Looking to create a calm, clutter-free retreat at home? Japandi design blends the zen-like simplicity of Japanese interiors with the cosy warmth of Scandinavian style. The result? A bathroom that feels peaceful, purposeful, and effortlessly elegant.
Whether you're renovating a compact ensuite or dreaming up a spa-inspired sanctuary, Japandi is all about balance - between form and function, softness and structure, minimalism and comfort.
Let’s explore how to bring this look to life with the right tiles, textures, and styling choices.
🌿 What is Japandi Style?
Japandi is where East meet North - combining Japanese minimalism with Scandi practicality. It's rooted in natural materials, muted tones and thoughtful design. Every element has a purpose and nothing feels overdone.
🧱 Key Features of Japandi Bathroom Design
Neutral Colour Palettes
Japandi favours earthy tones - stone grey, warm clay, soft charcoal and off-whites. These shades create a timeless, calming backdrop that pairs beautifully with natural textures and clean-lined furniture.
💡 Try this: Pastelle Sand tile or Flores Greige Kitkat tile
Natural Materials & Textures
Japandi celebrates materials that feel organic - lightly grained woods, raw stone, hand-finished ceramics. Tiles that mimic these textures are perfect for wet zones whilst staying true to the aesthetic.
💡 Try this: Stripwood Natural tile or Bodrum stone-effect tiles
Function-Led Simplicity
Japandi bathrooms are clutter-free and clever. Think walk-in showers, wall-hung units and clever niches and shelving. Tiles should enhance the space, not overwhelm it.
💡 Try this: Explore our range of niches and shelves to complement your design.
🧘 Best Tiles for Japandi Style Bathrooms
• Soft-Toned Porcelain Tiles: Spacerock Beige and Imperia Sand offer understated elegance and easy maintenance - ideal for floors and walls in minimalist bathrooms.
• Wood-Effect Tiles: Holt Natural Slat and Stripwood Nut bring warmth and texture, echoing timber tones without the upkeep.
• Handmade-Look & Textured Tiles: Corvo White and Litton Sandstone Beige add a crafted feel with soft gloss finishes and elongated shapes - perfect for vertical layouts and feature walls.
🪴 Japandi Bathroom Styling Tips
• Textured Feature Walls: Use vertically laid handmade-style tiles behind the basin or bath to create a calming focal point. Stick to soft neutrals for a tonal look, such as Litton Moon White or Flores White Kitkat tile.
• Wood-Effect Flooring: Lay wood-effect porcelain tiles, or luxury-vinyl tiles, across the floor for warmth and durability - try Westonbirt Light or Burgos Honey. Match accessories like stools or trays to the tile tone for cohesion.
• Organic Accents: Finish with bamboo storage, black brushed taps, linen towels and ceramic lighting. Keep it tactile, simple and clutter-free - explore our Wickham tile range, including plain & textured finishes.
✨ Get the Japandi Look with Tileflair
Bring calm, cohesion and understated style into your bathroom with tiles that reflect the Japandi aesthetic. Whether you're starting fresh or updating a few key elements, our curated collections make it easy to Create Something Beautiful.
‣ Explore our Japandi style bathroom collection
‣ Browse our collection of wood effect tiles
‣ Discover our artisan-style tiles for that handcrafted look.
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