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.

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

ダイニングとつながる対面型のキッチン。アクセントでラワン合板で壁を仕上げました
横浜にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、板張り壁) の写真

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.

Dining room and bar area allows for further storage and entertaining with a pop of contrasts with the wallpaper and wood accent walls and floating shelves.

オークの素材感を空間に取り入れることで、シンプルな住まいにアクセントを加えました。
他の地域にある低価格の中くらいな北欧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、板張り壁) の写真

トロントにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (ベージュの壁、ラミネートの床、茶色い床、板張り壁) の写真

エドモントンにある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、ラミネートの床、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

クライストチャーチにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (茶色い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床、表し梁、板張り壁) の写真

ヘリンボーンとモールディングが本物のヨーロッパの雰囲気を演出してくれます。
他の地域にある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (淡色無垢フローリング、グレーの床、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (クッションフロア、板張り天井、板張り壁) の写真

Scandinavian style great room
他の地域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 (白い壁、薪ストーブ、グレーの床、漆喰の暖炉まわり、三角天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

Petit café matinal.
パリにある高級な小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、塗装フローリング、暖炉なし、グレーの床、板張り壁) の写真

Cet appartement à entièrement été créé et viabilisé à partir de combles vierges. Ces larges espaces sous combles étaient tellement vastes que j'ai pu y implanter deux appartements de type 2. Retrouvez son jumeau dans un tout autre style nommé NATURAL dans la catégorie projets. Pour la rénovation de cet appartement l'enjeu était d'optimiser les espaces tout en conservant le plus de charme et de cachet possible. J'ai donc sans hésité choisi de laisser les belles poutres de la charpente apparentes ainsi qu'un mur de brique existant que nous avons pris le soin de rénover. L'ajout d'une claustras sur mesure nous permet de distinguer le coin TV du coin repas. La large cuisine installée sous un plafond cathédrale nous offre de beaux et lumineux volumes : mission réussie pour les propriétaires qui souhaitaient proposer un logement sous pentes sans que leurs locataires se sentent oppressés !

東京都下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独立型ダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、塗装板張りの天井、塗装板張りの壁、白い天井) の写真

Dining room and bar area allows for further storage and entertaining with a pop of contrasts with the wallpaper and wood accent walls and floating shelves.

От старого убранства сохранились семейная посуда, глечики, садник и ухват для печи, которые сегодня играют роль декора и напоминают о недавнем прошлом семейного дома. Еще более завершенным проект делают зеркала в резных рамах и графика на стенах.

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.