Meanings
- uncountableA decor design that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired elements.First known use 2016
We can create more breathing room by borrowing a few concepts from the Japandi design style.
2023, Olga Trusova, Calm Living: Simple Design Transformations to Fill Your Spaces with Tranquility, Chronicle Books, page 1032 more examples
So popular is Swedish design in Japan that there was a Year of Scandinavian Design celebrated, and Tokyo Design week was abuzz with the new Scandinavian meets Japanese style design trend called Japandi. It is heartwarming to see the Larssons’ love of Japanese prints and katagami come full circle. Karin has truly touched and influenced the lives of millions.
2018, Marge Thorell, Karin Bergoo Larsson and the Emergence of Swedish Design, McFarland & Company, page 3Japandi is a good fit with hectic modern lifestyles, because “these pieces allow people to create a clean, calm environment in which they can truly unwind”.
2019 October 21, “The rise of ‘Japandi’ style”, in BBC, archived from the original on 02 May 2024
Origin
Blend of Japan + Scandi. According to Keti Lytras, the term began being used shortly after the 2016 Milan International Furniture Fair.
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Cite this entry
Japandi. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japandi
“Japandi.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japandi. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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