Japandi Lamps: How to Choose a Floor, Table or Bedside Lamp

Quick answer: A good Japandi lamp has a simple shape, natural materials such as wood, rattan, linen or glass, and a soft, warm light. Use a floor lamp to light a corner or a reading chair, a table lamp to add a low pool of light on a sideboard or desk, and a bedside lamp for reading in bed, and choose warm white light for living rooms and bedrooms.

Key takeaways

• Look for natural materials and a shade that diffuses the light.
• Warm white light (around 2700 to 3000 K) suits most Japandi rooms.
• Floor lamps light corners and reading chairs; table and bedside lamps add low, local light.
• Layer two or three soft lights in a room rather than relying on one bright ceiling light.
• Check whether the bulb is included and which light colours are offered before you buy.

What makes a lamp Japandi?

A Japandi lamp combines a calm, simple shape with natural materials and a soft, diffused light.

Japandi brings together Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth, and lighting is where you feel it most. Think of a wooden base, a woven rattan body, a linen or fabric shade, or a glass globe that softens the bulb. The light should be gentle and indirect, so the room feels restful in the evening. Our guide to what Japandi style is explains the wider look.

Floor lamp, table lamp or bedside lamp: which do you need?

Start with what the light is for: lighting a whole corner, adding a glow to a surface, or reading in bed.

Lamp type	Best for	Where it goes	Look for
Floor lamp	Ambient light and reading	Beside a sofa or armchair, or in an empty corner	A stable base and a shade that hides the bulb
Table lamp	A soft, low glow and a decorative focal point	Sideboard, console, side table or desk	A shape you like switched off as well as on
Bedside lamp	Reading and winding down	Bedside table or shelf	The right height for sitting up in bed, and warm light

Which Japandi floor lamp should you choose?

Choose a wooden floor lamp for warmth, or a glass globe for a lighter, more modern feel.

The Nordi Floor Lamp has a tall cylindrical shade on three tapered wooden legs, in light wood or walnut tones. It stands 128 cm high, and its shade diffuses the light for a calm, ambient glow beside a sofa, next to the bed or in an empty corner. You can choose warm, neutral or white light, and the bulb is included.

The Norda Lamp is a glass globe in a minimalist metal frame. It comes as a 138 cm floor lamp or a 43 cm desk lamp, in clear or amber glass, with warm (3000 K), natural (4500 K) or white (6000 K) light, and the bulb is included. Two in different heights make a striking pair.

Which table lamp suits a Japandi room?

Pick a table lamp with a sculptural base or a softly glowing body, so it works as decor in the daytime too.

• The Hyung Light has a sculptural resin base and a soft fabric shade, 60 cm high, with warm (3000 K) or cold white (6000 K) light.
• The Johano Light sets a glass dome on a sturdy marble base, in amber or smoky grey, 23 or 32 cm across.
• The Raito Light is a clear, geometric table lamp with a glowing tubular core, 40 cm high, dimmable, with the bulb included.

What is the best Japandi bedside lamp?

A low lamp in a natural material, with a fabric shade and warm light, is the most restful choice by the bed.

The Japandi Bedside Lamp has a handwoven rattan base and a natural fabric shade. It comes in three sizes, 45, 47 or 52 cm high with a 27, 30 or 36 cm shade, in warm or white light, and the bulb is included. For more on the rest of the room, see our Japandi bedroom ideas.

How do the Nisu Home lamps compare?

Here are the sizes, materials and light options from each lamp's product page.

Lamp	Type	Height	Materials	Light	Bulb included
Nordi Floor Lamp	Floor	128 cm	Wooden legs, tall shade	Warm, neutral or white	Yes
Norda Lamp	Floor or desk	138 cm or 43 cm	Glass globe, metal frame	3000 K, 4500 K or 6000 K	Yes
Japandi Bedside Lamp	Bedside or table	45, 47 or 52 cm	Rattan base, fabric shade	Warm or white	Yes
Hyung Light	Table	60 cm	Resin base, fabric shade	3000 K or 6000 K	No
Johano Light	Table	23 or 32 cm	Glass dome, marble base	Amber or smoky grey glass	No
Raito Light	Table	40 cm	Clear body, glowing core	Dimmable	Yes

You can see them all together in our floor and table lamps collection.

Which colour of light should you choose?

Warm white light suits Japandi living rooms and bedrooms best; save cooler light for work.

Light colour is measured in kelvin (K). Warm white, around 2700 to 3000 K, gives the soft, golden glow that brings out wood, rattan and linen. Neutral white, around 4000 to 4500 K, is clear without feeling cold, and good for a desk or kitchen. Cool white, around 6000 K and above, is bright and crisp, best for tasks rather than relaxing. Several of our lamps let you choose the light colour on the product page.

How do you layer lamps in a Japandi room?

Use two or three soft light sources at different heights instead of one bright ceiling light.

• Overhead: a woven or paper-style pendant gives gentle general light. Browse our pendant lights.
• Middle: a floor lamp beside the sofa or in a corner lifts the room and is perfect for reading.
• Low: a table lamp on a sideboard or a bedside lamp adds warmth at eye level when you are sitting down.

Keep the light colours the same across the room, so the different lamps feel like one calm scheme.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a lamp Japandi?

A Japandi lamp pairs a simple, calm shape with natural materials such as wood, rattan, linen or glass, and gives a soft, diffused light rather than a harsh glare. It should look as good switched off as on.

What colour of light is best for a Japandi room?

Warm white light, around 2700 to 3000 K, suits living rooms and bedrooms and brings out the warmth of wood and linen. Neutral or cool white light is better kept for desks and work areas.

Where should a floor lamp go in a living room?

Beside the sofa or an armchair, or in an empty corner. A lamp at the side of your seat is useful for reading, and a lamp in a corner lifts the whole room with gentle, indirect light.

How tall should a bedside lamp be?

Choose a lamp that lights your book without shining in your eyes when you sit up in bed. With a standard bedside table, a lamp of roughly 45 to 55 cm usually works; check the height of your table and headboard too.

Do Nisu Home lamps come with bulbs?

Some do. The Nordi Floor Lamp, Norda Lamp, Japandi Bedside Lamp and Raito Light include bulbs, while the Hyung and Johano lights do not. Each product page says so under Specification.

Are Nisu Home lamps made to order?

Yes. Each lamp is made to order for you, and its product page shows the delivery time. Before it ships, we send you photos and videos of the finished piece, and we only ship once you are happy with it.