A new small addition on an old stone house contains this breakfast room or casual dining room leading to a renovated kitchen, plus a mudroom entrance and a basement-level workout room. Photo: (c) Jeffrey Totaro 2020

Proposed dining area within a new extension to a 1930's bungalow.
サリーにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、ライムストーンの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

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.

L'intérieur a subi une transformation radicale à travers des matériaux durables et un style scandinave épuré et chaleureux. La circulation et les volumes ont été optimisés, et grâce à un jeu de couleurs le lieu prend vie.

The open living spaces with spectacular vaulted timber lined ceiling.
シドニーにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

Modern farmhouse and original pieces from Philippines form a curated dining area. A large palm tree wall paper design gives a fused tropical and lush environment. Round wooden chandelier with Edison bulbs completes the farmhouse look!

ダラスにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

Family dining room in the conservatory, adjacent to the kitchen.
他の地域にある高級な巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、大理石の床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

Da der skulle være plads til den store familie, var den helt rigtige løsning af konstruere en svævende bænk, hen forbi radiator skjuleren, hvor der dog er lavet understøtte på gulv. De fine polstrede stole i mørkeblå hør, tilføjer varme og stil. Special lavede hynder med kvadrat stof på bænk. Den smukke lampe fra Engelske Ochre.

Photo of custom joinery for the communal dining area of 'The Retreat at Mt Cathedral' by Studio Jung
メルボルンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

オーランドにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、白い天井) の写真

Photo of custom joinery for the communal dining area of 'The Retreat at Mt Cathedral' by Studio Jung
メルボルンにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

トロントにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、マルチカラーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

View from the new kitchen looking out over meals area to alfresco & gardens beyond.
他の地域にある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ダラスにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

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.

グルノーブルにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、白い天井) の写真

メルボルンにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、板張り壁) の写真

他の地域にある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、パネル壁) の写真