What is Japandi Style?

If you’re drawn to calming interiors, clean lines and cosy simplicity, there’s a good chance you’ll fall in love with Japandi style. A blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth, Japandi is more than just a trend — it’s a way of creating a peaceful home that feels both stylish and serene.

In this guide, we’ll show you what Japandi style is, why it’s so popular in UK homes, and how you can recreate the look using carefully selected pieces from Lime Lace.

Japandi is a hybrid design style that combines:

• The refined simplicity and natural materials of Japanese interiors
• The cosiness, light tones and functionality of Scandinavian design

The result? A perfectly balanced home aesthetic that feels decluttered, elegant and warm. Think earthy colour palettes, raw textures, low-profile furniture, and thoughtful touches — all with a sense of calm and purpose.

Why is Japandi Perfect for Modern UK Homes?

Many UK homes — from period terraces to new builds — are embracing Japandi for its:

• Timeless appeal that doesn’t chase short-lived trends
• Clutter-free aesthetic is ideal for busy lives
• Sustainable mindset: choosing quality over quantity
• Easy to integrate with neutral palettes already popular in UK décor

It’s also ideal for women looking to create a sanctuary at home, whether that’s a serene bedroom, a balanced workspace, or a calm family living room.

How to Get the Japandi Look at Home

1. Start with a Soft, Neutral Palette

Choose shades like warm whites, stone, taupe, soft greys and muted browns. Avoid anything too stark or bright — Japandi is all about calm and cohesion.

Lime Lace Pick: Softscape Scandi Abstract Rug

Minimalist and organic, this muted-toned rug adds quiet elegance to any Japandi space.

 

2. Incorporate Natural Materials

Wood, bamboo, linen, ceramic, and stone are key textures. Choose unfinished or matte surfaces over anything glossy or synthetic.

Lime Lace Pick: Arden Japandi Pendant Light

A stunning example of Japanese-inspired craftsmanship, perfect for dining rooms or bedrooms.

 

3. Opt for Low, Clean-Lined Furniture

Furniture should feel grounded and unfussy. Look for pieces with simple lines, rounded edges, and a low profile.

Lime Lace Pick: Logan Sofa - RV Astley

This understated yet luxurious sofa invites you to unwind — and fits the Japandi brief to a T.

 

4. Natural Materials

Seagrass is eco-friendly, handwoven, and organic, which is key to the Japandi focus on nature and craftsmanship. Adds contrast to hard materials like wood, stone, or ceramics without overwhelming the aesthetic.

Lime Lace Pick: Seagrass Chevron Print Lined Basket Planter

This seagrass basket is perfect for soft storage or planters that blend seamlessly into your space.

 

5. Style with Purpose

Japandi discourages clutter. Choose just a few meaningful decor pieces — a handcrafted vase, a sculptural lamp, a calming artwork.

 Lime Lace Pick: Milford Table Lamp

This table lamp has a simple silhouette and soft light, adding instant calm to a reading corner or bedside table.

 

6. Simple Shapes:

Rounded, cylindrical, or slightly organic forms. Avoid ornate or heavily textured designs and opt for earthy or white colours.

Lime Lace Pick: Scandi White Plant Pot With Stand

These Scandi planters with oriental plants will help to create the Japandi look.

 

7. Grace your walls with serene wallpaper

Japandi wallpaper is all about subtlety, warmth, and nature-inspired calm. It’s used to create serene, grounded spaces without overwhelming the eye—perfect for accent walls, bedrooms, entryways, or quiet corners.

Lime Lace Pick: Geometricum Wallpaper

This bamboo wallpaper has a subtle geometric pattern in muted colours. 

 

8. Ceramics: Calm, Imperfect Beauty

The contrast between smooth, earthy ceramics and the rough, tactile texture of jute adds quiet depth and harmony, highlighting the organic, handcrafted essence of this style.

Lime lace Pick: Yuta Ceramic Tray

This Yuta collection balances hard and soft: smooth ceramic with fibrous jute.

 

Japandi is as much a mindset as it is a style. It encourages us to:

• Choose quality over quantity
• Embrace imperfections (known as wabi-sabi in Japanese culture)
• Design homes that support calm, clarity and connection

So take your time, choose pieces that feel meaningful, and create a space that helps you breathe a little deeper every day.

Shop the Japandi Edit

Ready to bring the Japandi look into your home?

Explore our curated collection of Japandi-style lighting, furniture and decor at Lime Lace.

Your home should feel like a retreat. Japandi helps you create it — simply, naturally, beautifully.