Japandi is one of the most popular interior styles of recent years, and it is easy to see why. It brings together two design traditions that share a love of simplicity, natural materials and calm. Here is what japandi style is, where it comes from, and how to create the look at home with japandi wall art.

What is japandi style?

Japandi is a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian design. From Japan it borrows minimalism, craftsmanship and the quiet beauty of wabi sabi. From Scandinavia it takes light, functional comfort and the cosy, lived-in feeling often described as hygge. The result is a warm, pared-back style that feels both serene and welcoming.

The key elements of japandi style

A japandi interior usually shares a few defining features:

• A muted, natural palette that pairs soft Scandinavian neutrals with deeper Japanese tones.
• Natural materials like timber, rattan, linen, paper and stone.
• Clean lines and low, simple forms that keep spaces uncluttered.
• Warm minimalism, where less is more but the room still feels comfortable.
• Craft and quality, with a focus on well-made, meaningful pieces.

Japandi, wabi sabi and Scandinavian style

These styles overlap, but each has its own emphasis. Scandinavian design is light, bright and practical. Wabi sabi is about texture, imperfection and calm. Japandi sits between them, combining Scandinavian warmth with Japanese restraint. If you love soft, tactile and uncluttered spaces, japandi is likely to feel like home.

How to create a japandi look at home

Start by decluttering and keeping only what you love and use. Choose a soft, natural palette and layer in materials like timber, linen and ceramics. Balance lighter Scandinavian tones with a few deeper, grounding accents. Keep surfaces calm and let a few considered pieces do the talking. Neutral and textured art help set the tone.

Choosing japandi wall art

Japandi wall art leans into simplicity, natural forms and soft, tonal colour. Look for calm abstracts, gentle landscapes and organic shapes rather than busy, high-contrast designs. Our japandi wall art collection is made for these serene, natural spaces, with every piece made to order in Australia on premium canvas or framed to suit your home. You might also like our wabi sabi designs, or browse the full wall art collection.

Frequently asked questions

What is japandi style?

Japandi is a blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian design, creating a warm, calm and pared-back look built on natural materials.

What colours are japandi?

Japandi palettes combine soft Scandinavian neutrals with deeper, earthy Japanese tones such as warm browns, charcoal and muted greens.

What is the difference between japandi and Scandinavian style?

Scandinavian design is light, bright and functional. Japandi keeps that comfort but adds Japanese restraint, texture and a slightly deeper, calmer palette.

What wall art suits a japandi home?

Choose calm, tonal pieces with organic shapes and natural forms. Neutral, textured, abstract and wabi sabi designs all suit the look.