Check into these hotels that balance Japandi’s rustic-yet-modern style
Japandi is a portmanteau of Japanese and Scandinavian and describes an interior design trend that fuses the former’s minimalism with the latter’s warmth.
The vagrancy of trends notwithstanding, the Japandi style has a timelessness about its clean-yet-warm, rustic-yet-modern, serene-yet-cosy decor that is highly appealing to those who like their spaces organised without looking clinical.
This elegant aesthetic also particularly lends itself to hotel design, offering a haven of tranquillity for travellers seeking solace in an increasingly fast-paced world.
Here, we explore five Japandi-style hotels and their unique features to ensure a cosy and memorable stay.
1. K5 Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, K5 is a seamless blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern Scandinavian design which was previously a 1920s bank. Stockholm-based Claesson Koivisto Rune oversaw the renovation and preservation while carving out 20 spacious rooms.
The adjacent parking structure was ingeniously transformed into a captivating space while the vibrant, patterned glass on the hotel’s windows beautifully captures external light, creating an ever-changing interior ambience.
The interior is adorned with custom furniture from ADX, Time & Style, and Alloy, complemented by traditional materials such as cedar and Japanese stucco.
Local craftsmen crafted wooden built-ins and furnishings, while traditional Japanese painting techniques graced the walls and ceilings. Scandinavian touches are evident courtesy of the furniture, custom designed by Ola Rune, one of the architects.
See also: Home tour: A Japandi-style nineteenth-century townhouse in London
