Japandi

English

Etymology

Blend of Japan +‎ Scandi. According to Keti Lytras, the term began being used shortly after the 2016 Milan International Furniture Fair.

Noun

Japandi (uncountable)

1. A decor design that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired elements. [from 2016]
   • 2018, Marge Thorell, Karin Bergoo Larsson and the Emergence of Swedish Design, McFarland & Company, page 3:

     So popular is Swedish design in Japan that there was a Year of Scandinavian Design celebrated, and Tokyo Design week was abuzz with the new Scandinavian meets Japanese style design trend called Japandi. It is heartwarming to see the Larssons’ love of Japanese prints and katagami come full circle. Karin has truly touched and influenced the lives of millions.

   • 2019 October 21, “The rise of ‘Japandi’ style”, in BBC‎^[2], archived from the original on 2024-05-02:

     Japandi is a good fit with hectic modern lifestyles, because “these pieces allow people to create a clean, calm environment in which they can truly unwind”.

   • 2023, Olga Trusova, Calm Living: Simple Design Transformations to Fill Your Spaces with Tranquility, Chronicle Books, page 103:

     We can create more breathing room by borrowing a few concepts from the Japandi design style.