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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Welcome to A Style is Born, hosted by UA-camr, stylist, and DIY icon Alexandra Gater! To kick off Season 3 of A Style Is Born, we explore the history of floor culture as a part of Japanese interior design. In Japan, floor culture has to do with more than functionality, it’s a philosophy. So next time you see a friend with their mattress directly on the floor, know that they might actually be onto something.
    A Style Is Born is a series where we go down the rabbit hole and uncover the unique histories and origin stories behind your favorite international design styles.
    Intro - 0:00
    Floor Culture Origins - 1:37
    The Tatami Mat - 2:07
    Japan Cutting Off Relations with China - 2:40
    Zen Buddhism - 3:03
    Japanese Approach to Floor Culture - 4:59
    Floor Culture Beyond Japan - 5:35
    Conclusion - 5:55
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  • @wayfair
    @wayfair  28 днів тому +22

    What aspects of Japanese interior design have you incorporated into your home?

    • @SerendipityNJ
      @SerendipityNJ 28 днів тому +2

      Pottery & Artwork

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  27 днів тому +4

      @@SerendipityNJ We love that!

    • @JamesBerret
      @JamesBerret 20 днів тому

      Alllll loop of love is not the best thing that ever happens in this case to be the first 8th 75inches in this

  • @applezaida3815
    @applezaida3815 28 днів тому +19

    Alexandra! Yea…. Btw, if you don’t follow her already, please do. She’s talented and adorable! Let’s get her to 1 million subscribers..

  • @emmaainger7474
    @emmaainger7474 28 днів тому +42

    Japanese floor mattresses are thinner and are usually lifted up and regularly aired. Leaving a western style mattress on the floor without ventilation may increase moisture and mold build up I would have thought

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 27 днів тому +6

      It absolutely would. I've seen it. A mattress on the floor without at least a pallet type frame causes mold growth and permanent staining of laminate floors. Unless you lift the mattress every morning to air for the day

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому +2

      That's a pro tip!

    • @maryeliason1504
      @maryeliason1504 19 днів тому

      It does!

    • @marielasoto7065
      @marielasoto7065 10 днів тому +1

      Came here to write the same comment…

    • @sfowler1017
      @sfowler1017 9 днів тому +2

      Came here to say this! Western mattresses are NOT okay to keep flat on the floor.

  • @fleurelan8647
    @fleurelan8647 28 днів тому +15

    Love seeing Alexandra host “A Style is Born!”

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  27 днів тому +1

      We're so happy to have her as a host!

  • @michaelbeck4236
    @michaelbeck4236 28 днів тому +51

    Not me geeking out like “OMG, I recognize that dining room! Oooh, I’ve seen that bedroom before!” Like a Team AG Edition of “I Spy”.
    This was a very educational and wonderful episode and Alexandra did a great job hosting. 🙌 I was floored (pun intended) by how little I knew about how Japanese Interior Design had such a global impact. So cool!

  • @laradigar
    @laradigar 28 днів тому +10

    Yessss! I was a huge fan of this series and also Iconic Objects and now they’ve gone and got two of my favourite interior UA-camrs? Dream come true 😍😍😍 you go, Alexandra and Becky from the Sorry Girls 🥳

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  27 днів тому +1

      We love making dreams come true!! ✨

  • @lindas5511
    @lindas5511 28 днів тому +5

    I am 69 but way back in the early 1970's my first pass at designing my teen bedroom was a low to the floor Japanese aesthetic. While I have moved on to other things, I still love the feeling of peace my first attempt at design gave me

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому +1

      We love this!

  • @megand576
    @megand576 28 днів тому +12

    Alexandra Gater??!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому +1

      You got it!

  • @HussainKhambhati-cb5uh
    @HussainKhambhati-cb5uh 28 днів тому +54

    Excuse me? Alexandra on Wayfair? Thats quite an accomplishment 😮

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  28 днів тому +15

      We're so happy to have her on board for Season 3 of A Style Is Born!

    • @lechatbotte.
      @lechatbotte. 28 днів тому +4

      Becky from the sorry girls too!

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому +2

      Alexandra and Becky are the dream team!

  • @DeStresswithDee
    @DeStresswithDee 27 днів тому +5

    Followed Alexandra here, one of her first fans on you tube. So proud of you Love and thanks to you I have a few floor cushions from Wayfair :)

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому +1

      This series seems exactly for you!

  • @casslarkin4567
    @casslarkin4567 11 днів тому +1

    This is your jam, Alexandra!

  • @Anna-go8ky
    @Anna-go8ky 27 днів тому +4

    Alexandra is such a great story teller! Loved this video❤️

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      She's one of one!

  • @suzy1676
    @suzy1676 21 день тому +2

    Great job AG! 👏🏻 ❤ I also recognize that dining room as well as your own bedroom and living room! Cool 😎 😅

  • @dianamcmahon51510
    @dianamcmahon51510 28 днів тому +7

    Oh my gosh I'm so excited! I am SO here for this!

  • @divinemiss4284
    @divinemiss4284 11 днів тому +1

    I love this new show with Alexandra! Japanese is not my style but I do remember watching a video with this guy talking about all the health benefits of sleeping on a mattress directly on the floor. Maybe I should try it.

  • @mlgmoore
    @mlgmoore 28 днів тому +3

    I’ve been impressed by all three of this series’s hosts. I look forward to this series with Alexandra and hope someday we’ll see an incredible collaboration with all three! 🎆🎇

  • @user-um1on9ji7e
    @user-um1on9ji7e 28 днів тому +6

    Love your channel, but this is next level. You rock at this. Wayfair is so lucky to have you.

  • @AniBanerjee1
    @AniBanerjee1 28 днів тому +4

    Until the 1950s Indians would sit and eat on the floor. We slept on floors sometimes, esp when we had guests. And that generaion is waaay more flexible than me.

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 27 днів тому

      When we were in India in the 90s, folks in rural villages were still sitting on the floor for meals and gatherings.

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      So interesting!

  • @MyFocusVaries
    @MyFocusVaries 27 днів тому +1

    When were in Japan in the 90s, we stayed with a family in their very modern house. They had one tatami room, reserved for ceremonies and specific occasions.

  • @bysarahalexander4426
    @bysarahalexander4426 27 днів тому +1

    One day....I'll buy myself that expensive floor height to standing height desk. I want it.

  • @MusicaErika
    @MusicaErika 28 днів тому +2

    Congratulations they are lucky 🍀 to have you.

  • @marywilson7669
    @marywilson7669 10 днів тому

    I don’t like sleeping on the floor but I do like a lower bed! It’s easy to get in and out of,and I’m not short

  • @rerigueira
    @rerigueira 27 днів тому +1

    What an amazing video 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @lovelylangers
    @lovelylangers 28 днів тому +2

    Love this, Alexandra! ❤

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      She's killing it!

  • @teresasoundworld3103
    @teresasoundworld3103 28 днів тому +1

    best host yet! ❤ go team AG 🎉

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      She's the real deal!

  • @Violet.18
    @Violet.18 28 днів тому +1

    Well hello there Alexandra!!! Go go team AG!! 🇨🇦

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      Thanks for stopping by!

  • @patriciacaceres3167
    @patriciacaceres3167 28 днів тому +1

    LOVED IT! Congrats!!!! Love from Lima, Peru.

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @L0U1SE
    @L0U1SE 9 днів тому

    Love it Alexandra ❤

  • @savanagonzalez1668
    @savanagonzalez1668 28 днів тому +1

    Go Alexandra! 🥹🫶🏻

  • @Joferry2000
    @Joferry2000 28 днів тому +1

    When I travelled around North Africa and the Middle East, most things were done on the floor, including sleeping eating, tea time and going to the bathroom. Squatting not chairs for thousands of years.
    This style of living is much healthier for the body too

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z 28 днів тому +4

    Alexandra! ❤

  • @djm3355
    @djm3355 11 днів тому

    I’ve only subscribed liked and commented solely for Alexandra, with hopes Graham sees this as well…✨🖤💅🏽🤓✨

  • @almathees3839
    @almathees3839 28 днів тому

    Congrats on the Wayfair piece!
    Totally enjoy information on Japanese culture!
    Looking forward to check out Japanese inspired furniture!
    Arigato!🫶🏻

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  28 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed the episode!

  • @shabbysuse7821
    @shabbysuse7821 2 дні тому

    Amazing presenter!

  • @strll3048
    @strll3048 9 днів тому

    Thank you so much... For me, English Country Cottage and American Transitional.

  • @rosy0371
    @rosy0371 27 днів тому

    My son's room has tatami mats, and I'm currently thinking about getting a headboard that doesn't require drilling holes in the wall.

  • @Ninalovescrochet
    @Ninalovescrochet 28 днів тому +1

    I love the Japanese aesthetic.

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp 23 дні тому

    Great new series Alexandra! G Ire

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  20 днів тому

      She's the best!

  • @AllisonCarolineSmith
    @AllisonCarolineSmith 2 дні тому

    I would think that the low to the ground style in Japan also came from the threat of Earthquakes. In terms of practicality at least.

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  День тому

      Interesting theory!

  • @amyweaver7413
    @amyweaver7413 11 днів тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @melissaalkmim
    @melissaalkmim 7 днів тому

    I'd really like tô watch about brazilian modernism

  • @katebowers8107
    @katebowers8107 28 днів тому +1

    If your bed is on the floor, the real question is: do you take off your shoes when you come indoors? If your floor has outdoor dirt on it, then the bed on that same floor is an issue. If your floor is kept clean, not a problem.

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      Much to consider!

    • @shanicerose7144
      @shanicerose7144 10 днів тому +1

      Japanese are big on taking off their outside shoes and wearing slippers inside the home. The same is true for many other cultures.

  • @butterfly1401
    @butterfly1401 28 днів тому

    Alexandra ❤❤🎉🎉

  • @SerendipityNJ
    @SerendipityNJ 28 днів тому

    Is it that you feel more 'grounded' when sleeping closer to the floor - dare I say even 'protected'.

  • @NourishmentRedacted
    @NourishmentRedacted 28 днів тому

    You did great, Alexandra. I totally had the thought of getting rid of my dining table and would love to just eat low to the ground. It'd be make an easier eating environment with 2 toddlers who love to be monkeys on chairs. 😅 We're stilling working on SITTING DOWN with my son.

    • @wayfair
      @wayfair  26 днів тому

      We're wishing you luck! 😂

  • @annisawidya9976
    @annisawidya9976 28 днів тому

    Hey you... I know u girl... Love your interior design idea..❤

  • @chattykathie7129
    @chattykathie7129 11 днів тому

    My back is the problem by being on the floor.

  • @rocklobstah1876
    @rocklobstah1876 28 днів тому +1

    I miss Caroline....😢

  • @erikas974
    @erikas974 26 днів тому

    Sorry not for me. Never liked sitting on floor so I hardly ever did. Now if I have to get down I can not get up. Crossing my leg never could do it. No idea how the Japaneese people can do it. My bones just dont fold😂😊 I do admire who can sit on the floor and be comfortable.