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Tatami mat and futon recommendations?
I skipped the mats as well and built a small platform bed. Be aware the futon mattress are pretty heavy for their size. I still like it lots, although its a queen size and never gets put up, its still beats mattress/spring/ lumps/ frames, etc.
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I sleep on a korean yo, which is similar to a shikibuton, but a bit thinner. I live in a small apartment and love having the ability to pack my bed away and have that extra space during the day. It took a little adaptation, but sleeping on a firm surface is now quite comfortable, but not so much so that I'm tempted to sleep in.
I put it directly on a hardwood floor and haven't had any trouble with mold, moisture, or dust, but I do fold it up and put it away most mornings. Leaving it on the floor or another solid surface for a long time would probably lead to the problems you mention.
Since having that floor space is the main attraction for futon-style sleeping, I haven't looked into bedframes. I would think that a slatted bedframe would work as long as the slats were fairly close together. You may also be able to buy tatami bedframes that provide the cushioning and airflow of the traditional tatami mat but with a little elevation.
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Seeking a good Shikibuton & Tatami Table.
I move around a lot and my biggest problem has always been bedding. I've been looking into the tatami mat and futon combination. Does anyone have any recommendations or bad experiences with this?
I skipped the mats as well and built a small platform bed. Be aware the futon mattress are pretty heavy for their size. I still like it lots, although its a queen size and never gets put up, its still beats mattress/spring/ lumps/ frames, etc.
I didn't bother with the tatami mat when I took this route. I went only with the shikibuton. I got one that was 3"x27"x80" from amazon for $60 and it works well. At night, I just put a sheet over it and use a pillow and blanket. In the morning I take off the sheet and hang the shikibuton to avoid mold.
If so, and if you live in the West, how did you adapt it to work in your bedroom?
Some people put their tatami on the floor, but I've read that in Japan the floors are actually elevated, allowing for airflow. I'd assume that in a Western home the tatami would gather mold , and not to mention dust.
I'm trying to find a bedframe that would fit the tatami I want, but so far it's proving too difficult. (I'm in Canada, btw)
Unless anyone's found a way to make it work without a frame?
Regardless, I'd like to know who here sleeps on a traditional Japanese futon , why you do it, and how you set it up.
Thanks!
edit: Expensive and apparently can't be shipped to Canada, but god dayum these are perfect http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/emoorbaby/item/az-ewb005-sd/
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/emoorbaby/item/tf-sob1401/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_en
I sleep on a korean yo, which is similar to a shikibuton, but a bit thinner. I live in a small apartment and love having the ability to pack my bed away and have that extra space during the day. It took a little adaptation, but sleeping on a firm surface is now quite comfortable, but not so much so that I'm tempted to sleep in.
I put it directly on a hardwood floor and haven't had any trouble with mold, moisture, or dust, but I do fold it up and put it away most mornings. Leaving it on the floor or another solid surface for a long time would probably lead to the problems you mention.
Since having that floor space is the main attraction for futon-style sleeping, I haven't looked into bedframes. I would think that a slatted bedframe would work as long as the slats were fairly close together. You may also be able to buy tatami bedframes that provide the cushioning and airflow of the traditional tatami mat but with a little elevation.
I'm not too familiar with the futon in question, but if you want elevation, it wouldn't be too hard to build an elevated frame out of 2x4s.