The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

bitelifestyle al look and a plump seat waiting to hug you. The slim oak wooden legs lighten the look of a heavy seat that would make a design statement in a living room. Estoril is a semi-aniline leather made from European or Brazilian cowhides. This high-quality leather provides soft and comfortable seating and requires more maintenance than corrected leather as it is more sensitive to liquids, dirt and other elements. The Day Bed in dusty rose Leeds fabric, camel or black Esto- ril leather, or blue Velvet fabric is a beautiful iconic piece of design furniture that mixes Japanese aesthetics with Danish functionality. The loose pillows can be arranged freely, al- lowing the user to change the look according to their prefer- ences, while the slim legs and clean lines keep the style light. Leeds fabric’s timeless and high-quality look ensure your furniture will be a fashionable fit, while Velvet brings a glow and sense of sophistication. The interesting design concept of Japandi combines Scan- dinavian functionality and Japanese rustic minimalism to create a feeling of art, nature and simplicity. BoConcept describes this aesthetic as minimal, functional, warm and calming, with touches of wasi-sabi enthused imperfection. Denmark and Japan’s long-held cultural ties began over 150 years ago when Danish architects, artists and designers trav- elled to Japan in search of new inspiration. It was perfect timing as Japan had recently lifted its 220-year closed border policy. From these visits, it is believed that trac- es of early Japanese influences can be seen in today’s Danish ceramics, furniture, open-plan architecture and minimalism while Danish design has been sought after throughout Japan for many decades. The two nations have a shared respect for artisans, craftsmanship and natural materials such as wood and their philosophies of wabi-sabi and hygge have a mutual appreciation for simplicity. Nature is key in Japandi with the natural warmth of wood revered in both Japanese and Danish design. BoConcept suggests working wood into your home with key furniture, ideally keeping surface treatments to a minimum. “Wood panelled walls make for great features. Then introduce nat- ural accents with statement houseplants, preferably in ter- racotta pots.” Colour-wise, the best natural tones are blues, greens, plums and browns, with black being a favourite in Japandi styled rooms. Japandi furnishing includes the Indivi Sofa in light grey Mo- jave, Bristol and Lux Felt fabrics with high armrests that ac- centuate the elegant silhouette and complete the clean look. The seat cushion is made of soft foam which allows a firm seating comfort with straight lines. Mojave has a special structure that adds a soft and inviting look to the furniture; Bristol has a tactile plain weave that creates a subtle texture and timeless expression; and Lux Felt is a mélange textured wool fabric with a soft touch.