Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to blend the tranquil simplicity of Japanese artistry with the functionality of Scandinavian design? Well, this fusion is called Japandi and it is a design trend dating back to the 19th Century. The cherry on top? Konk has been spearheading furniture in a Japandi-style for many years to help add comfort and calm into the homes of customers. Intrigued to learn more Japandi? Let's dive in.
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What is Japandi? Japandi isn’t merely a design trend; it’s a lifestyle marrying the wabi-sabi (‘embracing the imperfect’) essence of Japanese design with the hygge (‘finding joy in simplicity’) heart of Scandinavian style. In the world of interior design, what emerges from this union is straightforward. Designs that are simple, functional, and subtly elegant.
Japandi-style furniture at Konk At Konk, we weave the Japandi philosophy into many of our creations, crafting pieces that focus on understated style and functionality.
Delving Deeper into Japandi Design
Minimalist: Keeping design streamlined, Japandi embraces a ‘less is more' mantra, where every element serves a purpose. Some apply this design into a room or area of living space, others throughout their homes.
Natural: The emphasis is on natural, durable materials that stand the test of time both in style and functionality.
Neutral palettes: Muted, earthy tones pave the way for a serene atmosphere, often punctuated by soft, contrasting hues to add warmth.
Functionality: Every item within a Japandi space is not just for show; it serves a purpose, underscoring a practical, user-friendly design.
Japandi-Inspired Artisanship Beyond Furniture Of course, Japandi, as a design language, isn’t restricted to furniture design and has been embraced by modern artisans in other realms of interior design and beyond.
Ceramicists, for instance, have adopted the Japandi aesthetic, creating pieces that are minimalist yet warm, flawlessly marrying functionality with aesthetic appeal. The works of UK-based ceramicists like Karen Dawn Curtis echo this, where every piece is inspired by the Japandi-style aesthetic and the beauty of the British landscape. While another excellent expression of this trend is Siwa, a washbasin unit by Ceramica Cielo designed by Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano with its simplicity, elegance, and purposeful design. Tile makers have also chosen to pay homage to this trend as demonstrated by UK based stockist Baked Tiles Company.
Additionally, well-known textile makers also weave the Japandi narrative into their creations, crafting pieces that speak to simplicity, natural elements, and functionality. You can find fabric sellers including Scion Living and Stitched showing textiles that can adorn a space to contribute to its functionality and comfort in a Japandi way.
Moreover, lighting fixtures are not left in the dark when it comes to shining a spotlight on Japandi design. Take for instance, the Rattan Ciara Pendant and Ashford Raffia Pendant with large natural colour curved and stacked shade designs as statement pieces for Japandi design created by UK based lighting fixture specialist Spark and Bell.
And away from interior design, an award-winning electric scooter developed by Sweden’s Stilride showcases what happens when you give a nod to Japandi in the world of technology and mobility. This may well be a Marmite moment for some, yet one can’t help but be impressed with a novel design that folds metal into a malleable material like origami to form a swan-like shape.
Enduring Appeal In our often chaotic and cluttered world, Japandi design carves out spaces that ooze serene simplicity and sophistication. So, are you ready to explore our carefully crafted Japandi-style furniture pieces?