Japandi Interior: Simple living, conscious living:

One style. Two cultures. And a longing for less.

In a time that demands more—more choice, more stimuli, more possessions—a counter-design emerges. An interior design style that is deliberately minimalist. That creates calm. And that connects two seemingly different worlds: Japan and Scandinavia. From this connection arises Japandi —a harmonious answer to the question of how we want to live.

But Japandi is more than just a trend. It's a way of life. An attitude. And a silent dialogue between design and people.

What is Japandi Interior?

Japandi combines the minimalist aesthetics of Japan with the warm functionality of Scandinavia. While the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi seeks beauty in imperfection, Scandinavian hygge invites a sense of security and coziness. Together, they create spaces that slow down—structured, calm, yet vibrant.

Kiyo's design philosophy: When furniture is allowed to breathe.

At Kiyo, we share this attitude. Our furniture isn't just made from panels and magnets—it's made from a clear idea: Less is what lasts.

The R1 Cube is our expression of Japandi:

• Reduced to four identical elements

• Tool-free assembly in one minute

• Modular and adaptable – in all directions

Form follows function – and both follow you.

Or, to put it in the words of designer Shunmyo Masuno:

“A clear space is the first step to a clear mind.”

This is how you decorate in a Japanese style – with feeling instead of abundance.

Two principles will help you:

1. Feng Shui:

The energy of a room follows its structure. Focus on flowing movements, open pathways, and clear alignment. Our R1 can stand freely in the room, create zones, or serve as a lightweight sideboard.

2. Zen:

Leave room for emptiness. For stillness. For balance. Avoid overload—both in your thoughts and on your shelves. Choose consciously. Reduce courageously.

Get to know the Scandi style – and feel the difference.

Scandinavian style adds warmth to your space. Natural materials, light tones, and functional design combine with Japanese austerity to create a balance that feels neither cold nor cluttered.

Our R1 Cubes with real wood edge (ash) combine both:
1. Scandinavian brightness, Japanese clarity.
2. And thanks to the magnetic connection – you can combine them again and again.

Colors, materials, decoration: Your Japandi checklist

• Colors: sand, beige, black, white, soft olive or terracotta

• Materials: wood, linen, ceramic, bamboo, felt

• Textures: Matt instead of shiny, soft instead of hard

• Decoration: Less is more – better three good pieces than ten random ones

Tip: Use the top of your R1 as a stage. For an art book. A vase. Or simply: for nothing. Emptiness can also be part of the design.

Conclusion:

Japandi isn't a trend you buy into. It's a lifestyle you embrace.

If you seek clarity, it doesn't begin outside – it begins inside.

With every R1 Cube, you choose against excess. For tranquility. For adaptability. For a home that adapts to you – not the other way around.

“Perfection is not achieved when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”

– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry