With a focus on muted colour palettes, natural materials, and simplicity, the Japandi interior style perfectly melds Scandinavian and Japanese style principles. Wood, wicker, bamboo, cane, cotton and linen textiles blend rustic warmth with functional minimalism to fuse form and function. The two beautiful Japandi interiors we feature here, each exhibit stylish flair and engaging vignettes. Our first home design has a succinct layout with distinctive elements. A custom-made media storage wall dominates a small but memorable lounge area, and a narrow bedroom is both rustic and sumptuous. The second home we visit has an industrial edge. Raw concrete ceilings counterbalance a smooth living room scheme that oozes restful energy.
Bespoke storage units make a flush surround for a frame TV. The units stretch from floor-to-ceiling to achieve a flat, seamless finish.
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A carafe and glass tumblers set has a geometric silhouette to complement the living room rug design. Instead of the typical coffee table book stack, a chic wooden book holder neatly displays current reading material.
Wood chevron flooring achieves a trendy, high-end look.
A curvy media console unit underlines the TV. Its fashionably fluted finish provides further texture to the small living space. A decorative ceramic vase adorns the top of the media unit, along with a small table lamp and an incense holder.
Linen drapes gently diffuse the light, preventing glare on the TV screen.
A wooden floor lamp adds mood lighting in the corner of the living room.
The tripod floor lamp also provides focussed reading light over a low, Japanese-style chair. A moulded plywood magazine rack provides a quirky yet elegant storage solution. This appears to be the Offi magazine stand by Eric Pfeiffer.
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A woven floor vase filled with dried pampas grass makes an earth vignette in the window.
Simple Scandi-style white kitchen cabinets hug the wooden dining table in an L-shaped formation. Wall units are double-banked to take full advantage of vertical wall space. Integrated appliances carry a clean white finish to blend seamlessly with the white minimalist kitchen design.
Four rounded chairs encircle the small wooden dining table.
Chopping boards and cooking utensils bring wooden accents to the crisp white kitchen. A Japanese teapot boils on the hob.
The master bedroom has a cozy rustic appeal with sumptuous touches. 3D relief art provides eye-catching bedroom wall decor. Warm layers of blankets and pillows make up a plush and inviting bed set.
Natural linen curtains dress the bedroom window.
A linen pouf is teamed with a modern makeup table. The vanity table’s slender gold frame prettily catches natural light from the window.
This 84 square metre home has a Japandi interior with an industrial-style twist. Raw concrete ceilings create a rough and rugged grey canopy, which counterbalances the soft neutrals and smooth fabrics of the decor scheme below. A wooden coffee table set provides a curvaceous core for the lounge, whilst the couch offers a linear minimalist look.
The TV wall is a simple mount, lit around the edges by recessed LED strips.
The TV is set back within its mount to achieve a streamlined finish.
A rustic wooden media console unit adds a warm accent to the minimalistic space, whilst a geometric living room rug introduces a contemporary pattern. A wooden floor lamp stylishly complements the earthy Japandi aesthetic.
A small sitting area is situated inside the home office as a place for contemplation and rest. A floor lamp makes the couch into a comfortable reading nook. Muted green scatter cushions add a subtle flash of colour onto the couch. A grey rug lays down an island of soft texture underfoot.
A wooden coffee table provides a convenient spot for a cup of coffee or reading material.
Over by the window, a wooden desk is teamed with a rich cognac leather chair. A vertical radiator warms the workspace.
Storage units hide office supplies away behind attractive rattan doors.
Creamy stucco walls give the apartment a simple yet warm aesthetic. Oak flooring is applied throughout to achieve a cohesive flow.
In the home entryway, decorative wall hooks dot the stucco. A wide, frameless mirror makes the small area appear spacious and light.
The wooden coat hooks make whimsical wall decor above a small entryway bench and a narrow shelving unit.
In the entryway, the oak laminate flooring is swapped out for durable, easy-clean tiles.
Moving back through the living room, we come to a formal dining area beside the kitchen. A modern wooden dining table is matched by six stylish wooden dining chairs. A tall glass vase is filled with green foliage to make a natural centrepiece.
Two rattan pendant lights illuminate the length of the table.
The wooden kitchen sweeps around the dining area in an L-shaped installation. Rattan unit doors add texture up top.
A wooden platform bed speaks of Japanese aesthetics.
A plain stucco wall holds nothing but the TV.
Wood-slatted doors make the wardrobe an eye-catching feature.
The bathroom is small and succinct with flush-fitting storage.
Recessed shelves supply the bathtub area with toiletries.
LED lights glow beneath a contemporary vanity unit and round mirror.
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We spend a lot of time in our living rooms. Some are formal spaces in which to receive guests and host gatherings, others are casual hangouts for the whole family. However you choose to use your main living space, the decor scheme should be both welcoming and engaging. Neutral design schemes have their place, but how about creating something a little more memorable? We’ve put together a collection of 40 two-color combinations for your living room that are sure to brighten and enrich your home. We’ll look at why these hues complement one another and how best to apply them to your interior for maximum impact.
Pink and green living room panels. Draw attention to color blocking in your living room with panel molded details. In this example, a sweet pink upper is richly contrasted by a dark green base.
Blue and yellow accent decor. A bold blue sofa will immediately draw the eye to the sitting area in an open-plan living space. Throw in contrasting yellow cushions and wall art to enliven the look. See more ideas for blue and yellow decor.
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Blue and burnt orange. Burnt orange accents make a bright yet controlled accompaniment to blue living room decor. See more ideas for orange and blue interior design.
Orange and blue-gray contrast. Team solid orange accents with blue-gray or petrol blue elements to achieve confident contradiction.
Brown and orange warmth. This orange living room is crowned with a canopy of wood across the ceiling. The natural wood tone compliments a tufted brown sofa and an Eames lounge chair.
Red and teal geometrics. If applying flat color to feature walls just doesn’t cut it for you, then consider adding visual depth with tonal geometric designs. These red and teal introductions create spatial illusions from end to end.
Purple and teal fusion. Heather flowers mean good luck, admiration, and protection, so why not bring their positive color into your living room, bound with a rich splash of teal.
Blue color blocking and brown furniture. Light and mid-blue bands create a cozy perimeter here, whilst wooden furniture and a jute rug make warming interludes. See more ideas for horizontal color blocking.
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Pastel pink and blue ombre with color-matched furniture.
Dark teal and blush. Wall art, scatter cushions, and an ottoman make easily removable dark teal and blush accents in this living room. A blush wall panel risks a little more permanence.
Arty red and blue contrasts add vibrance to a cool industrial loft.
Paint a scene of tranquility with tan and blue hues.
Sugar pink and purple linearity.
Utilize an eye-catching wallcovering to achieve a tropical pink and yellow explosion.
Dusky pink and gold balance. Select just two or three furniture items and accessories in each hue to achieve a color equilibrium.
Blue and gold mix. Expand upon an extraordinary statement wall by drawing out one of the colors, like the golden yellow couches in this blue and gold combo.
Muted pink and teal elements. Each zone in this open-plan living space is brightened with a flush of pink. Teal accents cut through the sweetness.
Make a gentle blush and sage retreat with a simply split wall color treatment.
Stage a red and sage living room by placing fiery accents against color-blocked and textured sage walls.
Bright green and red clash. Safely clash your colors by leaving blank white space in between.
Burgundy and blue sophistication with a feature ceiling.
Red and yellow perimeter. Alternate ruby red and bright yellow accents to make a two-color arrangement around the edges of the room.
Use wall panels and drapes to drop swathes of muted red and beige.
Add definition to an abstract red and turquoise arrangement with bold black outlines.
Dark green and red modernity. Add a contemporary twist to a classic green and red decor scheme with quirky artwork and fabulous lighting.
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Apricot and green curves. Whether you’re blessed with classical architecture or not, you can add beautiful arches with color.
Just a touch of tasteful tan and green.
Botanical green and yellow decor bursts with enlivening energy.
Another green and yellow scheme, this time in shades of lime and ochre.
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Use tonal blends to create apricot and green layering.
Structure a luxurious muted red and teal scheme behind thin metallic borders.
Make a characterful living space with pea-green and blue patterns.
Denim blue and green wraparounds create complementary zoning, which is useful in open floor plans.
Bolts of blue and yellow add a bold fun factor even in small doses. Keep the backdrop neutral to allow accent pieces to really shine.
Mellow yellow and green setting. This understated two-color combination offers the joy of color without intensity and visual overwhelm. Instate interesting silhouettes to add dimension.
Fabulous floral pink and pistachio boiserie panels are not to be ignored. Throw in a matching fuchsia sofa too for ultimate impact.
Royal blue and greige counteraction. Cool contemporary furniture in contrasting blue and greige modules set out a smart and stylish aesthetic.
Not as colorful as our other offerings but just as enriching, black and gray contradictions make a stylish living room with eye-catching contrast.
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Are you ever really done decorating your space? Time goes on, tastes evolve, and before you know it, that once-perfect kitchen, bedroom, or living room is due for an update. No, that doesn’t mean you have to start from scratch to make a room feel brand new again (thank goodness!). If you do it right, all it takes is a few fresh colorways and textures to transform a room’s overall feel. Adding a tall plant, a floating shelf, or a bookcase to an underappreciated corner to draw the eye to new heights, or swapping out a dreary, old rug for something new can completely change your space. And if you know where to shop, you can make easy upgrades at affordable prices. Case in point: Home Depot. We love the mega-retailer for home improvement finds of all sorts, but did you know that the brand’s website is packed with items to elevate your home decor at prices you can afford, too?
Check out these under-$100 Home Depot finds that will spice up any space without breaking the bank.
September is a transitional time of year… the kids are going back to school, the weather is getting cooler and the landscape is changing. Which means that it’s a great opportunity to give your living room a refresh too. One of the best ways to do this is by adding texture – so take a cue from Scandinavian decor and add some beautiful layered texture to your space this fall.
Toss a faux fur throw on chairs and/or sofas to add some depth to your furniture as Lacey has done. Not only will your space look more inviting, but it will feel extra cozy too. I love the Tejn from IKEA… it’s affordable and super versatile.
Do you have a jute rug in your living room? Add a smaller patterned rug on top as they’ve done in this modern farmhouse style living room, leaving a couple of feet of jute showing on all sides. You might also consider an irregularly shaped rug for the top layer, like a faux animal skin rug.
Put your thin summer throws in the closet and add a couple of thick, chunky blankets to your space. Drape them over the arm of the sofa, hang them on a blanket ladder or put them in a basket. Don’t you just want to climb underneath the one in the image above?
Set aside an afternoon to paint a textured accent wall on one side of your living room. We love this denim technique, but there are all kinds of different textures you can achieve using only paint. Just hop on Pinterest and search “textured wall painting techniques.”
If you don’t have window treatments at all, adding curtains is a surefire way to add some serious texture to your living room. But even if you do, you could always add blinds or decorative shades. Check out what a difference it makes.
Throw pillows are a great way to experiment with texture and pattern… there are plenty of affordable options available, so you can mix and match different styles without blowing your entire paycheck. Try combining textured pillows (cable knit, faux fur, etc.) with patterns as they’ve done here, making sure to vary the scale.
Do you have lots of books laying around? Perhaps you’re like me, and you have boxes of them wasting space in your basement? Use them as texture! Add them to existing shelves, orienting them both horizontally and vertically or even as risers underneath interesting objects. Check out more ideas here.
Rattan is popular lately, and velvet is a very tactile material that can elevate a space. Distressed wood and jute are other good options. If you’re in the market for new furniture, consider these sorts of items… or you can start with accents for a smaller financial commitment.
Plants are a great place to start… add a large potted plant in one corner, and put a couple of smaller ones on a bookshelf or end table. Live edge wood, crystals and floral patterns would work well too. This living room from New Darlings has many of these elements.
Lighting might not be the first thing you think of when you’re trying to add texture to your living room, but it can really add a new dimension to your space. The key is to vary your light sources… make sure you have at least three different kinds, i.e. floor lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, candles, etc.
How do you add texture to your living room? Feel free to share your ideas in the comments section!
