Have you ever thought: this combination is impossible? I mean that idea you think of "it's crazy and it's not going to work", but you get the surprise because it works! That has happened to me with the Japandi trend of interior design. I had to see it to believe it.
It would not have occurred to me to merge Japanese Zen with the functionality of the Scandinavian or Nordic style. And now The truth is that he has me conquered.
And as soon as you read the rest of the post, it will conquer you too.
Understand the Japandi style in 5 keys
I started hearing about Japandi style like trend in interior design in 2020, and from then on I have not stopped seeing very interesting things.
You already know that interior design is one of my passions, the last thing I've seen was Casa Decor 2021 in Madrid, and I have taken many interesting references on trends in decoration.
But I'm not going to deny that Japandi surprised me a bit at first. Japanese style fused with Scandinavian or Nordic? (whatever you want to call it)? How?
But there it is, and the more I see it, the more it fits me. I like the result of the combination for create diaphanous spaces and with the best of both styles.
From the Japanese style, I prefer minimalism, which brings serenity to slow life what I want in my day to day.
And from the Nordic I point to include the touch The setting is appealing, comfortable and welcoming and has earned its own name among the Danes: hygge. to be happy in our house, eliminating everything that bothers us and reduces our well-being.
Shall I tell you more about this combination of styles? Write down these 5 keys.
1. Open spaces
At this point the two styles coincide, and perhaps that is why they understand each other so well.
The rooms are spacious and the view has room to expand.
Appealing to the Nordic functionality, there are no excessive decorations, not to say that the almost bare spaces, with the essential furniture.
Surely this has led you to think about Japanese minimalism: that's where the shots go. Less is more. The order brings serenity and calm.
The absence of unnecessary elements lightens the spirit. All a philosophy of life.
2. Colors: between hot and cold
The most important thing is that this style avoids shrillness, so the choice will always be in the ranges that provide serenity.
From there, you can move towards cold tones inspired by the Nordic style. white is king but there are also blue, gray or mint green ones.
Then we combine it with the warmth of the colors of wood and earth tones in general, more enveloping. It is the temperate point that brings the Japanese style.
3. Natural materials
The Japanese influence is noticeable, and that is why we will see pieces of bamboo and a lot of natural wood, both in the furniture and on the floor and even the lining of a wall.
Let's not forget the rice paper, a delicate way to divide spaces with screens or sliding doors, which do not impede the passage of light and provide privacy but also lightness.
The Nordic style brings its predilection for untreated wood, but also (and increasingly) for the wicker in lamps, mirrors or other details.
If I wanted to put decorations (few) I would choose unpolished ceramic pieces. Or I would place some textiles here and there: cushions in neutral tones or a jute rug to give a room more warmth.
4. Plant decoration
The Nordic style uses plants to counteract its characteristic coldness (which then is not so cold). A few strategically distributed pots, They bring freshness to any space.
I like to always have some large plant to use as a natural division: a palm tree or a ficus, in any of its varieties.
Another possibility is to decorate a corner of the room with a small Japanese terrarium. But always escaping from the flashy or exuberant. delicacy is a must.
5. Straight lines
When choosing furniture, what prevails is the sobriety of the design. No ornate or ornate pieces. Nordic design imposes very simple lines, at the service of functionality.
That air in Nordic sophistication and Japanese minimalism, is the reference to create Japandi spaces.
Do you dare to include the Japandi style in your home? I do.
With what I have told you so far I think you get an idea of why It is a style that will stay for a long time. Sometimes, in interior design, it is about pressing the right keys and find different fusions with elements that already exist. Like Japandi style.
What do you think? surprised? Can you tell me your impressions? I am going to incorporate some of these ideas into my house, I hope that it will also inspire you to decorate yours.