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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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    Ingrain Round Frameless Backlit LED Mirror

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  • Remer Great Great Arch 600 x 1800mm LED Mirror Matte Black Frame - The Blue Space
    Original price $899
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    Remer Great Great Arch 600 x 1800mm LED Mirror Matte Black Frame

    The Great Great Arch mirrors are perfect for full length viewing in walk in robes or at the end of hallways! Elegant and versatile design The s...

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  • INLRM60-MB | Ingrain 600mm Round Frontlit Mirror with Touch Sensor and Demister Pad - Aluminium Matt Black frame
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    Ingrain Round Matte Black Framed Frontlit LED Mirror

    This Ingrain round frontlit mirror is designed for flawless grooming and the perfect reflection. With a touch sensor and demister pad, it remains f...

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  • INDOM5085-MB | Ingrain 500mm by 850mm Pill Shaped Frontlit Mirror with Touch Sensor and Demister Pad with Matt Black Frame
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    Ingrain Pill Shaped Matte Black Framed Frontlit LED Mirror 500mm by 850mm

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    This Ingrain 500mm x 850mm pill shaped frontlit mirror is designed for flawless grooming and the perfect reflection. With a touch sensor and demist...

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  • INIAM5090-MB | Ingrain 500mm by 900mm Arch Shaped Frontlit Mirror with Touch Sensor and Demister Pad with Matt Black Frame
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    Ingrain Arch Shaped Matte Black Framed Frontlit LED Mirror 500mm by 900mm

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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.