It helps to think of Japandi design as more of a lifestyle. Once achieved, the look feels like a natural choice for a space creating a timelessly understated space which combines both functionality and wellness. More room means more space to think or better yet, less to think about.
Designing a Japandi living room
A softer living space than a modern Japanese interior, Japandi living rooms, though minimal, require comfort (remember the hygge element). Best with an abundance of natural light, Japandi living rooms have an underlying bright and airy environment. Low wooden coffee tables with organic forms are left clear, as books and vases are best kept in built-in cupboards.
Add dimension with the only acceptable glimpse of colour: plants. Whilst bamboo might feel too literal or even a touch cliché, one large plant like a fiddle-leaf fig or a nicolau should suffice.
Mastering a Japandi bedroom
Words used to describe Japandi style conveniently match those we associate with better sleep. Calming and peaceful with a notable absence of clutter, this design aesthetic translates perfectly to the bedroom. An easier space to keep simple than the living room, the key is to remember what the room is designed for sleeping.
With this in mind, Japandi requires a low-lying bed frame and not much else. Hold off on layering cushions and bed-side knick-knacks. If you need things in close reach, consider a similarly low-lying bedside table with simple drawers to keep things hidden. Warm, intimate lighting can help with winding down and texture can be added via linen sheets and a tightly woven rug made of natural fibres.