How To Decorate Japandi Style | 3 Essential Interior Design Elements

The Japandi interior design style is the intersection of Scandinavian and modern Japanese interior design styles. Both are rooted in minimalist design principles, with a focus on warmth, natural elements, and muted color palettes.
Japandi combines the ancient Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, a way of life that values slow living, contentment and simplicity, with the Scandinavian practice of hygge, which embraces comfort, coziness and wellbeing.
The biggest difference is that Japandi style focuses on the use of natural materials in a deeper, richer palette with more contrast. Rustic, yet elegant, Japandi style evokes a feeling of quiet calm and connection with nature.
In this video, we explore 3 essential elements you can use to create your warm and natural Japandi space!
How To Decorate Japandi Style | 3 Essential Interior Design Elements
00:00 Japandi - Warm and Natural
00:24 The Japandi Interior Design Style
01:17 3 Essential Elements of Japandi Design
01:23 Clean Lines & Uncluttered Spaces
02:45 Natural Elements
03:42 Neutral, Muted Tones
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~Liz

[@BalanceRhythm]

Hi Everyone! This week we're talking about the warm, natural and minimal Japandi style. Please let me know what you think of the video and if you like the Japandi style. 🤍Liz

[@Hiyaaydi]

Started to add wood furnitures in my home and I love the natural look

[@BalanceRhythm]

Hi Andi! I love wood too. It makes spaces look so warm and inviting.

[@mommygarcia9137]

Everything looks absolutely beautiful ! I love love love this style of decor !!

[@sandysmom100]

It seems really relaxing !

[@sandysmom100]

Relaxing and beautiful ! We are going to try this !! I need calm so very much !

[@myriadsofstarstarot9287]

Thanks for the video! We're going for a warm minimalism with Japandi and biophilic elements in our new home.

[@BalanceRhythm]

My pleasure! It sounds beautiful. All the best to you in your new home! ~Liz

[@kathysoc3733]

I loved the Japandi style. I tried to incorporate it into my living room but am not sure how to incorporate it with an existing modern navy sectional.

[@BalanceRhythm]

Hi Kathy! If it's a pretty deep navy, you could use that as a dark accent instead of black keeping everything else a warm neutral. Just pop in little touches of that navy (a vase, some artwork, etc.) around the space to tie in the sofa. ~Liz

[@khaledelbehiry945]

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[@TheBigBananaaa]

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[@elizabethfraser2996]

It is cold in Scandinavia, How do they cover their windows ? I think it more robust than the sheers we often see displayed. Thasnks

[@BalanceRhythm]

Hi Elizabeth! That's a great question. The cold Scandinavian winters are also dark so one of the goals of Scandi design is to let in and reflect as much natural light as possible. Window treatments are not heavy with fabric panels or shades made of cotton and linen in lighter colors to provide privacy when necessary but still let in some diffuse natural light. ~Liz

[@alicequayle4625]

I think most Scandinavian homes are very energy efficient with insulated windows.

[@MarjoSutinen]

Someone from Finland answering :) The key point is in a comment below: we tend to have very well insulated windows, so heavy drapery / other thick window treatments are not needed that much for insulation. A typical window is robustly made and has three layers of glass with air in between - only two layers would be considered very old-fashioned / in need of renovation and one layer is basically unheard of in a space that's supposed to keep heat. Thus we tend to think of window treatments more from an aesthetic perspective.

[@amrutarocks]

Hi, I have been fascinated by the Japandi theme and am planning to renovate my home in India using the Japandi theme. But I am not sure if Japandi would be functional for the homes here in India.

[@BalanceRhythm]

Hi Amruta! Why do you think it wouldn't be functional? Is it the decorative elements or something about how you would be able to use the rooms? I'd love to help you integrate it into your decor if it's what you really like. ~Liz

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