architect:
David Oswald
client:
OceanThemes
Terms:
6 month
project type:
Interior Design
Strategy:
Minimalistic
date:
November 22, 2020

Japandi Harmony: Calm Minimalism Meets Nordic Comfort

Two cultures, one tranquil aesthetic. Japandi design blends the restrained elegance of Japanese interiors with the cozy simplicity of Scandinavian hygge. Clean lines, handcrafted textures, and muted earth tones create rooms that feel grounded, breathable, and welcoming. Slatstone elevates this fusion with volcanic stone panels that provide subtle texture, acoustic comfort, and enduring natural beauty.


Why Slatstone Is Tailor-Made for Japandi

  • Natural Materiality – Cut from volcanic tuff and basalt, each panel carries organic variation prized in wabi-sabi philosophy.

  • Soft Matte Finish – Honed surfaces diffuse light, mirroring Scandinavian preference for low-glare warmth.

  • Vertical Rhythm – 1200 × 18 × 12 mm slats introduce gentle pattern without visual noise.

  • Acoustic Felt Backing – 6 mm recycled felt quiets open spaces, enhancing the meditative mood.


🌾 Recommended Panel Series

SeriesTone & TextureIdeal Japandi Applications
VenusianSandy beige with fossil specks; resembles bleached travertineZen bedrooms, tea corners, spa bathrooms
LunarianLunar grey, softly porous like weathered concreteEntry vestibules, minimal kitchens, stair cores
MartianWarm ochre-red with coal flecks; evokes baked clayDining feature walls, reading nooks, fireplace surrounds

🏡 Architectural Guidelines

  1. Muted Palette – Pair Slatstone panels with white limewash, pale oak, and charcoal linen.

  2. Clean Lines – Hidden hardware and frameless door reveals keep geometry pure.

  3. Organic Accents – Add washi paper lanterns, ceramic vessels, and dried grasses for balanced warmth.

  4. Layered Lighting – Use low-Kelvin LED strips to graze grooves; supplement with rice-paper sconces.

  5. Biophilic Touches – Incorporate bonsai, moss bowls, or potted olive trees to echo nature.


✨ Design Scenarios

  • Living Room Sanctuary – Venusian panels behind a low timber sofa; wool rug, shoji-inspired screens, and matte-black stove.

  • Open-Plan Kitchen – Lunarian backsplash meets oak cabinets and soapstone counters, creating quiet cohesion.

  • Conversation Sunken Lounge – Martian cladding wraps a conversation pit; flax cushions and soft macramé add tactile depth.


Lasting Calm through Honest Stone

Japandi is about living with less but feeling more. Slatstone panels provide the understated texture, sustainability, and craftsmanship that both Japanese and Scandinavian traditions revere. Venusian, Lunarian, and Martian series let designers craft interiors that breathe—merging zen clarity with Nordic comfort for spaces where every moment feels balanced.


Bring Japandi Harmony to life with Slatstone — natural stone, timeless serenity.