Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Photo of a small mediterranean powder room in Minneapolis with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, blue floor, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Design ideas for a small midcentury powder room in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Midcentury Modern inspired new build home. Color, texture, pattern, interesting roof lines, wood, light!
Mid-sized midcentury powder room in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Powder Bathroom
Mid-sized modern powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Декоратор-Катерина Наумова, фотограф- Ольга Мелекесцева.
This is an example of a small industrial powder room in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, white floor and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a small country powder room in New York with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white floor, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a contemporary powder room in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Small powder room remodel. Added a small shower to existing powder room by taking space from the adjacent laundry area.
Inspiration for a small transitional powder room in Denver with open cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bold and elegant.
Design ideas for a small mediterranean powder room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, black benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Unique powder room featuring black and gold wall tile, white and brass accents, and wood flooring
Design ideas for a small modern powder room in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, beige floor and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Novosibirsk with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

This Farmhouse style home was designed around the separate spaces and wraps or hugs around the courtyard, it’s inviting, comfortable and timeless. A welcoming entry and sliding doors suggest indoor/ outdoor living through all of the private and public main spaces including the Entry, Kitchen, living, and master bedroom. Another major design element for the interior of this home called the “galley” hallway, features high clerestory windows and creative entrances to two of the spaces. Custom Double Sliding Barn Doors to the office and an oversized entrance with sidelights and a transom window, frame the main entry and draws guests right through to the rear courtyard. The owner’s one-of-a-kind creative craft room and laundry room allow for open projects to rest without cramping a social event in the public spaces. Lastly, the HUGE but unassuming 2,200 sq ft garage provides two tiers and space for a full sized RV, off road vehicles and two daily drivers. This home is an amazing example of balance between on-site toy storage, several entertaining space options and private/quiet time and spaces alike.

A compact Powder Room is located off of the Mud Room inside the Front Entry. The powder room has tile walls, floor to ceiling and tile floors for easy of maintenance.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Manchester with a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and a freestanding vanity.

This tiny bathroom makes a huge impact on the first floor of the home. Tucked quietly underneath a stairwell, this half bath offers convenience to guests and homeowners alike. The hardwoods from the hall and main home are integrated seamlessly into the space. Brass and white plumbing fixutres surround a grey and white veined marble countertop and provide warmth to the room. An accented tiled wall it filled with the Carolyn design tile in white from the Barbie Kennedy Engraved Collection, sourced locally through our Renaissance Tile rep. A commode (hidden in this picture) sits across from the vanity to create the perfect pit stop.