Japanese round woven straw cushion

If the land of the samurai is a country that attracts you, you are certainly interested in seeing what the interior architecture of a traditional Japanese house looks like. If this is the case you couldn't have missed cushions similar to this Japanese Meditation Cushion in the living room which have the role of serving as a chair in the house. It is true that this may come as a surprise if you are not used to it, but in Japan it is common to sit directly on the floor on a cushion, unlike those of us in Europe who sit on a chair. It is a tradition that was taken on the archipelago several hundred years ago during the Muromachi era (1336-1392) when interior architecture emerged and integrated tatami mats into houses. as well as a wide choice of decorative objects.

Even if we in the West do not have tatami mats on the floor as part of our interior decoration, the fact remains that the minimalist style and the Zen atmosphere that characterize Japanese homes have still begun to seduce us. It is more and more common to find touches of Japanese decoration in our homes. They have many advantages in terms of decoration and allow you to bring a warm style and build a small space of personal well-being. The most renowned designers and interior decorators are increasingly inspired by it to create current decoration trends. But when you want to take the first step to arrange one of our living rooms such as the living room to put a Japanese decorative element such as this Japanese Meditation Cushion , it is not always easy to find a place for it. The objective is obviously to be able to mix the Japanese style with the current layout already installed in the house. In order to help you introduce this Japanese Meditation Cushion very simply and easily, we suggest that we detail it point by point and give you some decorative tips.

Bring a Zen atmosphere with this Japanese cushion

It is no coincidence that Japanese decorative objects such as this Japanese Meditation Cushion are so loved and so much in the times, it is above all because they convey a real calm and warm atmosphere and allow you to achieve a fairly significant space saving. Indeed, beyond its visual and material side, this Japanese cushion is above all a little decorative touch in the image of Japanese culture which allows you to add personality, serenity and a cozy atmosphere to a house. The opposite of furniture and impersonal objects which give an industrial style. This cushion therefore allows you to create an atmosphere that promotes relaxation and gives a living space a less formal and more relaxed side. Also do not hesitate to add plants to accentuate this relaxing atmosphere reflecting the intimate relationship of the Japanese people with nature. If you have the space, you can even build a small cocooning space intended for relaxing, reading or watching television, provided of course that you do not omit the lighting in your room to let in a source of light. In any case, this Japanese Meditation Cushion is a perfect option to kill two birds with one stone and combine business with pleasure. On this note, here are some other examples which will undoubtedly give you decorating ideas and which will allow you to easily integrate this cushion into your home.

Around a coffee table

Perhaps you already have a coffee table as furniture in one of your rooms or perhaps you don't have one because you don't find it very useful. This will naturally depend on the space you have in your home and the way you want to decorate your little home. But however, it is interesting to look at the advantages of the latter and to see how this Japanese Meditation Cushion can lead you to reconsider its usefulness.

Firstly, it is something that will add a more relaxed and less formal atmosphere to a room or living space, just like Scandinavian decoration also does. But it is also something friendly which promotes proximity and exchange. We are led to use it for many occasions such as playing a board game or having an aperitif but generally speaking you want to create a living space with personality where everyone feels comfortable comfortable, this is definitely a good way to achieve this. Coming back to our Japanese Meditation Cushion , the main advantage of installing it or them around the table will be, unlike an armchair or a classic chair, to promote this informal and relaxing side by bringing your guests to come and relax on it. In addition, unlike a sofa, being face to face allows you to encourage people to communicate with each other, all while sitting comfortably on your cushion. Finally, it is also a versatile decorative object that allows you to establish a Japanese style in your living space. Don't hesitate to highlight this style even more by adding a vase, a contemporary piece of furniture or even a wall decoration to your room that will fill the existing gaps.

In a room

If you don't have a coffee table, this Japanese Meditation Cushion will easily find a place in your room for several reasons. First of all, the decorative aspect which should not be neglected and which allows you to bring personality and colors into your room and to build it according to your tastes and desires. Then as for the practical aspect, this Japanese Meditation Cushion is an ideal friend to sit on like on a little cloud which is very comfortable when you want to sit down to read or watch a video on your computer, tablet or his smartphone after work or studies. Finally, in the event that, like many, you are not the type to have your room impeccably tidy every day and clothes are lying around, you will always be able to use this Japanese Meditation Cushion to place it on your clothes that are temporarily lying around waiting to be put away. However, be sure to keep a light source so as not to lose the relaxing atmosphere given by this cushion and to match it with your wallpaper and your decorative objects that are already there.

To do meditation

If you are a little interested in Japanese culture and its ancestral practices that come from Buddhism, it is impossible for you to miss meditation. Indeed, we can only see that this practice is gaining more and more followers all over the world and therefore also here in French-speaking countries. Meditating has many benefits, both in terms of self-control and improving your ability to concentrate and productivity. However, it allows you to clear your mind for a short while by not thinking about anything for a few minutes of silence, or with a calm sound depending on your preferences. At the same time, yoga will allow you to relax from a physical point of view, which makes it a very complementary activity.

However, although meditation has many virtues, it is often complicated to get started and do your first session according to the rules. For good reason, we don't necessarily have the right equipment to feel comfortable and concentrate completely on the emptiness that we must create within ourselves. Perhaps you have already experienced this, but it is true that it is very difficult to concentrate when we are not in a position that makes us comfortable. This is why with its support and its adapted texture this Japanese Meditation Cushion can just as easily be used in this alternative function in the case where you yourself are a regular practitioner of meditation or if you want to get started with it shortly.