Japandi style

A versatile blend of Japanese and Scandi design is taking over interiors

When you throw together equal doses of Scandinavian minimalism and the Japanese love of wabi sabi, which is finding beauty in the imperfect, you get Japandi. Follow these simple steps to introduce the emerging trend into your home.

GO DARKER

If you’ve already got a Scandi-inspired dining table in pale timber, swap your matching chairs for some with a black painted finish. Or pair the pale timber with dark walnut timer chairs. Try Brandon Dining Chair $149 Freedom

PEACEFUL PALETTE

Mix softer pastels like dove grey, soft pink and blue with darker charcoal, indigo, navy and emerald green to achieve a sophisticated look. Work the colours into your space through cushions, , artwork and rugs. Try Beach Luxe Velvet Cushion $20 Target. Coral Fleece Throw $6 Target

PAPER PENDANT

Celebrate the delicate Japanese art form of origami by hanging a paper pendant in your lounge or dining room. It will add warmth and glow to the room, too. Try Regolit Pendant Lampshade $4.99 Ikea

NOD TO NATURE

Add life and colour to any living space by adding a house plant. Valued in both Japanese and Scandinavian interiors, a plant and the way it’s potted can make a real statement. Try Fejka Artificial Potted Plant $69 Ikea

GO LOW

Embrace the Japanese tradition radition of low-line furniture with a low seat sofa or armchairs, which bridge the divide between modern Scandi and Oriental. Try Toorak 3-Seater Chaise $999 Focus On Furniture