to 21,360 (9120, 7800 & 4440) lumens of clear crisp light 3000K warm white light, perfect for ligh...

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  • Eglo Tavistock ES Pendant - Black - The Blue Space
    $99.95

    Eglo Tavistock ES Pendant Black

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 40W Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Matte black tube pendant with ...

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  • Eglo Tavistock ES Pendant - Oak - The Blue Space
    $99.95

    Eglo Tavistock ES Pendant Oak

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 40W Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Oakwood tube pendant with expo...

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  • Eglo 29W LED 118cm Climene Pendant - Black - The Blue Space
    $499

    Eglo 29W LED CCT 118cm Climene Pendant Black

    29W LED light source, 21W Downlight and 8W Uplight Up to 2900 lumens of clear crisp light via downlight and 1100lm via the uplight Experience ligh...

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  • Eglo 29W LED 118cm Climene Pendant - Oak - The Blue Space
    Original price $549
    Current price $548

    Eglo 29W LED CCT 118cm Climene Pendant Oak

    29W LED light source, 21W Downlight and 8W Uplight Up to 2900 lumens of clear crisp light via downlight and 1100lm via the uplight Experience ligh...

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  • Eglo 29W LED 180cm Climene Pendant - Oak - The Blue Space
    $649

    Eglo 34W LED CCT 180cm Climene Pendant Oak

    34W LED light source, 23W Downlight and 11W Uplight Up to 3300 lumens of clear crisp light via downlight and 1500lm via the uplight Experience lig...

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  • Eglo Gatuela E14 6 Light Pendant -Black - The Blue Space
    $469

    Eglo Gatuela E14 6 Light Pendant Black

    6 light Pendant light compatible with E14 Max 25W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Linear style with individual...

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  • Eglo Gatuela E14 6 Light Pendant - White - The Blue Space
    $469

    Eglo Gatuela E14 6 Light Pendant White

    6 light Pendant light compatible with E14 Max 25W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Linear style with individual...

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  • Eglo Amsfield ES 38cm Pendant - Natural - The Blue Space
    $299

    Eglo Amsfield ES 38cm Pendant Natural

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 60W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Rounded wood shade with ...

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  • Eglo Amsfield ES 35cm Pendant - Natural - The Blue Space
    Original price $329
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    Eglo Amsfield ES 35cm Pendant Natural

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 60W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Bell shaped wood shade w...

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  • Eglo Bordesley ES 35cm Pendant - Natural - The Blue Space
    $279

    Eglo Bordesley ES 35cm Pendant Natural

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 28W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Rounded wood shade with ...

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  • Eglo Bordesley ES 21cm Pendant - Natural - The Blue Space
    $169

    Eglo Bordesley ES 21cm Pendant Natural

    1 light Pendant light compatible with ES(E27) Max 28W globe Globe sold separately, add to your order to complete the look Rounded wood shade with ...

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  • Eglo Tonarella 78W LED Pendant - Black - The Blue Space
    $799

    Eglo Tonarella 78W LED Pendant Warm White - Black

    78W LED light sources Up to 9120 lumens of clear crisp light 3000K warm white light, perfect for lighting in living areas Steel and plastic ring s...

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Japandi Design 

Japandi interior design incorporates the sleek modern lines of a Scandinavian design, with the functional and chic elegance of a Japanese aesthetic. This creates a beautifully unique fusion between the two styles. This style favours a modern yet unique take on a calm and relaxing space. Think bold fixtures and fittings against wood textures and pale colours. Create a timeless balance that is harmonious and calm, yet exciting and contrasting.