Pinterest Predicts report, which outlines its predictions for upcoming trends based on user searches, the company discovered that “Japandi” searches had increased by 100 per cent year-on-year. So why have these two styles from opposite sides of the globe come together? “While there are some styles that are simply not a good fit [together], Japandi works since the two designs [Scandinavian and Japanese] have the same core beliefs,” says Eva Bowker, an interior designer and home improvement coordinator at Fantastic Handyman Australia. “Despite their differences, both cultures have an appreciation for simplicity and functionality, as well as great admiration for nature and craftsmanship. The Scandinavian concept of ‘hygge’ – a word that describes the feeling of warm conviviality, cosiness, contentment and wellness – combines perfectly with the ancient Buddhist concept of wabi-sabi that promotes the acceptance of imperfection and transience.”