Nov
06
2007
The solution to small living space in Japan
Posted by Steve in Life in Japan, More in Japan, What the...?Some people use a futon in the bedroom laying on tatami and then they put it away during the day. Others have a couch that converts to a bed. But I have found the ultimate solution today! Seems pretty cool and very uncomfortable which is the Japanese way (futon = not comfortable, small cards = not comfortable for tall people, etc) Check this out.
It’s a 2+1 [Chairs + Table]
Tags: furnitureThe young singles ratio is getting increase in the society. These people live alone in small apartment in the city. They would like to have multipurpose furniture for using small room efficiently. There are two chairs and on table. Ordinary these are two chairs and table. But When they watch TV. It can be Sofa. And when they go to sleep. It is going to be a single bed.
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I’ve seen things like this before but not quite as multipurpose.
The only problem I see is in the 2 chairs and a table stage you are eating on top of your sofa and bed! What if something is spilt?
Actually if you look at the picture, you are flipping the bottom of the table to the top (where you sleep) so spilling food is more of an issue for your floors than your bed if I am reading the picture correctly.
You both have some valid points. I think the main problem would be spilling food on yourself because you’d have to bend over pretty far to use the table, so you might end up just eating on your lap.
Hi,
I am an amateur industrial designer/hobbyist. I would love to take this design to the next level. In essense, it is TOO simple, and some changes to hygeine/comfort must be made. If I put something together I’ll let you know.
-Martin