Inspiration for a small modern powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity 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.

This powder room features a dark, hex tile as well as a reclaimed wood ceiling and vanity. The vanity has a black and gold marble countertop, as well as a gold round wall mirror and a gold light fixture.

Inspiration for a country powder room in Moscow with medium hardwood floors, wood and wood walls.

This gem of a home was designed by homeowner/architect Eric Vollmer. It is nestled in a traditional neighborhood with a deep yard and views to the east and west. Strategic window placement captures light and frames views while providing privacy from the next door neighbors. The second floor maximizes the volumes created by the roofline in vaulted spaces and loft areas. Four skylights illuminate the ‘Nordic Modern’ finishes and bring daylight deep into the house and the stairwell with interior openings that frame connections between the spaces. The skylights are also operable with remote controls and blinds to control heat, light and air supply. Unique details abound! Metal details in the railings and door jambs, a paneled door flush in a paneled wall, flared openings. Floating shelves and flush transitions. The main bathroom has a ‘wet room’ with the tub tucked under a skylight enclosed with the shower. This is a Structural Insulated Panel home with closed cell foam insulation in the roof cavity. The on-demand water heater does double duty providing hot water as well as heat to the home via a high velocity duct and HRV system.

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.

This is an example of a small traditional powder room in Columbus with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, wood and wallpaper.

Sanitaire au style d'antan
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts powder room in Other with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wood and decorative wall panelling.

This is an example of a large country powder room in Other with open cabinets, green cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, a floating vanity, wood, wood walls, brown walls, brown floor and green benchtops.

Built a powder room in an existing mudroom. Began by leveling floors, adding insulation and framing, adding a new window, as well as connecting to existing plumbing to install a sink and toilet. Added "fun" design elements to give a small space lots of character. The ceiling features cedar planks, behind the sink, and extending to the 8ft ceiling is white penny tile, geometric -shaped lighting, a black accent wall, and a repurposed dresser as a vanity to add a touch of vintage.

Perched high above the Islington Golf course, on a quiet cul-de-sac, this contemporary residential home is all about bringing the outdoor surroundings in. In keeping with the French style, a metal and slate mansard roofline dominates the façade, while inside, an open concept main floor split across three elevations, is punctuated by reclaimed rough hewn fir beams and a herringbone dark walnut floor. The elegant kitchen includes Calacatta marble countertops, Wolf range, SubZero glass paned refrigerator, open walnut shelving, blue/black cabinetry with hand forged bronze hardware and a larder with a SubZero freezer, wine fridge and even a dog bed. The emphasis on wood detailing continues with Pella fir windows framing a full view of the canopy of trees that hang over the golf course and back of the house. This project included a full reimagining of the backyard landscaping and features the use of Thermory decking and a refurbished in-ground pool surrounded by dark Eramosa limestone. Design elements include the use of three species of wood, warm metals, various marbles, bespoke lighting fixtures and Canadian art as a focal point within each space. The main walnut waterfall staircase features a custom hand forged metal railing with tuning fork spindles. The end result is a nod to the elegance of French Country, mixed with the modern day requirements of a family of four and two dogs!

Country powder room in Denver with open cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

Full Lake Home Renovation
Design ideas for an expansive transitional powder room in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, wood and panelled walls.

外向き用の洗面所。キッチンとつながる動線。
This is an example of an asian powder room in Kobe with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a built-in vanity and wood.

Kleines aber feines Gäste-WC. Clever integrierter Stauraum mit einem offenen Fach und mit Türen geschlossenen Stauraum. Hinter der oberen Fuge wird die Abluft abgezogen. Besonderes Highlight ist die Woodup-Decke - die Holzlamellen ebenfalls in Eiche sorgen für das I-Tüpfelchen auf kleinem Raum.

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.

The seeming simplicity of forms and materiality of Five Shadows is the result of rigorous alignments and geometries, from the stone coursing on the exterior to the sequenced wood-plank coursing of the interior. Architecture by CLB – Jackson, Wyoming – Bozeman, Montana. Interiors by Philip Nimmo Design.

Bagno intimo e accogliente con mattone a vista e lavandino in stile etnico
Inspiration for a small industrial powder room in Milan with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, orange tile, terra-cotta tile, orange walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, orange floor, brown benchtops, wood and panelled walls.

This is an example of a small country powder room in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, a freestanding vanity and wood.