In the matter of decoration, the storage space is always planned first, and then used by housewives in an orderly and efficient manner. Taking a family as a representative of foreigners is just a glimpse of the whole leopard.
How did the Japanese solve the accommodation problem?
In the living environment, accommodation is the object that many Japanese attach importance to; In fact, they also face a lot of troubles in this respect. There are still many people who are dissatisfied with the storage method. The first dissatisfaction with the storage is that there is no place to store it, and the second dissatisfaction is that it takes a lot of time. Although Japan has made very elaborate solutions for home storage, such as various storage skills, neat containers and compact layout, some deeper concepts are also mentioned in the decoration.
According to a survey, there are more people in Japan who pursue the "quality" of storage products than those who care about the "quantity". However, in practice, more than half of people are more dissatisfied with "quantity" than "quality", and always feel that storage space is not enough. This is for you. No matter how big the house is, it will still be in a mess if you don't know how to tidy it up.
On the other hand, it is also necessary to consider whether the existing storage space can be used reasonably. Storage is to better "put" and take. If it is troublesome to find, it will waste more space. In order to create satisfactory accommodation conditions, not only quantity, but also "suitable location" is very important. How to solve the problem of "storage" is not only a matter of quantity, but also a kind of consciousness of "appropriate storage".
The Japanese are good at trying to figure out the rules in a narrow space. Such as an adjustable wardrobe.
The storage system can be customized by freely combining shelves and pipes.
Primary school age: daily clothes should be placed at the height that children can easily take;
Middle school age: with the increase of the number of clothes, three-stage style is adopted;
Social Age: Shelves are added to the top floor space to place things that are not used at ordinary times.
Under the premise of not increasing the oppressive feeling of living space, the only way to increase the storage space at home is to make rational use of dead corners. For example, stairs, attic, floor, tatami or the space below the second floor ... For example, many shops such as pubs, a chair can also be used for storage, and there will be a lot of idle space at home. As long as these spaces are used effectively, the storage capacity will be greatly increased.
In the thinking of accommodation, the Japanese first consider the effective use of space when designing.
Because the floor of a Japanese family is raised as a whole from the moment it enters the door, it can be stored in the floor. The cover with the same color as the floor is used, and the storage box inside can be taken out separately, which is convenient for storing some alcohol and washing. It is often placed in the kitchen, bathroom and bathroom.
If the storage space is more prominent than the wall, it will give people a sense of oppression. Therefore, in Japan, the sense of existence is weakened as much as possible, and the closet is stored or hung against the wall. In Japan, families have a variety of storage methods according to the thickness of walls. Usually, when they are locked up, they don't occupy too much indoor space and make effective use of the effective space. For example, it can be a storage box combined with a mirror door, and the porch can be a wall-mounted slipper storage box.
This kind of mirror does not occupy space, and can also be used as a cosmetic mirror for women when they go out. It can be arranged and stored, which is convenient for sundries. Many residential brands in the market will provide complete wall-mounted paid storage boxes, which can be used in bathrooms, stairs, living rooms and bedrooms. Similarly, the embedded storage box can solve the problem of small space in the laundry room, thus adding a storage method to the wall.
In addition, the shelf attached to the wall is also one of the favorite ways of Japanese families, which is flexible and beautiful, beautiful and practical. The stored items can also be imaginative, convenient and fast, such as mobile phones, routers, small speakers and other electronic equipment, as well as glasses boxes, green plants, books and so on.
The universal wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted and fixed from shelves, bookcases, clothes hangers, etc. And has good damage resistance. According to the size you like, it can correspond to any storage scene at home:
For example, Japanese families often install shelves on washing machines for storage.
In addition, when the storage capacity is insufficient, sliding doors (hanging doors, bus systems) will continue to be used for lateral expansion to increase the capacity.
When the storage capacity of furniture is not enough, the Japanese first slowly expand the space capacity horizontally. For example, installing a fixed long cabinet on one side of the wall can ensure a certain storage capacity, but the line of sight is as far as possible.
If the sliding door is set in the storage closet, it can correspond to quite a lot of corners and spaces, and it is effective for everyone who needs to increase the storage space. The sliding door track has bidirectional damping, so it can be closed slowly without pinching fingers. )
In the open and closed state, in a narrow space, the door will touch the desk and chair, which requires an expanding space. Such a sliding door cabinet can be designed anywhere, such as living room/room, kitchen and dining room, bedroom, porch/corridor, etc.
Storage places and articles are not placed in places with enough space, so it will be difficult to find trouble when using them. How to improve the efficiency of housework and how to get things back quickly and conveniently is very important in Japan. For example, the weekend ingredients hoarded from the supermarket need to be transported to the kitchen quickly ... the washed clothes should be hung on the balcony conveniently, and no water drops can fall to the second floor or living room after washing clothes.
Therefore, the accommodation layout in Japan should first consider the principle of housework streamline.
Shopping line: store the ingredients near the entrance, and the big bags and small bags can be put in quickly when bought.
Moving the line around the water: taking a bath as an example. Due to the universality of dry and wet separation, the laundry room is equipped with a basket for placing dirty clothes, close to the kitchen and across the kitchen to the balcony; Towels and dry clothes are stored in the bathroom for easy access before bathing.
* After taking a shower, you need to clean the floor or wall of the bathroom by the way, and store the cleaning supplies on the clothes rack of the whole bathroom, so as to finish the work quickly.
There are three principles for tidying up. Quantitative? Abandon ",in our life, more and more items are piled up. In the end, we find that no matter how big the storage space is, it is not enough. In many articles or answers about Japanese storage skills, we all emphasize the concepts of smooth use, separation, moderate purchase and so on.
At the same time, how do the Japanese make the best use of every identified storage space?
In the busy morning, you need to spend energy to find things like hair bands and glasses, which need to be stored at a glance, and when you gargle, you don't have time to clean the countertop in time; The main storage purpose of the washstand is to shorten working hours in busy mornings.
For example, the mouthwash cup with sucker can be placed on the wall to avoid occupying the space on the desktop, and at the same time, it will not collect the residual water in the quilt and keep it dry and hygienic.
Tiny items such as contact lenses are stored in the drawer in an open way, which is not easy to scatter and convenient to take out; On the right side of the picture is a propped-up garbage bag.
Japanese household refrigerators are grouped, which can greatly improve the convenience of use; The first floor is generally used for low-frequency items because "it is difficult to take it with one hand"; Put butter or jam on the second floor, which will be used every morning, such as "breakfast set meal"; Sausage, ham, etc. They are all on the third floor, such as the lunch tray prepared the night before; The fourth floor is for temporary storage of some food, such as cakes, salads and so on. In order to ensure the cleanliness of the refrigerator and food hygiene.
For example, a "breakfast combination" tray with butter and jam; Assorted side dishes (laver, bonito) for lunch.
When using the storage box, we will try to choose containers of the same brand or manufacturer to ensure the integrity of size and specifications.
Vertical placement of vegetables that can be taken out immediately; There are also vertical mustard, toothpaste and so on.
Storage of small items (small cupboard behind cupboard)
Usually, Japanese cabinets and living rooms are connected communication systems, so the back of independent cabinets can be accommodated on the side facing the living room; Such as commonly used drugs, stationery, tapes, etc. It's in the glove compartment. There are paper bags for documents and books on the second floor. All kinds of small boxes are placed on the first floor, which is convenient for taking and cleaning, and the bottom carton is convenient for putting invoices in at any time.
Let's see what little things they have stored:
The first floor (from left) includes napkins, wet tissues, thermometers, ear spoons, nail clippers and other daily necessities. (From right) Keychain, glue, stapler, etc.
The second layer (from left) contains medicinal cream, bottled ointment, band-aid, etc. You can clearly know how much is left every time you put it back, so you can add it at will; (From right) sewing kit, dry battery, rechargeable battery, etc.
The third layer (left drawer) plaster and scissors are put together, which is very convenient to take; Suitable drawers for stationery, greeting cards, envelopes, etc. Also integrated in the operation.
The fourth floor (left drawer) is fixed with adhesive tape, gauze, scissors, etc. (Right drawer) Use of small screwdriver, pliers and other daily tools, such as loose cover or a separate position that needs manual repair.
There is a list of standing medicines on the fifth floor (left drawer). The medicine is taken out of the box, and the quantity is clear at a glance. Of course, use and instructions should also be included together. (Right drawer) Double-sided adhesive tape, transparent glass tape, glue, scissors, etc. It is used for art design and pasting. When using it, just open the drawer according to the scene.
The above three cases show that Japanese reception is not particular. Let's take a look at the storage mode of Japanese families:
Due to the influence of Japan's humid climate, there will be the habit of "slippers into the house"; Because tatami is short, every family will put on slippers when they enter the house, which can keep the floor dry and clean, and it is convenient to sit on tatami without taking it off. It becomes essential to store shoes at the entrance. With the progress of city life, China people also like this way.
The storage space is large and easy to design and combine, thus making the Japanese family corridor clean and beautiful.
In order to cope with the efficiency of action when going out and going home, the foyer is mainly planned as walking and walking.
Walking on the desktop distinguishes the flow line between the subject and the guest, so that the space for storing shoes and taking off shoes is isolated and the passenger flow line is neat.
Walk-in style completely separates storage from moving lines and concentrates storage, so the porch and living room are always kept clean.
Because it is fixed on the back wall, it is suitable for all kinds of plane walls by taking advantage of space.
Tripod hardware is very convenient for construction, maintenance and movement;
Storing shoes in the form of shelves is mainly reflected in two depth ways: horizontal and vertical.
D2: The shoes are horizontal with a depth of 250mm, which reduces the pressure on the shelves and can make better use of space and visual experience.
D3: The shelf is 300mm deep and can store more shoes.
Closet storage is common. In Japan, cabinets and shallow door panels are added at the entrance to the ceiling, so you can look in the mirror and the like.
Some humanized details:
Push-type flat door, flat door panel design, even if you have luggage or things in your hand, you can open the door with one button.
Earthquake lock device, when an earthquake occurs, the lock will automatically hook (and will automatically release in a certain period of time).
Wall-mounted floating, because hanging on the ground, is convenient for daily cleaning such as sweeping the floor and mopping the floor.
The locating pin hole with the size of 3mm is not conspicuous and beautiful; The hole spacing is 32 mm to adapt to various shelf heights.
There is a touch panel above the mirror door to avoid leaving fingerprints on the mirror when opening the door.
Hardware components to improve storage:
In order to meet the needs of porch storage, we will rely on all kinds of hardware to improve the scientificity of the cabinet: boot hangers, pull-out clothespins, slipper racks, umbrella racks, S-shaped sundries hooks and so on.
The living room is an occasion for meeting guests, living, entertainment, family gatherings, rest and so on. It can create different styles and functions according to the owner's habits and needs, and it is also the main living space of a Japanese family. Furniture with storage (such as TV cabinets) is one of the most important storage methods in Japan.
Japanese style is a combination of openness and tolerance. What you see is always reassuring, and the space will not be fragmented. All beauty is to increase the visual space and lighting of the decoration environment. If you live in a small living room, you will always feel that the living space is a little small.
The storage method can be freely combined and planned, and the combination of TV cabinets can be diversified, which can be hanging cabinets, drawers, open grids, double shelves and doors, wood or aluminum frame glass, wall-mounted or floor-mounted.
Need more storage space, or like modern cabinets, full of situations:
Tatami was introduced to Japan, South Korea and other places from the prosperous Tang Dynasty in China, and it has been widely used in Japan for nearly two thousand years. Suitable for bedrooms, multifunctional living rooms, study rooms, etc. This is a household item.
The storage box under tatami can store large items that are not commonly used, and drawers or small boxes near the edge can store small items or books. For smaller Japanese houses, tatami bears considerable storage capacity and possibility.
Storage capacity (drawer height is 16cm):
Long articles or large-capacity containers that need to be used for tipping boxes are generally 6 feet (storage capacity: 450L) and 3 feet (storage capacity: 225L).
There are two kinds of drawers convenient for storing small items: 3-pin (capacity: 100L) and 1.5-pin (storage capacity: 50L).
Small items such as books are most suitable for storage 1.5 feet. 1.5 foot rectangular size (capacity: 1 10 L) is convenient for storing books and CD albums.
Considering the triangular area on the streamline, tatami is in the shape of an isosceles triangle (storage capacity: 1 10L).
In order to realize the division and connection of living room space and space, Japan likes to use grids and screens to solve it. At the same time, it is not only accommodating, but also perfectly matched with the hollow grid frame, and can be used to place works of art, green plants and books.
Japanese kitchens will clearly divide the areas, especially tableware, cookers and kitchen appliances, and there will be special cupboards and collection cabinets, which are generally on the other side of the console, with a depth of 45cm, which is convenient for the use of rice cookers and microwave ovens. Due to advanced hardware and reasonable cabinet planning, there are almost no sundries on the countertop.
Principle 1: According to the frequency of use
Principle 2: according to the size of the item
Principle 3: Cooperate with the kitchen operation assembly line
If you want to store the items in the kitchen, you must first clearly understand the size of the items to be stored, and then you can decide the storage area and space planning.
Japanese kitchen brands generally use lower baskets in upper hanging cabinets that are difficult to take and put, so as to increase the frequency of use and the safety of taking and putting.
According to the principle that the kitchen is convenient for the working space with a radius of 75cm, in addition to the commonly used countertops and wall-mounted condiments, we have also added seasoning baskets that can be pulled down on the cabinets or drawer-type condiments storage hardware that is convenient in the cooking area.
Drawer is one of the storage methods with the largest capacity, convenient access and more reasonable planning. Japanese kitchen storage conforms to the principle of quick and convenient use.
Heat the cooking area (near the fire):
The drawer space under the gas stove is convenient for the seasoning products that you can take with you when cooking (refer to my storage rules for seasoning products 1: Lower the cabinet: store them "under"; ), or a pot that can be used quickly, and the increase of downward space facilitates the storage of cookware in the pot.
Use drawers as seasoning storage space
Cooking area:
There should be enough operating space in the cooking area, where vegetables can be cut, assembled, divided into pots and seasoned. The necessary distance between the sink and the stove is 60~90cm. It can be composed of one or two groups of drawers. The first group of drawers needs to store all kinds of tools and seasoning bottles needed to prepare ingredients, and it is also a place to store dry goods, canned goods and soup pots.
Tank area (near water)
It is related to cleaning and washing, which is convenient for food preparation and item configuration. At the same time, all kinds of preparation tools, such as kitchen knives, mixers, garlic mixers or scissors, can be easily accessed at any time. Most of the ground floor is for storing some kitchen consumables and cleaning props.
Two drawers with different depths
In fact, when buying a kitchen in Japan, the design of the cabinet itself has enabled the reasonable storage space to be completed, so that consumers can better understand the storage significance and methods brought by the product itself.
In Japan, washing machine, toilet, shower room and toilet are separated, which is dry and wet. Each independent space has different properties and needs when it is accommodated.
Generally speaking, in order to put all the clothes around the washing machine, the dead corner is transformed into a functional storage space to improve the efficiency of housework.
Details: Daily detergent storage requires clothes hangers to temporarily hang clothes. It is convenient to take out a certain height from the upper cabinet for storage by using the pull-down basket, and laundry nets and rubber gloves are placed in the basket. You should also make sure to clean equipment, such as dust brushes and disinfectants.
In Japan, the bathroom is an independent space, which is separated from the shower room and facial dry and wet washing. In the long and narrow space, side cabinets can be arranged, and hanging cabinets and embedded wall storage cabinets on the other side of tissue holder can also be installed above the wall behind the toilet.
The biggest purpose of the countertop and space in the washroom is to make it clean and tidy, and to avoid the accumulation of things on the countertop. In addition to the storage space of mirror cabinets and cosmetic cabinets, some handkerchiefs or towels can be placed in the embedded storage box next to washing your face, and in this way, S hooks can be added, and appliances such as hair dryers and curling irons can be added.
In fact, storage is a skill to study the habits and patience of the owner; In Japan, there are still more than 40% people who suffer from the lack of space, which also gives birth to more knowledge about "throwing", which is very reasonable. People's desires will continue to expand because of buying, and there are more and more things. At this point, Japan and China have many similarities and similarities; Western countries often don't think so much, because they are tall, live in a large area, and the space utilization rate is often less than two-thirds. More often, it is also related to their willingness to constantly throw out old things. When designing western-style cabinets and wardrobes, they all felt their atmospheric side.
From the family point of view, no matter at home or abroad, the structure of each house will be nothing more than a porch, living room, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, storage room and so on; The storage places are also different, and there are many differences from life scenes. We will not put the refrigerator away from the kitchen, nor will we put the laundry detergent away from the washing machine, which is inseparable from the life scene; At the same time, some families have attics, stairs and embedded walls. The structural features of these houses increase the possibility and space of accommodation. However, this is an "uncommon" storage area, which is called a dead corner. How to make rational use of it is also a process that needs continuous refining.
The craftsman remains the same, for quality.