If you want to revamp your space to maximize space, comfort, and simplicity, look to Japanese and Scandinavian home decoration. These two decorative styles blend minimalism and warmth for an aesthetically pleasing, comfortable, and harmonious living space. The Japanese movement, Japandi, is forcefully taking over the design world. To achieve this comfortable look, you’ll want to incorporate clean, organized, straight lines, wooden trinkets and furniture, and minimalist patterned blankets and pillows.
Low-Profile Platform Bed
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Because Japandi emphasizes simplicity and simpleness, you’ll want your bed to reflect that. You can use a sleek wooden frame in walnut or oak with clean lines for your platform bed. This makes it easy to get in and out of bed. These beds also occupy less vertical space, so do well in smaller rooms. They’ll also help your room feel open, airy, and spacious.
Tatami Mat
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When you incorporate a Tatami mat into your home, you’ll improve the air quality. These mats are traditional Japanese flooring made of woven rush grass for texture. They help you maintain a healthy sleeping posture by supporting your joints and spine. The reeds help remove harmful carbon dioxide from your room while absorbing humidity, which is great if you live in a humid place.
Scandinavian-Inspired Linen Sofa
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Incorporate a linen sofa into your space. This simple, structured design features soft, natural upholstery. It has a minimalist appeal, is functional in terms of comfort and space, is easy to maintain and keep clean, and is made of natural materials, which help evoke a sense of calmness and relaxation when you enter your space.
Solid Wood Dining Table
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Wood looks great in a modern, minimalist room and helps add a natural element. To evoke simplicity and calmness in your space, purchase a table crafted from oak or teak with a minimalist silhouette. These tables are also durable and made of high-quality, long-lasting materials. They are built to last for generations.
Rattan or Cane Accent Chair
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This is an excellent way to combine Japanese and Scandinavian styles. Ace a rattan or cane accent chair is a fusion of intricate Japanese woven techniques and minimalist Scandinavian curves. These chairs are also naturally comfortable, allow for proper air circulation in hot climates, and can freshen up your space with their eco-friendly design.
Shoji-style Sliding Doors
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One of the standout features of these doors is that they allow for proper natural light to flow into your space. These light wooden frames combine with rice paper panels to create airy spaces. They also help you optimize your space by creating minimalist, natural dividers and providing plenty of privacy with transparency, leaving your room feeling open, spacious, and airy. They also help regulate the room temperature by diffusing sunlight.
Floating Wooden Shelves
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Your space needs to be clutter-free to evoke a sense of comfort and simplicity. You can build floating wooden shelves that unclutter storage and showcase handcrafted decor to achieve this. Secure the shelves on your living room wall using dark oak wood, and add lamps, greenery, and small trinkets. These shelves also help maximize floor space.
Built-in Wooden Cabinetry
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If you need more storage space, consider building functional, floor-to-ceiling cabinets with natural grain finishes. These minimalistic yet durable cabinets may work well with your space by maximizing storage while leaving ample floor space for furniture. If you use your kitchen often, these durable cabinets can withstand years of constant wear and tear.
Neutral-Tone Modular Sofa
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Both Japanese and Scandinavian-style homes utilize neutral, soft, organic tones, so it’s essential to incorporate these tones into living room furniture. Use soft, low-profile seating in a modular sofa, emphasizing comfort and minimalism. Japandi furniture is not about being bold and vibrant but about focusing and emphasizing minimalism to evoke a feeling of calm and safety.
Minimalist Wooden Coffee Table
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Even if a wooden coffee table doesn’t seem like much, it adds natural warmth to a space and acts as a neutral focal point. To keep the Japandi look cohesive, incorporate a rounded or rectangular coffee table with visible wood grain and soft, clean edges. Wooden tables are robust and can withstand much weight, which is excellent for having tea gatherings or decorating with books. They’re also suitable for various rooms and use less material than glass tables, making them eco-friendly.
Linen or Cotton Duvet Cover
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You can’t go wrong with linen or cotton! Both are comfortable, durable, and long-lasting. You can find linen or cotton covers in neutral or earth-tone hues for a serene bedroom setting that blends well with the Japandi decor. These covers are breathable and adaptable to any climate, and they are moisture-wicking, which is ideal if you sweat at night.
Handwoven Wool Area Rug
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Wool area rugs blend Scandinavian coziness and Japanese wabi-sabi texture and resist mold, odor, dust, and mildew. They also hold their color for many years, are naturally insulating and will keep your home warm, are naturally stain-resistant and do well in high-traffic areas like a living room.
Neutral-Toned Floor Cushions
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Floor seating has numerous benefits, including improved flexibility, posture, and core strength. Neutral-toned floor cushions are perfect for comfortable, minimalistic Japanese-style low seating arrangements. Use soft, organic material that’s eco-friendly and comfortable to sit on for long periods. This might become your morning coffee spot!
Sheer Linen Curtains
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Incorporating light-filtering, natural fabric can make your living room feel more spacious and airy. Allowing warm sunshine to leak into your room will help enhance your mood, lessen stress and anxiety, and even lower your blood pressure.
Scandinavian Knitted Throw Blanket
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These are simple yet effective ways to add warmth to your Japandi-style home. You can also turn this into a fun DIY project that showcases your personality. Not only are these stylish additions to your home, but they also promote better sleep and help reduce stress levels you may feel after a long day at work.
Furoshiki Cloth
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These traditional Japanese wrapping fabrics are typically used for gifts or decor. They’re eco-friendly and an excellent way to show gratitude and thoughtfulness to the recipient. If you don’t want to make one yourself, you can purchase a handcrafted one to support the local community. These also make fabulous and comfortable shawls and wall art for your living room’s gallery wall.
Handwoven Jute or Sisal Rug
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These low-maintenance and durable rug materials provide texture and grounding in a neutral color palette, making them significant additions to your Japandi-style home. Sisal is well-known for its durability and ability to withstand areas with heavy foot traffic. Jute is also renewable and a great choice if you’re looking for eco-friendly alternatives.
Tufted Cotton or Wool Floor Pouf
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If you have a small apartment or home, poufs are great additions since they don’t take up much floor space. They make practical and aesthetic seating options around smaller coffee tables. They’re also excellent alternatives if you only have one small couch or chair in your living room. These also act as footrests when they’re not used for seating arrangements.
Minimalist Quilted Bedding
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For a more breathable material, use quilted bedding. These quilts feature geometric or organic stitching patterns and go well in Japandi-style rooms since they’re practical, comfortable, and soft. They’re also great for hot sleepers. Use neutral colors to stick to the Japanese simplicity.
Simple Striped or Solid Linen Pillowcases
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Striped or solid linen pillowcases, straight, clean lines, and subtle, natural patterns for harmony fit right into the Japandi style. Use a neutral color palette so the design is not overbearing. These pillowcases look fabulous next to wooden headboards. Linen is also breathable, hypoallergenic, and durable.
Paper Lantern Pendant Light
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Decorate your space with a pendant light, a nod to Japanese craftsmanship with a soft, diffused glow. This organic addition to your home will give your space a light, airy feel with natural textures. In Japanese culture, these paper lights also signify perseverance and hope.
Simple Ceramic Table Lamp
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To add soft, subtle lighting to your home, you must incorporate the Japandi style. A simple table lamp will have a matte stone or clay finish for simple elegance. This is also a fantastic way to create a warm, comfortable, and safe atmosphere. Table lamps are also easy to clean and resist dust and stains, making them resistant to the unusual wear and tear that other lamps typically experience.
Handmade Ceramic Dinnerware Set
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Ceramic is known for its longevity and durability. Incorporate a handmade ceramic dinnerware set into your home. You’ll love the subtly uneven shapes and soft, neutral glazes. These sets resist chipping and cracking and can withstand years of heavy use.
Wooden Serving Trays with Curved Edges
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Wooden serving trays have long-lasting natural beauty. They are functional yet beautifully crafted for a Japandi feel. They also provide effortless maintenance, as they’re easy to clean. Since these trays use natural, organic wood, they are eco-friendly and sustainable. Wood also complements the food by letting it stand out.
Stoneware Tea Set with Minimalist Design
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Stoneware enhances the flavor of tea in various ways. Japanese tea rituals and Scandinavian forms inspired stoneware tea sets, an essential addition to your Japandi home decor. The stone helps retain heat. Its minerals help alkalize the water and enhance the tea’s umami flavor. The heat remains in the tea because of the stone’s thick walls.
Matte Black or White Cutlery Set
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Because matte cutlery doesn’t have a sheen, you don’t have to shine it. It also gives it a modern, simple, and timeless look without extra care to keep it looking its best. This type of cutlery has a softer, more contemporary look, which is why it fits into the Japandi style of minimalism.
Ikebana-Style Vase
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One of the best ways to calm your mind and relax is to arrange flowers. With a focus on minimalism, these vases are sculptural, handmade pieces for delicate floral arrangements. Because they use a minimal amount of flowers, they help reduce the overconsumption of flowers and plants. These vases also focus on lines, space, and colors, with minimalistic design and neutral tones.
Bonsai Tree or Potted Bamboo Plant
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These resilient plants make excellent decorations for a Japandi-style home. The Bonsai tree evokes nature while emphasizing simplicity. Bonsai trees are known for helping with sore throats, exhaustion, and mental tension and improving air quality by pulling toxins out of the air. They are also believed to help attract positive energy and bring harmony to the environment, wh— home!
Zen Rock Garden Tray
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Incorporate a Zen rock garden tray into your home to help reduce stress and promote mindfulness and creativity. This small tabletop display features raked sand and pebbles. By focusing on one task, you’re training your mind to stay aware, present, and focused on the task at hand. You can also creatively express yourself by designing the garden tray.
Framed Abstract Art in Neutral Tones
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Japandi calls for organic, natural decorations with organic shapes in soft earth colors. Abstract art helps create a calming atmosphere and can add style to the room while complementing other decorations. Neutral tones create balance and serenity and pair well with various furniture styles.
Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture
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Hand-carved sculptures help provide a connection to nature. You can easily incorporate a minimalist art piece that embraces natural imperfections through sculptures like elephants, lions, horses, and other natural elements. Display these throughout your home to add texture and subtle decorations.
Natural Wood Incense Holder
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Because wood is a natural material that’s sustainable, renewable, and eco-friendly, adding a natural wood incense holder is an excellent addition to your Japanese home. Incorporate a sleek, elongated shape with clean, organized lines for a meditative ambiance. Wood is also durable and an excellent addition to your meditative practice.
Scandinavian-Style Wooden Wall Hooks
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Wood is a durable, natural, organic material that works well in Japanese and Scandinavian-style homes. These wooden wall hooks are unobtrusive and practical for entryways, providing a clutter-free atmosphere in smaller spaces that need more organization. You can hang your bags, coats, and keys on these hooks, efficiently maximizing your space while staying organized.