By Kerry Hale

Japandi Bathroom Guide

  • Wednesday 26 February 2025
  • 4 minute read

Japandi is an interior style that has become more and more popular in homes, combining Japanese and Scandinavian design influences. 

This trend focuses on creating simple, sleek spaces that feel cosy and welcoming – making it perfect for bathrooms. Explore our comprehensive guide to learn about the key characteristics of Japandi and how you can incorporate it into your bathroom.

What is Japandi?

As you might have guessed from the name, Japandi is a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian interior styles. Japandi style blends Japanese minimalism with the Scandinavian quality of hygge, which centres around creating a cosy atmosphere. Both designs focus on sustainability, comfort and natural elements. 

Japandi style is not necessarily expensive, as you can find plenty of budget-friendly pieces for your bathroom. The minimalist aesthetic of Japandi also means you won’t have to purchase endless items to incorporate this style into your home. 

What are the key elements of Japandi style?

Japandi focuses on creating warm, functional spaces that bring a sense of calm. It’s a timeless interior style that adapts to changing design needs and doesn’t require regular updates. The key elements of Japandi style include: 

  • A focus on natural materials like wood, rattan, bamboo and stone

  • A clutter-free environment

  • Clean lines 

  • Functional décor 

  • Natural light

  • Neutral colour palettes

How to create a Japandi bathroom

Want to create a Japandi-style bathroom? Keep reading to discover the perfect blend of Scandinavian and Japanese bathroom ideas to bring your space to life.

Introduce a neutral colour palette 

The first step to designing a Japandi-inspired bathroom is to incorporate a neutral colour palette. Soft, calming shades like white, beige and pastel pink bring a relaxing feel to the space and can help it look bigger and brighter. 

Japandi style also embraces the use of darker tones in a meaningful way. Deeper shades like navy, grey and black can bring contrast and definition to the room and help it feel cosier. For example, a mirror or a shower enclosure with a black frame can work well in a Japandi bathroom. 

Utilise natural materials 

Natural materials are a key element of Japanese and Scandinavian design. Add a touch of natural beauty and bring the outdoors in by incorporating details like wooden shelves, bamboo storage baskets, or stone basins. Japanese interior design favours darker woods like cypress, while many Scandinavian homes feature lighter woods such as beech and pine, so keep this in mind when you’re designing your bathroom. 

Play around with textures

Tap into the Japandi style by filling your bathroom with plenty of texture. This could be anything from sumptuously soft bathrobes to luxurious towels that you can display on shelving around the room. You can also create texture with lighting. Consider using a combination of wall lights and under-cabinet lights to add interest to the space.

Adopt a minimalist approach

The Japandi interior style follows a minimalist approach, so it’s important to strip back your bathroom as much as possible and avoid clutter. Be careful not to add too many overpowering elements, and choose sleek fittings with clean lines, including showers, sinks and baths. 

Make the most of natural lighting

Natural lighting is important when creating a serene, peaceful Japandi bathroom. Large skylights and windows can brighten the space and highlight the room’s natural materials. If your bathroom doesn’t have these elements, consider using warm artificial lighting to add a soft glow. 

Incorporate stylish functionality

In a Japandi bathroom, every item must serve a purpose. Set aside some time to declutter the space and throw away any expired products. Incorporate stylish, functional elements such as wall-mounted shelving or corner vanity units to maximise the space and help the room feel bigger. 

Learn how to declutter your bathroom with our dedicated guide, and discover more tips to keep this room tidy. 

Add greenery 

Enhance the natural feel of your bathroom by adding lots of greenery. Choose plants that align with the elegance and simplicity of the Japandi interior style, such as snake plants, peace lilies and bonsai trees. These colourful options will bring texture and shape to the space. 

Be careful not to group the plants too close together, as doing so could make the room look cluttered. Instead, space them out in different areas around the room. Choose plant pots made of natural materials like stone to elevate the bathroom’s earthy look and feel.

Explore our guide to the best bathroom plants to get inspired.

Love these zen bathroom ideas? Head to our blog for more decorating inspiration, including how to create a country-style bathroom.  

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