“We both love natural elements and textures, too.
And theres always a sense of fun mixed in.”
Lighting is also important, as is symmetry.
Latham Interiors
Layer Your Lighting
Leclair Decor
There can be multiple forms of lighting in a Japandi kitchen.
When selecting the fixtures, look for minimal shapes and warm, earthy materials.
Both Japanese and Scandinavian designs embrace this natural building material.
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It completely grounds the space it’s in.
You could include wall panels that wrap around the kitchen and dining area.
It still looks natural and fits into the theme, but isn’t overly noisy.
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In spaces embracing a monochromatic black palette, it’s been to keep other colors to a minimum.
A few wooden stools and a vase or colorful knobs is the right balance.
Giving plants and flowers a space in your kitchen can contribute to a Japandi atmosphere.
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Focus on the Backsplash
The backsplashis another area where Japandi styles can be woven in.
Tashe recommends “traditional Japanese elements like washi paper or ceramic tiles arranged asymmetrically.”
Stick white quiet tones of white, cream, beige, black, or gray.
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As for shape, consider subway tiles, squares, and other simple geometric silhouettes.
Select straight lines, soft colors, and natural materialsand keep appliances and utensilshidden away.
These can be displayed through stone, matte paint, or glossy tiles.
Louis Duncan-He
Stick with Simple Lines
Japanese interiors do straight, simple lines best.
you’re able to adopt this look in your kitchen through everything from cabinetry to windows to seating.
Curved lines are also seen in some spaces, whether it’s through a vase or pendant light.
KG Designs
But as a foundation, stick with linear, level lines.
Create visual layers in your cooking space through islands, tables, seats, shelves, and lights.
Even with the mostmodest color palettes, it’ll have movement.
Latham Interiors
It’s not the best space to throw random finds you’re unsure about.
The orientation doesn’t matter too muchyou can opt for long vertical tiles or horizontal.
Circular and hexagonal tiles stray a little too far.
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Add a Coastal Spin
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Japandi style looks fantastic in amodern coastal home.
Match the Tone of Wood with Other Colors
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The undertones of paint, tile, and wood.
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can sometimes cause a space to feel like it’s clashing.
It could be the reason you could’t quite put your finger on what’s off about it.
Balance Black and White
Balance is a major principle of Japandi design.
Leclair Decor
To find equilibrium with a contrasting color palette, give equal attention to both black and white.
A few wooden elements can warm up the contrast, too.
Design is all about creative expression and experimentation.
Light & Dwell
Pink and earth green, for example, are a toned-down version of complementary colors that can be fun.
If you’re after the latter, hunt around for linear, rod-style lighting or slim vertical pendants.
Keep the color palette simple and show it through every detail.
Louis Duncan-He
Modern wooden stools always help, too.
Wall-mounted lamps superimposed on small black tiles or a unique plant in the background does wonders.
You want everything to feel cohesive.
Michelle Berwick Design
A fridge with wooden panels or a sleek black iron range and hood really raises the bar.
Wooden or black always feels right at home in a bright, frosty cooking space.
Keep Hardware Simple
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Forgo the crystal knobs and ornate pulls.
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If your eye is on a metallic texture, opt for a brushes or muted finish.
But a few rounded shapes and more fluid lines are welcome here, too.
This could be rounded bulb pendant lamps, circular knobs on appliances or cabinets, tables, and rugs.
Jenn Pablo Studio
Try a cool gray countertop with both light and dark wood cabinets and furniture for a nice contrast.
Just weave in other parts of gray (like through your backsplash) to support it.
Instead, keep the structure, layout, and foundational items simple in form.
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Gray, black, and beige colors all look nice stretching up walls.
Keep grout lines thin and symmetrical for the cleanest finish.
How do you want to move around your cooking space?
Alvin Wayne
What do you need access to?
Japanese and Scandinavian designs both largely embrace functionality as much as aesthetics.
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