Japandi
Japandi blends Japanese calm with Scandinavian warmth. Simple shapes, natural materials and soft light create rooms that feel uncluttered and restful. Look for ribbed pendants like the Calibo Canary, timber and ash linear lights, and linen and paper shades from Calibo, CLA, Telbix and Nordlux.
Getting the Japandi look
- Simple formsDomes, cylinders and soft curves rather than ornate detail.
- Natural materialsTimber, linen, paper and matte ceramic.
- Muted paletteBlack, white, sand and timber tones.
- Soft lightWarm white, 2700K to 3000K, ideally on a dimmer.
Questions we get asked
What's the difference between Japandi and Scandinavian?
Japandi is more pared back and earthy, with darker timbers and black accents. Scandinavian tends to be lighter and brighter.
What pendant suits a Japandi dining room?
A large ribbed or paper shade pendant over the table, in a single colour.
Does black suit Japandi?
Yes. Matte black accents are a big part of the look.
See also Scandinavian and organic lighting. Want a second opinion on your style? Send us a photo of the room on sales@alstra.lighting or call 02 4040 0599. Our lighting design help is free.
