Japandi Color Palette

Japandi is a hybrid of Japanese minimalism & Scandinavian cozy, based on the philosophies of wabi-sabi and hygge, respectively. Combining these philosophies creates the Japandi fundamentals; minimalism, nature, neutrals and comfort. 😌🌱

The Japandi color palette is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design principles, resulting in a harmonious blend of simplicity, functionality, and natural elements.

This unique color scheme has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to create a serene and balanced atmosphere in both interiors and lifestyle. In this blog post, we will explore the Japandi color palette and provide tips on how to apply it to your own space.

The Japandi color palette is characterized by its neutral tones, earthy hues, and subtle pops of green from nature.

It draws inspiration from the natural world, incorporating shades of beige, gray, brown, and green. These colors create a calming and soothing environment, reflecting the simplicity and tranquility of both Japanese and Scandinavian design.

Examples of Neutral Colors

Whites, browns, blacks, greys, beiges, taupes, and surrounding variations.

Neutral colors are muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting.

The four most common are black, white, brown and grey, and are created by mixing two complementary colors, making these to be considered 'pure' neutrals.

The Japandi Color Palette is most commonly associated with the calming Japandi interior design style. Neutral colors absolutely help create calming spaces, making the Japandi style very desireable.

The Japandi Color Palette can be applied to rooms in a variety of ways; furniture, textiles, decor, window treatments, walls/ceiling/floor, and lighting.

Our Favorite Japandi Paint

Backdrop has an amazing selection of neutral paint colors that make it easy to create a Japandi interior. We've used their paint in almost every room in our home and we were not gifted the paint, we repeatedly purchased this paint. We really love this paint for its enviro-friendly, low-odor, amazing color selections and customer service. 😌🌱🖌️

Add layers of textured, natural neutrals with wall hangings, wall art and wall coverings.

Obakki features wall hangings handmade-to-order by master artisans around the globe. Textured neutral wall hangings add softness and hygge to your Japandi interior.

Japandi interiors are calming. This can be created by focusing on the lighter neutrals; beige, grey, taupes, creams, whites. This lightness will be balanced by the colors of natural materials. Black accents are often included providing contrast and timelessness.

There are no hard rules; Japandi is an inspiration to help you find calm in a stressful world.

Keep your lighting fixtures in the neutral color palette and use warm light with dimmers for the best control of mood and to create a calming space. 🌱💡

Add layers of textured neutrals to balance out your Japandi interior with Japandi inspired rugs. High quality, made-to-last. Minimal and timeless design using natural materials and in neutral colors.