Architect's Minimalist Japandi Apartment Tour

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[@noname-dk7ri]

I'm Japanese, but this is the first time I've heard the word "japandi"! Scandinavian style has been popular in Japan for a long time. Perhaps it is because they are simple and easy to adopt each other. It's so fun to see my culture being mixed and re-imagined abroad!😊❤

[@lucheeese]

as a scandinavian i love japanese simplicity, didn't now scandinavian style was popular in japan too! we just have such excellent taste ^-^

[@Cherlas]

i'm also japanese and i didn't even knew the word.

[@scottperezfox]

1:40 "Isn't a real word" ... sure it is; this is called a Portmanteau (a subset of Neologism) where a word is created from the fusion of two words. Similar to common words like Motel, Brunch, or "Floordrobe" for when a person stores his/her clothes on the floor. Even works in other languages, like the Japanese "Tsundoku" (tsunde-oku+dokusho) which is when you start to accumulate books in small piles for "someday" reading.

[@TenshiR]

🤯 learn something new everyday!🤔

[@tinazanotti4974]

I enjoy your videos. It's wonderful you have lots of windows. Your home is calming. Everything in its place. Your view of the trees must be beautiful. We purchased Article furniture a couple of years ago and we still love it. All the best to you and your family.

[@kd2533]

I have that rug. After 18 months it still looks brand new despite two 8 year old boys playing on it. Best rug ever! Lovely in winter. Softens our harwood floor.

[@trim.]

Interested in your rug, where did you get it?

[@xeo1775]

@@trim. maybe ikea VINDUM

[@NinaThoren]

As someone from Scandinavia I really like our interior style but felt that it was lacking in some places and then I saw a few videos about Japandi and this style is so me to a tee

[@fionaharrison8300]

Really interested to see how your space evolves as your daughter gets older, and how you navigate toys, board games, art supplies etc as she grows

[@gb76231]

they're not planning to stay in there for too long fs

[@somerandomchannel382]

basically, its a shell you live in ,. until you generate enough money to move to bigger , or a house.

[@blue...]

The same thing crossed my mind too. Regarding this video I am also wondering how did they implement in apartment this size things that growing toddler needs..

[@paulinajakubowska1138]

@@blue... You do realize that in many countries that is a very typical apartment size for a family, even with two kids

[@blue...]

@@paulinajakubowska1138 Yes I do realize that, and not just because I live with a husband and a toddler in a smaller apartment than this one in a video. That is why I am interested how he would implement toddler things. Especially if they decide to go with montessori approach. But I am guessing this is the subject of another video...

[@LilMissTeal]

Wow I love the “Japandi” set up for the apartment! It looks so welcoming and warm and not too feminine or masculine which is so great for a family! Great job Daniel!

[@ElBeeEss]

That golden pothos plant doesn't trail slowly. I hung two that size in my kitchen windows. About a year later, I've pretty much got 'jungle curtains'. Awesome!

[@anthonytavarez1092]

I dont know but i find peace watching your videos, it help with my creativity as a minimalist interior designer. im so blessed with your content

[@ModernRemade]

I was struggling to find “my style” and just yesterday stumbled upon Japandi and said “ohhh that’s it!” Such great timing with this one 😀 Love what you’ve done with your place! I’ll take you up on that “unkillable plant” bet 😂

[@tomasjari9412]

Please, do you know where can I buy that blanket? Thanks 😊

[@Simphome]

Whenever I watch JAPANDI STYLE ROOM, I always love it.

[@MiguelJimenezFernandez]

I've been watching a lot of your videos since I'm already moving into my new apartment. I wish there would be something like Article in Europe, I love it!

[@MiguelJimenezFernandez]

Also love your videos, I got a ton of ideas for my new space :D

[@rahmi.digital]

Every single video a gem mate.

[@maxresdefault_]

I'd love an entire video on art and plants, those purely decorative items that really make a space

[@cas-]

In my opinion too many cool greys for it feel hygge and too polished for to feel wabi sabi. Maybe you can get your daughter to paint a large piece above the couch to juxtapose against the grey couch, rug, poof and throw. Or any piece of large art /photography to tie to together as maybe it’s the void walls making me feel that way. Also that clear vase sitting against a white wall , I would have incorporated maybe some wabi sabi there with some nice textured sculptural pottery as it’s the only thing with height on the side table. One large indoor plant/tree will also bring some more texture and warmth and tie it together while still being minimal. However the main thing is that you enjoy and love the space, as this is only my opinion for finishing touches and everyone has a different style. Overall looks like a great place to live ! :)

[@JazidContreras]

Hey Daniel, I've been watching your videos for years. I'm happy that you and you're family have found a new home. I wish you guys all the best.

same here.

[@ryeofoatmeal]

I've been eyeing on Japandi style for years. I didn't know there is a name for it. glad that I finally found what I'm looking for!

[@anastasiiamatkovska6944]

I love everything about this

[@ryannatividad3137]

I wonder if you could put a bit of taut, durable, hanging fabric from the bottom kitchen cabinets to hide the busyness and dust of the legs and the bottom of the dishwasher? It could also add a bit of warmth and texture to the kitchen. Maybe attached with velcro so you could easily toss it in the washing machine when needed. Beautiful space and good job on a modern rental. That view really makes it a wonderful apartment!

[@marceltougas6574]

Congratulations on partnering with assembling a comfortable live work space/home.

[@Sarah_C68]

Welcome back to BC ! Im an expat too.... been here in Vancouver 22 years. Bet you're glad to be out of UK at the moment! Crazy cost of living there now Thanks for posting . Article stuff is great ... i just got a patio lounge set from them so comfy.

[@milaeales8643]

The cost of living isn't any better here in Vancouver :(

[@abm672]

U mean an immigrant?

[@adzcraig]

I found my preferred style 20years ago in posh alpine chalets I visited while working ski seasons, I called it "modern rustic" which probably leans more toward the wabi sabi style, but with modern electrics and lighting to highlight the rustic features. However, I live in a 1970s mid terrace with absolutely zero rustic features 😅

[@ellie7028]

Love it. Your videos always contain ideas that inspire me to improve my own space! Tempted to send in my space to your Architect Redesigns series 😁

[@majlis2238]

I love this apartment.

[@wattsparkinson]

Everything looks amazing!! I would definitely put the sofa on the opposite wall though, and enjoy those stunning views!

[@TenshiR]

Starting the renovations on our house in London today. Over the past year of planning I've been looking to your videos as my main source of inspiration. I don't really watch TV or look forward to show but every week I look forward to your videos. Great job as always. Hope you get enough family time while you're at it.

[@DonovanMariano]

Dope, my man! Keep up the great content and work!

[@diogoguerreiro3011]

Love your minimalistic life :) All clean and airy, such an inspiration. Love you redesign videos

[@clairewiltshire8033]

I would have put the sofa on the other side of the lounge to enjoy the beautiful view! But it is such a beautiful and calming space. Well done!

[@fannycraddock99]

You have a lovely home and family. Stay safe.

[@justjoelee]

love all the pieces and the view is absolutely unreal! solid work, man ✌🏼

[@anareginacoronado1147]

Japandi is my style, sometimes I'll add a pop of color but definitely still japandi

[@karinaharwin2349]

So in love on how your apartment turned😻 your chanels so inspiring!! Love from Dubai!!❤️

[@AJ-mw4nb]

Your daughter is very adorable. God bless her. You should show the interior decor she does with her toys haha

[@TheJojo01902]

I love what you've done with the space! Bravo!!

[@ChrisPark-cq9px]

Hello! Thank you for the amazing video. It gave me a lot of inspiration of decorating my next apartment. Would you mind sharing the info for the bed frame?

[@tokyodrifttt]

Yay Vancouver tour!!! Nice view dude enjoy the new city :)

[@trankowe]

I love your apartment plan. It is perfect since I'll be downgrading to something smaller with my 11 year old son. Will it be possible for me to get a copy?

[@able8803]

Happy to watch this. Love ur videos

[@sophiesacaben]

OMG loving the space and your daughter adds cuteness overload :))))))

[@UTJK.]

A video in which you explain all the philosophies of interior design from around the world would be interesting...

[@mschaieme]

Your home is just gorgeous. Can you share the website you used when searching for an apartment in Vancouver or Canada ? Thanks

[@cloidless]

As a Dane, it sound hilarious when you say "hygge". But its not really a word you directly can translate to English, so can't really blame you haha Loved the apartment and the video. Keep it up!

[@DanielTitchener]

What?!? I thought I said it right?! 😂

[@justus8675]

@@DanielTitchener Even as a german who is learning danish it totally throw me off. Please relearn the word! btw. stumpled uppon your channel a few days ago, really like it!

[@piajensen3223]

@@justus8675 yes I am Danish living in the US if I go into Starbucks and buying whole beans and ask for them to ground it they never understand what I am saying because I say it slightly different. It drives me nuts too when I hear someone say hugga

[@piajensen3223]

Hygge is used for everything . Alt er hyggeligt i Danmark 😍🇩🇰

[@lexissleepy]

This looks really cozy and stunning !

[@Tengis4]

thank you for putting the floor plan

[@KingAzion1232]

Great video! Wondering where your cup is from?

[@DerekBlais]

Beautiful and functional place. I would say it's >95% Scandi, and the veranda seems like a cool, modern Tokyo style.

[@kayelle8005]

Will be interested to see how you accommodate your daughter as she grows.

[@isaacperlich]

This. Is. Beautiful.

[@Phoebetheboss]

This isn't japandi, this is just Scandinavian / minimalist. There really aren't enough wood and warm textures and elements to make it really feel japandi.

[@richardc7505]

Hey Daniel, love your channel, can you please tell me which essential oil diffuser you have?

[@davidstevens1309]

Finally found my dream chair but its not available in the UK 😩

[@muhammadyusra7247]

I am especially attracted to when you mentioned “even as parents”. Makes me wonder: how do you raise your child as a minimalist? I think it’s an interesting topic to make a video out of. Because me and my wife are expecting a child soon enough and at the same time I will be moving to Germany. So I plan to decorate our house there, inspired by your vid. Great video btw.

[@mrs.garcia6978]

This looks very nice!

[@7Effects]

Welcome to Vancouver! I was looking forward to seeing how you would set up the place with having a child but I guess she just gets moved around? Curious to see if she gets a more permanent place in the future. Also, those walls are screaming for artwork.

[@kwhatten]

Ah, that's what I guessed!

[@AK-in3qm]

8:20 Nisha went from 😄to😐

[@DanielTitchener]

“Are we done filming yet?” 😂🥲

[@dkirk5814]

Well done, looks fantastic

[@kaitendoor4216]

いつも素晴らしい提案をありがとうございます!!

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Great Japandi vid, Daniel. Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll be moving back to Texas, soon, and look forward to adapting this to my personal style. Bright blessings.

[@phoebechang]

Great video but where's N's pouffe?? at 3:13 😄

[@sarahking93]

This looks like Vancouver. If so - my god I’ve finally found a channel I can associate with.

[@AP90x]

Got the baby sleeping on the floor 😂😂

[@joellechiara]

ugh - LOVE!!!!

[@marc-xn8tu]

Lovely set up. FYI, May be a better idea to have your bedroom in the west facing room which receives all the afternoon sun and thus passive solar heating.

[@kalkitekyur]

I love your home!!!!

[@BalboaBaggins]

Glad with my KZbin sponsor blocker :)

[@MrChrishonson]

Love it, but what do you need a TV for?

[@svetlana-1970]

Отличное спокойное пространство.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Dope spot!! Very nice 👍🏾

[@alexandermcleman6101]

Daniel, could you not grab some kickers and use clips to hold them onto the worktop legs.

[@DanielTitchener]

For some reason the legs are way taller than standard 😭…

[@alexandermcleman6101]

@@DanielTitchener a shame, silver lining the flooring transition straight under looks really clean. Great video as always.

[@TylerAndToast]

I wish our apartment was even half this nice or updated

[@amandang2533]

Being a minimalist, would love to see what you do with the babies room :)

[@thathaw7769]

I’m kinda annoyed that a lot of videos giving a title “apartment tour” but ended up showing super closed up on minor stuffs most of the time. But good apartment interior. It’s very clean and carefully designed.

[@gettingtherenow]

I have a question - your wife does not need the office in house? Me and my husband are moving in but we need two bedrooms in a 2 bedroom house. He is taking the one like you have but I am confsed about mine. Do you have some videos on that?

[@somebodynamedJ.]

lovely looking living space mate!

[@gladand]

As a dane listening to you pronouncing "Hygge" as "hiyugah" made me chuckle. Great video!

[@Oooooop]

Ahh not my place to say but at 8:18 your partner dropped her smile instantly it was quite scary…

[@MichaelLewicki]

Love your content and channel. A recent follower and subscriber. ❤

[@Fokaira]

what is a white noise machine?

[@evanmorgan]

welcome to Vancouver!

[@MariaGreece777]

Beautiful apartment. Although, is grey a color included in a japandi interior style? I thought only earth colours are of that aesthetic.

[@DeGoya]

In which city is this located? beautiful views

[@x9872]

好棒的設計，感謝分享～～

[@JoytoWorld]

inspirational!

[@mimandshaindy4906]

How do you keep the rug from getting dusty and dirty? I’ve always wanted one but even my washable ruggable rug gets dirty so fast

[@DanielTitchener]

We don't wear shoes in the house and (try to) vacuum and mop regularly. Not sure there's much else you can do 😕

[@anaalves3658]

No shoes in the house makes a HUGE difference. And no pets as well. I love my fur baby so I only have one large flattish rug, it has to be vacuumed regularly and once a year a real good wash, I take it to my parents house and hose it down and leave it to dry for several days in the middle of summer. Otherwise spot clean as you need. It's not a fancy wool rug, you need extra care with those 😳😬

[@liquidgoldpictures]

Can you please do a video on your office and camera gear organization? I feel like there are no minimlist videos about that topic, especially for small spaces on youtube... would greatly appreciate your perspective on that - love your aesthetic and minimal, japandi style :) really great video and great apartment tour - I´m excited to see more :)

[@bitara5218]

I really don't think your home looks Japandi at all, it is more Scandi. If you're trying to decorate your home Japandi style, you should be incorporating more raw & rustic materials & finishes.

[@angozi]

Wabi Sabi is also more than just hard wearing and natural, it’s also about imperfection, which this interior design doesn’t reflect at all

[@zellalaing5439]

Defo - I'm also confused by his statement of describing terrazzo as a "natural material", like sure, that can just be dug up out of the ground?

[@Tobi-ci3ns]

My home is Japandi because all the furniture is from MUJI and IKEA.

[@greyscalesx]

No. If you think this is purely Scandinavian then you clearly never heard of modern Japanese architecture. I constantly see these kind of comments who always think that for it to be Japanese styled it needs to look like an ancient Ryokan (Japanese inn). That's such a ridiculous Western stereotype. That's not what modern Japanese architecture is, it's all Wabi Sabi rustic and rural. And the irony is that the comment below you is from a Japanese person who clearly recognized and praised the blend of the two cultures and styles. And yet you're here trying to school a certified design architect.

[@remka2000]

There is this design trend called (in Japan) “wa modern” ( wa = anything japanese) that looks a bit like that. Somehow Muji + Ikea indeed 😂, but with often bolder accents (colorful patterns, gold, etc.), and juxtaposition of traditional and modern materials that do not necessarily come to mind when you think of japanese “classic” design. I would probably disagree on the use of the term wabi-sabi here too, which is thrown a lot when discussing japanese design but often misunderstood. Without going into literature and/or buddhism related explanations, think something looking a bit rough, unpolished, with imperfections due to being handmade. Think traditional ceramics, “raked” irregular wall textures, untreated wood, but also asymmetry etc.

[@hayleyharrison5127]

You should get the Samsung frame tv, would look super clean. Pricey but I think worth it.

[@stevewoodyatt3265]

Could you state or link the outdoor table and chairs? Thanks.

[@matomijic9933]

What's the brand of your T-shirt? Since you're a minimalist (also when it comes to clothing) I assume you did your research and found the best tee to be your "all in one" :)

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

kinda digging your dance socks.

[@MementoVivere.]

Anyway we can get the ID on the rug? Thanks for a dope video

[@DanielTitchener]

It’s IKEA 👍

[@MementoVivere.]

@@DanielTitchener thank you!!

[@supertaufiqr]

Something to aspire to. Number 1 priority is to reduce the size of my wardrobe.

[@JonNgwisha]

how is the cut clothing? would appreciate a review

[@elenahuynh888]

Where did you get your ceiling light from?

[@KerrieRedgate]

Lovely. It looks comfortable and harmonious. Great open views from the apartment windows, too! Chair and sofa are great designs. Love the wood frame on the armchair, beautifully made.

[@Barry_Kavanagh]

Great video Daniel! What's the dispenser thing between the kettle and the coffee/tea bag containers? 🙂

[@hannethijs5324]

Looks like a holder for Aeropress filters.

[@Barry_Kavanagh]

@@hannethijs5324 ahhhhh smart, good suggestion thank you!

[@agustina0110]

🥰 Beautiful!

[@atlasachaoui3534]

hey man i really love your pc wallpaper , which one is it?

[@Simplyluvly]

Japandi is my favorite one but it's so expensive for me, especially the furniture