Japanese design and Scandinavian design have so many similarities that it is not surprising that they can be perfectly blended. The two create a entire new living atmosphere in the modern interior. The aesthetics of simple simplicity in design, the attention to stillness and the love for natural materials and artisanal handicrafts are central here. The complete balance between clean lines and organic shapes comes into its own in this interior. This new minimalism with a warm appearance is soothing and increases the feeling of well-being. A Scandinavian twist on the Japanese living style.
Header: Jotun Lady 5503 Natural blue, Twist folding curtains by Luxaflex

 

East meets West

The living way from Scandinavia is mixed in this trend signal element with Japanese ‘Wabi-sabi’ accents. The imperfection of handmade accessories makes the atmosphere human and unique. Fritz Hansen’s new dining chair N01 was designed by the famous Japanese Sato Oki from design studio Nendo and fits perfectly into this warm and minimalist atmosphere.

 

Foto: chair N01 by Fritz Hansen en accessories van Crate & Barrel

 

Japanese Living Atmosphere

Through a collection of ‘oriental’ accessories, you quickly give direction to a Japanese living atmosphere into your home. The new collection of tableware by the famous fashion designer Issey Miyake for iitala is the ultimate musthave for decoration the table. Another idea is to play with Japanese wood panels as a space distributor or foldingscreen. The use of natural materials is the basic for this serene and sleek interior.

 

Foto: John Lewis, Iittala X Issey Miyake collection and wooden blinds by Luxaflex

 

Stillife

It looks like a small altar, so quiet is the arrangement of several organic shaped vases on the west elm dresser. As for the Japanese living style, making a still life with accessories is a careful and precise study.

Stylingtip: Find sculptural vases of wood and stone and use a beautiful blossom branch for that oriental feel in the interior.

 

Foto: West Elm en dark wooden blinds by Luxaflex

 

Monochrome Interior

The raise of the monochrome interior in response to this Warm Minimalism trend is visible everywhere. As in a wellness room, shiny colors are shunned and a calming atmosphere is created from light naturals and handmade furniture and accessories. The soothing effect is enerstered with window decoration with which the bright daylight can be absolutely controlled. Horizontal blinds with a ladder strap in a beige or slightly trendy colour like soft yellow enhances the rural look of the interior.

 

Foto: The House of Silence – Maria Marinina, teaset by Stelton, light wooden blinds by Luxaflex

 

Tie dye wallcovering

In this trend direction we show you that the trend Warm Minimalism does not look ’empty and boring’ but it’s a clever mixture of the Scandinavian and Japanese living style. Add some extra decoration with a trendcolor such as blue and a hip dessin like the tie-dye optics which you can see in the wallpaper of Murals Wallpaper. The wallpaper is herewith the eye-catcher and the curtains improve the warm atmosphere and acoustics.

 

Foto: wallpaper Osaka Shibori by Murals Wallpaper and folding curtains by Luxaflex

 

STYLINGTIP: Japandi style in the bedroom

Instead of white walls, the styling tip for the bedroom is to paint the walls and ceiling in soft sand and pebble tones. Decorate your bed with multiple layers in the hip trend color indigo blue. For example, choose two uni-colored duvets in blue and gray and find a bed cover and a more airy cotton cloth with different tie-dye designs. Combine with tight wooden blinds for the windows, because this immediately creates a Japanese atmosphere.

 

Foto: Jayson Home en wooden blinds and ladderstrap by Luxaflex

 

Cool with denim

Light naturals and some new nude colours combine well with denim blue for a balanced atmosphere. You can do this very subtly by decorating the windows with window coverings in denim fabric or by nonchalantly styling add some blue accents into your home. At Zara Home, you’ll discover the best styling tips and affordable accessories to bring this Japanese style into your home. By adding some blue accents, your interior gets a younger and more fashionable look. So be cool with denim!

 

Foto: Shou Sugi ban home by Debbie Kropf, AW21 van Zara Home, folding curtains by Luxaflex