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.

Inspiration for a scandinavian powder room in San Francisco with gray tile, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, grey benchtops, wood and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a transitional powder room in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, a pedestal sink, wood and wallpaper.

Custom vanities/his hers vanities, plumbing, mirrors
This is an example of a traditional powder room in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Photo of a small contemporary powder room in Toulouse with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a floating vanity and wood.

■奥様お手製のステンドグラスを扉にはめ込みました。扉に表情がつきました。
Photo of a mid-sized modern powder room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

Photo of a small asian powder room in Other with medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, orange floor, orange benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Inspiration for a large transitional powder room in Other with white cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, a built-in vanity, wood and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional powder room in Philadelphia with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor, white benchtops and wood.

BAGNO PIANO MANSARDA
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary powder room in Milan with light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and wood.

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.

■奥様お手製のステンドグラスを扉にはめ込みました。扉に表情がつきました。
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern powder room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

■奥様お手製のステンドグラスを扉にはめ込みました。扉に表情がつきました。
Photo of a mid-sized modern powder room in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, wood and wood walls.