Discover Japandi: The perfect blend of Japanese and Scandinavian interior style

Do you like Scandinavian style but want something fresh in your interior? Japandi is for you! Japandi is a marriage of Japanese and Scandinavian design principles, combining the simplicity and minimalism of both styles to create a harmonious and calming atmosphere in any space. If you want to transform your home interior, Japandi may be exactly the style you have been looking for. How to arrange an interior in this style and what doors to choose for such an interior? Read our latest post!

What Is Japandi Style?

Japandi is a design style that combines the elegance and calm of Japanese aesthetics with the functionality and warmth of Scandinavian design. It is a perfect combination of two seemingly different worlds that create a unique and balanced interior decor.

Key Elements of Japandi Design

• Minimalism: Both Japanese and Scandinavian design value minimalism. Japandi interiors are free from clutter and focus on clean lines and simplicity. This creates a feeling of calm and harmony in the space.
• Natural materials: Japandi uses natural materials such as wood, stone, and bamboo. These materials bring warmth and texture to the design, connecting the space with nature.
• Neutral Color Palette: The color palette in Japandi designs is usually neutral and subdued. When choosing colors for Japandi-style interiors, go for broken white, shades of gray, and earth tones. Such a palette soothes and brings comfort.
• Functional furniture: Scandinavian design is known for functional and practical furniture, and Japandi follows this example. Furniture is chosen for its usefulness and beauty, often characterized by elegant, clean lines.
• Balance and harmony: Japandi emphasizes balance and harmony in design. This means creating spaces that are not only aesthetic but also functional and comfortable.
• Greenery: Introducing a bit of nature into interiors is a key aspect of Japandi design. Houseplants and greenery add life and energy to the space while providing a sense of calm.

Japandi in a few steps – how to arrange an interior in this style?

Take control of the chaos: Start by organizing your space. Get rid of unnecessary items and keep only what is essential. This will create a clean canvas for your Japandi-inspired interior.

Choose Natural Materials: Opt for furniture and decorative elements made from natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and stone. Look for elements that emphasize clean lines and functionality.

With those who plan to arrange a Japandi-style interior in mind, together with Krzysztof Miruć we created the Kioto door collection. Kioto is the first door in the Supreme line made of laminates resembling veneer. The texture of the door leaves and their simple design fit perfectly with Japanese minimalism.

In Japandi style, consistency is key. That is why the doors from the Kioto collection are covered with a widely available material that can also be used for built-in furniture or wall cladding. The elegant veneer in three wood shades will work well on wardrobe doors or kitchen furniture.

Doors in the characteristic herringbone pattern from the Wood collection – an interior design by Amadeusz Bożemski – are also suitable for Japandi-style interiors.

A lot of wood isn’t for you and you want to brighten up the space? Choose doors in shades of warm white, which you can match to the other elements of the interior. For a teenager’s room in the Japandi style, we proposed our this year’s new arrival – doors from the Sigma collection.

Focus on functionality: Invest in furniture that fulfils its function and is visually attractive. Choose furniture whose design references the Japanese style – rounded sofas, low tables and cabinets. At the same time, keep the colour consistency.

Balance and Symmetry: Arrange furniture and decorative elements with balance and symmetry in mind. This will create a sense of harmony in your space.

Green Accents: Add potted plants or small indoor gardens to bring a touch of nature into your home. This will not only improve the aesthetics, but will also affect air quality.

The Japandi style is a beautiful combination of Japanese and Scandinavian design principles, creating spaces that are both calm and functional. By embracing minimalism, natural materials, a neutral colour palette and a sense of balance, you can transform your interior into a Japandi-inspired paradise. Whether you are renovating a whole house or just one room, the Japandi style will certainly bring a sense of calm and elegance to your space.