Japonisme
Japonisme brings the influence of Japanese art into a Western interior. This style feels refined, poetic and personal, with an emphasis on nature, flowing lines, open space and carefully selected details. Vintage wallpaper, understated flooring, fluid curtains and decorative cushions create an interior where art and atmosphere enhance one another.
Colour palettes for a Japonisme interior
Colour brings balance to a Japonisme interior by connecting tranquillity, nature and expression. These three palettes allow you to choose between soft blossom-inspired calm, bold artistic contrast or a dark, theatrical atmosphere. Light base tones, deep colours and refined accents work together in perfect balance.
Soft & refined
Snow White – Shabby Pink – Venetian Green – Old White
Snow White gives this palette a fresh, calm base that allows wallpaper, art and furniture to stand out beautifully. Shabby Pink evokes cherry blossom and soft fabrics. Venetian Green adds natural depth through ceramics, furniture or cushions. Old White softens the overall palette, creating a warmer, calmer and more inviting atmosphere.
Expressive & artistic
St. Helena Blue – Medici Red – Snow White – Cornwall Black
St. Helena Blue creates a deep, indigo-like backdrop for art, porcelain and wooden furniture. Medici Red adds warmth and expression, inspired by lacquerware, sun motifs and Japanese prints. Snow White keeps the palette light and airy. Cornwall Black accentuates the graphic lines of furniture, window frames and accessories.
Bold & theatrical
Cornwall Black – Venetian Green – Gold – Old White
Cornwall Black gives this palette a dark, graphic foundation, allowing art, blossoms and gold accents to stand out even more. Venetian Green brings nature, depth and tranquillity. Gold adds refinement to frames, handles or decorative details. Old White introduces light and prevents the space from feeling too heavy.
Home accessories for Japonisme
Home accessories within Japonisme are refined, decorative and thoughtfully chosen. Think vintage wallpaper with blossom branches, porcelain vases, ceramic bowls, fans, cushions with nature-inspired motifs, wooden objects and art featuring birds, waves or landscapes. Choose a few meaningful pieces rather than lots of individual decorations. Repeating colours from the palette in curtains, cushions and accessories creates a sense of cohesion without turning the space into a themed room.
Ramanda’s tip
Bring Japonisme into your home
Japonisme calls for a calm foundation with refined textures. A light Coretec floor with a wood look adds warmth and allows wallpaper, art and dark accents to stand out beautifully. Vintage wallpaper featuring blossoms, birds or branches has the strongest effect on a single wall, in an alcove or as a large framed panel.
Curtains can fall softly and run from ceiling to floor, allowing the vertical lines to create a sense of calm. Choose a linen-look fabric for a light, airy atmosphere or a richer fabric to complement darker palettes. Cushions add softness, while ceramics, wood, paper-like lamps and warm lighting complete the style.
Shop the Japonisme style
Create your Japonisme interior with vintage wallpaper, a calm Coretec floor, curtains, cushions, Decoration Paint and carefully selected accessories. Start with one artistic element and build around it using colour, materials and light. This creates an interior where nature, craftsmanship and refinement come together.
Vintage wallpaper
Featuring blossoms, branches or birds, vintage wallpaper instantly brings atmosphere to a Japonisme interior and can be used as a large-scale work of art on the wall.
COREtec flooring
With its calm wood look, COREtec flooring creates a warm, practical foundation that allows wallpaper, furniture, curtains and art to stand out beautifully.