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Japandi Mid-Century Modern: The Perfect Fusion For Your Home

On the surface, Japandi and Mid Century Modern (MCM) may seem to be quite different. However, these styles do have similar values in appreciating natural wood tones, warm colors, and natural beauty reflecting the outdoors. With that in mind, you can begin to see the convergence of these styles and how they can create a unique yet unified design.

Learn More About Japandi & Mid Century Modern Style

  1. What is Japandi Aesthetic?
  2. What is Mid-Century Modern Design?
  3. Fusing Japandi and Mid-Century Modern
  4. Key Elements of the Fusion Style
  5. Furniture and Decor Selection
  6. Color Palettes and Materials
  7. Creating a Cohesive Living Space
  8. Incorporating Nature and Sustainability
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What is Japandi Aesthetic?

Japandi itself is a combination of two popular interior design aesthetics: Japanese and Scandinavian. Japandi is known for its streamlined design, use of calming and muted colors, and its devotion to functionality. Although Japandi style is very minimalist with the colors, accents, and detailing, this style is still incredibly warm thanks to its use of warm colors, materials, and abundant lighting.

What is Mid-Century Modern Design?

Mid Century Modern is a style that rose in prominence in the mid 1950’s. Similar to Japandi, this style has always focused on streamlined design and daily functionality. However, curves and rounded edges have a unique place in MCM style with curved wood furniture and other uniquely shaped chairs like the infamous egg chair. In general, this style highlights organic shapes and promotes natural flow with the room’s main accents, open floor plans, and large windows/glass doors.

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Fusing Japandi and Mid-Century Modern

Japandi MCM, or Mid Japandi, evolves both styles to create something new. Both of these styles appreciate the natural flow and order of things, and so the use of organic materials, woods, and natural curves helps convey that value. While Japandi furniture and accents may have rounded corners on their own, MCM pieces introduce even more curves and unique shapes to create an artistic impression. Along with that, any furniture, artwork, and accents used in these spaces are made with excellent quality and natural materials in order to emphasize the refined simplicity of the space.

Key Elements of the Fusion Style

There are numerous elements that help blend these two interior design aesthetics. First and foremost, a neutral color scheme with pops of color can help bridge the gap. Including natural materials like wood, stones, and plants can also suit both styles. Depending on which style you want to emphasize, you may use Japanese plants like bamboo to make a statement or you may lean into the MCM style with those plants. Along with that, natural lighting and open windows are key components of both styles that easily creates an MCM Japandi aesthetic.

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Furniture and Decor Selection

There are some differences between Japandi and Mid Century Modern furniture. While both styles can highlight curves and soft edges, some MCM furniture is more artistic with its more innovative chairs like the Eames chair. Japandi may use some soft corners with tables, but in general, the furniture can be more clean and tidy with straight lines. In order to create the proper balance between Japandi and Mid Century Modern, combine the clean lines of Japandi with other organic forms and textures. These elements, along with color, will help define the room’s overarching aesthetic and natural flow.

Color Palettes and Materials

Color is a crucial part of Mid Japandi style, since colors often set the tone for the entire space. Light colors and warm tones help this style feel welcoming despite its minimal decor and detailing. However, since MCM style is more artistic in nature, the style tends to include pops of color in accent furniture and artwork. Accents in Mid Japandi homes tend to focus on neutral tones with varying depths along with earth tones like clay red and forest greens. Along with that, warm wood tones should be presented in the room’s main furniture and accents to cement your room’s grand design.

Creating a Cohesive Living Space

The best way to create a cohesive, comfortable mid Japandi space is to strike the proper balance between an open floor plan/layout and intimate seating areas. After all, these spaces are designed to be functional, comfortable, and as welcoming as they are freeing. Place your seats accordingly to encourage conversation, and tie it to other areas of the home with complementary accents and rugs placed in neighboring spaces. 

Since these homes often use open layouts that tie the living room to the dining room and/or the kitchen, it is important to use cohesive decor and color palettes throughout all the connecting spaces to create a unified design and promote the natural organic flow of the home.

Incorporating Nature and Sustainability

While wood tones are a key part of both styles, other natural elements like stone and bamboo are especially prominent in Japandi style. You may choose the plants that best reflect your style, but plants and other organic materials should be present in the grand design one way or another. Natural lighting should also be used whenever possible to highlight a love of nature. The connection to nature and all its imperfect beauty is a key design philosophy and ethos of Japandi style, and by adding it to your mid century modern Japandi space, you add depth to the design and promote an eco-friendly, natural design.


Mid Japandi is a style that combines beloved aspects of Japanese, Scandinavian, and mid century modern design. This unique fusion allows you to take elements of each design and incorporate it into your home to create the proper balance and tone that suits you and your family. If you are looking to create a comfortable yet sophisticated minimalist space, then this style may be a perfect fit for you.

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