8. Japandi Slatted Screen Divider
Introduction
Japandi style blends Scandinavian functionality with Japanese rustic minimalism. A slatted timber divider (lattice or lattice-screen inspired) provides functional zoning while letting natural light filter freely through the room.
What This Idea Means
A floor-to-ceiling slatted wood screen separates the laundry area from the main bathing and relaxation zones, bringing organic texture, soft shadows, and visual warmth to the space.
How to Make It
- Construct a free-standing or ceiling-anchored screen using vertical slats of untreated, sealed cedar, larch, or white oak (spaced 25 mm apart).
- Place the washing machine and open shelving directly behind the screen wall.
- Style the adjacent vanity with low-profile ceramic vessels, matte black fixtures, and natural linen accents.
- Keep the surrounding floor finished with neutral stone or warm light grey concrete tiles.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Treat the wood slats with a mold-resistant, water-based matte seal to handle steam and humidity.
- Variation: Add an integrated, sliding slatted screen section that glides effortlessly along a ceiling-recessed track to cover the appliance when desired.