The Japandi style combines the best of two worlds: the minimalist, clean lines of Japanese Zen with the cosy, nature-loving warmth of Scandinavian design. The result is a style of living that brings calm, lightness and timeless elegance to every room. In the kitchen in particular, this style becomes the heart of the home – functional, beautiful and inviting at the same time. Be inspired by our four tips on how to perfectly implement colours, materials, shapes and the combination of cooking and living in Japandi style.
Soft color palette for calm and comfort
Japandi focuses on a restrained colour palette that creates calm and harmony. Warm earth tones such as sepia brown convey a feeling of security and warmth, while light natural colours such as sand grey or shell white create clarity and spaciousness. It is important to combine the colours skilfully – for example, light-coloured wall and top cabinets with warm, earthy accents on the base cabinets. This creates a timeless feeling of space that invites you to linger and feel at home.
For a feeling of closeness to nature
Connection to nature plays a central role in the Japandi style. Natural materials such as wood and linen are essential here. Light oak reflects light, creating openness and making spaces appear larger, while dark walnut conveys calm and elegance. Wood is often complemented by cool materials like stone, which add clear accents and radiate stability. Sustainable materials are also part of the concept – innovative surfaces with recycled content allow for more conscious and stylish living.
Kitchen fronts with grooved texture – whether in elegant walnut or natural oak – add structure to the surface and create exciting visual and tactile depth.
Warm wood tones meet cool stone: this combination creates a harmonious balance of cosiness and clarity. In soft, light natural colours, the central worktop blends seamlessly into the overall picture – allowing fine structures to radiate calm and comfort. At the same time, it can become a style-defining highlight of the kitchen.
Sustainable kitchen design inspired by Japan and Scandinavia: With MATERA, the environment, fronts and worktop can be lacquered in a uniform color – using a material made of 78% recycled components from our in-house circular economy. Sustainable furnishing has never been this easy.
Design that creates clarity and emphasizes lightness
Typical of the Japandi style are clean lines and soft curves. Wide drawer fronts reduce visible joints, creating a calm and cohesive look. Rounded edges on tables or kitchen fronts soften the minimalist design, making it feel more inviting and organic. The flowing shapes evoke natural elements and create a harmonious, airy atmosphere that feels comforting and serene.
Wide drawer fronts reduce the number of visible joints – creating a calm, timeless overall look. The minimalist design makes the space appear larger and creates an atmosphere of clarity and order.
Soft curves, as seen on tables or our new rounded side panels, create a harmonious, inviting, and balanced effect. They soften the often strict minimalist design language, appear organic, and evoke natural forms – resulting in a sense of warmth, comfort, and closeness to nature. At the same time, the rounded edges ensure unobstructed walkways and allow the furniture to blend seamlessly into the space, giving the room a light and airy appearance.
Minimalist and cozy
The Japandi style creates seamless transitions between kitchen and living areas. Wall-mounted cabinets without floor contact convey openness and lightness, while glass display units and open shelves offer space to showcase favorite items and decorations in style. With targeted lighting, these highlights are beautifully staged – a blend of functionality and aesthetics that makes the space feel both vibrant and minimalist.
Glass display frames or open shelves emphasize the purist style and the open feel of the space.
Give your decorations a place to shine – in the display unit or on the shelf.
With the right lighting, wine glasses, sculptures, and vases are perfectly showcased – and with the display frame featuring glass sliding doors, even dust-free!
With the new carcass interior color in sand oak, internal shelves visually blend into the cabinet exterior – like a solid wood cabinet, yet not quite.
Be inspired by real-life examples and transform your home into a personal feel-good space.
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