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.

2019 Addition/Remodel by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Featuring Clean Subtle lines + 42" Front Door + 48" Italian Tiles + Quartz Countertops + Custom Shaker Cabinets + Oak Slat Wall and Trim Accents + Design Fixtures + Artistic Tiles + Wild Wallpaper + Top of Line Appliances

オースティンにある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (茶色い壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、黒い床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
パリにある高級な小さなアジアンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、白い床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

Ultra PNW modern remodel located in Bellevue, WA.
シアトルにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (黒い壁、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

バレンシア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 (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、横長型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

The epitome of indoor-outdoor living, not just one but *two* walls of this home consist primarily of accordion doors which fully open the public areas of the house to the back yard. A flush transition ensures steady footing while walking in and out of the house.

The open concept living room and dining room offer panoramic views of the property with lounging comfort from every seat inside.
ミルウォーキーにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、薪ストーブ、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

ミネアポリスにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (コンクリートの床、グレーの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

Contractor: Matt Bronder Construction Landscape: JK Landscape Construction
ミネアポリスにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

ロンドンにあるコンテンポラ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、マルチカラーの床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

This home provides a luxurious open flow, opulent finishes, and fluid cohesion between the spaces that give this small rear block home a grandness and larger than life feel. – DGK Architects

Кухня Lottoccento, стол Cattelan Italia, стлуья GUBI
モスクワにある高級なラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

In lieu of a formal dining room, our clients kept the dining area casual. A painted built-in bench, with custom upholstery runs along the white washed cypress wall. Custom lights by interior designer Joel Mozersky.

Set within an airy contemporary extension to a lovely Georgian home, the Siatama Kitchen is our most ambitious project to date. The client, a master cook who taught English in Siatama, Japan, wanted a space that spliced together her love of Japanese detailing with a sophisticated Scandinavian approach to wood. At the centre of the deisgn is a large island, made in solid british elm, and topped with a set of lined drawers for utensils, cutlery and chefs knifes. The 4-post legs of the island conform to the 寸 (pronounced ‘sun’), an ancient Japanese measurement equal to 3cm. An undulating chevron detail articulates the lower drawers in the island, and an open-framed end, with wood worktop, provides a space for casual dining and homework. A full height pantry, with sliding doors with diagonally-wired glass, and an integrated american-style fridge freezer, give acres of storage space and allow for clutter to be shut away. A plant shelf above the pantry brings the space to life, making the most of the high ceilings and light in this lovely room.

Remote luxury living on the spectacular island of Cortes, this main living, lounge, dining, and kitchen is an open concept with tall ceilings and expansive glass to allow all those gorgeous coastal views and natural light to flood the space. Particular attention was focused on high end textiles furniture, feature lighting, and cozy area carpets.

マドリード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独立型ダイニング (マルチカラーの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、マルチカラーの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

Projet de Tiny House sur les toits de Paris, avec 17m² pour 4 !
パリにある高級な小さなアジアンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、白い床、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

A dining room that is the heart of the home. Open for all to use, but still so pulled together and sophisticated. Outdoors / Indoors has never been more inviting