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Study Shows Consumers Drawn to Japandi Design with Tranquility & Simplicity
January 20,
2026 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Search data shows that consumers are increasingly drawn to Japandi, an interior design philosophy that fosters calm and mental well-being through decluttered, balanced spaces. As a global fascination with minimalist living continues to grow, there is a remarkable rise in demand for Japandi-style furniture – a design trend blending Japanese tranquility with Scandinavian simplicity.
Search data and social trends validate vidaXL's findings on Japandi furniture demand
Japandi Interest Over Time
—From 2020 to 2025, search interest has grown steadily with peaks in early 2023 and late 2024, expecting momentum to continue into 2026. Google search data shows interest in the Japandi style surged in 2023, reaching a record 17,003 searches in February.
—Pinterest's Fall 2024 Trend Report revealed a 135% increase in searches for "Japanese living room design," reflecting consumers' growing desire for peaceful home aesthetics.
—On TikTok, 784 posts in the United Kingdom over the past year featured the hashtag #japandi, showing how users are embracing and sharing the trend in their own homes.
Clutter-free homes linked to better mental health
Research highlights the link between home environments and mental health, with studies showing that maintaining an organised, clutter-free space can enhance psychological well-being (Quinn 2025). Japandi embodies this connection by merging functional simplicity with a calming aesthetic – a combination that modern homeowners are actively seeking.
In response to growing demand, vidaXL's Japandi collection helps people create balanced homes that promote calm. "Our Japandi-inspired furniture makes this timeless philosophy accessible to anyone seeking a peaceful, functional home," says Berta, Head of Commercial Operations at vidaXL.
For more information about vidaXL's findings, please visit this website: https://www.vidaxl.co.uk/japandi-trend-report.html.