Japandi Style Takes Top Spot: GIF Blinds Survey at ARCHIDEX 2026 Reveals Latest Interior Design Trends

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 10, 2026 – Leading window treatment manufacturer, GIF Blinds (M) Sdn Bhd, today announced the findings of a local interior design trend survey conducted during the region's largest architecture and design exhibition, ARCHIDEX 2026, held from July 29 to August 1 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

The survey involved 600 attendees, comprising interior designers (IDs), architects, property developers, contractors, dealers, and building material suppliers aimed at identifying the primary design concept preferences among industry professionals today.

These findings demonstrate that interior design trends in Malaysia are increasingly shifting toward a blend of traditional Japanese tranquility and Scandinavian elegance (Japandi), emphasizing warm natural tones, clean lines, and harmonious lighting.

Commenting on the survey results, Jessy Lee as director of GIF Blinds stated that this trend aligns directly with the company’s product innovation strategy.

"The participation of 600 industry professionals in this survey provides us with a clear picture of current market demands. The enthusiastic response to the Japandi and Contemporary concepts proves that homeowners and designers today are seeking a balance between functionality, simplicity, and spatial warmth," they shared.

Exclusive Preview of New Venetian Collection ‘Mori Atelier’ & Technological Innovations

In conjunction with the ARCHIDEX 2026 showcase, GIF Blinds offered an exclusive preview of their upcoming Venetian collection, 'Mori Atelier', which is scheduled for an official launch in October 2026.

Notably, the Mori Atelier collection features 7 Handpicked color palette. The hue and texture variations displayed at the exhibition booth received widespread praise for seamlessly matching the natural color palette favored in Japandi designs.

To meet the demands of modern living, GIF Blinds has become among the first to introduce these advanced mechanisms to the Malaysian market through Motion Blinds and the Smart Duo System. This move sets a new benchmark and standard for technology and innovation within the local window treatment industry. 

By combining these survey insights, the introduction of the Mori Atelier collection, and the offering of advanced smart mechanisms , GIF Blinds reinforces its position as a leading supplier tuned into the evolution of local interior design and modern lifestyles.