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.

Обеденная зона с большим прямоугольным столом из массива дерева и деревнями стульями
モスクワにある高級な北欧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、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) の写真

Design: Measured Architecture // Photos: Ema Peter // Install: Powers Construction
バンクーバーにある高級な広い北欧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) の写真

C'est dans une sublime maison de maître de Montchat, dans le 3ème arrondissement de Lyon que s'installe ce projet. Deux espaces distincts ont laissé place à un volume traversant, exploitant la grande hauteur sous plafond et permettant de profiter de la lumière naturelle tout au long de la journée. Afin d'accentuer cet effet traversant, la cuisine sur-mesure a été imaginée tout en longueur avec deux vastes linéaires qui la rende très fonctionnelle pour une famille de 5 personnes. Le regard circule désormais de la cour au jardin et la teinte des éléments de cuisine ainsi que le papier-peint font entrer la nature à l'intérieur.

Credits photos : Francis Amiand
パリにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし) の写真

The kitchen, dining and living area to the Bayswater new build architectural designed home. Architecture by Robeson Architects, Interior design by Turner bespoke Design. A minimal Japandi feel with floating oak cabinets and natural stone.

Küche. Fotograf: Jens Bösenberg http://jensboesenberg.de

La zona giorno è un'ambiente unico con angolo cottura, tavolo da pranzo allungabile e divano. L'affaccio diretto sul terrazzo con una porta finestra doppia scorrevole e il pavimento in cemento cerato sia all'interno che all'esterno rendono questo ambiente più luminoso, spazioso e in contatto con l'esterno.

Renovation, conversion and creation of The Woodpeen restaurant and Cookery school, we working in collaboration with Softroom.
ウィルトシャーにある広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床) の写真

https://www.pinterest.com/daniafurniture/media-room-furniture/

オーデンセにある北欧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) の写真

ニューヨークにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (黒い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、ベージュの床) の写真

Potho credit: Peter Nevett
メルボルン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、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、グレーの床) の写真

フランクフルトにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、大理石の床) の写真

The PH Chair is constructed of gentle lines that carefully support the back, encouraging those using the chair to sit in an upright position. In the contemporary home environment of the 21st Century, PH Furniture’s PH Chair is perfect for use in the dining room, kitchen, or hallway.

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいな北欧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、板張り壁) の写真

La salle à manger de La Scandinave de l'Étang, nichée entre la cuisine et le salon, est entourée de fenêtres du sol au plafond. Le sol en béton et le plafond en planches de chêne ajoutent une touche moderne à cet espace lumineux, créant un cadre élégant pour des repas mémorables.

The PH Chair is constructed of gentle lines that carefully support the back, encouraging those using the chair to sit in an upright position. In the contemporary home environment of the 21st Century, PH Furniture’s PH Chair is perfect for use in the dining room, kitchen, or hallway.

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.