Japanese style storage symbolises simplicity, efficiency and naturalness, and is a long-standing and popular way of storage. Because of geographic proximity and similar living habits, the delicate and compact Japanese storage is obviously more suitable for us compared to German and American storage.
Don't worry, in just six steps you can get the pure Japanese way of organising - the
Colour scheme of storage tools
Selection of material for storage tools
Labelling
Open Arrangement
Practical Storage Tips
Storage refinement
Colour scheme for storage tools
The golden principle of "7:2.5:0.5", proposed by the popular Japanese grocery shop Kinarino, simply means that there should be three types of colours in a space in the ratio of 7:2.5:0.5. This principle can also be applied to storage tools. Simply put, there should be three types of colours in a space, in the ratio of 7:2.5:0.5, and this principle can also be applied to the matching of storage tools.
The colour scheme of the storage tools should pay attention to the dark and light collocation, with light and other natural colours; this can create a fresher, cleaner and more comfortable living atmosphere.
If the space is less colourful and light you have to choose pulpboard or wood panel material storage cabinets, plain colour storage cabinets actually how to match is not wrong.
The two storage elements, white + wood colour, is a more common combination of Japanese home decoration. Appropriate green can add more natural elements to the home, fresh and natural colour scheme allows the home to return to its natural origin.
Storage Tool Material Selection
Japanese storage is also in the same vein, mainly in the choice of storage tools.
If you want to create a Japanese storage style, then you have to say goodbye to flowery storage tools. Try to choose organisers that are not patterned
The colour palette should be uniform and flush, and you should choose solid colours and minimalist styles for your storage tools.
The choice of storage tools can be based on Mrs Japan's colour scheme, which focuses on three main types: white plastic, frosted plastic and rattan frames.
White Storage Tool
Representatives: telescopic poles, file boxes, organisers
You can't go wrong by choosing white plastic tools, and this is a category of organisers that is very popular with Japanese wives. They can be found anywhere in the home.
The reason why wives prefer white storage tools, especially organisers and file boxes, is that in the end, they want to cover up other colourful items.
Especially some small items with irregular shapes and busy colours, gathered together, the whole home looks very cluttered. And an organiser can solve all the problems.
Frosted plastic
Representatives: Clip bags, translucent organisers
I believe we are all very familiar with the chain bag, translucent material can be seen inside the loaded items, of course, some documents, bills and other difficult to identify things, you can also add a label. Clip chain bag is not only used for office storage, and then life is also very useful tools.
For example, at home, you can separate data cables, chargers and so on. When you are travelling, you can put your toiletries in a separate bag. When you go out daily, you can use a chain bag to hold lipstick, keys, tissues and other items, instead of the role of handbags.
Divider boxes are also commonly made of frosted plastic for a light and neat look.
Frosted organisers are one of the go-to tools for Japanese storage, and there's a big shelf of frosted organisers to choose from in MUJI, for example. Frosted ones are more transparent and give a more relaxed feel than plain white organisers. These are great for the fridge, for example.
It's hard to overstate the benefits of simple materials for storage. The use is also very wide, whether it is in the kitchen, bedroom, study, bathroom, it can be used. The combination of organisers can also replace the role of a traditional chest of drawers.
