Japandi style: tranquility, simplicity, and warmth in your interior

What is Japandi style?

Japandi might sound like a trendy, randomly chosen word for a new style, but the keen-eyed reader will quickly notice that it’s a blend of Japan and Scandinavia. And that’s exactly what Japandi is: a fusion of Japanese elements and Scandinavian influences. In our opinion, it’s a match made in heaven. Tip: take a look at the Scandinavian interior style for inspiration and discover one of the roots of Japandi.

The origin of Japandi: where Japan meets Scandinavia

Think it’s an odd combination? We totally get it—but somehow, these two styles complement each other beautifully. Japan is known for its minimalist interiors with little fuss, while the Scandinavian side brings cozy warmth without losing sight of functionality.

The Characteristics of a Japandi Interior

When we take a closer look at various Japandi interiors, we notice several features that consistently stand out. The coziness mentioned above and the minimalist elements always play a key role. These interiors have a warm yet sleek look, with hardly any items that don’t serve a purpose. A Japandi-style home radiates comfort—without relying on lots of accessories or decorative clutter.

The Japandi Living Room: Calm and Balance in Your Living Space

A Japandi living room brings a sense of calm and coziness. The key is to create a minimalist space without it feeling too stark or cold. Below, we’ll explain how to strike the right balance and set the perfect mood.

Colors and Materials That Fit the Japandi Style

Finding the right furniture is often already a challenge—and of course, we’re happy to help with that—but choosing the perfect colors is also something worth taking your time for. Japandi offers a wide range of suitable tones. Neutral shades like white, beige, taupe, and soft gray are true classics that embody the Japandi aesthetic and are easy to incorporate into any interior. In addition, earthy tones often stand out in striking Japandi interiors. Think of terracotta, rusty brown, and olive green. Complement these with natural wood tones, and you’ve got a beautiful palette to start working with when you’re ready to make design decisions.

Living Room Layout: Less Is More

Of course, it depends on the space you have available, but there are a few key ‘rules’ to keep in mind if you want to fully embrace Japandi in your home. For example, leave space between your furniture pieces and avoid cluttered corners or unnecessary accessories to maintain a minimalist feel. Inspired by Japanese design, low-profile furniture is common in Japandi interiors. Make sure your space feels calm and allows for easy movement. You can achieve this by keeping walkways and open areas free and unobstructed.

Accessories: Atmosphere Without Clutter

Does that mean you can’t use accessories at all? Of course not. Choose functional accessories that truly add something to the space. For example, a ceramic vase in a color that complements your palette can be a subtle highlight. Throw pillows on your sofa are also a great way to play with color. Opt for solid-colored cushions to avoid visual clutter—linen or chunky woven cotton cushions are a perfect match for the Japandi style. Finally, lighting offers another great opportunity to add detail to your space. Avoid busy patterns here as well, and choose materials that fit within your chosen style.

Japandi Furniture: Stylish Minimalism in Form and Function

We’ve already talked about colors and accessories, but of course, Japandi furniture is the heart of your living and dining areas. So, what should you look for when selecting your Japandi furniture? Below, we’ve listed some tips and important points to consider.

Soft Shapes and Natural Materials

The shapes and materials of your furniture create the most important pairing. When it comes to materials, wood immediately comes to mind. Light oak wood is always a top choice, and you can’t go wrong with that. As for shapes, organic forms are the way to go. Organic shapes include things like pebbles and clouds. Take a look at our organic dining tables for inspiration. An organic shape can become the centerpiece of your dining room. That said, a Japandi interior doesn’t only feature organic shapes. Rectangular and square forms can certainly be integrated into this style as well. The key is to maintain a sense of harmony in the shapes and avoid mixing too many extremes, as this could disrupt the balance.

Table du Sud Furniture That Fits the Japandi Style

As you’ve read above, organic dining tables fit perfectly with Japandi. Additionally, it’s important to know that all our furniture can be customized exactly to your liking. So, we encourage you to think in terms of possibilities. The image of a piece of furniture is just the tip of the iceberg! You can expect that all our furniture comes in dozens, if not hundreds, of variations. For example, you can buy a sofa in different configurations, fabrics, and colors, ensuring it will always match your interior.

Sustainable: Designs That Last for Years

By choosing oak wood, you automatically opt for sustainability. This wood type has several advantages that complement Japandi style, but also sustainability. Oak wood is durable and can be customized to your preference. With us, you can choose from as many as 11 oak wood colors.

Buy Japandi Style at Table du Sud

All those choices... We understand that it can be tough to make that final decision in one of our stores or online. But… we’ve found a solution for you!

Customize Your Furniture in 3D

At Table du Sud, you can customize your furniture as you know, but did you know you can also do this from the comfort of your couch at home? We’ve developed 3D configurators that allow you to bring your new furniture to life step by step. Our 3D dining table configurator is the star of the show, with an incredible number of options. We also have a sofa configurator, chair configurator, and coffee table configurator. Experiment to your heart’s content and create your dream furniture in Japandi style.

Visit One of Our Showrooms for Advice

In our showrooms, you’ll find a beautiful selection of our offerings, as well as all the color and fabric samples to help you get a good sense of what’s right for you. We’re open 7 days a week, and no appointment is needed to drop by.

Request Free Color and Fabric Samples

We offer color and fabric samples of our materials so you can see and feel what works best for you in the comfort of your home. Fun fact: we have our own exclusive Table’s Choice fabric collection. These fabrics each have a high Martindale score, which indicates that the fabric is durable, resistant to wear, and suitable for heavy use.