In Japan, floor mattresses are typically laid out onto a tatami (a type of straw mat) to add some comfort and keep the ...

While futon mattresses were initially associated with Japanese culture ... The best futon mattress should be versatile enough to transform from a stylish sofa to a comfortable pull-out bed ...

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A shikibuton is a Japanese futon mattress. It's meant to lie on the floor and has a thin construction, typically made from ...

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If you've opted for a Japanese-style room, you can also expect to be sleeping on a roll-out futon mattress laid out directly on the tatami. While duvets are fluffy and cozy, pillows are often stuffed ...

Gunawan co-founded OWIU (Only Way Is Up) Design, a design-build firm in Los Angeles, alongside her husband Joel Wong, and they eventually jumped at the chance to buy and remodel a multifamily building ...

Japanese company Bauhutte has eliminated the need for ever standing or even sitting again, thanks to its gaming bed concept. The bed was first noticed by Christopher Livingston at PC Gamer ...

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