Powder Room

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.

Powder room overview.

The powder room is characterized by a maple vanity with a Twilight Mountain stain finish, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The white quartz countertop is a perfect complement to the vanity while the black hardware is a striking accent, creating a bold and modern look that contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the wood. The open shelving provides a functional and stylish storage solution, allowing for easy access to essential items while also displaying decorative pieces.

We refreshed the main floor powder room to add brightness and tie in with the overall design.

Маленькая совмещенная ванная в монохромных оттенках.

Ryan Linnegar

Similar colors, tiles, and fixtures were chosen for both master and guest bathrooms. The vanities are a sleek gray, fixtures brushed pewters, and tiles modern grays. River rock in earth tones accent the shower in the guest bath. Custom framed artwork adds pattern. Photography by Devi Pride

Toilettes suspendues, avec beaucoup de rangements.

This compact powder room blurs the line between traditional and contemporary style. Subtly mixing different design styles can be tricky, but can yield some wonderful and unexpected results. Here, traditional penny tile with a red accent border anchors otherwise contemporary plumbing fixtures. Over-sized subway tile in a stacked bond pattern give a traditional material selection a more contemporary look. Chelsea Eul Photography

We refreshed the main floor powder room to add brightness and tie in with the overall design.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

A quick refresh to the powder bathroom but created a big impact!