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On-trend Japandi bathrooms embrace the best of Japanese and Scandinavian design.
Check out these Japandi bathroom ideas for inspiration.
What Is Japandi Style?
Noz Design/ Photo by Chris Stark
Japandi style is amix of Japanese and Scandinavian design.
It blends Japanese minimalism with Scandi-style functionality for a harmonious aesthetic and an uncluttered feel.
Common Japandi Materials
Wood Slat Walls
Add texture to your Japandi bathroom withwood slat walls.
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Carry the design onto the ceiling for an enveloping feel.
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Echo the wood tones with accessories like a wooden tray to hold brushes and soaps.
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Prevent water damage by regularly sealing wood and ensure that your bathroom has proper ventilation.
Natural Light
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Prioritize natural light to enhance a Japandi bathroom.
Wood-Clad Mirror Niche
Look for opportunities to incorporate wood tones to give your bathroom a Japandi feel.
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Stone Tile Walls
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Stone is a core element of Japandi design.
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Complement natural light with thoughtful light fixtures.
Wet Room Layout
Choose a wet room layout to give your Japandi bathroom a functional open-plan feel.
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Japanese Art
Decorate the walls with Japanese art to add authenticity to a modern Japandi-style bathroom.
This space is decorated with a reproduction of Shiro Kasamatsu’sPine In Rain1938 for a tranquil feel.
Wooden Bathtub
Create the ultimate focal point in a Japandi bathroom with a wooden bathtub.
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This space combines warm and light earth tones for a relaxing spa-like feel.
Black Pebble Flooring
For a more dramatic look, choose black pebble flooring.
Layer over large mirrors with integrated lighting to amplify natural light.
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Or opt for shower curtains, bath rugs, and towels made from fabrics like Tencel or bamboo fibers.
Pair with an organic freestanding stone tub for a dramatic effect that is both luxurious and zen.
Faux Wood Tiles
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Mimic a Japandi-inspired look with ceramic or porcelain faux wood tiles.
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Wood-effect tiles can be used on both floors and walls for a seamless look.
Interior designer Maite Granda backlit the floor-to-ceiling backsplash to add ambient lighting to this Florida space.
The soft and diffused light highlights the beauty of the wood grain in this modern bathroom.
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Built-In Storage
Create an uncluttered look in a Japandi bathroom with plenty of built-in storage.
Float the vanity for a light and airy feel.
A skylight over the bathtub brings natural light into the bathtub corner.
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Pair it with a teak bench to create aspa-like feelin a spacious bathroom.
This space includes a concrete-effect double vanity and black fixtures for a touch of industrial style.
Leather Cabinet Pulls
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Incorporate natural materials like leather to enhance a Japandi bathroom.
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Color-blocked blue and green tiles laid in both horizontal and vertical directions add interest to this zen space.
Thesustainable materialwill add warmth and interest without a major renovation.
Wood-Look Shower Tiles
Give your bathroom an organic feel with wood-look shower wall tiles.
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Pair with black plumbing fixtures to add sleek Scandi-style functionality that will keep it from looking too rustic.
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