How to achieve the perfect balance through Japandi
Materials
The materials used in Japandi are neutral, earthy, and comforting. For furniture, rattan, bamboo, cane, wicker, and wood are used. Textiles used are usually organic linens, brushed cottons, and organic muslins. Japandi also promotes handmade and artisanal work like terracotta, clay, and concrete artefacts, which adds to the majority of décor used here. Hardwood floors are the top favourite to add the required warmth and aesthetic to these spaces.
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