A fusion of two continents – relax and unwind at home Japandi style

A quest for a style to counterbalance fast-paced lifestyles and transform homes into cosy and restful havens has led interior design professionals to very different regions of the world: hyggelige Scandinavia and minimalist Japan. The result is Japandi, a fusion of cosy Nordic homeliness and the streamlined zen style of the Far East. A look characterised by clear lines, natural materials, warm wood shades – and the colour black.

Japandi in the bathroom: Minimalist but not austere

Japandi is all about clear lines that focus attention on the essentials. To avoid an overly austere look, elegant materials and natural surfaces soothe the senses. The new Loop & Friends washbasins are a perfect example with their slender, softly curving shapes and matt ceramic surfaces that feel velvety soft to the touch. An ideal choice for anyone who prefers ritual to routine in the bathroom! Loop & Friends washbasins are available in the colours of Stone White, Almond, Graphite and Ebony. They coordinate beautifully with vanity units in warm, natural wood looks – from light Scandinavian-inspired shades such as Nordic Oak to darker colours including Stone Oak, reflecting the dark wood looks favoured in Japan.

For a holistic Japandi experience encompassing both aesthetics and functionality, there is also the option of installing a shower toilet in your bathroom. The ViClean-I 100 appeals to purists with its slender lines and ultra-flat seat – in classic white or expressive black.

Japandi on the table: Manufacture Rock and Rose Garden

A combination of clear lines, streamlined shapes and elegant surfaces are the defining elements of Manufacture Rock too. The collection’s authentic slate look reflects another feature of Japandi style: a love for natural materials such as wood and stone. The texture of the deep black coloured-through premium porcelain is very similar to that of natural slate – which makes it perfect for stylish presentation of artistically arranged sushi dishes and Asian bowls. Manufacture Rock also lends itself ideally to the only light note permitted and welcomed in Japandi minimalism: flowers! Delicate rose blossoms in a colour spectrum ranging from rose to pink and purple, for example, really stand out in combination with black. The secret: individual floral-patterned items – for example, from the new Rose Garden collection – take on a completely new look paired with Manufacture Rock.

Less is more

When it comes to decor, Japandi opts for a deliberately understated look with an emphasis on carefully selected individual pieces. The beautifully rounded shape of La Boule, a clever combination of a decorative object and a tableware set for two, coordinates perfectly in a Japandi interior, as do the elegant matt Manufacture Collier vases.

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