Tatami design is becoming more and more popular in Taiwan and in Hong Kong home makeover projects, especially for small rooms with limited space, whether it is a living room, study room or bedroom, tatami can greatly improve the problem of insufficient storage space. In addition, the tatami design has a fashionable appearance. It can be paired with Japanese tatami mats, or it can be turned into an internet celebrity-style lazy area. It can even be used in modern and modern styles, and is especially popular among young customers.

However, tatami design is not suitable for everyone. If you choose tatami without understanding it clearly, not only will it fail to meet your daily needs, but it will also cost money and time to redecorate, which is definitely not worth the gain!

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of tatami mats

Advantage 1 [Powerful storage space]

The biggest advantage of tatami is that it has a large storage space. Since the entire interior is hollow, things that are not used on daily basis can be placed, such as quilts, seasonal clothes, etc., and everything can be placed neatly. It is a very good choice for small square footage.

Advantage 2 [Multi-functional space]

In addition to covering the bedroom with tatami mats, the living room can also be made into a tatami floor. Covered with Japanese tatami mats, it can become a place for resting, entertainment, eating, and a play space for children. One space can serve multiple purposes.

Advantage three [beautiful]

The tatami looks like an ordinary bed and can be integrated into the interior design, making it beautiful and tidy. In some designs, LED light strips can be added to the side of the tatami to create a warm indirect light source and enhance the indoor atmosphere. The tatami design, which is similar to a Japanese-style room, has a fashionable and youthful feel and is highly sought after by young customers.

Advantage four [can be used with windowsill]

Nowadays, most new buildings have large window sill designs. Some people think that it is a waste not to make good use of the window sill space. Tatami can be used with a window sill. When the height of the tatami is the same as the height of the window sill, the window sill area can be integrated into the living room and In the room, the activity space is instantly increased.

Disadvantage 1 [Inconvenient to take and store things]

Although tatami provides a lot of storage space, when mattresses, quilts, carpets and other items are placed on tatami, it is not very convenient to take and store items. It is not like a wardrobe where the door can be opened at any time. You need to take the mattress and other things into account before opening it slowly.

Disadvantage 2 [The tatami is too short and not suitable for the elderly]

The height of tatami is shorter than that of ordinary beds, so it is not suitable for the elderly. It can easily cause joint pain when climbing into bed. If you have joint degeneration or knee and waist problems, it is not recommended to use tatami. In addition, when using tatami, you need to bend down to pick up and place items. If the family members are in poor health or elderly, the tatami design may not be the most suitable.

Is your home suitable for tatami mats?

In addition to the above advantages and disadvantages of tatami, there is another important consideration, which is the height of your home!

[Building heights less than 2.8 meters are not suitable for covering tatami mats]

Many apartment buildings in Taiwan are less than 2.8 meters high, although newly built buildings in recent years are generally over 3 meters high. For units with a floor height less than 2.8 meters, adding tatami mats may cause a sense of oppression and make people feel cramped due to the raised floor. And if the family members are taller, the feeling of oppression will be more obvious. Therefore, before designing a tatami, Goodlight will first ask about relevant factors such as the height of the building and the height of the residents, and then discuss the most suitable tatami height.

How to design your tatami?

1. The size of the storage box can be determined according to the size of the items to be stored.

The size of each tatami storage box can be determined according to personal needs, such as the items to be stored, such as duvets, suitcases, etc. The size of the storage box can also be customized according to the size of the mattress to achieve the most suitable size. Storage function.

2. Combined with a tall wardrobe, the storage space is greatly upgraded.

Although making the entire room into a tatami will provide a lot of storage space, it is always more convenient to put some clothes and small sundries that are used every day in the wardrobe, and it will also be a bit awkward if the entire room only has tatami mats without any cabinets. It is empty, so the tatami mat and a high wardrobe are the perfect golden combination. The items can be stored in the tatami mat and the wardrobe respectively according to their common use.

3. Reserve the corner location as a makeup table

If there is a recess or small corner available in the bedroom, you can customize a small dressing table. The hollow design under the table allows you to put your feet in when you sit down to put on makeup. You don’t have to worry about kneeling for a long time. Uncomfortable. Moreover, the dressing table can also be used as a desk at any time, providing a temporary surface for working or writing in the bedroom.

If you are planning a home renovation and want custom-made tatami with built-in wardrobes tailored to your unit, feel free to reach out to our interior fit-out team any time.