According to the Pinterest Fall 2024 Trend Report, Japanese culture and style are strongly influencing both design and fashion, including a 135% increase in searches for “Japanese living room design.”
“As people seek more mindfulness and tranquility in their homes, they’re naturally drawn to the Zen principles and calming elements of Japanese design,” says Yoko Oda, a San Francisco-based designer who spent her early life in Japan. Oda recognizes the interest in Japanese interiors as relatable to many of the popular design trends of the last few years, including Japandi and organic modern styles; she uses words like peaceful, sanctuary, and oasis when talking about Japanese living rooms.
