22 Affordable Japandi Bedroom Ideas That Are Simple & Functional
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This article will inspire you with 22 of the best affordable Japandi bedroom ideas to create a calm and cozy space.
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1. LOW PROFILE PALLET BED FRAME
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A pallet bed is an affordable and sustainable option to help create the iconic low-profile Japandi look. A core visual for the Japandi style is furniture that sits low to the ground. A pallet bed also makes your bedroom feel more spacious since it takes up less vertical space.
If you are looking for a way to make your bedroom feel bigger, this is something to try.
2. repurposed stool as a nightstand
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Wabi Sabi is a Japanese concept that celebrates imperfection, simplicity, and connection to nature. A repurposed stool for a nightstand is a great way to capture these concepts. It gives your space depth and uniqueness at such an affordable price tag.
Instagram user @littleglassjarblog creatively added a piece of wood on the cross bars to give it extra storage. A stool also saves you space which is so important in smaller bedrooms.
I enjoy having my space feel airy and open, so pieces with a smaller space footprint are great finds. Choosing thrifted items over a new one is sustainable and eco-friendly. You’re giving an existing piece a new life and reducing waste.
3. Neutral LINEN-LOOK cotton bedding
Linen bedding has a distinctive texture and an effortless chic and rustic look. Telltale signs of linen are a slightly rumpled fabric that isn’t smooth or crisp like cotton sheets. The more you wash linen sheets though, the softer they become.
Linen has a bigger price tag than cotton as it’s more durable and will last longer. This material fits the Japandi style well due to its muted colors, natural tones, and distinctive texture. A budget-friendly option is cotton bedding that has a linen look.
I personally love Quince’s selection of cotton and linen bedding. Quince offers affordability yet their products are made from materials associated with luxury brands. They’re also committed to ethical and sustainable practices so you can feel good about shopping with them. Quince’s “airy gauze” bedding line is one of their best sellers and the fabric is made of 100% pure cotton and has a linen look.
4. lAYER TEXTURED THROWS
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Think waffle knit cotton, a simple wool blend, or a chunky knit in neutral colors. These materials can be relatively inexpensive compared to more luxurious throws. A textured throw can help you cozy up your bedroom. There is a downside though, you might never want to leave your bed!
5. DIY LINE ART OR ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
DIY art embraces the wabi-sabi elements of imperfection and uniqueness. This is an incredibly affordable option. All you really need is paper or canvas and a simple pen or some paint. Japandi art is all about simplicity and intention.
Minimalist abstract pieces line up with the “less is more” philosophy. Consider texture art to give your bedroom some dimension and personality.
Etsy is a great source for affordable digital prints that you can print out and put up yourself. Flavie Peartree is the creative artist behind the DIY Canvas textured wall art in the video above.
6. style foraged branches or dried grasses
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Sometimes the perfect decor item may be an item that you find when you’re out in nature. A uniquely shaped branch or pampas grass in a simple vase can make for a bold statement. Plus it doesn’t get more budget-friendly than free!
Now I’m not telling you to go out and cut down a part of a tree or plant. Look for fallen branches and if you’re like me and live in California, pampas are considered an invasive species. They’re known to grow aggressively and outcompete other native plants.
Either way, make sure you do your due diligence on whether or not you are allowed to take something home
7. SUSTAINABLE BAMBOO ORGANIZERS
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Decluttering is more than just for aesthetics, it also impacts my wellness and productivity. We live in a society where we are constantly being overstimulated by information — social media, the internet, news, and the list goes on. One of my top priorities is to keep my space clutter-free so that I can reset in peace.
Organizers are key in helping with decluttering. Why a bamboo organizer? Bamboo grows incredibly fast, often without needing much extra water or harsh pesticides. It just regrows from its roots after being harvested – so, no replanting needed! It’s also pretty efficient at absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, which is always a nice bonus for the planet.
8. ANCHOR your space WITH A RUG
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A rug acts like a visual foundation that pulls your furniture grouping (like your bed and nightstand) together. The right rug will bring your furniture together, instead of looking like they’re floating.
Rugs made of natural fiber like jute, seagrass, sisal, and hemp (ranked from least expensive to most expensive) are great options. These natural fibers give you the essential Japandi texture and warmth, while also being renewable resources.
Wool and silk are also good options but have a higher price tag. For the best all-around choice, seagrass rugs are a fantastic option. What gives seagrass a real edge compared to the other fibers is its impressive durability and natural stain resistance. Seagrass rugs only come in one color though.
Amazon offers affordable seagrass rugs that come in many different sizes like this Safavieh rug below. I wrote an article on the 8 top online shops to buy affordable Japandi furniture. You can read it here.
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9. simple sheer curtains
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Maximize natural light. Add linen-look cotton or plain cotton sheer curtains to give your room a touch of soft elegance. This allows light to filter through but still provides you with privacy. If you’re like me and are very sensitive to light in the mornings, consider buying a sleeping mask.
10. FLOATING SHELVES
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Floating shelves are a great way to unclutter and display a few curated items that will give your room personality. Think plants, books, photos, vases, stones, candles, or a tray to group smaller items.
11. Create a wabi-sabi corner
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Wabi sabi is the philosophy of finding beauty in the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Intentionally group objects, perhaps thrifted, like ceramic pieces, weathered and worn objects, or wabi sabi art. This adds character and personality to your space. Be mindful and group just a few items to avoid cluttering your space.
12. HOUSEPLANTS
Some greenery adds a touch of nature, essential to the Japandi style. Plants are little green helpers that improve air quality and boost your mood. If you’re a beginner plant owner consider easy-to-care for plants that are forgiving and resilient.
I personally am a mother to a few pothoses and one snake plant. I’ve had them for years and they don’t take much to upkeep. Pothos also makes for a great dangly plant.
13. a stack of books
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This is a creative, resourceful, and (potentially) no-cost decor idea. Instagram user @vivianaventers went to her local Goodwill to find old books for cheap. She then tore off the cover from the front and back and stacked them from big to small. She recommends varying size and thickness when stacking.
Consider faux books with storage to hide items that you don’t want to be laying out in plain sight.
14. Calming muted neutral walls
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Neutral and muted earthy tones are the backbone of Japandi design. The color of your walls is key to setting the right mood for your space. Lighter neutrals help reflect natural light, making the room feel brighter and more spacious. Think whites & off-whites, greys, beiges, creams, taupes, browns, earthy light greens. These colors also promote wellness and calm.
15. REPURPOSING old wooden crates
A cheap but creative storage and decor option: upcycling wooden crates and repurposing them into a small table or a storage box. Stain or paint them to create the look that you are going for. If you decide to repurpose them into storage boxes, they can be great for bedside or under-the-bed storage.
16. paper lantern pendant light
Paper lanterns are iconic in Japanese aesthetics. They create a soft, warm, and diffused glow for a calm ambiance. Since they’re made from such light material, they give off an uncluttered and airy feel to them. Basic paper lanterns can be an extremely affordable lighting option.
17. DIY WOODEN SLAT HEADBOARD
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Wooden slat headboards give off a simple aesthetic yet it looks amazing. Instagram user @nadia.xx.woodcraft bought wooden slats from Home Depot, stained them, and installed them into the wall herself.
18. woven baskets
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Woven baskets made out of natural materials like seagrass, jute, rattan, or cotton rope add essential texture to your space. Perfect for storing things like extra throws, pillows, or your laundry.
19. floor mirror
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When looking for a floor mirror to fit the Japandi style theme, look for simple or unframed options. A mirror will reflect light, making your room feel brighter and give the illusion that it’s bigger than it is.
20. REPURPOSE GLASS JARS OR BOTTLES
Repurpose glass jars or bottles into simple vases for single-stem plants or as propagation for plants. Plant propagation is just a simple way to create new plants from a piece of a plant you already have, like growing a new plant from a leaf or stem cutting. It can be a cool way to decorate your space while also adding greenery.
21. WABI SABI ART
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Affordable prints of nature, abstract art, Japanese calligraphy, or wabi sabi art can be found on marketplaces like Etsy. If you’re crafty, you can also consider DIY’ing your own art.
I find DIY textured art, using something like joint compound (drywall paste), to be a great affordable way to create minimalist art. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest.
22. Bedside “zen” zone
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It’s very easy to accumulate a lot of different items on your bedside table. A clutter-free bedside encourages restful sleep and a peaceful start and end to your day. Be intentional about what items you keep by your bedside so that there are fewer distractions.
Keep only essentials here. Things like a book, a plant, a diffuser, or a glass of water. If you can’t help but accumulate clutter by your bedside, you could get a smaller table so it leaves little space to do so.
