When you’re seeking out new furniture or decor for your home, style is always a big consideration. Your pieces should feel seamless, even if they make a statement. However, that doesn’t mean you need to stick to strict guidelines when curating your home style. You can always mix complementary styles and choose from a variety of functional and statement pieces, as well as high and low budgets.
At JOHI, our design style is grounded in modern design but influenced by a mix of aesthetics. That combination makes our pieces easy to live with, allowing them to complement a variety of modern home styles without feeling rigid or overly styled.
Explore:
- What is the JOHI style?
- Our home design philosophy
- Interior design that complements the JOHI style
- How to choose the right furniture for your home
- Shop durable, sophisticated collections
What is the JOHI style?
The JOHI style is modern organic, with calming designs that highlight natural materials and finishes. All of our pieces are designed as functional art, with the intention of growing with you and your home while bringing beauty into your everyday life.
Our approach is rooted in intentionality, with a focus on woodwork. We highlight various woods’ natural beauty and durability through careful selection of lumber, well-executed joinery, and fine finishing.
Our home design philosophy
In addition to style, our design process considers how each piece will function inside your home. Our collections function as everyday heirloom pieces, meaning they’re long-lasting and multi-generational, not just temporary placeholders.
Our pieces can endure even in the most energetic homes, whether you have cats, dogs, kids, or all of the above. Honest materials allow for a lifetime of use and the ability to repair natural wear as the years roll by.
Even if you are ready to change your JOHI furniture, they’re also designed to retain their value through the quality of the materials we use and our craft.
Interior design that complements the JOHI style
In general, our pieces are perfect for homes that have a “less is more” mindset. Instead of overfurnishing, you’re looking to intentionally design your home with quality, long-lasting works.
Some interior styles that work with the JOHI style include midcentury modern, Scandinavian, Japandi, California Coastal, and Transitional.
As you’re shopping, keep in mind that not everything has to be highly matched (yes, even wood tones!). Leaning into variation in style and tone can make your space feel more dynamic, homey, and highly personalized. The trick is patient purchasing. Take the time to order samples and understand how key dimensions work in your space.
How to choose the right furniture for your home
Quality furniture is an investment for your home, and we want to make sure you end up with pieces that elevate your spaces and bring you joy. Before you’re ready to shop, we recommend thinking through your and your family’s daily habits. That ensures the pieces you use are truly functional and complement your day-to-day life.
From there, consider the space you’re working with. Though you can’t always test drive furniture in your home, you can use tools like painter’s tape and cardboard to visualize how each piece will take up space. Feel out the size of the piece first, and always measure before ordering.
Finding the exact piece for your space and needs isn’t always easy when you’re shopping commercial, but that’s another reason why working with a design studio like JOHI is better in the long-run. Many of our collection pieces have customizable dimensions to fit perfectly into your home. Or, you can also look into working on a custom design project with our team. Either way, we’ll ensure you’re curating a more personal, enjoyable space.
Above all, it’s okay to take your time when it comes to furnishing your home. Collecting quality pieces over time can become a fun part of the process, allowing you to invest in more lasting and unique furniture that you’ll love.
Shop durable, sophisticated collections
The JOHI style is less about fitting into a single design category and more about creating designed spaces that feel grounded, intentional, and lived in. Our pieces are designed to complement the way you live today while remaining flexible to grow with you as your space and needs evolve. By prioritizing natural materials, thoughtful construction, and functional beauty, JOHI furniture can become a part of your everyday life, not just something that fills a room.
Whether you’re furnishing one meaningful corner or slowly shaping an entire home, we believe good design should feel approachable, personal, and enduring. We’re always here to help you design a home that is a reflection of you and uniquely your own!