How to remodel an old house with tatami mats

Tatami mats are a form of decoration in traditional Japanese houses, in which the floor portion of a room is filled in with cushions or mattresses that are flush with the ground and then covered with tatami mats, saving space and providing a more ergonomic fit for the seating and sleeping postures to which Japanese people are accustomed.

The tatami mats in older homes can have a variety of problems, such as poor maintenance, breakage, and heavy wear and tear, and need to be remodeled and upgraded. Here are a few of the more common ways to remodel tatami mats:

1. Replace the floor mats: If the old mats are damaged, warped, or deteriorated, you can replace them with new ones. The new mats should match the wall or the overall style of the room, such as using soft light colors or designs with patterns that fit the overall style of the room.

2. Replacing tatami fabric: If the tatami fabric is badly worn or faded, replace it with new tatami fabric. The new tatami cloth should be in complementary colors, echo the overall style of the room, and be hand-customized to ensure fineness.

3. Adding a low-lift bed frame to the tatami mats: This way you can adjust the height of the tatami mats to the customary "one-foot-higher" level, and at the same time enhance the softness and ventilation of the mattresses for greater comfort. It is recommended that the bed frame not be too high, otherwise it will press down on the tatami mats and cause the mattress to sink.

4. Replacement cushions and pillows: Choosing high-quality cushions and pillows can make tatami mats more comfortable, soft and textured. For example, the use of pillows containing natural latex and soft duvets make tatami mats more textured.

5. Adjust the tatami mats on the outdoor balcony to use it as a living room: If the original tatami mats are too small, you can re-lay a large area of tatami mats on the balcony to use it as an outdoor living room. You can put some tables, chairs, lamps, flower pots and other decorations. It can also add texture and uniqueness to the whole house.

In short, the transformation of tatami mats need to be analyzed according to the actual situation, choose the right way to improve the comfort, make it more practical, beautiful and durable.