Japandi, the latest trend in interior design

Japandi interior design is a mixture of Nordic and Japanese style. Japandi is a hybrid trend that takes the modern style of Scandinavian design and combines it with the timeless elegance of Japanese aesthetics to create a style that brings together the best of both cultures.

It’s not hard to see why these two styles have been combined. Although they come from different parts of the world, they share similar principles. Both are minimalist. Both emphasize the importance of creating spaces based on defined functions, with a few pieces, rather than an abundance of décor.

It is their differences that make this mash-up especially interesting. While Japanese spaces can be overly elegant, the rustic details in Nordic design add warmth. Where Scandinavian interiors tend to be so neutral that they can seem antiseptic, the rich color palette of Japanese design gives the spaces more warmth.

Simplicity, lightness and a focus on functionality are central to Nordic design and Zen décor, and also form the backbone of the newly developed hybrid style.