Have you ever thought: this combination is impossible? I mean that idea that you think "it's crazy and it's not going to work", but you're surprised because it works! That has happened to me with the Japandi interior design trend. I had to see it to believe it.

It would not have occurred to me to merge Japanese Zen with the functionality of the Scandinavian or Nordic style. And now the truth is that he has me conquered.

And as soon as you read the rest of the post, it will conquer you too.

Understand the Japandi style in 5 keys

I started hearing about the Japandi style as a trend in interior design in 2020, and from then on I haven't stopped seeing very interesting things.

You already know that interior design is one of my passions, the last thing I have seen has been Casa Decor 2021 in Madrid, and I have taken many interesting references on decoration trends. 

But I'm not going to deny that Japandi surprised me a bit at first. Japanese style fused with Scandinavian or Nordic (whatever you want to call it)? As?

But there it is, and the more I see it, the more it fits me. I like the result of the combination to create open spaces and with the best of both styles.

From the Japanese style, I prefer minimalism, which brings serenity to the slow life that I want in my day to day.

And from the Nordic I am going to include the hygge touch to be happy in our house, eliminating everything that makes us uncomfortable and reduces our well-being.

Shall I tell you more about this combination of styles? Write down these 5 keys.

1. Open spaces

At this point the two styles coincide, and perhaps that is why they understand each other so well.

The rooms are spacious and the view has room to expand.

Appealing to Nordic functionality, there are no excessive ornaments, not to mention that almost bare spaces are preferred, with the essential furniture.

Surely this has led you to think about Japanese minimalism: that's where the shots go. Less is more. Order brings serenity and calm.

The absence of unnecessary elements lightens the spirit. All a philosophy of life.

2. Colors: between cold and heat

The most important thing is that this style flees from stridency, so the choice will always be in the ranges that provide serenity.

From there, you can move towards the cold tones inspired by the Nordic style. White is king, but blue, gray or mint green also fit.

Then we combine it with the warmth of the colors of the wood and earth tones in general, more enveloping. It is the temperate point that brings the Japanese style.

3. Natural materials

The Japanese influence is noticeable, and that is why we will see pieces of bamboo and a lot of natural wood, both in the furniture and on the floor and even the covering of some walls.

Let's not forget rice paper, a delicate way of dividing spaces with partitions or sliding doors, which do not block the passage of light and provide privacy but also lightness.

The Nordic style brings its predilection for untreated wood, but also (and increasingly) for wicker in lamps, mirrors or other details.

If I wanted to put decorations (few) I would choose unpolished ceramic pieces . Or I would place some textiles here and there: cushions in neutral tones or a jute rug to add warmth to a room.

4. Plant decoration

The Nordic style uses plants to counteract its characteristic coldness (which is not so cold). A few strategically distributed pots bring freshness to any space.

I always like to have a large plant to use as a natural division: a palm tree or a ficus, in any of its varieties.

Another possibility is to decorate a corner of the living room with a small Japanese terrarium. But always escaping from the showy or exuberant. Delicacy is a must .

5. Straight lines

When choosing furniture, what prevails is the sobriety of the design . No ornate or ornate pieces. Nordic design imposes very simple lines, at the service of functionality.

That air between Nordic sophistication and Japanese minimalism is the reference for creating Japandi spaces.

Do you dare to include the Japandi style in your home? I do.

With what I have told you so far, I think you get an idea of ​​why it is a style that is going to stay for a long time. Sometimes, in interior design, it is about pressing the right keys and finding different fusions with elements that already exist. Like Japandi style.

What do you think? surprised? Can you tell me your impressions? I am going to incorporate some of these ideas into my house, I hope they will also inspire you to decorate yours.