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.

OV House, Tàrrega - Fotografía: Anton Briansó
バルセロナ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オープンリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

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パリにあるお手頃価格の広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、大理石の床、薪ストーブ、据え置き型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Las cortinas guardan una sorpresa detrás...
マドリード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 (グレーの壁、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) の写真

リヨン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リビング (コンクリートの床、据え置き型テレビ、ガラス張り) の写真

他の地域にある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、大理石の床、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

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マドリードにある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、大理石の床、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、白い床) の写真

Photo by Polyphon Architecture
ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型ファミリールーム (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) の写真

Philippe Billard
パリにあるラグジュアリーな小さな北欧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、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床) の写真

Robert Frith
パースにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなロフトリビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、据え置き型テレビ、黒いソファ) の写真

Philippe Billard
パリにあるラグジュアリーな小さな北欧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、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床) 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.

Voici un espace de vie salon/ salle à manger avec une cuisine ouverte dans la pièce Une verrière toute hauteur habille le mur du fond. Le miroir intégré permet ainsi d'agrandir l'espace et de capter la lumière

ロンドンにある低価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (白い壁、コンクリートの床、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床) の写真

ロンド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 (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、据え置き型テレビ、表し梁、レンガ壁、アクセントウォール) の写真

キャンベラにあるお手頃価格の小さな北欧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、据え置き型テレビ、グレーの床) の写真

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マドリード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 (グレーの壁、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) の写真

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他の地域にあるお手頃価格の巨大な北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ライブラリー、白い壁、大理石の床、薪ストーブ、据え置き型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

メルボルンにある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、ライブラリー、据え置き型テレビ) の写真