The trends of Japanese traditions merge with Scandinavian comfort – this is how designers describe one of the most fashionable trends in the interior today: japandi. People who choose this style for their apartments attach great importance to the perception of space around them, because Japan + Skandi is a unique balance between northern practicality and eastern harmony, that is, “zen” in everything.
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Ekaterina Naumova, interior stylist of the Modi chain of stores, recommends that novice decorators choose neutral-colored objects for the interior in the Japandi style – but do not forget about the accents.
“When choosing interior details in the Japanese style, you should rely on neutral colors and their various shades: gray, beige, white, brown, coniferous, sand. However, Japandi differs from the classic Scandinavian palette in its desire to shade pastel colors in the decor and balance it with dark accents. For example, textiles in the color of wet asphalt against the background of light gray furniture or a black floor lamp with a cold lighting shade can become a bright detail in the interior, ”says the expert.
1. Floor lamp Kink Light, Leroy Merlin
2. Candle Litchi LIMITED EDITION, diptyque
3. Mirror Intco gold, “Your Home”
4. Basket, modi
5. Vase, modi
6. Homemade satin pants, Love Republic
7. Ecosystem Classic XS, Veter Shop
8. Small serving plate, Kesler Seramik, Daje Store
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The main feature of the style is a minimum of visual noise and a maximum of empty, but functional space. Japandi style should bring not only visual but also tactile pleasure. Therefore, designers are trying to add more concise textiles to the interior: soft pillows, rugs with a long pile, rugs on sofas and cotton tablecloths on tables.
“The use of natural textures, natural ornaments or their high-quality imitation is the business card of style”,
– highlights the designer.
The combination of different organic materials gives volume to the interior and emphasizes the philosophy of the Scandinavian-Japanese style: being closer to nature.
“Flowers, dried flower arrangements, fresh flowers in stone-coloured decorative pots, jute and cotton items are just a small list of things that will help enliven an apartment and put a stylish emphasis on organics. By the way, natural motifs can also be used in table setting: wooden or earthenware pots will remind you of the traditions of the two countries, concentrated in one interior style, ”says the expert.
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Famous Japanese designer and author of space arrangement method, Marie Kondo, in her book “Magic Cleaning”. The Japanese art of putting things in order in the house and in life ”says: maintaining cleanliness in the house helps to establish order in a person’s life. He is in the process of cleansing, and after that he is sure that the truth is revealed to a person, which helps to understand which life path needs to go further. These tips are essential for a Japandi-style interior: it’s also about cleanliness.
“The aesthetics of style implies concise forms of symmetrical lines and circles. Especially the desire for simplicity can be traced not only in furniture, but also in decor items.
– Ekaterina Naumova confirmed.
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Psychologist Alena Tretyakova agrees with the ideas that japandi is a great interior option for any family. It helps a person feel the happiness of being in the “here and now” and is positively associated with changes in life, being comfortable with oneself. The specialist advises not to forget about the Scandinavian philosophy – lagom and hygge, which create peace not only at home, but also in human psychology.
“Any Scandinavian philosophies put the simple things at the center of their worldview: the ability to appreciate the present moment, the ability to appreciate loved ones and spend time with them, to live without unnecessary things, to understand how “enough” is. A person’s happiness does not depend on the value or quantity of things that surround him, but on the emotions and feelings that the person experiences.
– says the expert.
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Evgeny Grinevich, a conceptual artist and founder of the UfO Design Vision design bureau, emphasizes the need for renewal in turbulent times. According to him, japandi can help maintain warm relations in the family and promote the formation of good habits in children.
“The basis of the Scandinavian style is calmness, softness of woolen products, warm colors, moderation. Surrounded by a family, the person considers the details and calms down with the comfort of home. Pleasant tactile sensations are also important. In our stressful world, pleasant emotions, bright interiors and spaces are very necessary. Both home and family come to the fore. My house is my pen. The principle of Scandinavian comfort in our time can be elevated to the rank of philosophical and ideological. Find peace in yourself,” said the artist.
Source: Gazeta
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