A Home Interior That Blends Japandi And Australian Design Inspiration

February 8, 2023
NAKO Design has designed a home in Edmonton, Alberta, that's influenced by both Japandi and Australian design styles.

NAKO Design has designed a home in Edmonton, Canada, that’s influenced by both Japandi and Australian design styles.

With a modern palette of black and white warmed with soft silver elm wood accents and texture, the home shows sophistication with a continuity of texture and tone throughout.

In the living room, there’s an accent wall of wood slats, a fireplace, and black cabinets, while a section of interior windows provides a view of the home office.

In this modern living room, there's an accent wall of wood slats, a fireplace, and black cabinets, while a section of interior windows provides a view of the home office.

The living room shares an open floor plan with the dining area and kitchen. A wine rack with shelves angled in a chevron pattern creates an interesting focal point, while a round table is positioned below the minimalist pendant light.

A wine rack with shelves angled in a chevron pattern creates an interesting focal point to this dining area, while a round table is positioned below the minimalist pendant light.
A wine rack with shelves angled in a chevron pattern creates an interesting focal point to this dining area, while a round table is positioned below the minimalist pendant light.
A wine rack with shelves angled in a chevron pattern creates an interesting focal point to this dining area, while a round table is positioned below the minimalist pendant light.

The design of the kitchen has a highly contrasting black and white look. To soften the starkness, a curve in the super white dolomite countertop on the island is replicated onto a base with painted wood slats.

The design of this modern kitchen has a highly contrasting black and white look. To soften the starkness, a curve in the super white dolomite countertop on the island is replicated onto a base with painted wood slats.
The design of this modern kitchen has a highly contrasting black and white look. To soften the starkness, a curve in the super white dolomite countertop on the island is replicated onto a base with painted wood slats.

Absolute black granite is leathered on the back counter and splashback, which match the stained black wood cabinets and drawers. The kitchen also includes surface-mounted light fixtures and a wrap-around butler pantry.

In this modern kitchen, absolute black granite is leathered on the back counter and splashback, which match the stained black wood cabinets and drawers.
A modern black and white kitchen with a curved island.

Windows with thick black frames and a pivoting door enclose the home office, and at the same time, complement the black in the kitchen.

Windows with thick black frames and a pivoting door enclose the home office, and at the same time, complement the black in the kitchen.

Wood stairs with perforated panels connect the various floors of the home.

Modern wood stairs with perforated metal panels.
Modern wood stairs with perforated metal panels.

One on of the levels, there’s a bar area that acts as a coffee station.

A home with a bar area that acts as a coffee station.

Underneath another staircase is a small and secluded seating area with black shelves.

A small reading nook located underneath the stairs.
A small reading nook located underneath the stairs.

In the primary bathroom, grey and white tiles contrast with a black-on-black vanity, while curves are added with arched mirrors. A walk-in shower with a bench and a freestanding bathtub add a sense of elegance to this spa-inspired space.

In the primary bathroom, grey and white tiles contrast with a black-on-black vanity, while curves are added with arched mirrors.
In the primary bathroom, grey and white tiles contrast with a black-on-black vanity, while curves are added with arched mirrors.
A modern primary bathroom with a freestanding bathtub below the window, and a black vanity.
A modern primary bathroom with a freestanding bathtub below the window.
A walk-in shower with black details, a bench, and a shelf.
A walk-in shower with black details, a bench, and a shelf.
Photography by Sharon Litchfield | Interior Design: NAKO Design | Builder: Haynes Homes | Architectural Designer: Design Two Group