Gorgeous, mahogany floating vanity to match the traditional mahogany interior doors. Satin brass drawer pulls matching the lighting fixtures.

Free-standing tub, with white honed marble, installed using a herringbone pattern. White matte penny rounds with charcoal grout.

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.

Primary bathroom with shower and tub in wet room

Master primary bathroom and closet renovation featuring blue subway tile, walnut wood and brass accents

This design was for an elderly client with slight mobility issues., We had a very tight space off of the bedroom. Several design and safety elements were incorporated into this project to make it more adapted.

The freestanding bath makes a fantastic feature at the end of this elongated bathroom in the wet area.

Design by: Marcus Lehman Craftsmen: Marcus Lehman Photos by : Marcus Lehman Most of the furnished products were purchased from Lowe's and Ebay - Others were custom fabricated. To name a few: Wood tone is Special Walnut by Minwax on Pine; Dreamline Shower door; Vigo Industries Faucet; Kraus Sink; Smartcore Luxury Vinyl; Pendant light custom; Delta shower valve; Ebay (chinese) shower head.

The Grandparents first floor suite features an accessible bathroom with double vanity and plenty of storage as well as walk/roll in shower with flexible shower fixtures to support standing or seated showers.

This design was for an elderly client with slight mobility issues., We had a very tight space off of the bedroom. Several design and safety elements were incorporated into this project to make it more adapted.