The Japandi style, which combines Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, can also be perfectly applied in the kitchen. In these recipes, ochazuke meets Nordic dill, orange rice is seasoned with yuzu, and the familiar potato salad gets a new twist from soy sauce and sesame seeds. Read more
Combining the minimalist aesthetics of Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design with Karimoku’s decades of experience in making wooden furniture results in Japandi at its best. The fourth Karimoku Case Study project transformed a Tokyo apartment from the 1980s into a serene and welcoming home whose dark-toned interior is a tribute to shadows. Read more
The recently popular Japandi phenomenon combines Scandinavian practicality with Japanese design language. Uncompromising respect for old manufacturing techniques brings a new perspective to the interior decoration trend. We discovered how the Finnish Nikari and the Japanese Ariake both continue traditions in their own ways in modern furniture design, fully in the spirit of the Japandi trend. Read more
Finnish Design Shop's list of best-selling design products of 2020 includes both iconic classics and modern favorites – and even some complete newcomers. Can you guess which design gems were the most popular in 2020? Read more
Two Finnish veterans of the design industry, Nikari, known for its solid wood furniture, and Woodnotes, known for its paper yarn carpets and furniture, will begin collaborating. We asked Johanna Vuorio of Nikari and Mikko Puotila of Woodnotes what was behind this surprise announcement. Read more
Yet again, Scandinavia’s largest design fair in Stockholm offered an abundance of ideas and inspiration for fans of Scandi style and Nordic design. Check out our roundup of trends for 2020 and get inspired! Read more