Dine like you're in nature with the Mokuzai Live Edge Dining Table

BE ONE WITH NATURE WITH OUR GEORGE NAKASHIMA INSPIRED DINING TABLE

 "The old pond

    A frog leaps in.

    Splash!   "

                           ~ Bashō Matsuo

Inspired by the creations of Japanese-American George Nakashima, the father of the American craft movement which ushered in working with traditional craft materials such as woods, glass, and or metals in the early 20th century.    In accordance with this tradition, we are proud to showcase the Nakashima-inspired Mokuzai (木材) Live Edge Dining room table.

Designed off of George's popular Live Edge or natural edge dining room tables, we utilize solid Acacia wood while maintaining the natural edge of the wood on the outer sides of the table.  While the table's live edge is sanded and smoothed over so your family won't catch any splinters, it stays true to the 'eating in nature' feel by keeping as much of the tree's texture as possible.

Now in the 21st century if you wanted to own a George Nakashima original you'd need to fork out 5+ figures, but with our affordable Mokuzai Dining Table you get this traditional (yet still modern) style in your dining room without breaking the bank! 

Available as a complete dining set with 4 different modern chair styles, you can customize your Mokuzai experience however you like.  We recommend the Long Island Metal Chairs, built from steel to complete a retro yet feel in your dining space.

Did we mention this beauty is completely Eco-Friendly?  Well, yes it's good for mother earth too!  The Mokuzai's Solid Acacia Wood is constructed from Acacia trees, a fast-growing and highly adaptable tree making it one of the most eco-friendly solid woods available.

WHY WAIT?  SHOW OFF THIS EXQUISITE NATURAL TABLE IN YOUR HOME!

Unless you're looking for something a little bit different- in which case see some more of our natural & eco-friendly dining room sets!

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Show your 💖 with these LOVE inspirited items from Haiku!

GIVE THE GIFT OF TRUE LOVE THIS VALENTINE'S DAY!

 " Dawn gifts a soft touch
    An invitation to love
    Sweetest surrender "

                           ~ Mia Rose

Here at Haiku Designs we make it our policy to celebrate one of the greatest of all experiences anyone can have- LOVE!  We love our puppies, our significant others, ourselves, each other, and most notably our beautiful planet that makes it all possible...  

In keeping to this commitment to celebrating all of the things we care so much for we'd like to show off some of our amazing LOVE themed items.  These products are carefully sourced, made with love, and represent a great fondness for mother earth that we all share! 

LOVE (THE MUSIC OF THE HEART) - CALLIGRAPHY PRINT

An open heart sings a wondrous melody, bringing great blessings to whomever may hear it.

Display your love to the world with our Seeds of Wisdom LOVE calligraphy print.  Love truly is the music of the heart.

See the Love Calligraphy Print here

LOVE THROW BLANKET

Perfect for a cozy cuddle in front of a fire or for warming comfort on a chilly afternoon, our soft and luxurious throw features the Chinese Kanji character representing "Love" woven into 100% natural, unbleached cotton. Cream calligraphy on black background reverses to black symbol on cream background.

Generously cut with room enough for two. Give the Gift of Love. Free UPS shipping for any love throw shipped within the continental United States.

See the Love Throw Blanket here

ORGANIC COTTON, WOOL, & BOTANICAL LATEX PILLOWS

Many people sleep on pillows manufactured from petrochemical foams, synthetic fillers and poly fiber covers these days.  There have been many recent reports that these materials off-gas toxic fumes directly into the sleeping environment.  Show your LOVE by giving the gift of a safer sleeping environment!

See our Organic, Latex, & Wool pillows here

THE LOVE REMEDY FENG SHUI CALLIGRAPHY PRINT

Improve the loving energy flow of your most treasured space with the Love Remedy print.  The love symbol is balanced by a pair of cranes representing harmony, this print makes a beautiful compliment to nearly any room.  In Feng Shui to improve the chi of your space the color red should be placed in the Love and Relationship corner and should ideally be balanced with a pair of equal objects.

See the Love Remedy feng shui print here

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Float on a Floor of Tatami Mats

“All the day long-

  Yet not long enough for the skylark,

  Singing, singing.  "

                           ~ Bashō Matsuo

As opposed to having a cheap, unnatural particle board core, faithful Tatami mats have a rice straw interior and a rush grass exterior, forming a true and traditional marriage in the Japanese spirit. It takes more time to manufacture a mat layered with straw that comes from rice, but the end result is more durable over the course of time.   

In addition to these assets, Tatami mats are also warm to the touch of bare feet, and although they’re firm, they’re not too hard, which makes them akin to a sprung-wood dance-floor, providing flexible support to the spinal column as well as every joint in the body. Mats made with these natural materials also have the added benefit of not producing any toxic off-gassing like carpets made from chemicals and synthetic fibers, which can off-gas for a long period of time, causing allergic reactions and negative medical conditions for many people, especially those individuals with keen sensitivities, such as vulnerable children and elderly adults.

TATAMI MATS ARE THE TRADITIONAL JAPANESE FLOOR/SLEEPING/EVERYTHING MAT

Haiku Designs is very selective about the Tatami Mats they offer, and the ones they emphasize are referred to as “Kaiteki” mats, which are both strong and pleasing to the eyes. This type of mat is ideal for foyers, dining-rooms, yoga studios, game-rooms, or any room/space that gets heavy traffic. Translated into English from Japanese, Kaiteki means comfort, and yet these mats also provide great support for the body as a whole.

Made in Taiwan for mostly Japanese customers, the Kaiteki mats are comprised of all natural materials, as they were a thousand years ago, defying the infantile practice of using toxic materials that didn’t even exist 150 years ago. To drive the natural and truly traditional point home, the rush grass straw acts as a tenacious barrier, earning the Kaiteki mat the coveted "Best Grade #1" rating, which simply means that it has very little or no visible flaws in the pattern of the straw. As a significant footnote, the mat is then fortified with muscular clothe around the perimeter or edges to prevent it from getting warped in any way

Also available from Haiku is our high quality Japanese Furniture and Japanese Beds - let Haiku Designs help you create Zen & Harmony in Your Home.

Please contact us anytime by telephone on weekdays or email on weekends for more information about Tatami mats or other alternative, eco-friendly products. We also have periodic sales and discounts so keep an eye out for those ongoing opportunities.

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The Ingenious Design of the Raku Japanese Platform Bed

“A snowy morning--

    By myself,

    Chewing on dried salmon.

                               ~ Bashō Matsuo

The Japanese, the word Raku means “comfort, ease, or relief” in English, and another translation compares it to the word “pleasure”. What’s so amazing about the design of the Raku bed-frame is the easy yet exquisite locking mechanism that joins the rails and the feet together.     

 This design does not rely on nuts and bolts or unnatural materials. Its assembly relies on a simple, sophisticated, puzzle-like design that’s very sturdy. The assembly of the frame is better executed by two people, but if you have the time and the patience to line up all the parts with a 10% margin of error, you can save yourself some money and increase your self-satisfaction. By the time you’re done, you’ll have a bed-frame that won’t fall apart unless a nuclear bomb falls on your house.

SUPPORT YOURSELF THE NATURAL (AND COMFORTABLE) WAY

Pretend that you’re a mattress for 10 seconds . . . and forget about the fact that texting is radically changing the laws of grammar and punctuation. Anyway, mattresses need firm support and conventionally that comes in the form of a dangerous weapon called a box-spring. In response to this assault on Nature, more people these days are using natural wooden slats for bodily support. However, when it comes to installation, slats are a bit inconvenient, since they consist of a series of thin, narrow planks connected by clothe, which makes them annoyingly unwieldly. So, another natural, eco-friendly alternative is Tatami mats, which have a long and honorable history in Japan. Defined by a questionable and scary Google search, the word tatami is defined as a “three foot by six foot (91 cm by 183 cm) floor mat woven of rice straw, used traditionally in Japanese homes” and other homes around the world.

To complete this blog’s proposal of a triad marriage, we need to choose a mattress to sleep on, which may be the most important decision when it comes to one’s orthopedic health and one’s overall health. As a guide, we might consider the fact that the word orthopedic is defined as “relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles”. As a response to this, we might consider a latex mattress, which is a great topic for another blog, but for now, just visit this link for a more in-depth exploration of latex as a substance for a mattress alternative

In the meantime, please contact us anytime by telephone on weekdays or email on weekends for more information about Tatami mats or other alternative, eco-friendly products. We also have periodic sales and discounts, so keep an eye out for those ongoing opportunities.

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Organic Futons: A great match for almost any room

A Versatile, Cost Effective, Comfortable, And Healthier Way to Sleep

 "Arise from sleep, old cat,
    And with great yawns and stretching’s...
    Amble out for love."

                           ~ Bashō Matsuo

If you are a millennial or gen X'er you may associate futon mattresses with sleeping on an uncomfortable, low-quality futon placed on a squeaky metal frame often found in places like Wal-Mart. We're here to tell you that not all futons are the same! Futons come from Japan, being a traditional quilted Japanese sleeping mat or mattress, i.e. shikibutton.    

At Haiku Designs we offer high quality, natural, eco-friendly, and organic futons that fall more into the true definition of what a futon is. Our Futons and Shiki Mats are a great addition to nearly any room.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR COMFORTABLE AND AMAZINGLY AFFORDABLE FUTONS:

Featured below are some of our favorite futon mattresses.  Click on the image to learn more about each one!

ECO PURE 7" LATEX & WOOL HYBRID FUTON

The Eco Pure 7" is our most affordable futon available.  It features a 2-inch core of solid Organic Dunlop Botanical Latex core surrounded by roughly 6 inches of Natural Ameri-Wool, then wrapped in a 100% Organic Cotton casing. 

• Medium Firm Comfort Level
• Hand Stitched and Tufted for Quality 
• 14-32 lbs of Natural Virgin Wool. (depending on the size mattress)
• 2 Inch GOLS Certified 100% Organic Botanical Latex Core - 35 ILD - 90 Density (Dunlop)
• GOTS Certified 100% Organic Cotton Case
• 100% Chemical Free - USDA Certified Organic
• Made in the U.S.A. - Fair Trade Certified
• 15-year life expectancy with everyday use.

SERENO 8” ORGANIC COTTON, LATEX AND WOOL FUTON

The Sereno is our mid-level futon for those who are looking for a little bit extra support without breaking the bank.  A great option for a sleeper who prefers a firmer mattress, this futon provides the additional comfort needed to get an amazing night’s sleep.

• Approximate 6" High at Corners, 7"-8" High in the center
• GOLS certified Latex - GOTS certified Cotton and Wool
• Organic Cotton Twill Case - No Chemical Fire Retardants
• Firm Comfort Rating - Latex ILD: 28
• 3 Inch Certified Organic Botanical Latex Core
• 5 Year Warranty - Made in the U.S.A. 

SERENITY PLUS 9" LATEX & COTTON HYBRID FUTON

This is the ultimate in our line of Organic Hybrid Latex/Wool/Cotton futons.  The Senerity 9" features all the benefits of the Eco Pure & Sereno, with an additional inch of latex for the ultimate support & longest life expectancy of any of our futons. 

• 9-inch Extra Firm Latex and Cotton Futon Mattress
• 10-16 lbs. of Natural virgin wool (Depending on size of mattress)
• 6 Inch GOLS Certified 100% Organic Botanical Latex Core, 34-38 ILD, 85-90 Density (Dunlop)
• 12-25 lbs. of Natural Cotton. (Depending on size of mattress)
• GOTS Certified 100% Organic Cotton Case
• 100% Chemical Free - USDA Certified Organic - Fair Trade Certified
• Made in the U.S.A. - 15-20 Year Life Expectancy

SERENO ORGANIC LATEX SHIKI MAT

Made from Natural and Organic cotton, our luxurious Shiki mat style futon is great for when you're having guests in from out of town and need to throw together a quick but comfortable bed.  Easy to roll up, this Shiki mat provides a sturdy & firm feel for you or your guests.

• All Natural and Organic materials
• Firm and comfortable rest
• Comes in Twin, Full, Queen or King size
• Optional All Natural or Organic covers

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Why Dining Room Tables are still the centerpiece in today's modern family home

MODERN FAMILIES GATHER IN THE DINING ROOM

 "  April's air stirs in

    Willow-leaves...a butterfly

    Floats and balances "

                           ~ Bashō Matsuo

It's 2017.  Your family likely spends a majority of their at home time looking at some kind of a digitized screen, absorbing what we consider too much eye-straining liquid crystal display light.  This all changes the moment you place a delicious home cooked meal down on the dining room table, call in your family, and create real moments together that aren't measured in social media likes.   

Let's face it, these days modern families congregate in two places- the living room to watch TV or gaze into their smartphones, and the Dining Room.  Family dinners have been a mainstay in our society for quite a long time now, and aren't going anywhere.  Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, built in 1772, was one of the first American homes created with the dining room in mind.  In the United States, this cultural fixture grew stronger in the post-WWII era as families sitting down to spend time with each other were regularly portrayed in popular TV shows such as Leave it to Beaver, The Brady Brunch, and just about every family sitcom aired since.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DINING ROOM TABLE FOR YOUR HOME

Not all dining room tables are alike.  Your home needs a table that provides enough space for your family to eat, play games, do school projects, and set cumbersome laptops on top of.  It must fit into the unique aesthetic of your home while providing a sense of community when your family sits down at it.  That is why we offer an extensive line of natural dining room tables so you can find the perfect match!

Plank Natural Dining Room Furniture

This contemporary styled natural solid ash wood table features loving and warm natural tones.  With a distinctive grain pattern and true wood colors in the table top, the Plank Dining Room Table provides a unique modern style to your dining room.  Featuring two 'X' crossed steel legs, the Live Edge is a sturdy and sleek addition to your home!

MokuzaitableMOKUZAI LIVE EDGE DINING ROOM TABLE

Dedicate to a father of the American craft movement, Japanese/American artist George Nakashima, who won countless medals for his works throughout the 20th century.  The Mokuzai Dining Room Table is a natural dining room table styled after his works.  Hand made from sustainability harvested, solid Acacia wood, this table makes it feel like you're having a picnic outside at every meal.

Teburu Farmhouse Table

Built from solid wood planks made from Pine, the Teburu Farmhouse Table is designed off of the traditional box, or rectangular design is often seen in old furniture found in the American frontier.   To create that rustic traditional look the table top is only lightly sanded so its natural colors, depth variances, and mill marks remain so it may keep its natural style.

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Ultra Modern Comfort: The New Organic Latex Mattress

WHY THE MODERN COMFORT OF LATEX MATTRESSES REIGNS SUPREME

 " Clouds come from time to time -

    and bring to men a chance to rest

    from looking at the moon. "

                           ~ Basho

A comfy bed is nothing to sneeze at. For the ultimate in a healthy sleep experience, it's important to choose all natural materials that resist dust mites and other allergens. Haiku Designs offers an array of wonderful mattresses, all of which are carefully chosen to be the highest quality mattresses available, crafted from all natural, environmentally sustainable, materials. Our organic, latex mattresses provide comfortable support, and will change along with your if your sleeping preferences change.  

The “Sweet Dreams” All Natural Latex Mattress features a 100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton cover, cotton which is grown free of pesticides or other noxious chemicals. The top layer of this amazing mattress is made entirely of American, all-natural, untreated wool, with our unique Progressive Comfort Core at the center, made entirely of GOLS Certified Organic, All Natural Botanical latex. Choose from two thickness levels and two luxurious comfort levels, to get the mattress that is exactly right for you. The Progressive Comfort Mattress is made to order, and comes in all standard US mattress sizes.

Conventional “memory foam” mattresses are associated with numerous health concerns due to the unnatural chemicals used to produce them. Owners often complain of sleeping too hot on a memory foam mattress, and of having difficulty changing positions while they sleep. Another common complaint is the unpleasant odor of off-gassing chemicals. (The chemicals used to in the production of conventional mattresses are often released into the environment while you sleep.) As if that weren't enough, conventional mattresses are treated – post-production – with fire-retardant materials such as Antimony (which can damage the heart and lungs, and may be a carcinogen), Boric Acid (a pesticide that is especially toxic to pregnant women and young children), and Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (which, apart from being a potential carcinogen, has been linked to hair loss and memory loss).

YIKES! NO THANKS, YOU SAY. SURELY THERE'S A BETTER OPTION? AND THERE IS: ORGANIC LATEX.

Latex offers many of the benefits of expensive “memory foam” mattresses, but without the long, scary list of potential problems. Latex mattresses are becoming very popular these days, and for very good reason, and almost always boast above-average ratings in customer satisfaction. Our natural latex is made from the sap of the rubber tree, and is utterly free of harmful chemicals.

Our “Sweet Dreams” Mattress is 100% Natural Botanical Latex, free of chemicals and synthetic fibers.  Our organic mattresses are made responsibly, without the use of toxic chemicals – there is therefore no chance of off-gassing chemicals into your environment. You'll sleep better, and breathe healthier, in a clean air environment.

HAIKU DESIGNS DOES NOT SELL ANY MATTRESS THAT HAS BEEN TREATED WITH DANGEROUS FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS.

But that doesn't mean our mattresses aren't safe! Quite the opposite, in fact. Our mattresses meet and exceed all Federal Flammability requirements naturally – untreated wood and bamboo fibers are inherently flame resistant in their original state. Your mattress will be as safe as any on the market, and will help you get a healthier sleep as well.

The Latex Foam we use in our mattresses is all natural, and provides relief for allergy sufferers and those with asthma. Our All Natural Latex resists microbes and inhibits the growth of bacteria, mildew, and mold – all without the addition of a single unnatural chemical.

Additionally, our Latex and Eco-Foam boast an open cell structure that resists dust mites. Dust mites simply can't live in our mattresses the way they do in conventional mattresses, which is an extremely important consideration when purchasing a mattress. One of the major causes of allergies these days is the presence of legions of microscopic dust mites that build up over time in conventional mattresses (Yuk!).

When you sleep on a mattress from Haiku Designs, the air in your room will remain fresh, and free of chemicals or living mites. So get ready for the best sleep of your life, and rest easy knowing you won't wake up sneezing.

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FINDING PEACE THROUGH MINDFULNESS MEDITATION

"Body, air, and mind
    the gust of a breeze, like breath 
    Mindfulness the prize" 

Mindfulness techniques have been around for a very long time. Buddhist monks first developed the practice about 2500 years ago, as a tool to attain enlightenment and inner harmony. Early mindfulness endeavors were designed to further spiritual and intellectual development and unlock human potential. 

Meditation is not complicated, but the skills needed to achieve a quiet mind require many hours of practice to master. There are a number of basic techniques, and if you find that mindfulness works for you, you may wish to consider taking classes at a yoga studio or meditation center. For now, focus on learning one method. Begin by meditating for 10-15 minutes every day, increasing to 30 minutes as you become more comfortable with the technique. Eventually, you may wish to meditate for an hour a day.  

THE SPIRITUAL TRINITY OF MEDITATION

There are three main elements of this simple approach to mindfulness: body, breath, and thought. To center the body, set up a meditation space that will be conducive to concentration. Choose one corner of a room where you can sit quietly without being interrupted. Meditation mats are a perfect way to designate a specific area as your mindfulness space. You can also light candles, if you like, to be reminded of life's impermanence. Or you can decorate your space with photos and mementos reminding you of what is most important to you. Turn off your phone, and face away from distractions like TV screens or computer desks.  Although if you need to balance the harmony of your zen space take a look at some of our meditation furniture  to help you begin your practice.

Begin by sitting comfortably. A meditation cushion is ideal for mindfulness practice. These are designed for sitting on, or for placing in the small of your back. The Zafu cushion is specifically constructed to help position your body into proper alignment. Rest your hands on your legs, with the palms facing upward ready to receive energy (you can also face your palms downward, if you need to feel more grounded.)

Allow your eyes to rest where they will, but don't think about the objects in front of you. Begin to focus on the second aspect of meditation, breath. Breathe slowly and deeply, anyway that comes naturally to you. Focus on the journey of your breath: how the air enters your lungs, travels through your body, and is released. Don't try to control your breathing, just try to relax.

As you focus on breathing, you will notice that thoughts pop unbidden into your mind. You may have worrying or stressful thoughts, or you might simply be distracted by details of your environment. When you feel your thoughts becoming disordered, make note of the fact that you are thinking, then focus on your breath again. Your goal is not to completely empty your mind; your thoughts are a part of who you are. Acknowledge your thoughts, and return to your breathing. Be aware of yourself and how you exist in this moment.

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Asian Minimalist Design and Seasonal Versatility

VERSATILITY FOR SEASONAL ENTERTAINING

“In the city fields

  Contemplating cherry-trees...

  Strangers are like friends”

                 ~ KobyashaIssa

One of the biggest advantages to Asian inspired design today is versatility. Creative types express their taste and originality in their home environments, and often “set the stage” for a new season by transforming their living spaces to greet each season throughout the year. Japanese minimalist design provides the ideal blank palette. Choose the right pieces, and you can completely transform the room with art, plants, soft furnishings, and accessories.   

For a breezy, cool summer look, stick to cushions and accessories in soothing, neutral shades. Add cozy notes to a room in autumn by incorporating eclectic retro pieces that mimic the colors of falling leaves. To brighten the feel of a room in the midst of a chilly winter, add bold splashes of color. And celebrate the return of spring with lively spring colors and an abundance of brand-new house plants.

Although Japanese Minimalist design generally eschews gaudy decorative pieces, its “tabula rasa” nature lends itself beautifully to the addition of holiday themed accessories. Add warm hanging lighting, scented candles, and a living tree during the winter solstice season and transform your rooms into inviting spaces to entertain guests.

THE TENTAI ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

TENTAI ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

The Tentai Entertainment Center's clean, minimalist lines will blend seamlessly into any Modern or Minimalist room, while its perfectly balanced, harmonious design will invoke constant compliments. This stunning piece serves as the perfect stand for your television or stereo components.

It is extremely well crafted of Eco-Friendly Solid Bamboo Wood, one of the most sustainable resources on the planet. It has two roomy drawers, two enclosed shelves, and slots to tame the frustrating spaghetti of multiple electrical cords. Choose from a fresh caramelized or dark walnut finish, so it blends perfectly with your existing pieces.

THE ROUND TENTAI BAMBOO DINING ROOM COLLECTION

THE ROUND TENTAI BAMBOO DINING ROOM FURNITURE

As inviting a dining arrangement as you could possibly wish for, the Tentai Round Dining Set perfectly marries form and function. Proudly crafted of Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Bamboo Hardwood, this is a set that will complement your Asian Minimalist home for many years – its look is genuinely timeless.

Perfect for smaller spaces, the Round Tentai Bamboo Dining Set is the ideal find for a contemporary urban flat. It will also fit snugly into the eating area of larger kitchens, for a casual, everyday dining experience. This stunning set is also comfortable enough to entertain a friend, with its gently curved seats and backs. Enjoy an amiable evening with a friend over a bottle of wine, or settle in to play your favorite board games or a few rounds of cards. Either way, you'll be proud to show off this charming compact dining set.

A lovely complement to your Tentai Round Bamboo Dining Table and Chairs, the gorgeous matching Tentai buffet is perfect for neatly storing dining essentials. It also serves beautifully as an unobtrusive sideboard to showcase modern art pieces or a collection of Asian pottery. A display of lovely Japanese garden lanterns would be perfectly suited to this delightful display piece.

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Hybrid Organic Futons: The Best of Both Worlds

Aspen Platform

Prepare for the Best Sleep of Your Life

"The lamp once out

Cool stars enter

The window frame"

                 ~ NatsumeSoseki

We get it: you love the idea of a traditional Japanese futon. You've got your eye on a gorgeous platform bed, which is the most stylish bedroom furniture on the market today. Yet you're slightly worried about switching to an entirely new type of bed, and you worry that you might miss the softer feel of a traditional mattress. 

HAIKU DESIGNS HAS GOT YOU COVERED

SERENO Organic FutonOur Serenity Plus 9-inch Hybrid Futon has all the benefits of an organic futon with a luxurious 6 inch Botanical Latex Core. It provides the cozy, firm feel of a traditional futon, but boasts the thickness of a regular mattress. We've added an entire layer of GOTS certified cotton and an additional layer of untreated Natural Eco-Wool that is completely free of coloring, flame retardant coatings, or other additives.

The result is a true Hybrid Futon that serves as a futon for your Asian Minimalist Platform Bed, but can also be used with or without a box spring on a non-platform bed (the kind with support slats). Your new hybrid Futon/Mattress will provide complete orthopedic support, and an incredibly comfortable dreamland experience. Our Hybrid Futons are sustainably produced with all natural materials.

All of our organic futons are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. GOTS is the processing standard for organic fibers, and is regulated by an independent testing organization. GOTS insures that organic materials meet strict requirements for textiles, including social and ecological criteria.

A VARIETY OF CHOICES TO SUIT YOUR SLEEP PREFERENCES

Shiki Organic Futon

Our Natural Organic Futons are available in four configurations, to fit your individual sleep preferences. Our line of SerenoEcoPure and Serenity Plus Hybrid Futons are ideal if you are looking for the firmness and support of a traditional futon, but with a slightly softer and more luxurious feel.

The 7-inch thick Eco Pure Latex & Wool Futon is has a 2 inch core for a firm but comfortable sleep surface, and is manufactured without the toxic foams and chemical flame retardant coatings used in most mainstream manufacturing.

The 8-inch thick Sereno Organic Futon has a 3 inch core and includes an additional inch of Organic Botanical Latex and an additional layer of Organic wool, resulting in a slightly softer, more yielding sleep surface.

Our Organic Cotton Shiki Futon Mat provides a completely traditional Japanese style of bedding. The Shiki mat is made from natural, organic cotton and is wrapped in tufted, heavy-duty cotton material for durability and longevity. It can be rolled up when not in use and moved out of the way, or used as seating – which is the traditional Japanese style.

ORGANIC FUTONS ARE HYPOALLERGENIC AND BOOST OVERALL HEALTH

All organic futons from Haiku Designs are constructed using all-natural latex, an environmentally friendly, renewable resource sourced from the sap of the Asian Rubber tree. Natural latex provides healthy yet comfortable back support. Our Natural Latex molds to your body's natural contours, resulting in a sublimely comfortable sleep experience.

Organic latex is naturally hypoallergenic; it is resistant to mildew, mold, bacteria and dust mites. When shopping for a new mattress, this is a very important matter to consider. Dust mites are one of the most common allergens, and they can cause serious health issues. Dust mites live and breed in almost all standard mattresses. Dust mites trigger asthma attacks and cause eczema, sneezing, and itchy eyes. They can even cause depression, headaches, and fatigue. Natural mattresses and natural futons are vital for health and general well-being. If you are sleeping on a typical, mainstream manufactured mattress – especially if it is several years old – you are probably dealing with the negative effects of dust mites, and you may not even be aware of it. Switching to a natural, organic futon is one way to instantly improve the quality of the air in your sleeping environment, and boost your overall health.

Our completely organic, natural mattresses and futons are specifically designed to help you get the best sleep of your life. Organic futons contain no petrochemicals or polyurethane foams. They emit zero off-gassing of toxic fumes, so you can rest easy knowing your home environment is free of these dangerous allergens.

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Five Hot Modern Bedroom Furniture Trends for 2016

FIVE HOT MODERN BEDROOM FURNITURE TRENDS FOR 2016

"How cool the breeze the empty sky is filled with the sound of the pines."

Arguably the biggest design trend in 2016 was an upswing in the popularity of minimalistic furniture with their clean lines, rich natural wood grains, and neutral color palettes of Scandinavian design create a relaxing bedroom environment.

1.  THE BEAUTY OF MINIMALISM

Our Cove Beach Platform Storage Bed seamlessly combines elements of a contemporary driftwood finish with the bold, clean appeal of Scandinavian design. This gorgeous bed supplies tons of room for storage in two huge drawers accessed at the foot of the bed. Because it's a true platform bed, there is no need for a box spring mattress that takes up valuable space that can be used for storage.

2.  RECLAIMED FURNITURE
   
   

Another popular trend in modern decorating is the use of reclaimed furniture. Salvaged wood is often incorporated into original one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, typically resulting in a rustic look. The design esthetic at Haiku Designs is timeless and minimalist, but we love the idea of reclaimed wood – so we located a manufacturer who works with solid mango wood. Traditionally, mango trees are harvested for their fruit, and at the end of their fruit-bearing years they are burned to make room for new trees. What a waste! Our mango wood furniture comes from those mature trees, which were saved from burning and crafted into gorgeous furniture that positively glows with a deep, lustrous sheen.

3.  PLATFORM BEDS

Platform beds have been around a long time especially in Europe or the East. Platform beds, strictly speaking are beds that use a platform wood structure to support the mattress. More traditional beds use a box spring and a bed open frame system to hold the mattress. Generally platform beds do not need a box spring to support the mattress. The mattress sits on series of solid wood slats to support the mattress. This trend fits nicely with the minimalist influence that is so popular today as it allows for a lower profile, more simple look bedframe. Consider the Tokyo bed for the ultimate in minimalists, low profile platform bed.

4.  SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE 

Few trends of the year are hotter than sustainable materials, and few materials are more impressive than natural bamboo. The bamboo plant is actually a type of grass, so it grows very quickly – as much as three feet (one meter) per day – and can be harvested every year. Our platform beds and platform storage beds are always made of sustainable materials. Greenington'sAzara Bed and coordinated nightstands and dressers are a stunning example of modern bamboo furniture. With its layers of hand-selected Tiger Bamboo in contrasting finishes, this sleek, modern bed is an instant makeover for any bedroom.

Copeland's Astrid Platform Bed is an artistic example of another big trend in design: eco-friendly furniture. Its splayed, tapered legs give it an edgy, Mid Century Modern vibe. The built-in side tables eliminate the need for nightstands, giving the whole room an airy, uncluttered look. Copeland Furniture is a world leader in eco-friendly furniture design, using only sustainably harvested North American hardwoods and the latest in environmentally friendly building processes. All Copeland finishes boast extremely low chemical emissions, improving the indoor air quality of your home.

5.  UPCYCLED AND RECYCLED MATERIALS

Today's hottest designers love to work with upcycled or recycled materials. Recycled furniture and reclaimed furniture are easily one of the year's most popular trends. Upcycled furniture is created directly from salvaged items, which are combined to make new pieces or repurposed to serve an entirely new function. Recycled furniture and furnishings are fresh, new products that are made from processed, recycled materials. Our recycled rugs make a dramatic statement in your bedroom, and are luxuriously soft underfoot. As an environmentally conscious shopper, you'll be proud to display these rugs in your home, knowing that they're crafted from recycled paper, silk, and cotton.

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Elegant and Stylish Dining Room Furniture for Your Family

Families tend to bond over meals, and you can make that time, even more, special by investing in the right dining room furniture. Buying elegant and stylish dining room furniture will make meal times more conducive for lingering conversations and for enjoying delicious food together. Moreover, it can improve the overall look and appeal of your dining room and make your home more attractive and functional overall. 

It can be fun to choose dining room furniture because of the vast array of options and designs you can find online, but it can also become overwhelming when you do not know exactly what you need or what you are looking for. In that case, use this short guide to make sure that you can purchase high-quality, elegant, and stylish dining room furniture.

If you are aiming for a timeless look and space is not an issue, go for the classic rectangular dining table that comes with an ample number of chairs. Most rectangular dining sets typically come with four to six chairs, but there are also eight- and 12-seaters for bigger dining rooms. Rectangular dining tables are ideal for larger families in general. From an interior design point of view, the rectangular shape offers a visually clean and well-defined look.

Is space an issue? Go for a rectangular dining table that comes with benches (instead of chairs) so you can accommodate more people without increasing footprint. These modern tables and benches are perfect for contemporary spaces and city apartments with a laid-back, casual, but elegant look.

Round tables are also practical when you want to save space. You have a choice between the traditional round and the oval dining table. These dining room furniture pieces go well with compact spaces because more seats can be added around them as needed. A round table will provide a more intimate setting for meals, too, so each and every member of your family can easily see and talk to everyone else during mealtimes. Round tables can usually seat up to six people, but there are larger ones that are perfect for wider dining rooms. Did guests unexpectedly drop by? You can easily squeeze in another chair or two around this type of dining table.