I spent the last 10 days traveling in Japan — Tokyo and Kyoto — here's a peek at John's one bedroom apartment near the Daikanyama neighborhood of Tokyo. A recent transplant from New York, John's small bedroom is open to the rest of the apartment but can be closed off with a series of double-hung pocket doors...
The pocket doors were about half the width of a standard American door — making it much easier to hang the two doors side by side when they are hidden away. Though the doors aren't usually closed, it is a nice option to be able to separate the bedroom from the rest of the apartment.
Thanks, John!
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That's pretty sweet! Considering the spaces are usually much smaller over there, this is a great solution for allowing for separate areas of living/sleeping, but still factoring in the small amount of space.
Laura
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I really like this idea. I'd say it wouldn't work for kids but for a single person or childless kids in a smaller space it is a fantastic idea.
I have to admit I'd like it. When the family got bigger than a couple with one small child it wouldn't be practical - but it's very pretty and extremely functional for one or two people.
Very unique and cool looking. I wonder if the idea could be incorporated into any larger studio apartment.
We had these in our downtown Toronto condo for a while, but the doors were clear glass. They worked well.
When I lived in Tokyo these doors were run on tracks laid on or into the floor. This is sooooo much better.
This room is really beautifully done. What a great idea.
Um, well, how do I put this? John can invite me into his pocket-doored bedroom any time he likes.
...just sayin'.