Technology ‘Japandi’: Why Japanese-meets-Scandi design is taking over the internet 8 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); written by Hanna Pham, CNN (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The relaxed cleanness of Scandinavian interiors and the simple beauty of traditional Japanese décor have both made them staples of modern home design.Now, there is a growing trend that combines the two: “Japandi”.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Google searches for the term jumped dramatically in the winter of 2020, as people around the world remodeled their homes amid the Covid-19 lockdowns.Interest has risen steadily since then, according to data from Google Trends.“I think a lot of people were looking for a relaxing style,” Leila Ritbergen, author of the new book Japandi Living, said in an email interview.“The quiet, understated aesthetics of the Japandi style and more durable craftsmanship items perfectly fit these needs.” Read:Prince Harry’s hilarious mobile voicemail message on Queen’s phone revealed – and how she reacted A teapot sits off the floor on an elegant wood table by Woodchuck, by Tinta Design.attributed to him: Wig Zen Kiss (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Zeitgeist, it seems, this fusion of design dates back to the 1860s, Ritbergen said.
It traces the aesthetic roots of Danish naval lieutenant William Carstensen, who visited Japan as the country opened up after two centuries of self-isolation.
It was his book Capital of Japan and the Japanese that first compelled Danish designers to travel to Japan, Ritbergen said, where they discovered that the two cultures valued simplicity and natural beauty.Fast forward to today, and contemporary interior designers are rediscovering commonalities in their penchant for neutral tones, natural materials, and minimalist décor.Read:Lincoln Continental ‘Lipstick Edition’ for sale In addition to offering readers practical advice, Rietbergen’s book provides dozens of photos of immaculate Japandi-style homes.Adorned with delicate paper lamps and eye-catching cream sofas handcrafted by Scandinavian designers, the living spaces are just as comfortable and elegant.
Thin paper later complements an elegant bookshelf, designed by Norm Architects.attributed to him: Jonas Pierre Paulsen In one, the sleek kitchen peeks out to reveal the clutter-free light brown cabinetry that complements the dining room’s wheat and yellow.The plant adds a touch of green to the room.Both Scandinavian and Japanese design emphasize the importance of nature, says Rietbergen, not only through colors like light browns, tans, and soft whites, but also by using materials like linen and wood to create an atmosphere of calm.
Hygge and wabi-sabi The key to Japandi’s design is to create something subtly ornate without feeling empty — somewhere chic but where you can “feel at home and relax,” said Rietbergen, whose Instagram page @japandi.interior has nearly 450,000 followers.Doing so revolves around two design principles: “hygge,” a Danish and Norwegian term for feeling cozy and warm, and “wabi-sabi,” the Japanese concept of accepting imperfections.Read:GSMA MWC AFRICA 2022 BRINGS TOGETHER THE BUSINESS LEADERS AND POLICYMAKERS OF THE MOBILE ECOSYSTEM To achieve either, it’s necessary to get rid of problems, Ritbergen said, citing Japanese organizing expert Marie Kondo whose at-home organizing methods became a worldwide phenomenon following the success of her Netflix show, “Tidy Up With Marie Kondo.” Rietbergen, like Kondo, recommends treating tidying up less as a chore and more as a celebration—and a chance to reflect on whether the items around you make you happy.Japandi’s style also celebrates craftsmanship, whether it’s delicate light sculptures by Isamu Noguchi or furniture by Carl Hansen, whose wishbone chairs sell for thousands of dollars.But Rietbergen stresses that the aesthetic can also be achieved by those decorating on a budget.After all, she says, it’s a philosophy guided by the belief that “less is more.” Soft low white tables designed by Woodchuck’s husband in tan colors and tree interior, by Tinta Design.attributed to him: Wig Zen Kiss Instead of buying cheap, mass-produced furniture that won’t last, Rietbergen suggests buying secondhand while saving for those few special pieces you can cherish for years.However, the beauty of Japandi’s design, the author added, is that there are no strict standards to follow.
“Every house and interpretation of Japandi’s style is different,” she said.
“It’s really important to dare to make your own choices.Your home isn’t a showroom and doesn’t have to be a put-up copy of something you’ve seen.An important part is adding personal items and items.” “Japandi Living,” Norm Architects, Kinuta Terrace, photo by Jonas Pierre Poulsen.attributed to him: Credit: Cocoon “Japandi Living: Japanese Traditions.Scandinavian designPublished by Lannoo, now available.
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