Scandi design preaches the notion of ‘Hygge’ - a concept of cosiness in the design. It means that your home should be your own sanctuary of comfort, and make you feel good when you walk through the door.
Japanese styling comes with the notion of ‘wabi-sabi’, appreciating and seeing the beauty within the imperfections in things.
Both styles have minimalism and comfort as the main focus, so the shared aesthetic creates a style that is sophisticated and sleek, whilst being rustic and comforting.