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.

Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.

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

バンクーバー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LDK (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

Indulge in the epitome of glamour with this dining room and wet bar. Its gold accents, mirrored backsplash, patterned wallpaper, and Lucite and wood dining table exudes opulence and sophistication.

Contemporary rustic design that blends the warmth and charm of rustic or traditional elements with the clean lines and modern aesthetics of contemporary design.

Nouveau Bungalow - Un - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC
ヒューストンにあるお手頃価格の小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (コンクリートの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

オーランドにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ハンブルク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、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、表し梁、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!

This new house in Westmere was designed by Rogan Nash Architects. Much like a family, the design focuses on interconnection. The kitchen acts as the lynchpin of the design – not only as a metaphoric heart, but as the centre of the plan: a reflection of a family who have a passion for cooking and entertaining. The rooms directly converse with each other: from the kitchen you can see the deck and snug where the children play; or talk to friends at the sofa in the lounge; whilst preparing food together to put on the dining table.

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

Зона столовой в гостиной на мансардном этаже гостевого загородного дома. Общая площадь гостиной 62 м2.
モスクワにあるお手頃価格の広い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 (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

ラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (マルチカラーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

他の地域にあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

ロンドンにある高級な広いモダン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、グレーの床、塗装板張りの天井) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるミッドセンチュリー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、三角天井) の写真

Stunning dining room with all new wood interior windows we installed. This gorgeous sunroom-like space with terra-cotta style floors and rounded design looks wonderful with all new casement and picture windows we installed. It's time to get new windows for your home from Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco serving the entire Bay Area.