ミネアポリスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、板張り天井) の写真

他の地域にあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、三角天井、板張り天井) の写真

ミュンヘンにある高級な広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、薪ストーブ、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、白い床、板張り天井) の写真

This is our very first Four Elements remodel show home! We started with a basic spec-level early 2000s walk-out bungalow, and transformed the interior into a beautiful modern farmhouse style living space with many custom features. The floor plan was also altered in a few key areas to improve livability and create more of an open-concept feel. Check out the shiplap ceilings with Douglas fir faux beams in the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. And a new coffered ceiling in the front entry contrasts beautifully with the custom wood shelving above the double-sided fireplace. Highlights in the lower level include a unique under-stairs custom wine & whiskey bar and a new home gym with a glass wall view into the main recreation area.

お施主様のご希望は「広々としたリビング」と「ファミリークローゼット」。 家族同士のふれあいとプライベートを両立する、おおらかな住まいになりました。
他の地域にある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、板張り天井、壁紙、ベージュの天井) の写真

ポートランドにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、板張り天井) の写真

チャールストンにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、板張り天井) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、コンクリートの床、吊り下げ式暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

シカゴにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床、板張り天井) の写真

他の地域にあるカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

The reclaimed wood hood draws attention in this large farmhouse kitchen. A pair of reclaimed doors were fitted with antique mirror and were repurposed as pantry doors. Brass lights and hardware add elegance. The island is painted a contrasting gray and is surrounded by rope counter stools. The ceiling is clad in pine tounge- in -groove boards to create a rich rustic feeling. In the coffee bar the brick from the family room bar repeats, to created a flow between all the spaces.

Modern Dining Room in an open floor plan, sits between the Living Room, Kitchen and Outdoor Patio. The modern electric fireplace wall is finished in distressed grey plaster. Modern Dining Room Furniture in Black and white is paired with a sculptural glass chandelier.

ブリスベンにある中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、レンガ壁) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、板張り天井) の写真

Foto: Michael Voit, Nußdorf
ミュンヘンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、漆喰の暖炉まわり、板張り天井) 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.

This young family began working with us after struggling with their previous contractor. They were over budget and not achieving what they really needed with the addition they were proposing. Rather than extend the existing footprint of their house as had been suggested, we proposed completely changing the orientation of their separate kitchen, living room, dining room, and sunroom and opening it all up to an open floor plan. By changing the configuration of doors and windows to better suit the new layout and sight lines, we were able to improve the views of their beautiful backyard and increase the natural light allowed into the spaces. We raised the floor in the sunroom to allow for a level cohesive floor throughout the areas. Their extended kitchen now has a nice sitting area within the kitchen to allow for conversation with friends and family during meal prep and entertaining. The sitting area opens to a full dining room with built in buffet and hutch that functions as a serving station. Conscious thought was given that all “permanent” selections such as cabinetry and countertops were designed to suit the masses, with a splash of this homeowner’s individual style in the double herringbone soft gray tile of the backsplash, the mitred edge of the island countertop, and the mixture of metals in the plumbing and lighting fixtures. Careful consideration was given to the function of each cabinet and organization and storage was maximized. This family is now able to entertain their extended family with seating for 18 and not only enjoy entertaining in a space that feels open and inviting, but also enjoy sitting down as a family for the simple pleasure of supper together.

横浜にある低価格の中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、合板フローリング、暖炉なし、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁、シアーカーテン、白い天井) の写真

シアトルにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、板張り天井) の写真