Mid-century modern and rustic attic master bedroom is filled with natural light from this incredible window that spans the wall of the master bed. The master closet is enclosed with by-pass Alder barn doors

un particolare del parapetto in vetro con incasso nei gradini e nella spalletta del soppalco

A bunk bedroom with custom designed and built-in bunk beds. The beds are painted grey and the walls are covered in a wood textured wallpaper that adds interest and warmth to the space. The ceiling is cedar that ties into the exterior soffits of the home. the ladders on the bunk bed roll from side to side like a library ladder to make it easier to make and lock in place when being used. Each bunk has wall sconces complete with shelves and usb outlets. Opposite the bed wall is the TV wall complete with a custom built-in dresser and tall closet to hang clothes.

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.

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Mid-century modern and rustic attic master bedroom is filled with natural light from this incredible window that spans the wall of the master bed. The master closet is enclosed with by-pass Alder barn doors

Mountain modern master bedroom featuring concrete-looking large format floor tiles, Hemlock wood tongue-and-groove ceiling, and a large sliding glass door.

particolare del retro letto. Il pannello ha funzione di elemento di arredo, ma anche strutturale.

We took this dated master bedroom and sitting room and turned it into a luxury suite. We added higher baseboards, crown moldings, trim around archways to really play into the large bedroom. In the sitting room a sofa, coffee table and media cabinet brought the space to life, including a chandelier and window treatments. In the bedroom we went with simple and sweet so there was plenty of room still left for this growing family. Upholstered Bed, nightstands, a custom made bench, console, mirrors, art and window treatments brought this space to life!

Built in queen size bed for guest sleepovers.

Featuring great views, this master bedroom showcases the mountain splendor. A cozy fireplace, wood ceilings, exposed beams, and natural products connect the rustic theme of the chalet. The bed conceals a pop up TV for the ultimate comfort.