A fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, Japandi combines the minimalist, nature-inspired elements of traditional Japanese design with the comfort and functionality of Danish interiors. The result is a calm, clutter-free, and harmonious space that resonates with those who seek beauty in simplicity.
Unidrain, known for its award-winning linear floor drains, offers elegant solutions that perfectly embody the Japandi ethos. Designed with both style and practicality in mind, Unidrain’s HighLine Custom range fits neatly against the wall and can be customised to match the surrounding flooring. These discreet, high-quality drains have become a favourite in both high-end hotels and residential spaces, including design-led establishments such as Nobis and The Audo in Copenhagen. Hidden beneath natural stone or minimalist tiling, they seamlessly reflect the Japandi vision.
A design tradition that goes back centuries
While it may feel contemporary, Japandi is far from a new concept. The cultural and design exchange between Japan and Denmark dates back to the mid-1800s, when Japan reopened its trade with Europe after centuries of isolation. Japanese ceramics, prints, and furniture quickly became coveted items across the continent, influencing the emerging Art Nouveau movement in France and the Danish Skønvirke style – Denmark’s interpretation of Art Nouveau and the Arts & Crafts movement.
Japanese design’s pared-back, nature-inspired forms made a lasting impression on Danish designers, who embraced light woods like beech and oak, simplified ornamentation, and focused on functionality and craftsmanship. In turn, elements of Western living – such as open-plan layouts and sliding doors – began appearing in Japanese homes, completing a two-way influence that continues today in the Japandi style.
The Japandi bathroom – clean lines, calm spaces
Bathrooms are an ideal setting for Japandi interiors. The traditional Japanese approach to bathroom design centres on cleanliness, serenity and ritual – often with separate spaces for undressing, bathing and toilet use. While this can lean towards a clinical look, the Scandinavian influence adds warmth, natural textures and a welcoming colour palette, creating spaces that are both soothing and functional.
Unidrain’s products complement this philosophy perfectly, offering solutions that prioritise clean lines, clever engineering, and aesthetic consistency. The brand’s commitment to Japandi design goes beyond drains – the Reframe Collection of bathroom accessories echoes this style with subtle elegance.
This refined collection includes:
- Pedal bin
- Soap dispenser
- Shower shelf
- Hooks
- Corner shelf
- Toilet brush
- Toilet roll holder and spare roll holder
Each piece is available in brushed or polished stainless steel, copper, brass, or black PVD finishes – perfect for tying together the look of a Japandi bathroom. Even the height of the pedal bin and toilet brush (31.5 cm) has been considered for visual harmony.
Whether in hotels or private homes, Unidrain provides the finishing touches that allow Japandi style to flourish in the most intimate of spaces – the bathroom.
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