モントリオールにあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、ルーバー天井) の写真

マドリードにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビングロフト (白い壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、グレーの床、表し梁、三角天井、ライブラリー) 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.

A cozy reading nook with deep storage benches is tucked away just off the main living space. Its own operable windows bring in plenty of natural light, although the anglerfish-like wall mounted reading lamp is a welcome addition. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

Vista del soggiorno con tavolo da pranzo tondo, realizzato su nostro disegno. Carta da parti Livingstone Grey, firmata Tecnografica Italian Wallcoverings.

フェニックスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなファミリールーム (ホームバー、白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、グレーの床、折り上げ天井) の写真

他の地域にあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (コンクリートの床、薪ストーブ、タイルの暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの床、レンガ壁、黒い天井、ルーバー天井) の写真

マイアミにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし、グレーの床、格子天井) の写真

他の地域にある巨大なビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、格子天井) の写真

open concept kitchen, living and dining
ヒューストンにある高級な巨大なインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、表し梁) の写真

ロンドンにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (コンクリートの床、グレーの床、ルーバー天井) の写真

Triple-glazed windows by Unilux and reclaimed fir cladding on interior walls.
シアトル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 (コンクリートの床、ライブラリー、茶色い壁、茶色い床、板張り壁、ルーバー天井) の写真

Photo: Robert Benson Photography
ニューヨークにあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、グレーの床、表し梁) の写真

アムステルダムにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ライブラリー、白い壁、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、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.

フェニックスにある小さなサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (コンクリートの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

Rénovation complète avec conception d'escalier en métal et verrière sur-mesure dans maison au coeur des Monts d'Or à Lyon.
リヨンにある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 (白い壁、グレーの床、コンクリートの床、表し梁、両方向型暖炉) の写真

パリにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなロフトリビング (ライブラリー、白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床、表し梁) の写真

ジーロングにある中くらいなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、三角天井) の写真