This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian sunroom in Grand Rapids with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Inspiration for a scandinavian sunroom in Tokyo with dark hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

European Ash, three strip, silk matte finish. Lively rustic look, some knots.
Photo of a small scandinavian sunroom in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and yellow floor.

Kerri Fukui
Inspiration for a small scandinavian sunroom in Salt Lake City with light hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian sunroom in Vancouver with concrete floors and a standard ceiling.

Large scandinavian sunroom in Orlando with ceramic floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian sunroom in Other with carpet, a standard ceiling and grey floor.

Inspiration for a scandinavian sunroom in Stockholm with a standard ceiling and grey floor.

Photo of a small scandinavian sunroom in Other with medium hardwood floors and a standard ceiling.

This is an example of a scandinavian sunroom in Stockholm with a standard ceiling and black floor.

Design ideas for a scandinavian sunroom in Seattle with carpet, a standard ceiling and beige floor.

Design ideas for a small scandinavian sunroom in Other with a standard ceiling and grey floor.

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian sunroom in Boston with concrete floors, no fireplace, a standard ceiling and grey floor.

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.

Foto: Gustav Aldin SE360
Photo of a scandinavian sunroom in Stockholm with no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Photo of a large scandinavian sunroom in Paris with light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a standard ceiling.

Tyler Kessler
This is an example of a scandinavian sunroom in Kansas City with medium hardwood floors, a standard ceiling and brown floor.

Scandinavian sunroom in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a standard ceiling, no fireplace and brown floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian sunroom in Vancouver with concrete floors, a standard ceiling and grey floor.