HOW TO DECORATE JAPANDI STYLE (and what is it?!) 🎎

you guys asked for it and i am super excited to make this video for you i'm viviane from posh pennies and today we're going to talk about how to decorate japanese i've done a few of these in-depth videos before i'm just kind of going down the list of all my favorite styles i've done scandinavian boho mid-century so far we're going to look at japandi color palettes what materials to use when you're decorating a japanese room some furniture styles and lastly where to shop japanese so let's get right into this what is japandi japande combines scandinavian design and japanese minimalism a lot of you always wonder how you combine design styles well japanese the perfect example of a hybrid design style even though scandinavia and japan are such different cultures not to mention super distant geographically they actually share a lot of the same core design principles those are mainly an appreciation for functionality and simplicity and a profound respect for nature and craftsmanship i think the thing that most people are drawn to with japani is that it's kind of the perfect fusion between the nordic's concept of hygge which is a feeling of warmth and well-being in the home and the ancient buddhist concept of wabi-sabi which is basically the acceptance of imperfection japanese influences are low to the ground furniture seamless flow between exterior and interior spaces acceptance of imperfection organic materials such as wooden bamboo and neutral yet warm colors in terms of scandinavian influences we've got furniture and accessories with straightforward and uncomplicated shapes minimalist decor to allow for light circulation creating a cozy atmosphere in order to foster a feeling of well-being in the home and the use of soft and cool pastel colors alright so now that we know all of this let's jump in and find out how to decorate japanese the japanese color palette is essentially a hybrid between the bright white somewhat cool scandinavian palette and the traditional japanese palette which features richer darker earthier tones since japandi is all about neutral minimalism try to stick to this concept by only using like three or four colors in your space and use black mainly as an accent if you want to bring in more of the scandinavian side of things then mix in more white and pastels if you prefer the japanese aesthetic then you can use the darker earthier tones predominantly so let's talk about the use of black black is a really powerful color that can bring a lot of excitement to an interior when i think of how to use black in japandy interiors i like to think of a beautiful simple japanese ink painting basically your room is the paper and your black accent element would be the single stroke of ink that's how you should use black in a japanese space another color tip for japanese rooms is to actually avoid the use of pops of color if you're a bright color lover then you might have a hard time really loving japandy i mean you can do whatever you want if you love color and you want to integrate bright pops of color go ahead and do that but in general i would tread fairly carefully bringing in bright pops of color into japanese spaces generally they're kept to a bare minimum if you do want to introduce bright pops of color i would probably recommend sticking to pieces that feature very basic shapes and like simple lines honestly the best type of colourpop you can bring into a japandy space is a natural element like a vibrant greenhouse plant both scandinavian and japanese interiors often use white walls now i know this might sound boring but remember this is a minimalist design style the scandinavians use white paint on their walls to maximize bright light bouncing around their rooms and the white walls in japanese interiors are like a backdrop for all the wood that they use that being said some designers recommend warm white walls for japan interiors and some designers recommend dark walls honestly you can go with either if you go with a white wall it's going to have more of a scandinavian vibe to it whereas if you go with a dark wall it's going to have more of the japanese feel to it it's absolutely a matter of personal preference just make sure that if you go with dark the color that you choose is a natural dark earthy and muted tone and if you use a dark wall don't forget that you're probably going to want to brighten up the space with the use of other light elements in the room if you decide to go with white walls definitely choose a warm white don't go cool because cool could make your room feel sterile and then add more contrast and variety to the palette through the use of warmer furniture and accessories warm white also complements wood tones nicely another thing you can do in a japanese room is add texture to the walls now i'm not talking like 90s rag roll paint here i'm talking like subtle lime washed walls sometimes something a little more sculptural with the use of wood and sometimes even exposed concrete probably my favorite kind of japanese accent wall it's a wood slat wall wood slat walls are essentially like a cleaner paired down version of beadboard they're just thin vertical wood strips laid across the wall that create visual and architectural interest japanese interiors often have their walls covered in bamboo or cedar panels so creating a wood accent wall is absolutely appropriate for a japanese interior wood slat walls are relatively simple to diy but if you don't want to diy them you can also buy pre-made panels either way the result looks really high-end and can easily elevate your space another way to add interest to a japanese space is by the use of a combination of like shiplap and raw wood beams this can look really interesting but it's also quite a bit of work if you don't have the beam element already in your home shoji screens have also had quite a bit of an influence on japandi interiors understandably but be really careful about being too literal with the use of shoji screens because it can end up looking a little cliche try and use them more as a jumping off point for something more creative like for example a headboard some of the most successful scandinavian and japanese rooms definitely convey simplicity so it's unsurprising that in japan the interiors most elements are without any excessive embellishments and without any frills but that doesn't mean that you need to live in like an empty home it just means that you need to carefully choose the items that you put in your room make sure you have a curated interior japandi celebrates the concept of denshari which essentially means ridding yourself of items that weigh you down or create negative energy keeping only things that truly serve a purpose or actually have meaning to you somebody by the name of i think mary kondo talks a lot about this concept you may have heard of her which brings us to our next tip declutter decluttering is especially important if you're trying to embrace a minimalist style like japandy with japandi it's definitely good to try and embrace a quality over quantity approach to the items that you place in your home in order to achieve the minimalist yet cozy atmosphere of japandi the use of natural materials is imperative timber stools terracotta pots bamboo paper and rattan wool linen and hemp are all great materials to integrate into your japanese interior and now let's talk about one of the most important materials in japandi rooms wood now the main difference between japanese and scandinavian furniture is that the scandies tend to use lighter woods whereas the japanese use darker to mid-tone woods you can integrate both wood tones into your japanese interior and this will create a really beautiful contrasting effect in general i would recommend you limit the use of wood to like three types maximum to ensure that you're creating a well-balanced and cohesive interior one of the hallmarks of japandi interiors is the use of simple low-profile furniture being close to the earth inspires peace and serenity and will provide a cozy and comfortable feeling to your japanese space when picking furniture for your japanese interior opt for pieces with clean lines possibly made out of wood so we definitely want to stay away from anything overly embellished or ornate blur the line between indoors and outdoors nature is a central element in both japanese and scandinavian cultures ideally there should be a connection to the outdoor space if you have a terrace or veranda you can connect your interior to your exterior via a sliding glass door and then you could try adding like a vertical garden or a wall of bamboo plants for a little extra greenery and added privacy the important thing is that you try to create harmony between indoor and outdoor spaces if you live in a house without any outdoor space you could try to integrate indoor plants instead just make sure you don't go overboard having just a few plants like a bonsai or a bamboo plant or any one of your favorite plants is enough japan interiors don't tend to go overboard with several plants in one space if you want you can also try to introduce a hint of pattern into your japanese interior this can work beautifully if you do so with restraint in general there are several ways that you can incorporate pattern into your decor usually through textiles or artwork but you can also introduce subtle patterns by a wallpaper like the beautiful wallpaper pictured here designed by amber lewis in studio 4 in new york city here are some of the most popular traditional japanese patterns that you could try integrating into your japanese room i'm just not even gonna try and pronounce them and i'm gonna put the names on the screen [Music] instead [Music] once you get the hang of japandi it isn't that hard to figure out how to combine elements the main things to remember are keep things simple in every way not only in the actual amount of items in your space but also in the design and shapes of the items in your room whenever you're in doubt with japan d in general it's better to remove something rather than to add something opt for quality over quantity now quality doesn't mean perfection as we said before this is a style that embraces imperfection so don't be afraid to have something imperfect in your space in fact i would embrace that keep your furnishings simple keep your fabrics and textiles solid unless you want to integrate a hint of japanese patterns like we talked about earlier and lastly if you introduce plants don't go overboard if you're looking for a jumping off point for where to shop for japandy stuff i would recommend places like artec muji mobilia bow concept motorazu marooni kirimoku new standard and karimoku case study etsy especially if you're looking for things like handmade ceramics and things like that and lastly thrift stores you never know what you're going to find there i hope you enjoyed this video and let me know if there's other styles that you want me to touch on in the future see you next time bye

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Length: 10min 1sec (601 seconds)

Published: Wed Feb 10 2021