But what is Japandi and how can your choice of flooring play a role in achieving the look?

The fusion of two already popular aesthetics, Japandi meshes together aspects of Japanese and Scandinavian interiors in an effort to create soothing, serene spaces. The unique aesthetic is heavily reliant on Wabi-sabi and Hygge, concepts that act as central pillars of Japanese and Scandinavian designs, respectively.

At its core, Wabi-sabi is the act of accepting imperfections and embracing simplicity. Hygge, on the other hand, is all about creating a cozy, homey atmosphere where you can unwind and relax. On the surface level, Wabi-sabi and Hygge could not be more different. In practice, however, they work remarkably well together.

This is because the two styles offset one another and create a sort of balance in your space. The cozy-factor of Hygge keeps your space warm, while the simplicity and minimalistic approach of Wabi-sabi ensures that your space doesn’t become cluttered or over-styled.

The aim of Japandi is to create Zen-like spaces that blur the lines between home and nature with a subtle mixture of clean lines and natural materials. You won’t find vibrant pops of color in Japandi spaces - instead, lean on earthy tones and a surplus of natural light to further blend home and nature.

Ranging from light and airy to dark and earthy, Armstrong Flooring has a number of flooring solutions that fit perfectly into Japandi.

If you’re privier to Scandinavian aesthetics, you’re going to want to choose flooring that is on the lighter side of the spectrum. American Pharoah from our all-new Essentials Plus collection perfectly encapsulates the Scandinavian vibe.

If you want to lean more into the Japanese side of things, you’re going to look for planks with mid-to-dark wood designs. Fawn, also found within the Essentials Plus collection, achieves this aesthetic.

The styles referenced above are just two of many options within our expansive catalog of flooring solutions, so don’t hesitate to explore more design possibilities with our virtual room visualizer. You can also stay up to date with the latest and greatest trends in flooring on our What’s New page.