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How to Bring Zen and Scandinavian Simplicity into Your Home
The winter holidays can sometimes be a season of excess. Our homes fill up with relatives, guests, gifts, food bought in preparation to feed all those guests…
It can be a bit overwhelming.
This January, what better time to double down on the home trend of Japandi — minimalism that combines two fascinating cultures?
What is Japandi?
I am a fan of the minimalist lifestyle, but learned about the Japandi trend only recently.
Japandi is most often considered a “fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design principles.” Its hallmarks include “minimalism, functionality, and a deep respect for nature.”
Japandi is a combination of two distinct lifestyles. The Scandinavian influences on the style include “simplicity of forms and great functionality,” as well as a focus on sustainability and natural materials.
The Japanese contribution to the style is said to be based on a Zen Buddhism idea: “wabi-sabi,” the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Wabi-sabi places value on asymmetry and imperfect shapes, “similar to rustic style but with just a dash more of austerity to…