This is an example of a transitional powder room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling, wallpaper and wood walls.

A fun patterned floor tile and a reclaimed wood accent wall add loads of personality to these two spaces. Industrial style mirrors, light fixtures and faucets evoke a sense of efficiency and style.

Oh what a powder room! The custom chunky butcher block styling of the vanity and all of the accessories were on the homeowners wish list from day one! With shiplap on the walls and cool hexagon tile on the floor, this bathroom takes the show!

The dark tone of the shiplap walls in this powder room, are offset by light oak flooring and white vanity. The space is accented with brass plumbing fixtures, hardware, mirror and sconces.

Inspiration for a country powder room in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, blue benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Small powder room with big style.
Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, marble floors, grey floor, a freestanding vanity, a one-piece toilet, a console sink and wood walls.

White wood cladding on the walls strikes the perfect modern coastal balance in the powder room of this West Seattle whole home remodel. Builder: Blue Sound Construction, Inc. Architect: MaKe Design Photo: Alex Hayden

Painted shiplap wall behind vanity. Mosaic floor with design. custom cabinet with accent mirror and lighting above
Country powder room in Dallas with light wood cabinets, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

We wanted to make a statement in the small powder bathroom with the color blue! Hand-painted wood tiles are on the accent wall behind the mirror, toilet, and sink, creating the perfect pop of design. Brass hardware and plumbing is used on the freestanding sink to give contrast to the blue and green color scheme. An elegant mirror stands tall in order to make the space feel larger. Light green penny floor tile is put in to also make the space feel larger than it is. We decided to add a pop of a complimentary color with a large artwork that has the color orange. This allows the space to take a break from the blue and green color scheme. This powder bathroom is small but mighty.

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.

This is an example of a contemporary powder room in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, green walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized country powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, green benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

This is an example of a small modern powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern powder room in Indianapolis with open cabinets, brown cabinets, ceramic floors, concrete benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.

Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a mid-sized country powder room in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, green benchtops, a freestanding vanity 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.

SB apt is the result of a renovation of a 95 sqm apartment. Originally the house had narrow spaces, long narrow corridors and a very articulated living area. The request from the customers was to have a simple, large and bright house, easy to clean and organized. Through our intervention it was possible to achieve a result of lightness and organization. It was essential to define a living area free from partitions, a more reserved sleeping area and adequate services. The obtaining of new accessory spaces of the house made the client happy, together with the transformation of the bathroom-laundry into an independent guest bathroom, preceded by a hidden, capacious and functional laundry. The palette of colors and materials chosen is very simple and constant in all rooms of the house. Furniture, lighting and decorations were selected following a careful acquaintance with the clients, interpreting their personal tastes and enhancing the key points of the house.

Small country powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wood walls.