If you’ve decided to redecorate and you want to give your home a whole new look, why not consider Zen-inspired décor to make your home appear more spacious and restful.  More and more homeowners are deciding to stay put until the real estate market improves, and they’re using tatami mats and other Japanese décor pieces to add style and comfort to their home.  Even those who are planning to sell their home may want to consider this style of neutral and minimalistic furniture as a way of “staging’ the home for a tour.

A recent article from Chopa.com elaborates on this concept.  The article, entitled “Tatami Mats – The Easiest Way to Add Simple Comfort to Your Home,” offers an introduction to the use of tatami mats as both a utilitarian and designer concept.  It goes on to say that orthopedists and allergists have recommended using tatami mats on floors and under bedding for a more natural and hypoallergenic home environment.  Rather than breathing in the synthetic materials and chemicals used to make traditional mattresses, owners of tatami mats get to inhale the aroma of natural rush grass and rice straw, along with other natural fibers and materials.

Several articles have been published lately about the popularity of tatami mats and how they’re quickly becoming the bedding of choice for people who used to like futons and futon frames.  One reason for this is the rise of the low-profile platform bed, and how it works so well with other types of Japanese furnishings.  Tatami mats blend in well with a platform bed, rice paper table lamp, ebony or dark wood décor and a shoji screen.  All of these elements, together with calligraphy prints and  bamboo plants, can give a home a spacious and exotic feel.

Used for centuries to create soft and inviting environment in Japanese homes and tea houses, these Zen-inspired tatami mats fit perfectly on a tatami bed frame.  Chopa.com is an excellent source for tatami bed frames, tatami mats and Japanese furniture, as well as tatami mats for floors.  Their tatami mats are made in the Far East by skilled craftsmen and many are sale priced.  For shoppers who are searching for tatami mats that were made in Japan, Chopa.com has the best selection and prices.   Find out more about tatami mats by shopping the web and comparing prices.

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