One of my favourites aspects of japandi is that there is such a focus on texture, so you get a muted calming colour palette, but the texture is comforting and still interesting and layered
Fun fact: The scandinavian mid century furniture designers (and arcitechts) were inspired by Japanese aestethics. So in a way they were the first Japandi designers.
A great “wood” for Japandi is bamboo imo. It’s both light and distinctly Asian, plus it’s very sustainable, which is definitely a core value in both cultures.
@@naturegirl321 as a floor option bamboo is great, it’s actually harder than oak. But you’re right that it’s more difficult to use for say furniture carpentry. It’s also worth pointing out that bamboo absorbs more CO2 than most trees and release up to 20% more oxygen. Plus it grows very fast and can be cultivated on nutrition-poor soils! (No I don’t have stock in bamboo lol)
I am a Japanese living near Tokyo. I work for a Japanese paint maker. I am very happy to have you adopt Japanese design. I think that JAPANDI's design concept will be appreciated in Japan as well, so I would like to increase the color with such paints.
I really love the fact that you point out that they are a cultural style and as such have a deeper meaning , and that this style is a representation of that concept.
I was a foreign student in Japan 30 years ago so I naturally am drawn to Japandi! When you mentioned wabi-sari I thought, "He knows his stuff." Thanks for the excellent video.
I've been decorating Japandi not knowing it, it's nice to see there's a name for this mixed style. I'm Nordic and I love Nordic design, clean lines and natural materials but I've never really loved the "too" simple and light colour palette in Scandinavian style so I've been bringing dark, earthy tones to my interior. I really fell in love with Japanese interiors when I visited Japan. I really loved it when local brands collab with Japanese designers and bought my plates from a local Japanese woman who had this little store here (unfortunately not anymore). And of course I love Muji.
THANK YOU! After all these years of my love of black, beige & white and a hint of burnt orange and could never figure out what my style was. I look around and all these little treasures acquired over years that I adore are Japandi. Better late than never, I am 71.
This is the style I have always preferred for the spaces I work in. My personal living space is traditional, but I love the serenity and simplicity of the design influences from Japan and Scandanavia.
I grew up in Japan but never knew of Japanese Zen as an interior style nor that it pairs well with Scandinavian style. Your videos are so clean and informative! thank you!
Scandinavia also has grayer light than Japan. So I think that’s why a lot of Scandinavian designs uses brighter colors or also soft colors on their white background.
Learned a new word "Japandi". Scandinavian style has been popular in Japan for about 15yrs. I feel "Japandi" is perfect style for Japanese. This video gives a easy tip to create your space "Japandi". Great video!
yeah i feel like a ‘Parisian chic’ fashion capsule wardrobe (limited number of high quality items that go with each other for a timeless stylish look) has a similar design philosophy to japandi - but I have no idea how the french decorate their homes....
@@yay-cat La Redoute has home decor and furniture ..and is very well known French brand.. Also I believe that they love ceramics, paintings, flowers, wine..lol
In a couple weeks I'm moving into a loft in an old converted factory. I'd LOVE if you did a video on how to do an industrial look without going too far and accidentally creating a medieval sex dungeon vibe
I so love this style. I hadn’t heard of it until you mentioned it in another video. Thanks for going more in depth about what it is and how to embrace it.
I keep coming back to this video and rewatching because you lay out the concepts so clearly and concisely. I have been trying to visualise how to marry these two styles for years and I'm so glad to see it being done successfully. Thanks for such a great video.
I love the concept of Hygge! My family has a Norwegian background and we embrace this mindset. I love it so much I named my animal crossing island Hygge 😅
I'm also appreciative of where Japanese architecture + design, and Art Nouveau, merge(s) with Craftsman architecture + design. Fantastic style videos, Nick, thanks!
This is absolutely my style. I'm Japanese/American and I like the simple, modern look, but also the Japanese look of my heritage. Without knowing the name of this, I had already started planning this design for my new house. I hope to move in by the end of the year.
Dear Nick, you are the best . Honestly speaking, I have created my home in this Japandi style without knowing there is a style call Japandi , thanks to you now I can proudly tell friends who come to visit where my inspiration comes from. Wishing you a great weekend.
Who knew there was even such a style, love it. A beautiful mix of nature and clean lines, and a added plus, when you clean your house not so many objects to have to work around.🧘♀️
Yes people really underestimate how having clutter makes it hell to clean. I dont want to have to constantly pick things up and down as i have joint issues
I’m Scandinavian (Danish) and have always loved the Scandinavian style. However, now I live together with a Korean boyfriend, so discovering Japandi only a few weeks ago, this is definately a perfect way to bring an Asian feeling into our mutual home! Thanks for your video - it contains so much good info ❤️
I'm beyond THRILLED somebody finally came up with a NAME we can all now agree on. I've been doing this for years. I grew up in #Sunnyvale, at the time many families from Japan had migrated to USA and we lived in a cluster of #Eichlers, ( Steve Jobs ) so this STYLE was completely natural to me. When I was younger, I appreciated the darker woods, now I love the blonde woods. I love this decor style! #Japandi #Minimalist I can't wait to see more homes designed around gardens at the center, and water features, fountains, or koi. Don't know what that will be called, but I can hardly wait! We can learn so much from other cultures 🌸
I adore your channel so much... I've def been binging it! And thank you for mentioning the cultural importance of hygge (and wabi-sabi!) and that they aren't just style designs. You're amazing!
Never clicked so fast because THIS IS IT! I finally found what I referred to as my "Ikea Dark" style that I always loved. When you have some time, can you please talk about how to add pet items to your decor? Like fish tanks, cat tress, dog beds, etc!
I’d love to hear more about incorporating pet stuff too. I THINK I’ve nailed it with our cat’s things (beautiful shallow ceramic bowls made for humans, rattan basket bed, spatially unoffensive litter box in beige with a matte finish)… but I’d love some tips on more things.
I am taking an interior design course and I was feeling a lack of inspiration today. I watched this and it definitely ignited my spark again! I am really looking forward to learning more about Japandi. Thanks for the cohesive intro, Nick!
I love your style breakdowns and I really hope that you will do one on traditional style too. There is hardly anything about traditional style on TH-cam and it's by far my favourite style.
Love this series!! So I thought I loved mid century. Then you made me realize that I actually loved Scandinavian. NOW you opened my eyes again and I actually love Japandi! You're in my head! ❤❤
Two things: 1) I can’t wait to see your farmhouse style overview. 2) how do you feel about mixing countertop materials? Butcher block island + quartz peripherals? Maybe soapstone and bamboo?
Hi, A scandinavian subscriber here. I enjoyed seeing you describe the scandi style. I never consciously tried to make my home "scandi" but when i heard your description and looked with other eyes on my home I see i have a scandi home. I do use a lot more colour though, but when i do there is still a sleekness to it. I really like watching your videos.
OMG! My fav!!! I've owned 8 homes over the decades. Redid everyone of them. Next home will be in Kona, Hawaii and will done in Japani. My new goal! Thank you for an excellent video! I could easily live with this day to day.
I just wanted to tell you that I discovered your channel yesterday and I subscribed and now a bunch of my friends have subscribed as well. I find you to be a source of refuge and gentle humor with all that is going on in the States. You have no idea how much I appreciate the escape. Thank you, Nick.
This is exactly the video I was waiting for! My wife and I love this. Found your channel and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Watched all your videos in a few days. The best advice and explanation. Thank you so much for your channel.
I accidentally embraced this philosophy. I ordered an oak side board that came with a broken shelf. Rather than send it back I just fixed it with some glue, and advantage of real wood furniture. Not everything has to be perfect
I appreciate your non-judgmental approach in your videos. We are about to move into our first house and have a limited budget for initial shopping and updates, but your videos help give me little ways we can create better spaces even if they're imperfect.
As always, great video. And you mentioned, more than once, the Japanese concept of embracing the broken, represented in gold-mending of broken pottery. It's called kintsugi and it was a hit for a while.
Nick I love these videos! Totally understand why you can't go too in depth about the cultural/historical origins of design styles in these videos but I'd absolutely love a sort of "history of" series in design origins and development diving deeper into these topics in the future!
I think the practical element of Japanese low and simple furniture is useful for a small space too. When we would stay with my aunt in Japan in the summers growing up, she had a low table and we ate on pillows on the tatami floor. When we were ready for bed, the table was put away and replaced with futons on the floor in the same room for sleeping.
I knew my style was a mix of Japanese Zen and Scandi but I had no idea Japandi was a thing 😍 This video was perfect and I love your breakdowns of Wabi Sabi and Hygge!
Excellent and perfect timing for me as we continue to build our new home and are getting to the stage of flooring, cabinets etc. Just ordered the Wabi Sabi book you recommended, thank you, will definitely be one I will use for this decorating journey plus it’s beautiful. My husband spent most of his career in Japan and China, he owned a import / export company, now we are retired but we both love this style bot for in our home but outside as well as we are building a Japanese garden on our new home. Again thank you, love your videos and recommendations re shopping options, so helpful. Cheers. 🦋
As a Scandinavian (grew up and live in Norway), and who loves Japanese culture (visited Japan summer 2019), I love Japandi style! Thank you for this. Finally I know what interior style I want!!! Besides totally slaughtering that term, there’s no -oo, nor -a sound, which we also have in Norway, and basically means “cozy”.
I was literally searching your channel last night hoping you had a video on Japandi decor and lamented at the fact that there are so few videos on this decor style. Thank you so much!!!
As a Scandinavian I feel this style is right up my alley. I also really love the term 'handcrafted', it's something I notice a lot about Japan, then tend to stay in traditional roots and that is such a wonderful artform. Two thumbs up on this video, thank you!
Great video as usual! Would LOVE to see you do a video on how to create a modern/minimal space that isn't just the cliche all-white look. I'm a minimalist that loves color and pattern in small doses :)
great explaination. my favorite. I like more Scandi with a few zen element. Like you explain different style. Make people discover themselves! I like minimalist idea but not into minimal style. Now I understand why. Thanks Nick!
I LOVE your videos Nick! Your videos are all encompassing! If one is interested in a certain style, watching just one video makes you feel you have enough knowledge to hit the ground running, to get started, and make it happen.
I'm brand new to your channel and i already love you. I especially agree with the idea that you need to understand and respect cultural traditions in order to appreciate them, rather than just incorporating hygge just for the * look **
I only found you a couple of weeks ago but I am really enjoying all your videos and I am learning loads! I’m currently studying an interior design diploma and your videos are helping me so much! I had never heard of japandi before but I think it’s quickly creeping up at the top of my favourite styles! ♥️
Pleaseee please do more videos on Japandi! I’ve been looking for more on it since last year and ppl r only just starting to talk about it. Love that you brought up muji it’s one of my fave stores!
🍃🌿🍃🌿🍃🌿🍃 Wow Nick, Im so glad I stopped at your channel, very educational & Thank You! 🌿Now Ive always loved the Japanese culture, style & food, Japan was my DreamCountry to visit one day as a teen but time has gone by & my destiny didnt call on it, although my youngest brother was able to go in the 70s as a Exchange Student for 3mos & Dad went while in the Armed Srv. Anyway my brother returned with 3 hand paintings, gorgeous & since I've built my home interior around the pics. 🍃My colors are Black sofa, beige Walls, my Carpet is beige & black, End tables & Coffee table in Black metal. I have splashes of Red & Yellow throw pillows & flower arrangements. No mirrors or clocks, a few family pics on a Black 5shelf garden rack. 🍃I Love it & feel so at peace with my space. Please bring more Japandi videos.
Im from white rock and I've got to go to old faithful 😍 I had no idea this existed. I've also recently learned of Japandi and have been adding touches of it to my already scandi place. Its gorgeous.
Really appreciating your videos - this is exactly the style guide I needed as I decorate my home. I also loved discovering you’re in Vancouver! So great to feature some amazing local retailers and small businesses. 🇨🇦💕
Hi! 🌼 One of your videos just popped up in my recommendations and I have to admit, that I will stay. Your videos are really informative and calm to watch as there aren't 1000 effects and sound changes etc. And I really like your down-to-earth way of talking!
OMG. You're from Vancouver. I've been watching your video's for a while and really enjoy them. I love old faithful! hahaha. So glad to see canadian content creators showing off local products.
In Singapore, we have subsegments of japandi - muji style which tends to incorporate scandi's light wood tones, and then there is japandi that leans dark (nordiska kok's wooden kitchen is a great example bringing in the patterns commom in screens and old minkas of japan). I love the latter! Really enjoy your content to help me pull together the japandi style in my new place!
I also recommend Aki Home as a retailer, they have stores in California and ship! Super affordable with high quality items. I recently purchased a bunch of kitchen items as the last time I actually purchased their items was in Japan. I am so happy I can across this video, I feel that I have finally found my desired style. I am Japanese and have this desire of what my future home would be like, and how I want to integrate my background/culture with it. 🇯🇵 ❤️ Thank you!
I just found out about the style. I came from a different channel and I learn about BoHo the other day. And then I learn about rustic. And now I just learn about Scandinavian. But this style japandi just took it to a whole different level. It makes Scandinavian look like a superficial little brother. It is so simple and beautiful 🥲
I love these deep dives. Thanks for doing this series. Can't wait to see which style you do next -- would love to have better understanding of the transitional look.
I have looked around my living room & did not realise I have quite an Asian theme going on, green, grey & black with some Oak furniture and floor also an oriental garden which I love, it makes e feel peaceful 🙏🏻😌, great vlog as always from England 🇬🇧❤️xx,
now it all makes sense as to why i always gravitate to muji 😭 that's bcos of their japandi style!! i have found my identity and im so happy 🥰 i love these simple style but i cannot names it cos idk what it calls lol. japandi is defo my thing! i cant wait to have my own house and decorate them 🥺
I often find myself gravitating towards mid century and Japanese influences. It can feel very similar to this but much warmer in color and darker woods.
Yessss!! I've been waiting for this! You mentioned it in one of your previous videos and I've been curious ever since. I love how simple and classic it is
This video helped me identify what I was looking to do in my new place. I kept searching in Scandinavian design concepts, while close not what I was looking for.
for unique handemade amd uneven ceramics i also loooove studio arhoj from denmark 🙌🏻 fits perfectly with scandi obviously, but also with japandi. especially their „edo“ series 😍
I greatly enjoy your channel's informative, down-to-earth approach with punches of subtle humor. Keep up the great work. It's my pleasure to be a subscriber. I have been incorporating Scandinavian and Asian influences for a very long time. I didn't know it had a trendy name, "Japandi". I have a lot of vintage Danish Modern teak pieces made in Denmark or Sweden, so my teak wood furniture has clean lines and a glowing, warm color. I don't gravitate towards very pale wood tones. I incorporate muted colors of modern/Asian pottery, Japanese stone and wood art, and elements of nature. Almost everything was bought second hand yet doesn't look tired. A variety of textures (visual and tactile) keeps things interesting when the color palette is limited and earthy. Since Japandi is reliant on simplicity and natural elements, I find it somewhat timeless. I agree with you and underscore the importance of quality over quantity (or less is more). Both of these cultures accentuate finding usefulness and beauty in the practical and common. You leave it out to see and use. In other words, don't just buy a vase as "decoration", buy a very beautiful vase and use it regularly as a vase for whatever flower you pluck from outside or buy from a market. Your regular, everyday things become your "decoration", so invest in simple beauty. Mjölk is a Japandi store in Toronto which you could add to your retail list. The website and store are full of visual delights yet eye-watering price points. www.mjolk.ca Thanks again. Cheers!
The minute I heard you say "Japandi" in a previous video, I was like "omg. YES". Had not heard of it, but immediately knew I loved it (my home is mostly Scandi in design, but I wanted to introduce an Asian element). Thanks for this helpful video!
My most favorite mix of styles! (Muji and IKEA) I’ve tried to blend them for years, but you have giving me nice, beautiful photos and advice. I love your channel because I love seeing what other styles are and I can understand the mind’s eye of seeing different visual points of view. Especially where to find and shop for style pieces. Love your channel!
I love this series! I appreciate that you let everyone know that if we like it, that’s kinda what matters. That being said I’m curious about your opinion and knowledge on neoclassic design
One of my favourites aspects of japandi is that there is such a focus on texture, so you get a muted calming colour palette, but the texture is comforting and still interesting and layered
Very true! Love all the natural materials and layers of beautiful texture.
How do you get that kind of wall color?
It's so comforting, makes me feel like I'm in a ghibli movie
Fun fact: The scandinavian mid century furniture designers (and arcitechts) were inspired by Japanese aestethics. So in a way they were the first Japandi designers.
you'd think it would be the japanese 🙄
@@naninuna7440 read again
@@naninuna7440 how could it be Japandi if there's no Scandinavia
Right I forgot it's a compound word
@@billionaireno1 - It's Japan and Scandi combined into one word, not Japan and Scandinavian.
A great “wood” for Japandi is bamboo imo. It’s both light and distinctly Asian, plus it’s very sustainable, which is definitely a core value in both cultures.
Very true - some of the photos have bamboo, but I forgot to mention it. Thanks!
Shou sugi ban is gorgeous too 😍
The problem is that it’s a grass and often needs substantial glue ups so isn’t as strong.
@@naturegirl321 as a floor option bamboo is great, it’s actually harder than oak. But you’re right that it’s more difficult to use for say furniture carpentry. It’s also worth pointing out that bamboo absorbs more CO2 than most trees and release up to 20% more oxygen. Plus it grows very fast and can be cultivated on nutrition-poor soils! (No I don’t have stock in bamboo lol)
To add: never plant bamboo. A single shoot becomes a forest in like 3 years. My friend is STILL fighting off shoots.
I am a Japanese living near Tokyo. I work for a Japanese paint maker. I am very happy to have you adopt Japanese design. I think that JAPANDI's design concept will be appreciated in Japan as well, so I would like to increase the color with such paints.
I really love the fact that you point out that they are a cultural style and as such have a deeper meaning , and that this style is a representation of that concept.
I agree with everything you’ve said - it reminds me of the late 60’s and early 70’s when we wanted to return to hand made, etc.
Totally. Sort of a rejection of the perfect, manufactured products that we'd seen previously. This is the anti fast fashion style I think.
I was a foreign student in Japan 30 years ago so I naturally am drawn to Japandi! When you mentioned wabi-sari I thought, "He knows his stuff." Thanks for the excellent video.
Aww thanks! I love Japandi style too!
when i saw you say wabi sari, i thought he had a typo.
@@Kevinwu-no4im Wabi Sabi? So, what is wabi sari then?
Yes! People look at my like I'm crazy when I mention wabi-sabi. Finally other people who also know!
@@judylloyd7901 a typo or she forgot bc she went a long time ago.
It's wabi-sabi not wabi sari
I've been decorating Japandi not knowing it, it's nice to see there's a name for this mixed style. I'm Nordic and I love Nordic design, clean lines and natural materials but I've never really loved the "too" simple and light colour palette in Scandinavian style so I've been bringing dark, earthy tones to my interior. I really fell in love with Japanese interiors when I visited Japan. I really loved it when local brands collab with Japanese designers and bought my plates from a local Japanese woman who had this little store here (unfortunately not anymore). And of course I love Muji.
THANK YOU! After all these years of my love of black, beige & white and a hint of burnt orange and could never figure out what my style was. I look around and all these little treasures acquired over years that I adore are Japandi. Better late than never, I am 71.
brb redesigning every room in my home
This is the style I have always preferred for the spaces I work in. My personal living space is traditional, but I love the serenity and simplicity of the design influences from Japan and Scandanavia.
Me too - it's my new favourite right now.
I grew up in Japan but never knew of Japanese Zen as an interior style nor that it pairs well with Scandinavian style. Your videos are so clean and informative! thank you!
Thank you very much! Yes Japan is far from the Scandinavian countries but their styles work so well together!
Scandinavia also has grayer light than Japan. So I think that’s why a lot of Scandinavian designs uses brighter colors or also soft colors on their white background.
Learned a new word "Japandi". Scandinavian style has been popular in Japan for about 15yrs. I feel "Japandi" is perfect style for Japanese. This video gives a easy tip to create your space "Japandi". Great video!
Could you do French contemporary design style breakdown? ✨
yeah i feel like a ‘Parisian chic’ fashion capsule wardrobe (limited number of high quality items that go with each other for a timeless stylish look) has a similar design philosophy to japandi - but I have no idea how the french decorate their homes....
@@yay-cat La Redoute has home decor and furniture ..and is very well known French brand.. Also I believe that they love ceramics, paintings, flowers, wine..lol
@@yay-cat as a french person i could tell you some information ;)
Rick, what do you think about the Acacia bed from CB2. Should I get it in white or Acacia to get a calmed look? Thank you!
In a couple weeks I'm moving into a loft in an old converted factory. I'd LOVE if you did a video on how to do an industrial look without going too far and accidentally creating a medieval sex dungeon vibe
Why wouldn't you want a medieval sex dungeon???
@@mattbecker743 lol
I love zenmalist - soft natural colors and textures. Porous stones, lush moss greens, low height furniture, linen handmade cotton fabrics: just easy and comfortable living.
I so love this style. I hadn’t heard of it until you mentioned it in another video. Thanks for going more in depth about what it is and how to embrace it.
You are so welcome! Yes it made my 2021 trends list. I think you'll be seeing more of this style!
I keep coming back to this video and rewatching because you lay out the concepts so clearly and concisely. I have been trying to visualise how to marry these two styles for years and I'm so glad to see it being done successfully. Thanks for such a great video.
I love the concept of Hygge! My family has a Norwegian background and we embrace this mindset. I love it so much I named my animal crossing island Hygge 😅
I'm also appreciative of where Japanese architecture + design, and Art Nouveau, merge(s) with Craftsman architecture + design.
Fantastic style videos, Nick, thanks!
This is absolutely my style. I'm Japanese/American and I like the simple, modern look, but also the Japanese look of my heritage. Without knowing the name of this, I had already started planning this design for my new house. I hope to move in by the end of the year.
Dear Nick, you are the best . Honestly speaking, I have created my home in this Japandi style without knowing there is a style call Japandi , thanks to you now I can proudly tell friends who come to visit where my inspiration comes from. Wishing you a great weekend.
Who knew there was even such a style, love it. A beautiful mix of nature and clean lines, and a added plus, when you clean your house not so many objects to have to work around.🧘♀️
It really is beautiful. I think you will be seeing a lot more of this style in the future!
Yes people really underestimate how having clutter makes it hell to clean. I dont want to have to constantly pick things up and down as i have joint issues
I’m Scandinavian (Danish) and have always loved the Scandinavian style. However, now I live together with a Korean boyfriend, so discovering Japandi only a few weeks ago, this is definately a perfect way to bring an Asian feeling into our mutual home!
Thanks for your video - it contains so much good info ❤️
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!
turn it up 😖😖😖
Me too!
I hope it was worth the wait!
@@coagulatedsalts4711 ahaahah
Me too! Totally worth the wait.
I'm beyond THRILLED somebody finally came up with a NAME we can all now agree on. I've been doing this for years. I grew up in #Sunnyvale, at the time many families from Japan had migrated to USA and we lived in a cluster of #Eichlers, ( Steve Jobs ) so this STYLE was completely natural to me. When I was younger, I appreciated the darker woods, now I love the blonde woods. I love this decor style! #Japandi #Minimalist I can't wait to see more homes designed around gardens at the center, and water features, fountains, or koi. Don't know what that will be called, but I can hardly wait! We can learn so much from other cultures 🌸
I think the next step for this channel would be to actually apply all this concepts to real spaces. I would love to see that happening.
Excited for some more styles breakdowns. Eclectic and moody would be cool.
I like the approach of choosing special decor items.
I adore your channel so much... I've def been binging it! And thank you for mentioning the cultural importance of hygge (and wabi-sabi!) and that they aren't just style designs. You're amazing!
I'm so glad! Yes it's important to respect that culture impacts design.
Never clicked so fast because THIS IS IT! I finally found what I referred to as my "Ikea Dark" style that I always loved.
When you have some time, can you please talk about how to add pet items to your decor? Like fish tanks, cat tress, dog beds, etc!
I second the pet items question!! How can you make dog crates, beds, etc. blend in or not look like such of an eyesore.
I’d love to hear more about incorporating pet stuff too. I THINK I’ve nailed it with our cat’s things (beautiful shallow ceramic bowls made for humans, rattan basket bed, spatially unoffensive litter box in beige with a matte finish)… but I’d love some tips on more things.
I really appreciate your style of presentation - informational, clear, great incorporation of examples. I always learn so much.
You're very welcome!
I am taking an interior design course and I was feeling a lack of inspiration today. I watched this and it definitely ignited my spark again! I am really looking forward to learning more about Japandi. Thanks for the cohesive intro, Nick!
I love your style breakdowns and I really hope that you will do one on traditional style too. There is hardly anything about traditional style on TH-cam and it's by far my favourite style.
Yes I will be doing one soon!
@@Nick_Lewis * happy dance *
Love this series!! So I thought I loved mid century. Then you made me realize that I actually loved Scandinavian. NOW you opened my eyes again and I actually love Japandi! You're in my head! ❤❤
Two things: 1) I can’t wait to see your farmhouse style overview. 2) how do you feel about mixing countertop materials? Butcher block island + quartz peripherals? Maybe soapstone and bamboo?
Hi, A scandinavian subscriber here. I enjoyed seeing you describe the scandi style. I never consciously tried to make my home "scandi" but when i heard your description and looked with other eyes on my home I see i have a scandi home. I do use a lot more colour though, but when i do there is still a sleekness to it. I really like watching your videos.
OMG! My fav!!! I've owned 8 homes over the decades. Redid everyone of them. Next home will be in Kona, Hawaii and will done in Japani. My new goal! Thank you for an excellent video! I could easily live with this day to day.
I just wanted to tell you that I discovered your channel yesterday and I subscribed and now a bunch of my friends have subscribed as well. I find you to be a source of refuge and gentle humor with all that is going on in the States. You have no idea how much I appreciate the escape. Thank you, Nick.
This is exactly the video I was waiting for! My wife and I love this. Found your channel and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Watched all your videos in a few days. The best advice and explanation. Thank you so much for your channel.
Thank you for sharing your expertise, Nick, and for encouraging people to buy from their local artists or even give it a go themselves. God bless you!
customer: " it came broken"
seller: " Wabi Sabi "
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"Shouganai." (It can't be helped) 🤷🏾♀️
I accidentally embraced this philosophy. I ordered an oak side board that came with a broken shelf. Rather than send it back I just fixed it with some glue, and advantage of real wood furniture. Not everything has to be perfect
😂🤣
LOL
„Cultural traditions that I think you need to respect“ YES, THANK YOU
I appreciate your non-judgmental approach in your videos. We are about to move into our first house and have a limited budget for initial shopping and updates, but your videos help give me little ways we can create better spaces even if they're imperfect.
As always, great video. And you mentioned, more than once, the Japanese concept of embracing the broken, represented in gold-mending of broken pottery. It's called kintsugi and it was a hit for a while.
Nick I love these videos! Totally understand why you can't go too in depth about the cultural/historical origins of design styles in these videos but I'd absolutely love a sort of "history of" series in design origins and development diving deeper into these topics in the future!
I think the practical element of Japanese low and simple furniture is useful for a small space too. When we would stay with my aunt in Japan in the summers growing up, she had a low table and we ate on pillows on the tatami floor. When we were ready for bed, the table was put away and replaced with futons on the floor in the same room for sleeping.
I knew my style was a mix of Japanese Zen and Scandi but I had no idea Japandi was a thing 😍 This video was perfect and I love your breakdowns of Wabi Sabi and Hygge!
Love this!!!! I have a soft spot for wabi sabi 🥲✨
Same!
you should do this. i am getting tired of home goods. ;-)
I love how they patch clothes with many tiny stitches. I cant remember the name of the art but its along the same vein of ways Sabi.
@@latenightcake5881 I think it's called sashiko stitching to create boro textiles. It looks wonderful on indigo-dyed fabric.
Me too...especially when I mess up some DIY....”nevermind ....wabi sabi”
Thank you SO much for speaking on supporting local artists. I am in love with this design style, and I'm very excited to go to my local shops 😍
Of course! This style is all about a few beautiful, handcrafted pieces that you can sometimes only get from local artists.
@@Nick_Lewis 😊 I'm already scoping out local pottery! Your videos are such a joy! Thank you for sharing your insights 👏
I love how detailed yet simplistic your explanations are of these designs.
Excellent and perfect timing for me as we continue to build our new home and are getting to the stage of flooring, cabinets etc. Just ordered the Wabi Sabi book you recommended, thank you, will definitely be one I will use for this decorating journey plus it’s beautiful. My husband spent most of his career in Japan and China, he owned a import / export company, now we are retired but we both love this style bot for in our home but outside as well as we are building a Japanese garden on our new home. Again thank you, love your videos and recommendations re shopping options, so helpful. Cheers. 🦋
As a Scandinavian (grew up and live in Norway), and who loves Japanese culture (visited Japan summer 2019), I love Japandi style! Thank you for this. Finally I know what interior style I want!!! Besides totally slaughtering that term, there’s no -oo, nor -a sound, which we also have in Norway, and basically means “cozy”.
I was literally searching your channel last night hoping you had a video on Japandi decor and lamented at the fact that there are so few videos on this decor style. Thank you so much!!!
Look at that for timing! Yeah I actually had a few comments this week asking for this video and I had it ready to go!
As a Scandinavian I feel this style is right up my alley. I also really love the term 'handcrafted', it's something I notice a lot about Japan, then tend to stay in traditional roots and that is such a wonderful artform. Two thumbs up on this video, thank you!
Yes!! Thank you for bringing the beautiful Japandi / Wabi-Sabi more to the front of the class!!
My pleasure! Beauty in imperfections!
Great video as usual! Would LOVE to see you do a video on how to create a modern/minimal space that isn't just the cliche all-white look. I'm a minimalist that loves color and pattern in small doses :)
Thanks! Ok I will take a look. I might do a deep dive into minimalism and I can touch on that.
Zen is peace, calmness serenity... 💓💓💓
great explaination. my favorite. I like more Scandi with a few zen element. Like you explain different style. Make people discover themselves! I like minimalist idea but not into minimal style. Now I understand why. Thanks Nick!
I LOVE your videos Nick!
Your videos are all encompassing!
If one is interested in a certain style, watching just one video makes you feel you have enough knowledge to hit the ground running, to get started, and make it happen.
I'm brand new to your channel and i already love you. I especially agree with the idea that you need to understand and respect cultural traditions in order to appreciate them, rather than just incorporating hygge just for the * look **
I think you are so intelligent, informed, and talented. Thank you.
I only found you a couple of weeks ago but I am really enjoying all your videos and I am learning loads! I’m currently studying an interior design diploma and your videos are helping me so much!
I had never heard of japandi before but I think it’s quickly creeping up at the top of my favourite styles! ♥️
Yaaaaay, a new Nick video! Perfect thing for with my morning coffee ☺️
And here I am answering all of your questions with my morning coffee! ☕️ cheers!
Pleaseee please do more videos on Japandi! I’ve been looking for more on it since last year and ppl r only just starting to talk about it. Love that you brought up muji it’s one of my fave stores!
I love that style, it just seems so calm and relaxing.
Thanks for talking about the Wabi Sabi aesthetic!
I’ve been teaching about the concept in therapy and meditation sessions.
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Wow Nick, Im so glad I stopped at your channel, very educational & Thank You!
🌿Now Ive always loved the Japanese culture, style & food, Japan was my DreamCountry to visit one day as a teen but time has gone by & my destiny didnt call on it, although my youngest brother was able to go in the 70s as a Exchange Student for 3mos & Dad went while in the Armed Srv. Anyway my brother returned with 3 hand paintings, gorgeous & since I've built my home interior around the pics.
🍃My colors are Black sofa, beige Walls, my Carpet is beige & black, End tables & Coffee table in Black metal. I have splashes of Red & Yellow throw pillows & flower arrangements. No mirrors or clocks, a few family pics on a Black 5shelf garden rack.
🍃I Love it & feel so at peace with my space.
Please bring more
Japandi videos.
Looooooove this style. I think you are one of the only ones ever talk about this style
Im from white rock and I've got to go to old faithful 😍 I had no idea this existed. I've also recently learned of Japandi and have been adding touches of it to my already scandi place. Its gorgeous.
Finally the design I've wanted more information on, thanks luvvy.
You’re welcome 😊
Really appreciating your videos - this is exactly the style guide I needed as I decorate my home. I also loved discovering you’re in Vancouver! So great to feature some amazing local retailers and small businesses. 🇨🇦💕
Love how you break it down so it's easy to understand the style. Thank you
Hey Nick!! 100K subscribers!! How awesome - you are exploding here on TH-cam!! Congrats!! So well deserved.
I had no idea this was a thing, but it combines two of my favorite styles! Love it
Hi! 🌼 One of your videos just popped up in my recommendations and I have to admit, that I will stay. Your videos are really informative and calm to watch as there aren't 1000 effects and sound changes etc. And I really like your down-to-earth way of talking!
OMG. You're from Vancouver. I've been watching your video's for a while and really enjoy them. I love old faithful! hahaha. So glad to see canadian content creators showing off local products.
In Singapore, we have subsegments of japandi - muji style which tends to incorporate scandi's light wood tones, and then there is japandi that leans dark (nordiska kok's wooden kitchen is a great example bringing in the patterns commom in screens and old minkas of japan). I love the latter! Really enjoy your content to help me pull together the japandi style in my new place!
You explained the concept of japandi and the meanings behind the design style quite eloquently. Yo/ your site is a great find. Thx
I also recommend Aki Home as a retailer, they have stores in California and ship! Super affordable with high quality items. I recently purchased a bunch of kitchen items as the last time I actually purchased their items was in Japan. I am so happy I can across this video, I feel that I have finally found my desired style. I am Japanese and have this desire of what my future home would be like, and how I want to integrate my background/culture with it. 🇯🇵 ❤️ Thank you!
I just found out about the style. I came from a different channel and I learn about BoHo the other day. And then I learn about rustic. And now I just learn about Scandinavian. But this style japandi just took it to a whole different level. It makes Scandinavian look like a superficial little brother. It is so simple and beautiful 🥲
I love your passion when u talk about Wabi Sabi. Wish to be ur lover !
I love these deep dives. Thanks for doing this series. Can't wait to see which style you do next -- would love to have better understanding of the transitional look.
More to come! Thanks for watching!
I’ve been in deep love with Japandi for many years.
I have looked around my living room & did not realise I have quite an Asian theme going on, green, grey & black with some Oak furniture and floor also an oriental garden which I love, it makes e feel peaceful 🙏🏻😌, great vlog as always from England 🇬🇧❤️xx,
now it all makes sense as to why i always gravitate to muji 😭 that's bcos of their japandi style!! i have found my identity and im so happy 🥰 i love these simple style but i cannot names it cos idk what it calls lol. japandi is defo my thing! i cant wait to have my own house and decorate them 🥺
Oh that's great! Glad I can help!
I like the Wabi-Sabi part...日本人の誇り。こんなインテリアにしてみたい♪
Thank you so much for this video . I now know my style ! Also , your voice is so calming !
I often find myself gravitating towards mid century and Japanese influences. It can feel very similar to this but much warmer in color and darker woods.
Yessss!! I've been waiting for this! You mentioned it in one of your previous videos and I've been curious ever since. I love how simple and classic it is
It ticks all my favourite boxes. ✔️ Natural Materials ✔️ Simple Furniture ✔️Quality Focussed ✔️Comfortable
I love japandi style. It feels elegant but simple, calm and clean.
As a dane, I loved that you brought in the meaning of hygge. So cute 🥰🥰
Fellow Canuck here! 🇨🇦. Great video, I love this design style and have saved this video for future reference 😁
Yay more Canadians! 🇨🇦
@@Nick_Lewis and another Vancouverite!
What a great video! Thank you for taking the time to make this and share it. I loved learning about Japan’s And I just love your personality.
This video helped me identify what I was looking to do in my new place. I kept searching in Scandinavian design concepts, while close not what I was looking for.
for unique handemade amd uneven ceramics i also loooove studio arhoj from denmark 🙌🏻 fits perfectly with scandi obviously, but also with japandi. especially their „edo“ series 😍
I greatly enjoy your channel's informative, down-to-earth approach with punches of subtle humor. Keep up the great work. It's my pleasure to be a subscriber.
I have been incorporating Scandinavian and Asian influences for a very long time. I didn't know it had a trendy name, "Japandi". I have a lot of vintage Danish Modern teak pieces made in Denmark or Sweden, so my teak wood furniture has clean lines and a glowing, warm color. I don't gravitate towards very pale wood tones. I incorporate muted colors of modern/Asian pottery, Japanese stone and wood art, and elements of nature. Almost everything was bought second hand yet doesn't look tired. A variety of textures (visual and tactile) keeps things interesting when the color palette is limited and earthy. Since Japandi is reliant on simplicity and natural elements, I find it somewhat timeless.
I agree with you and underscore the importance of quality over quantity (or less is more). Both of these cultures accentuate finding usefulness and beauty in the practical and common. You leave it out to see and use. In other words, don't just buy a vase as "decoration", buy a very beautiful vase and use it regularly as a vase for whatever flower you pluck from outside or buy from a market. Your regular, everyday things become your "decoration", so invest in simple beauty.
Mjölk is a Japandi store in Toronto which you could add to your retail list. The website and store are full of visual delights yet eye-watering price points. www.mjolk.ca
Thanks again. Cheers!
The minute I heard you say "Japandi" in a previous video, I was like "omg. YES". Had not heard of it, but immediately knew I loved it (my home is mostly Scandi in design, but I wanted to introduce an Asian element). Thanks for this helpful video!
My most favorite mix of styles! (Muji and IKEA) I’ve tried to blend them for years, but you have giving me nice, beautiful photos and advice.
I love your channel because I love seeing what other styles are and I can understand the mind’s eye of seeing different visual points of view. Especially where to find and shop for style pieces. Love your channel!
I love this series! I appreciate that you let everyone know that if we like it, that’s kinda what matters.
That being said I’m curious about your opinion and knowledge on neoclassic design