I am considering getting a futon mattress from FutonTokyo. They have an etsy shop that I could order from but warn that outside the US the fee could get pretty bad. Is there anyone in BC who's ordered recently that can offer insight into what those fees might look like? I want to be able to budget for this properly. Alternatively, are there better places or companies to order from in Canada?

I just told my father I was thinking about giving floor living a go and this was literally their reaction lol.

In all honesty though, I feel like he did raise an important question and it got me thinking.

There aren't many resources about floor living online and most of them only talk about how to make it work for one or two people, how long to get used to it and what not but how to host 4+ people at once is rarely discussed.

Would you be willing to share your experience? I'm interested in what set ups have and haven't worked for you, and some pictures as well if you're comfortable.

Anyone else have this issue? I've always preferred floor living but ever since I built my floordesk and spend most of my day on the floor I've found that it's incredibly hard for me to sit on a regular chair for an extended period of time. Not being able to adjust my pose and legs is infuriating and I just get this itch to get up

I bought a Zonli 4” mattress recently - I know it’s egg carton foam, but the egg carton shape is facing down, toward the floor. In the pictures on their website, it’s oriented so that egg carton faces up and is topped with another layer of foam.

Does anyone else have e a Zonli, am I crazy or did they put this together backward?

I currently don't have anywhere to sit in my apartment besides my bed and my desk chair so I thought it would be a good opportunity to try floor sitting.

The thing is, I just don't know what I should get? How large should the cushions be and how thick? Should they be round or square?

What would be a reasonable price to pay for some cushions?

I'm 6 feet tall by the way.

I will remove my bed soon and will get a new room. I have thought about removing my bed entirely and put a rug and mattress for sleeping on the floor.

I'm not 100% sleeping on the floor but I do sleep occasionally on the floor and it's nice. I think it would be easy for me to sleep on a good mattress and better for my sleep.

Anyways. I wanted to have TV or monitor for some gaming, nothing big. I have thought about a bean bag, a couch or just a chair for the other kind of sitting, elevated because I'm not yet 100% comfortable sitting on the floor only. I actually want to ease my way to sitting more on the floor, not necessarily eliminating sitting on the chair altogether but simple sitting on the floor more, if that makes sense.

I wonder if I should put a desk and a chair in my room so that i can sit on the chair when my legs start hurting on the floor, to have some alternative.

I'd appreciate any help.

PS.: I stole that image from another reddit post because i thought it looked cool but it's not what i have in mind though.

I finally got my 3-way floor desk comparison done. Hopefully it's helpful!

Hey friends,

I sleep on a japanese futon on tatami mats, and I want to put a very low (japandi) night stand next to it, so I can keep my tissues, glasses & bottle next to me without just putting it on the floor and having to tidy up every single morning.

How do you guys do it??

Sadly I cannot for the life of me find anything close to what I'm looking for... Can you guys share your wisdom please?

- low nightstand (<40cm)

- closed design (drawer)

- does not have be too spacious

Also if anyone has some other idea what to do about my issues I'd apprechiate your input :D

How did it start for you? Were you the kid who always felt more comfortable on the floor and just never "grew out of it"? Did you give a floor desk or floor sleeping a try and expand the concept? Did you read about the idea in a book or see a YouTube video? I'd love to know!

I've recently made the transition to my first floor sofa, which is two thin IKEA mattresses stacked on top of one another with backing cushions, kind of like a middle eastern majlis sofa. When elderly relatives visit I add some old sofa cushions on top to get the height up.

I'm really enjoying the flexibility of being able to adjust the seating arrangement how I like - often I have both mattresses out flat to create a large soft surface to sit on, but I can also put everything away if I choose. The only issue is that I have mattresses flat on the carpet, and this is guaranteed to cause mould issues in the long term. I'm never going to remember to pick the bottom mattress up as often as I should.

How are people mould-proofing their floor sofas? Putting a tatami underneath seems like it will just put off the inevitable problem, and having extra height there will also make it harder to pull out into a larger lounging surface. You can get raised platforms for majlis and Moroccan-style seating, but I'm a bit loath to add fixed furniture back into the space when I've only just got rid of it. Do I maybe just put a plastic sheet under and call it good?

Also, I'm interested to know if anyone has used a majlis in real life. They seem like a very cool upgrade to my current setup! What are they like to use in person?

New to floor sleeping and would like to try out a nicer set up with some protection incase its not the right set up before getting too into it ideal. Let me know!

So, i have been sleeping on a standing futon mattress for several years. It is kind of perfect. I slept a couple of nights on my sister's tempurpedic mattress and i hated it. I actually prefer it decently firm. However, my mattress got moldy and i need to replace it asap. I am poor (like minimum wage) so im trying to not spend a ton. I spent about an hour and a half sleeping on my yoga mat (1 inch thick foamy material) but it hurt my shoulder.

So, has anyone made this transition to something like the zonli floor futon, which i understand is less firm, and been okay with it?

i have an ikea malm double bed and their lonset wooden slatted bed base , but i would really like to sell off the bed frame ( with a spare set of luroy wooden slats ) and sleep lower on the floor .

is 7-8cm enough height off the ground for adequate airflow ? i am moving in two days and my new room has carpet , should i get mats to put underneath then or will i be fine without ?

a futon would be sooo great to have , but i can't justify buying one since i bought my mattress just last year for around 1700aud and love it a lot , it's great for me as a curvy side sleeper .

i also can't buy a low profile wooden bed frame bc they are like 300 dollars (•ᯅ•) and basically the only difference is that they are a touch higher off the ground .

What are the pros and cons to wool? I was looking at possibly getting a 2-3 inch topper and maybe layering it with a wool blanket or some sort of denser, almost felt-like pad. Has anyone done something similar to this? Whats been your experience? I was also wondering if wool might be less maintenance than cotton since it naturally wicks moisture and repels odors and oils. Thoughts?

Hi, I just ordered a full size 4” classic Zonli floor mattress with the plan to test it out and give our bodies time to adjust to sleeping on a firmer surface before investing in a traditional floor mattress from Japan. I’m curious though, what size futon do those of you that have a partner end up purchasing? I was considering buying a king size at some point (a traditional shikibuton from either Futon Tokyo or Futon Beds from Japan), but was worried about the weight and it being cumbersome to move and do maintenance on (moving it outside, changing/washing covers, etc.). Would it be better to get two twins or two fulls instead? What do you do or recommend? TIA!

I just found the community and I am very curious what drew you into this way of living?

My main concerns that I have about floor living would be 1. Bugs. Can't stand em and would be nervous about the idea of waking up next to a creepy crawly. 2. Pain. I have fibromyalgia and wonder how floor sitting/sleeping would play into that. 3. Cleaning. With fabric furniture directly on ground isn't mold a worry? And do you find it to be more work having to rearrange furniture when you clean

Hi! Right now I am sleeping with my mattress on the floor after moving in, it is medium-firm 12 inches. I know I can’t keep it on the floor because of mold. I’m thinking of upgrading to a queen size bed cause my room is now bigger, and was thinking of making the leap to floor sleeping. In the meantime how can I sleep with a mattress on the floor while avoiding mold? Any tips for a floor sleeping newbie?

Side note : my bedframe I had really sucked, it was metal with some bumps and was really affecting my comfort. I also love how on the floor I can put some pillows behind to ‘extend’ my full bed. I am 5’ 10” so i always have my toes hanging off, I wish they made full xl or extenders so my mattress would be 6 inches longer haha

I've recently been looking at getting rid of a lot of my furniture in an effort to create space in my home.

Are there a lot of people here that use both a futon and a kotatsu? I love the idea of both, but I'm wondering if there's a way to use a futon as a support to lean my back on while I use the kotatsu. I know they have to be stored a certain way to prevent mold, so I didn't know lol. I've seen floor chairs be used with kotatsu, which frankly sounds hella comfortable given that I'm a chronic chair leaner.

Thought I’d share my setup. My little guy loves it

Looking for ideas/advice regarding floor sleeping in a cabin. There are too many creepy crawlies! I love floor sleeping, have been for years, but I HATE bugs, particularly while I'm trying to sleep...

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Technically, it's a 20x20 studio apartment, but every door leads directly to the outdoors, and I live on a farm, so bugs are unavoidable. I haven't fully moved in yet - still renovating - but the bed situation is something I haven't found a solution for aside from getting a frame.

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I had a bed bug scare a year ago, which was relatively easy to address since I only had a thin twin mattress and blankets that needed to be treated.

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There are also outdoor pets who get fleas from time to time. I try not to interact with them because whenever I get flea bites, they get sooo red and itchy.

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I find a spider or a beetle in the studio at least every other day. And scorpions and centipedes are not uncommon here.

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So far, I have sealed the doors, windows, and baseboards as best I can. I have dusted diatomaceous earth in every nook and cranny and door mat. I have bug spray within reach, but I don't love the idea spraying pesticides around my bed.

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I just don't know how else to make sleeping on the floor work when bugs are so abundant. Any ideas I haven't considered?

I thought this build looked interesting. Seems like you could disassemble it pretty easily and store it, but also maybe modify it to be travel friendly if you slimmed down the height of the backboard to be just a place for your phone? Has anyone here built something similar?

hey! I want to double up my bedroom as a photo studio. have always slept on the floor with a western style futon mattress and memory topper but want to go more minimal and get something that folds up easily.

Emoor and Fuli are the two brands on amazon that fit into my limited budget. Fuli would be £400 without tatami and Emoor is £350 with mat included. They both seem value options but not rock bottom cheap stuff (hopefully) and reviews seem decent and I think genuine? Has anyone tried both or can attest for the Emoor (which I could have delivered tomorrow!). thank you! and worse case scenario that my body / bones don’t acclimatise I can add the memory foam (but hopefully I‘ll like it)

I know this is probably a very common question but i am just very lost on what futon i should get. I have been looking at getting a futon from The Futon Shop, but i am seeing mixed reviews about them. My plan was to get the "Organic Japanese Futon Bed - Organic Cotton" futon of theirs with the tatami mats. Now i don't know if i should do that or not. So here are my requirements i have for my futon, so you guys could hopefully help me.

I am looking for an organic non toxic futon/mattress that is firm to give me all the benefits of floor sleeping, and Tatami mats to provide air flow. Also, i need one that will fit me comfortably. I am 6'5 175lbs, so i need at least a queen size bed to fit me. I am not worried about space in my room.

Thank you for taking the time to read this! Please leave a comment if you could help me!