The Japandi style is a perfect blend of Japanese Zen harmony and Scandinavian warmth, resulting in an interior design that celebrates simplicity, relaxation, functionality and the innate beauty of nature. And that is exactly what this Australian home embodies, a perfect symbiosis of these different approaches to interior design that embraces every room it graces.

Neutral tones, an earthy colour palette and a strong emphasis on texture were paramount in the project, as well as meeting specific decorative requirements, leading to the selection of Cosentino, expressed in two finishes: Dekton Zenith and Sensa Taj Mahal.

“In terms of design, we wanted to do things a little differently,” say the designers, “and in spaces like the kitchen, for example, we didn’t want to have an extractor hood in the middle, but to let the materials of the room speak for themselves without any element distorting them”. When we combine this with dark fittings and prominent lighting, the room gains in prestige.

“As the idea was to follow the Japandi style, Sensa Taj Mahal was used throughout most of the house, as it inherits the best of Japanese and Scandinavian architecture. It is a natural material that has this beautiful texture and waves, which actually creates a kind of wabi-sabi reminiscence that gives meaning to the Japandi style,” explains the studio.

As such, Sensa Taj Mahal can be seen in various locations throughout the home, including the kitchen island, worktop and splashback, as well as in the bathrooms on the top of the vanity units and even in the stunning storage unit that stars in the dressing room. “A fundamental characteristic of Japandi is consistency. By using Sensa Taj Mahal throughout the house, we were able to capture this”.

The other finish chosen was Dekton Zenith, a Nordic white perfect for fresh and spacious environments. The clean, matt finish suits any style. In this case, it was used in the kitchen, specifically in the utility area where the laundry and pantry are located.

Here the furniture is dark, creating an elegant contrast between the two colours without compromising functionality. The choice of Dekton Zenith was ideal because, as a water-prone area, it required materials that were resistant, durable and easy to maintain – qualities that Cosentino materials offer.