Japandi Pairings: Sofas and Media Units
In a Japandi living room, the TV wall can either support the calm of the space or undo it entirely. The pairing that works treats the sofa and media unit as two low, horizontal pieces facing each other across an open floor: a long media unit in natural wood with closed or slatted storage, and a low sofa in a soft, matte fabric. In this guide we explain why the media unit matters so much in this style, which qualities to look for, and how to match the sofa in height, length and alignment. We share four pairings that suit UK homes, from light oak with oatmeal linen to black stained oak with a sand coloured sofa, and offer practical ways to manage a large black screen and hide cables. You will also find advice on styling the top of the unit, choosing a rug and coffee table, adapting the look for corner sofas and avoiding common mistakes....