Glamorous bronze tapware and herringbone tiles make this bathroom awe inspiring.

Design: Kristen Forgione Build: Willsheim Construction PC: Rennai Hoefer

Un sol en carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment qui donne son caractère à la pièce, tout en douceur. Le grand miroir rond complète l'ensemble, très agréable, malgré la petite taille de la pièce.

Mill Valley Scandinavian, Bright bathroom, textured tile, and concrete counters Photographer: John Merkl

Glazed Edge 3 x 9 trim in Salton Sea

✨ Step into Serenity: Zen-Luxe Bathroom Retreat ✨ Nestled in Piedmont, our latest project embodies the perfect fusion of tranquility and opulence. ?? Soft muted tones set the stage for a spa-like haven, where every detail is meticulously curated to evoke a sense of calm and luxury. The walls of this divine retreat are adorned with a luxurious plaster-like coating known as tadelakt—a technique steeped in centuries of Moroccan tradition. ?✨ But what sets tadelakt apart is its remarkable waterproof, water-repellent, and mold/mildew-resistant properties, making it the ultimate choice for bathrooms and kitchens alike. Talk about style meeting functionality! As you step into this space, you're enveloped in an aura of pure relaxation, akin to the ambiance of a luxury hotel spa. ?✨ It's a sanctuary where stresses melt away, and every moment is an indulgent escape. Join us on this journey to serenity, where luxury meets tranquility in perfect harmony. ?

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.

What defines Japandi? Simply put, Japandi is a hybrid trend. This new look takes the modern flair of Scandinavian design and combines it with the timeless elegance of a Japanese aesthetic to create a style that brings together the best of both worlds.It's not hard to see why these two styles have been paired.

A fun vibrant shower room in the converted loft of this family home in London.

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Salle d'eau avec douche à l'italienne décorés avec du carrelage mural vert et porte coulissante. Installation d'un meuble de rangement, d'un miroir et d'une vasque.