Is the tatami bed harmful?

Nowadays, many people like to pursue Japanese-style decoration, and tatami beds are loved by many consumers. But in fact, many people just follow the trend and buy tatami beds without really understanding whether this type of tatami bed is suitable for them. In fact, this tatami bed does not have any harm. On the contrary, it has many advantages, but advantages also have disadvantages. Next, let us take a detailed look at the advantages and disadvantages of tatami beds to provide a clear path for consumers.

A tatami bed is a piece of furniture woven with rush. It is laid on the ground all year round and can be used for sitting or lying in our daily life. The tatami bed is made by connecting pieces of tatami with cloth strips, which are then processed and fixed on the floor of the home. People can walk barefoot on it conveniently, and it is very stable. Such a simple design is not only clean but also relatively comfortable. Its characteristics are: it will not feel very cold in winter, and it will not become very hot in summer.

Advantages of tatami bed

1. Save space

The tatami design replaces furniture such as tables, beds, chairs and sofas, minimizing unnecessary stacking of furniture.

2. More storage space

The floor of the tatami is hollowed out, so it can store many things that are not used often. The wall space above the tatami can also be fully utilized to create multi-layer storage, making full use of the storage function in the space.

3. Diverse functions

Modern tatami can be designed with bookcases, wardrobes or desks above the tatami. The entire tatami can be multifunctional in the room. It can be used as a study when needed, as a guest bedroom when there are guests at home, and as a place for leisure and entertainment when friends or relatives come over.

4. Comfortable and casual

Tatami beds are very casual and you don’t have to worry about the baby rolling off the bed. It is conducive to baby crawling and it doesn’t matter if the room is small. In winter, with floor heating, it can be a big kang, so the investment is relatively small.

5. Good for your health

Sitting on a tatami bed for a long time is also good for our body, because the soft sofa can relax the muscles of the legs, hips and waist, and you don’t have to worry about muscle relaxation when sitting on a tatami bed. Moreover, the grass fragrance emitted by the tatami bed makes people feel refreshed.

Disadvantages of tatami bed

1. The price is more expensive than the finished bed

Most tatami beds are custom-made, and if the quality of the hardware is good, the price is generally more expensive.

2. Inconvenient to move

Most tatami beds are custom-made according to the room size, so most of them cannot be moved. If they need to be moved, they can only be dismantled.

3. Poor breathability

The tatami floor has poor air permeability, so it often needs to be turned over for ventilation when storing things. In addition, the rush needs to be scrubbed and cared for frequently, and also needs to be ventilated frequently to prevent mold and lice.

Things to note about tatami beds

1. Tatami bed cleaning

You should choose high-quality tatami. Generally, high-quality tatami is woven from rush. This kind of tatami needs to be exposed to the sun once every six months to prevent it from getting moldy, deteriorating, and being infested with insects. There is also a kind of tatami made of artificial fabric that is more popular among owners of small apartments. The room where the tatami is located requires good ventilation.

2. Storage function of tatami bed

The space under the tatami can be used as storage space. When designing, pay attention to the load-bearing capacity of the panel. Strong and durable solid wood panels are good as surfaces. If you have floor heating installed in your home, the space under the tatami should not be used as storage space. Heating items in the storage space may damage the items.

3. Choose the right tatami bed

Tatami only requires four or five square meters of space, but it is best not to cover the entire room with tatami. The living habits of Chinese and Japanese are very different, so it is not recommended to cover the entire room with tatami. During the rainy season of the year, the air is humid. If the entire room is covered with tatami, the cleaning and moisture-proofing work will be very cumbersome.

The above is an introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of tatami beds. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.