A match we didn’t know we needed: Is part of your home decor already based on the Scandinavian living style, but you're looking for a change? Then you can easily add new accents with elements of Japanese aesthetics and create an exciting mix. We'll tell you about the characteristic features of the Japandi style and how you can support the look at home with suitable wall art.
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Scandinavian clarity meets Japanese tranquility: Learn more about the origins of the Japandi style and why this look appears so timeless, calming, and modern all at once.
MEHR ENTDECKENJapandi thrives on minimalist forms and well-thought-out functionality. This section focuses on natural materials and furniture that not only look good but are truly practical in everyday life.
MEHR ENTDECKENZen images create calm, balance spaces, and play a central role in the Japandi style. Subtle, deliberate, and always with intention.
MEHR ENTDECKENFrom warm beige tones to muted gray and soft green: Discover the typical Japandi colors and how you can use them to create a harmonious atmosphere.
MEHR ENTDECKENScandi with a twist: What is Japandi style?
Japandi interior design combines the best of two worlds – we humbly state right away – namely the simple elegance of Japanese design and the warm coziness of Scandinavian style.
Are you looking for a harmonious look that works timelessly beautifully in your home? Then this fusion will surely convince you as much as it does us!
Serenity Meets Clarity: Forms and Functions of the Japandi Style
Fans of minimalism appreciate the Japandi style for its focus on reducing everything to the essentials:
With furniture, the focus is on its functionality, and with accessories, on clean lines – for a tidy appearance that immediately radiates calm and harmony in your home.
In addition, there are also organic and round shapes, as well as many textiles, to create a pleasant balance. This is because the structured environment should not be associated with barrenness. Rather, it is about reducing unrest or stress while simultaneously promoting maximum coziness.
For organic shapes, round lampshades, mirrors, or seat cushions can be used, but you can also enhance the effect with Zen pictures or circular motifs on the wall. In our Dekoora online shop, you will find numerous wall pictures to accentuate the Japandi style in your home in a cost-effective way.
The pictures show that posters and canvas prints with simple designs like our natural light green shapes, abstract green brushstrokes, or the beautiful Stone Trio further enhance the impression of a tidy and organized environment. The round motif of black and white semicircles by Hilma af Klint is also directly inspired by the Buddhist Yin and Yang symbolism.
What role do Zen pictures play in Japandi style?
With "Zen Art", you can easily bring the philosophy of Buddhism into your home and create a relaxing atmosphere. Especially in rooms where you want to unwind – such as the bedroom or living room – they are helpful decorative accessories.
The reason for the emphasis on round shapes in Japandi style, by the way, is the Japanese circle symbol "Ensō", which in connection with Zen Buddhism stands for enlightenment and strength. In everyday life, it is interpreted as an expression of the moment, where consciousness is directed to the here and now.
Zen art can therefore also have a focusing effect. In a study or meditation room, Zen art wall hangings can create an atmosphere that promotes calm and inspiration. The clear and minimalist motifs do not distract and help you to concentrate on the essentials.
They can also be used well in the bathroom as wellness pictures for relaxation after a long day. So decide for yourself whether you want to implement the effect of the Japandi style in just one room or throughout your home - it is suitable for every room!
At Dekoora, it is important to us to design the right poster or canvas print for every taste. That's why you'll also find many modern illustrations that can be combined with Zen art, such as the motif Everything comes to you at the right time.
The Japandi color palette: These shades emphasize the look
By now, you've probably noticed that a consistent thread runs through the Japandi style's color palette, haven't you? Nevertheless, let's go through a small checklist that you can easily use to match the look at home. Japandi relies on subtle and restrained colors: earthy tones like beige, cream, brown, and gray are the main actors, providing a calm base.
These are complemented by accents in soft green or blue, because the connection to nature is also characteristic of the Japandi style. If you want to deepen the cool and calm side of the living style with blue hues, be sure to take a look at our magazine article on Ice Blue. This is a color that perfectly combines clarity and serenity and refreshingly rounds off your Japandi style.
Feel free to combine the subtle colors with dark tones like black or dark brown to create powerful contrasts and give the room more depth. It is precisely these dark elements that often enhance the Scandinavian style with Japanese elegance!
At Dekoora, you'll also find a large selection of Japanese wall art, which makes creating your Japandi look a breeze. For example, if you don't have space for larger plants, you can easily add a touch of Japanese botany to your walls with a mural of Sophora Japonica or branches in moonlight.
A vase with minimalist branches or bamboo elements are also characteristic of the Japandi style and easy-to-implement decor ideas.
If you want to add a few splashes of color to your Japandi palette, Dekoora's Japanese art also includes many colorful art prints of animal and nature scenes. Simply click on the photos to jump directly to your favorite wall art, or browse our Japanese art category.
For those who prefer an even softer touch, Cloud Dancer is the ideal addition: an almost ethereal tone that makes Japandi rooms feel light, open, and timeless at all times.
Among the most popular motifs for Japan fans is the artwork "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Katsushika Hokusai, which we can print for you in several variations. From portrait to landscape, poster to canvas!
As you can see, you can tailor the Japandi style very individually to your taste and we hope that our tips have inspired you to try out the Japandi look yourself?
In the Dekoora Magazine, you will also find interior hacks on other furnishing styles and we wish you a lot of fun browsing, discovering and putting together!
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Muted Motion - Abstract Circle in White
The name says it all: Our Muted Motion wall art stands for gentle movement. Thanks to its muted colors, it seamlessly blends into any room – but the circular brushstrokes also provide dynamism and ensure that it never gets boring.
Muted Motion also makes a beautiful set when combined with Minimal Muse - White Texture with Beige. Perfect if you want to fill larger spaces without making them feel cluttered.Both support the natural lightness that the Japandi style brings. Its calm, structured ambiance helps clear your mind and allows you to relax without distraction.
Muted Motion - Abstract Circle in White
The name says it all: Our Muted Motion wall art stands for gentle movement. Thanks to its muted colors, it seamlessly blends into any room – but the circular brushstrokes also provide dynamism and ensure that it never gets boring.
Muted Motion also makes a beautiful set when combined with Minimal Muse - White Texture with Beige. Perfect if you want to fill larger spaces without making them feel cluttered.Both support the natural lightness that the Japandi style brings. Its calm, structured ambiance helps clear your mind and allows you to relax without distraction.
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Quiet Green – minimalist art print
"Quiet Green" is like that morning moment when everything is still and the first coffee tastes perfect. Gentle green, clear form, zero drama.
This wall art brings balance to your space and creates visual tranquility – ideal for Japandi or Scandi interiors. It fits in the bedroom as well as in the office when you need a clear head.
Clean, timeless, and absolutely uncomplicated. Who says strong design has to be loud? Sometimes, just such a quiet accent is enough to bring everything together.
Quiet Green – minimalist art print
"Quiet Green" is like that morning moment when everything is still and the first coffee tastes perfect. Gentle green, clear form, zero drama.
This wall art brings balance to your space and creates visual tranquility – ideal for Japandi or Scandi interiors. It fits in the bedroom as well as in the office when you need a clear head.
Clean, timeless, and absolutely uncomplicated. Who says strong design has to be loud? Sometimes, just such a quiet accent is enough to bring everything together.
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Infinite Nightsky – Vintage-inspired Wave Drawing
"Infinite Nightsky" feels like gazing at the sea at night. The dark lines and movements are almost meditative. The motif combines vintage charm with modern drawing, making you sometimes feel like you're floating on cloud nine.
Ideal for anyone who likes natural aesthetics but doesn't want to lean too much into maritime themes. It has that subtle drama that makes spaces more exciting without overwhelming them.
Particularly striking in combination with wood, linen, and warm beige tones, which is why the motif fits so well with the Japandi style. A picture that not only decorates but creates a special atmosphere.
Infinite Nightsky – Vintage-inspired Wave Drawing
"Infinite Nightsky" feels like gazing at the sea at night. The dark lines and movements are almost meditative. The motif combines vintage charm with modern drawing, making you sometimes feel like you're floating on cloud nine.
Ideal for anyone who likes natural aesthetics but doesn't want to lean too much into maritime themes. It has that subtle drama that makes spaces more exciting without overwhelming them.
Particularly striking in combination with wood, linen, and warm beige tones, which is why the motif fits so well with the Japandi style. A picture that not only decorates but creates a special atmosphere.
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Brushstrokes – Green Gradient
A gradient that looks as if it was created with a single, confident brushstroke. "Brushstrokes" adds dynamism to minimalist spaces. A soft green gradient that spreads almost organically, reminiscent of mossy forests or gentle hills.
This is precisely why this motif fits so well with the Japandi style: it introduces reduced nature, without leaves and tendrils.
It looks particularly beautiful next to wood, linen, or ceramics in warm tones, or as a canvas print rather than a framed poster. An image that radiates calm, yet is never boring.
Brushstrokes – Green Gradient
A gradient that looks as if it was created with a single, confident brushstroke. "Brushstrokes" adds dynamism to minimalist spaces. A soft green gradient that spreads almost organically, reminiscent of mossy forests or gentle hills.
This is precisely why this motif fits so well with the Japandi style: it introduces reduced nature, without leaves and tendrils.
It looks particularly beautiful next to wood, linen, or ceramics in warm tones, or as a canvas print rather than a framed poster. An image that radiates calm, yet is never boring.
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Hold the Vision – Trust the Process
Sometimes all it takes is one phrase that sticks with you. "Hold the Vision – Trust the Process" is not just typography; it's a small reminder in everyday life, combined with the flow of a Zen circle. Clearly presented, minimalist in design, and therefore particularly impactful.
The motif works perfectly in an office or workspace because it exudes motivation without being intrusive. In a Japandi context, it almost feels like a modern mantra – consciously chosen, consciously placed.
A statement that feels calm yet brings strength.
Hold the Vision – Trust the Process
Sometimes all it takes is one phrase that sticks with you. "Hold the Vision – Trust the Process" is not just typography; it's a small reminder in everyday life, combined with the flow of a Zen circle. Clearly presented, minimalist in design, and therefore particularly impactful.
The motif works perfectly in an office or workspace because it exudes motivation without being intrusive. In a Japandi context, it almost feels like a modern mantra – consciously chosen, consciously placed.
A statement that feels calm yet brings strength.
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Katsushika Hokusai – The Great Wave
Hokusai's "Great Wave" is iconic yet surprisingly calming. Despite the movement in the water, there's an almost meditative tension in the image, don't you think? That's precisely what makes it so suitable for Japandi interiors: the power of nature meets balance.
The subtle details and the contrast between blue and white impressively capture the force of the waves. In combination with simple furniture and natural materials, a space is created that gains depth while also being lightened. And it's a true classic for making an impression.
Katsushika Hokusai – The Great Wave
Hokusai's "Great Wave" is iconic yet surprisingly calming. Despite the movement in the water, there's an almost meditative tension in the image, don't you think? That's precisely what makes it so suitable for Japandi interiors: the power of nature meets balance.
The subtle details and the contrast between blue and white impressively capture the force of the waves. In combination with simple furniture and natural materials, a space is created that gains depth while also being lightened. And it's a true classic for making an impression.
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Ohara Koson – Tree Behind Moonlight
This motif feels like a quiet evening with a full moon ambiance. A tree in moonlight, clear contours, plenty of space in between, and a strangely blue tree.
The restraint is what makes the image so special. It embodies that Japanese aesthetic that doesn't need to explain everything. The motif seamlessly fits into the Japandi style: natural tones, reduced composition, plenty of room to breathe.
It looks particularly beautiful in a bedroom or a quiet reading nook. An artwork that doesn't dominate but accompanies – and therein lies its strength.
Ohara Koson – Tree Behind Moonlight
This motif feels like a quiet evening with a full moon ambiance. A tree in moonlight, clear contours, plenty of space in between, and a strangely blue tree.
The restraint is what makes the image so special. It embodies that Japanese aesthetic that doesn't need to explain everything. The motif seamlessly fits into the Japandi style: natural tones, reduced composition, plenty of room to breathe.
It looks particularly beautiful in a bedroom or a quiet reading nook. An artwork that doesn't dominate but accompanies – and therein lies its strength.
FAQ
Japandi combines the clear functionality of Scandinavian design with the calm, minimalist aesthetic of Japan. The result is timeless spaces with natural materials, clean lines, and a palpable sense of serenity.
Compared to the Scandi style, Japandi is more restrained and deliberate. While Scandi focuses on coziness, bright colors, and many homely details, Japandi is more minimalist: fewer furnishings, less decor, more tranquility. Empty spaces are not a defect but part of the design. Materials appear more natural, contrasts are softer. The goal is not "hygge" but a balanced, almost meditative atmosphere where every element is consciously chosen.
Simple furniture with clean lines, a low silhouette, and natural materials like wood, linen, or ceramic fit perfectly with the Japandi style. Functionality is paramount – each piece has a purpose and never seems accidental.
Wall art is used very deliberately. Zen pictures, abstract motifs, or nature depictions create calm and focus. Fewer pictures, but consciously placed – quality over quantity is clearly the rule here.
Yes, especially. The minimalist design, light colors, and clear structures make rooms appear more open and airy. Japandi helps to create visual calm and avoid clutter.
As a DIY enthusiast and interior design lover, Franzi is passionate about new decorating ideas and home makeovers of all kinds. At Dekoora, she tracks down new interior trends for you and shows you how to easily implement them in your own home. Whether bold, subtle, or vibrant – no style is safe from her!
