To bring Japandi style home with a TV bed, choose a frame with a low profile, clean lines and upholstery in a muted, natural tone such as warm grey, sand or charcoal. Pair it with light or mid toned wood, linen bedding and very few accessories. The hidden screen is a natural fit for Japandi, which values calm, uncluttered spaces where every object has a purpose.
Japandi blends Japanese restraint with Scandinavian warmth and practicality. It is quiet without being cold and simple without being sparse. A TV bed supports that philosophy by removing the television from view, keeping walls clear and reducing the furniture count. Our modern TV beds UK sale range includes low, understated designs that suit the style.
Japandi takes the Japanese idea of wabi sabi, appreciating imperfection and natural materials, and combines it with the Scandinavian focus on comfort and function. The result is a room with natural textures, a muted palette, a few carefully chosen objects and plenty of breathing space.
Key features include low furniture, natural wood, handmade ceramics, linen and paper, and colours drawn from nature: stone, sand, clay, charcoal and soft green. The style avoids clutter, bright colours and glossy finishes.
Japanese interiors traditionally favour low furniture, close to the floor. Look for a TV bed with a lower frame and a moderate headboard rather than a tall statement design. A bed that sits lower creates a grounded, calm feeling.
A TV bed footboard needs to be tall enough to hold the screen, so it will never be as low as a platform bed. Choose a design where the footboard is simple and proportionate, so it reads as part of the frame rather than a separate block.
Avoid tufting, buttons, studs and heavy decoration. Japandi relies on simplicity. A plain headboard with straight or very gently rounded edges suits the style best.
Warm grey, sand, oatmeal, stone and charcoal all suit Japandi. A darker charcoal frame creates a grounded focal point, while lighter tones keep the room airy. Avoid bright colours and very cool greys.
Textured weaves and linen look fabrics fit the natural ethos. Smooth faux leather and high shine velvet are less suited, though a matte fabric in a muted tone can still work.
Wood is central to Japandi. Light oak and ash bring Scandinavian brightness, while walnut and darker stained woods nod to Japanese tradition. Many Japandi rooms combine both, with a lighter floor and darker accents or vice versa.
Bedside tables in solid wood with simple forms are a good starting point. Look for designs with visible grain and minimal hardware. Our bedroom furniture UK sale collection includes wooden pieces that suit understated schemes, and our wooden bedside cabinets UK range offers designs with clean, uncomplicated lines.
A low wooden bench at the side of the room or at the window gives a place to sit or rest a folded throw. Keep the bench clear of the footboard so it does not interfere with the screen.
Linen is the natural choice for Japandi bedding. Its slightly crumpled texture feels relaxed and honest. Choose undyed, sand, clay, stone or charcoal tones. Mixing two neutral shades, such as sand sheets with a charcoal duvet cover, adds quiet depth.
Keep the bed simple. Two pillows per person, a single throw and perhaps one cushion are enough. A cotton or wool throw in a natural tone adds warmth through a British winter without breaking the palette.
A natural fibre rug beneath or beside the bed softens the room. Jute, wool and cotton flatweaves all suit the style.
Japandi depends on clear surfaces, which means good enclosed storage. Choose wardrobes and chests with flat fronts and minimal handles. Push to open doors or recessed grips keep the look clean.
A blanket box UK sale design along a wall could hold spare bedding, but keep it away from the footboard of a TV bed. A low cabinet under a window or along a wall works well.
Remotes, chargers and cables need a home too. A bedside cabinet with a drawer hides them easily. Route the bed’s power cable along the skirting behind furniture so it stays out of sight.
Light in a Japandi room should be soft and warm. Paper pendant lamps, inspired by traditional Japanese lanterns, give a gentle diffused glow overhead. Table lamps with ceramic or wooden bases and linen shades suit bedside tables.
Warm white bulbs create the right atmosphere. Avoid bright, cool light, which works against the calm palette. Dimmable lighting is useful for evening viewing when the screen is raised.
Make the most of daylight. Simple linen curtains or paper style blinds let soft light in during the day and give privacy at night.
Japandi accessories are few and meaningful. A handmade ceramic vase with a single stem, a small bonsai or a sculptural plant, a wooden bowl, or a stack of two books is enough. Each object should have room around it.
Wall art, if used, should be simple: an ink print, a textile hanging or a single photograph. One piece above the bed or on a side wall keeps the room calm.
If you already have Japandi elements elsewhere in the home, carry them through to the bedroom for continuity. The same wood tones, colour palette and type of ceramics create a connected feel across rooms. Our article on Japandi colours and materials for UK homes explores the palette and materials in more detail, and many of the principles apply equally well to a bedroom.
Japandi suits small rooms because it relies on few pieces and a calm palette. In a compact bedroom, choose a TV bed in a lighter tone, keep bedside furniture slim, and use wall shelves rather than extra cabinets. Leaving the floor as clear as possible makes the room feel bigger.
Measure carefully before buying, allowing for the footboard length and clearance above it for the screen to rise.
A successful Japandi room usually plays lighter and darker elements against each other. Scandinavian influence pulls towards pale wood, white walls and soft light. Japanese influence brings deeper tones such as charcoal, dark timber and black accents. Getting the balance right gives the room depth without heaviness.
A simple formula is to keep the largest surfaces light, such as walls, floor and bedding, and introduce darker tones in smaller doses. A charcoal TV bed can be the exception: as the largest piece, it becomes a strong anchor against pale walls and a light oak floor. If you prefer a lighter bed, bring darkness in through a walnut bedside table, a black lamp base or an ink print on the wall.
Japandi values longevity. Rather than buying many inexpensive pieces, the approach favours fewer, well made items that improve with age. When choosing a TV bed, look for a sturdy frame, neatly finished upholstery and a reliable mechanism. When choosing wooden furniture, solid timber or good quality veneers develop a pleasing patina over time.
The same thinking applies to textiles. Good linen softens with each wash and lasts for years. A wool throw will stay warm and attractive long after cheaper alternatives have pilled. Investing in fewer, better things reduces clutter and suits the style’s quiet confidence.
A Japandi room only stays calm if it is easy to keep tidy. Give everything a defined place. Remotes live in one drawer, books stay in a single neat stack, and clothes go straight into the wardrobe rather than onto a chair. Lower the television each morning so the footboard returns to a simple upholstered form.
Seasonal changes can be subtle. Swap a linen throw for wool in winter, change the single stem in a vase, or rotate one ceramic piece. Small adjustments keep the room feeling fresh without adding clutter.
Pay attention to sound and scent too, as Japandi is about how a room feels as much as how it looks. Soft furnishings such as a rug, linen curtains and an upholstered headboard absorb echo and make the room quieter. A gentle natural scent, perhaps from a sprig of eucalyptus or an unscented candle beside a window, completes the sense of calm. When the television is raised in the evening, keep the volume moderate and the lighting low so the room still feels like a retreat rather than a cinema.
Explore beds, wooden furniture and lighting to build a calm Japandi bedroom at Furniture in Fashion.
Yes. Hiding the screen keeps walls and surfaces clear, which fits Japandi’s focus on calm, uncluttered spaces.
Warm grey, sand, oatmeal, stone and charcoal all suit the style. Avoid bright colours and very cool greys.
Light oak and ash bring Scandinavian brightness, while walnut adds Japanese depth. Combining one light and one dark wood works well.
Linen in natural, muted tones such as sand, clay and charcoal is the classic choice.
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