Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

This is an example of a country separate dining room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Open plan kitchen diner with plywood floor-to-ceiling feature storage wall. Pendant lighting over dining table.
This is an example of a small contemporary open plan dining in Other with medium hardwood floors, brown floor, white walls, vaulted and wood walls.

Banquette sur mesure, dessinée par l'agence, vient optimiser l'espace sous la pente de toit pour créer un grand coin repas. Pose de radiateurs électriques plinthe dans l'esprit des anciens radiateurs en fonte.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, wood walls and decorative wall panelling.

Bespoke hand built kitchen with free standing island and banquet seating. Featuring parquet flooring and modern graphic floor tiles and blue linoleum on birch plywood kitchen units and statement copper pendant lighting.

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in London with beige walls, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in London with brown walls, grey floor, timber and wood walls.

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Mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

After the second fallout of the Delta Variant amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in mid 2021, our team working from home, and our client in quarantine, SDA Architects conceived Japandi Home. The initial brief for the renovation of this pool house was for its interior to have an "immediate sense of serenity" that roused the feeling of being peaceful. Influenced by loneliness and angst during quarantine, SDA Architects explored themes of escapism and empathy which led to a “Japandi” style concept design – the nexus between “Scandinavian functionality” and “Japanese rustic minimalism” to invoke feelings of “art, nature and simplicity.” This merging of styles forms the perfect amalgamation of both function and form, centred on clean lines, bright spaces and light colours. Grounded by its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed atmosphere; Japandi Home aesthetics focus on simplicity, natural elements, and comfort; minimalism that is both aesthetically pleasing yet highly functional. Japandi Home places special emphasis on sustainability through use of raw furnishings and a rejection of the one-time-use culture we have embraced for numerous decades. A plethora of natural materials, muted colours, clean lines and minimal, yet-well-curated furnishings have been employed to showcase beautiful craftsmanship – quality handmade pieces over quantitative throwaway items. A neutral colour palette compliments the soft and hard furnishings within, allowing the timeless pieces to breath and speak for themselves. These calming, tranquil and peaceful colours have been chosen so when accent colours are incorporated, they are done so in a meaningful yet subtle way. Japandi home isn’t sparse – it’s intentional. The integrated storage throughout – from the kitchen, to dining buffet, linen cupboard, window seat, entertainment unit, bed ensemble and walk-in wardrobe are key to reducing clutter and maintaining the zen-like sense of calm created by these clean lines and open spaces. The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” refers to the idea that ones home is your cosy sanctuary. Similarly, this ideology has been fused with the Japanese notion of “wabi-sabi”; the idea that there is beauty in imperfection. Hence, the marriage of these design styles is both founded on minimalism and comfort; easy-going yet sophisticated. Conversely, whilst Japanese styles can be considered “sleek” and Scandinavian, “rustic”, the richness of the Japanese neutral colour palette aids in preventing the stark, crisp palette of Scandinavian styles from feeling cold and clinical. Japandi Home’s introspective essence can ultimately be considered quite timely for the pandemic and was the quintessential lockdown project our team needed.

En tant que designer, j'ai toujours été fasciné par la rencontre entre l'ancien et le moderne. Le projet que je vous présente aujourd'hui incarne cette fusion avec brio. Au cœur d'un appartement haussmannien, symbole d'un Paris d'antan, se dévoile un séjour audacieusement revêtu de bleu foncé. Cette nuance profonde et envoûtante ne se contente pas de donner une atmosphère contemporaine à la pièce ; elle met aussi en valeur les détails architecturaux si caractéristiques des intérieurs haussmanniens : moulures délicates, cheminées en marbre et parquets en point de Hongrie. Le bleu foncé, loin d'opprimer l'espace, le sublime en créant un contraste saisissant avec la luminosité naturelle qui baigne le séjour par ses larges fenêtres. Ce choix audacieux témoigne de ma volonté constante de repousser les frontières du design traditionnel, tout en restant fidèle à l'âme et à l'histoire du lieu. Ce séjour, avec ses tonalités modernes nichées dans un écrin classique, est une ode à la beauté intemporelle et à l'innovation audacieuse.

Pepper Cottage is a beautiful home nestled in the heart of Somerset lanes. It houses small doorways, rustic beams and plenty of character. The client wanted a country cottage feel without loosing any sense of space or light. The theme runs throughout the home and from our initial brief we worked with the client to achieve this beautiful result. Using a very similar principle in each room of the house we achieved a detailed yet light enhancing window dressing. The balance of colour was extremely important in making this project a success. The light backgrounds of all the fabrics lends itself to reflecting light back into the room. This complimented with the detailed prints in colour make achieve the country cottage feel the client expressed they wanted. Not forgetting to mention the fabulous attention to detail that makes both the curtains and blinds within this property, the pom poms! It just shows how something a little can make the world of difference. The pom moms give the soft furnishings a modern and fun twist, something a bit unusual. This is a great example of why we love working with people, everyone has their own style and preferences, a reflection of their personality. Not one project is the same, its fabulous! Photo Credits: Abigail Jennifer

Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining in Marseille with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Vue depuis l'espace cuisine sur l'espace salle à manger, puis le toit-terrasse végétalisé par la fenêtre filante.
Inspiration for a small scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Paris with white walls, no fireplace, grey floor and wood walls.

This is an example of a country dining room in Lyon with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

«Le Bellini» Rénovation et décoration d’un appartement de 44 m2 destiné à la location de tourisme à Strasbourg (67)
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic open plan dining with black walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and wood walls.