Japandi style is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian interior design aesthetics, creating a balanced blend of minimalism and style. Japanese style reflects the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi, which values simplicity and contentment, and the Scandinavian concept of Hygge, which celebrates comfort and cosiness. In Japandi-style, Nordic design meets sleek, functional Japanese aesthetics, blending seamless smooth lines with modern shapes.
When selecting a rug for a Japandi-style aesthetic, it’s best to keep things minimalist yet interesting. It is all about using neutral tones, sumptuous textures, basic designs and natural materials. Let’s look at some of our favourite rugs and how you can style them with Japandi décor in your home.
Japandi style is all about calming, neutral tones that evoke feelings of peace and serenity. Muted, natural tones like sand, stone, beige, and cream are visually relaxing to the eye, which is perfect for a Japandi-style room as it’s all about soothing the senses. Avoid jarring, bold colours that dominate the décor, as you want your rug to blend seamlessly into the rest of the scene.
This neutral-toned Østni Skandi Design rug echos the sleek and functional finesse of the Japanese aesthetic while incorporating the modern, smooth lines and patterns of Scandinavian design. Coupled with a few minimalist furnishings, such as the Japanese decorative bowl and leafy green plant in the background, this room fits perfectly into the Japandi aesthetic.
As mentioned before, the Japandi style is characterised by marriage between minimalism and simplicity, finding beauty in natural materials and infusing this aesthetic into your décor.
A minimalist design like the one in this Eden Woven Rug, with its clean lines and contrasting colours of charcoal and cream, is ideal for a Japandi-style room. Combined with the natural wood tones, minimal furnishings, and deep grey painted staircase, including some plants and decorative vases, it completes the on-trend Japandi vibe and creates a room full of peace and zen.
When decorating a room with Japandi-style in mind, keep your accessories minimal. Japandi is all about less is more and having zero clutter, so be frugal with your furnishings, choose your décor wisely, and be straightforward with their designs. Open floor plans with plenty of light, functional furniture and a warm, monochromatic palette create an airy atmosphere that appeals to the senses.
Our Contour Woven Rug, with its plain design, subtle patterns and neutral colour scheme, is the perfect Japandi rug to add interest to the wood flooring without overwhelming the simplicity of the décor.
Browse the full Frith Rugs collection to find the best Japandi rug to transform your space. Take your time selecting one online, or come and visit us in store.
