Japandi style and the Japanese bed: all about the trend in bedrooms. As the saying goes; «Different countries, different customs.» It is not surprising that this saying is also applied to sleep habits. While, according to the surveys, the Germans prefer to sleep in thick cold foam mattresses and preferably with the open window, the Japanese traditionally sleep in the so -called futon.
Gives the chance that the Japandi style In bedroom decoration fuses Japanese minimalist aesthetics with the warmth of Scandinavian design, creating a serene and cozy atmosphere. It is characterized by the use of clean lines, natural materials such as wood and linen, and a palette of neutral and terrible colors. We can confirm this with the Japanese beds that are invading all the bedrooms of the world.
It is a combination of a futon mattress (Shiki-Buton) and a futon blanket (Kake-buton), which in turn extends to a tatami with a pillow. Does it sound uncomfortable? It is certainly for our western habits, but the Japanese are accustomed from childhood to the feeling of firmness and hardness that produces to lie on a rigid surface.
What is a Japanese bed?
The aesthetics of Japan, with its Zen philosophy and the use of traditional elements, has often served as a model in the past. So it is not surprising that we also inspire ourselves in Japanese habits at bedtime and let the minimalist lifestyle He moves to our bedrooms, according to Western comfort standards, of course. In other words, beds in which the mattress rests on a reduced somier and floats about 20-30 centimeters from the ground: a futon, so to speak, according to European sleep standards. The manufacturers refer to this type of bed as a futon bed, although – as we have just explained – we must clearly distinguish between a traditional futon such as those found in Japan. However, the same design language has been adopted: clear lines, elegant short legs and a solid wood base define the appearance of futon beds, turning them into a light complement to the bedroom.