In the cloakroom, a captivating mural unfolds as walls come alive with an enchanting panorama of flowers intertwined with a diverse array of whimsical animals. This artistic masterpiece brings an immersive and playful atmosphere, seamlessly blending the beauty of nature with the charm of the animal kingdom. Each corner reveals a delightful surprise, from colorful butterflies fluttering around blossoms to curious animals peeking out from the foliage. This imaginative mural not only transforms the cloakroom into a visually engaging space but also sparks the imagination, making every visit a delightful journey through a magical realm of flora and fauna.

This statement powder room is the only windowless room in the Riverbend residence. The room reads as a tunnel: arched full-length mirrors indefinitely reflect the brass railroad tracks set in the floor, creating a dramatic trompe l’oeil tunnel effect. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana.

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 mid-sized contemporary powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black tile, limestone, black walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, light hardwood floors, grey floor, a floating vanity, wood and wallpaper.

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with open cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a floating vanity, wood and wallpaper.

Photo of a small modern powder room in Nuremberg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

Inspiration for a small modern powder room in Other with grey cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Modern powder room in Toronto with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

壁と天井はヒノキ材、床は黒モルタル仕上げ。
This is an example of a small asian powder room in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, brown walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown 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.

Mid-sized modern powder room in Fukuoka with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Mid-sized contemporary powder room in Other with brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Photo of a powder room in Osaka with grey cabinets, grey floor and wood.

老津の家（豊橋市）洗面脱衣室
Design ideas for a mid-sized powder room in Other with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

In the cloakroom, a captivating mural unfolds as walls come alive with an enchanting panorama of flowers intertwined with a diverse array of whimsical animals. This artistic masterpiece brings an immersive and playful atmosphere, seamlessly blending the beauty of nature with the charm of the animal kingdom. Each corner reveals a delightful surprise, from colorful butterflies fluttering around blossoms to curious animals peeking out from the foliage. This imaginative mural not only transforms the cloakroom into a visually engaging space but also sparks the imagination, making every visit a delightful journey through a magical realm of flora and fauna.

Powder room in Osaka with grey cabinets, grey floor and wood.

小さいながらもシックに仕上たトイレスペース
Design ideas for a powder room in Kyoto with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wood and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a contemporary powder room in Tokyo Suburbs with open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity and wood.