Inspiration for a small scandinavian powder room in London with flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Inspiration for a small scandinavian powder room in Nagoya with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a built-in vanity and timber.

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 large scandinavian powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

A modern Scandinavian powder room makeover. Inspired by geometric wallpaper, and natural wood tones. Paired with modern white vanity and black accents to modernize this space.

A modern Scandinavian powder room makeover. Inspired by geometric wallpaper, and natural wood tones. Paired with modern white vanity and black accents to modernize this space.

A modern Scandinavian powder room makeover. Inspired by geometric wallpaper, and natural wood tones. Paired with modern white vanity and black accents to modernize this space.

photographer: Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp
Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

Scandinavian powder room in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, green walls and engineered quartz benchtops.

Small scandinavian powder room in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

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This is an example of a small scandinavian powder room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Small scandinavian powder room in Saint Petersburg with medium wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, black benchtops and a vessel sink.

Lupe Clemente
Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white cabinets.

Lupe Clemente
Photo of a small scandinavian powder room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white cabinets.

Lupe Clemente
This is an example of a small scandinavian powder room in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white cabinets.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian powder room in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Mid-sized scandinavian powder room in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian powder room in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.