Japandi redesign

Japandi living room ideas

Japandi blends Japanese restraint with Scandinavian comfort. Low furniture, light and dark wood, earthy neutrals and natural fibers create a living room that feels quiet and grounded.

Living room with a low oak-framed sofa, a solid wood coffee table, a woven rug, neutral linen textiles and two quiet prints

Color palette

  • Rice white
  • Clay
  • Ash wood
  • Charcoal

Materials and furniture

  • Low wood or upholstered seating
  • Paper or linen lamp shades
  • Wool, jute and linen textiles
  • Handmade ceramics

Tips for your living room

  • Keep furniture low to the ground and leave generous space between pieces.
  • Combine a light wood with one darker wood for depth.
  • Choose a few handmade objects instead of many decorative items.
  • Use paper or linen shades to diffuse light softly.

Try Japandi on your own living room

Dated living room with a worn brown sofa, an old TV on a pine stand, grey carpet and vertical blinds
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Living room with a low oak-framed sofa, a solid wood coffee table, a woven rug, neutral linen textiles and two quiet prints
Japandi redesign

Upload a photo of your living room. In about a minute a plan gives you four Japandi variations per round (the free preview shows one), with the walls, windows and doors kept exactly where they are.

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Questions

What is the difference between Japandi and Scandinavian?

Scandinavian is brighter and cozier, with more white and soft textiles. Japandi is calmer and earthier, with lower furniture, darker wood accents and fewer objects.

Can I stage an empty living room in Japandi style?

Yes. Choose virtual staging mode and Japandi style; furniture is added while the walls and floor stay unchanged.

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