Let’s discuss Hygge and Japandi today

It is impossible to translate the Danish word ‘hygge’, but it is commonly believed that it means home comfort. Happy Danes, who are not spoiled by the climate with hot and sunny days, have created their own interior style that brings warmth, peace and friendliness to the house.

However, unexpectedly we are not going to discuss Hygge. Instead, we will talk about Japandi – one of the latest styles that combines the main features of Japanese and Scandinavian design trends. The combination of conciseness and naturalness of the Scandinavian style with an oriental craving for warm shades, harmony and the absence of everything superfluous made it possible to formulate a style concept with the following principles:

Calm natural textures.

First of all, it is wood, stone, concrete, textiles. Minimal relief, glossy sheen and subtle gradations create an incredibly atmospheric space;

Functionality.

In this regard, the Japanese style prevailed. Hence, japandi involves the minimal use of things, each in its place and with a specific purpose;

Simple, precise lines and shapes.

They can be straight, rounded or angular – but without unnecessary bends, curls and zigzags;

Low furniture.

Low chairs, poufs, sofas, armchairs and tables open up a new dimension of comfort and take a fresh look at home interiors;

Natural palette.

Restrained shades, as close as possible to neutral and natural, create a cozy and relaxing space;

Minimum decor.

The combination of two minimalist trends suggests an appropriate approach to decor.

The predominance of living plants and the use of no more than 3-4 objects give the atmosphere an individuality.

Our lives have changes enourmously.

So did the decoration ideas.

Privacy vs Open Space

After COVID experience many people realised that sitting all together in one big space could be annoying. Moreover it is not very functional. The same room should not be a dining room slash office slash school slash living room.

Little by little open plan rooms will acquire some dividers or somehow the space will be reorganized to add more privacy.

It is important to close the door or separate yourself from others and get some time and space for only yourself.

Fast vs Decent furniture and accessories

Badly made inexpensive things are on the decline. People want to have deeper relationships with things, relationships that have some meaning. Thus, shopping becomes more deliberate and thought-through, so people love their rooms, apartments and houses more.

Minimalism vs Maximalism

Less isn’t more anymore. We spent the whole year inside our dwellings, and we want some stuff! More eclectic, layered and collected look is coming in. As we realise there are quite many things we want to have around us, there is a need for nice storage solutions.

Neutral vs Colorful

Designers recommend introducing colors this year. It can be bright vases, decorative pieces or art. Maybe you can create something?

Faux vs Natural

This year we might see much less man-made and plastic materials and more organic and natural pieces. It might be connected with corona again as many of us miss nature and opportunities to travel. Consider decorating your space with live flowers. If you hate taking care of them, think of dried flowers!