In home decoration, the entrance area is often one of the façades of the home, and the floor mat is often regarded as a necessary item to prevent dust and dirt from entering the room.
However, there are a series of problems with the use of floor mats, which makes more and more people start to look for more practical and convenient alternatives.
First, the problem of the mat
【Easy to get dirty】
As a dust-proof measure in the entrance area, floor mats are troublesome because of their easy dirt characteristics. This problem is mainly reflected in the following two aspects:
1. Absorb dust and dirt quickly lead to dirt: Whether it is cotton, plush or plastic floor mats, it is easy to absorb dust and dirt attached to the soles of shoes.
Especially in rainy and snowy weather or walking on muddy ground, the floor mat is more likely to become dirty quickly, which seriously affects the cleanliness of the entrance area.
2. Floor mats of different materials are easy to be contaminated with dust and dirt: There are various materials of floor mats, but whether they are cotton, wool, plastic or rubber, they all have their own problems.
For example, cotton mats tend to absorb dust, plush mats tend to get dirt, and plastic mats tend to stick to the mud and sand on the soles of shoes, all of which make mats quickly dirty and need to be cleaned and replaced frequently.
These problems not only affect the cleanliness of the home environment, but also increase the burden of household cleaning.
[Difficult to clean]
As a dust-proof measure in the entrance area, floor mats are effective in preventing dust and dirt from entering the room, but due to their easy dirt characteristics, it is very difficult to clean floor mats. This problem is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. The weight increases after water absorption, and it is difficult to clean: The mat will inevitably absorb water during use, especially in rainy and snowy weather, and the water stains brought by the sole increase the weight of the mat.
This makes the floor mat heavy and very difficult to clean, especially for people who are not physically fit or do not have the right cleaning tools.
2. There are various materials of floor mats, and the cleaning methods are cumbersome: There are many kinds of materials for floor mats, including cotton, plush, plastic and other materials, and different materials of floor mats need to be cleaned differently.
For example, cotton mats need to be washed with water, plush mats need to be gently hand washed, and plastic mats need to be wiped clean. Due to the variety of floor mat materials, the cleaning method becomes cumbersome and requires more time and effort.
3. The problem of color loss and hair loss of the mat after cleaning: The problem of color loss and hair loss of the floor mat is easy to appear during the cleaning process, especially for the light color or poor quality of the mat.
This not only affects the aesthetics of the mat, but also causes the mat to become more unsightly after cleaning, which needs to be replaced more frequently, increasing the financial burden on the family.
The problem of difficult to clean the floor mat not only brings trouble to household cleaning, but also affects the cleanliness and aesthetics of the home environment.
【Displacement Problem】
As a dust-proof measure in the entrance area, the floor mat is often easy to move, which brings potential safety hazards to the family. This problem is mainly reflected in the following two aspects:
1. The floor mat is easy to move, and there are potential safety hazards: The floor mat is usually placed in high-traffic areas such as doors or corridors, and it is easy to move due to the light weight of the mat itself or the lack of friction on the ground.
Especially for the elderly, small children, or people with limited mobility, moving the floor mat can lead to the risk of falls and injuries, posing a safety hazard to the home.
2. The use of anti-slip measures is not effective: In order to solve the problem of floor mat displacement, people often take some anti-slip measures, such as adding anti-slip rubber pads to the bottom of the mat or using non-slip mats.
However, due to the lack of friction between the mat and the ground, or the uneven ground, the effect of these anti-slip measures is often not satisfactory, and the mat is still easy to move and cannot effectively solve the problem of displacement.
Therefore, the problem of floor mat displacement not only affects the safety of the family, but also brings unnecessary risks to the family members.
In order to solve this problem, people need to find more stable and safe alternatives, such as sunken entryways, which fundamentally solve the problem of floor mat displacement and improve the safety and comfort of the home.
Second, the advantages of the sunken entrance
【Cleaner】
1. Dust and dirt are concentrated in the sunken porch area: The sunken porch concentrates dust, dirt and other debris entering the room in this area by setting up a sunken ground in the porch area.
Compared with floor mats, sunken entryways are more effective in preventing dust and dirt from entering other areas of the room, keeping the indoor environment clean and hygienic.
2. Reduce the amount of dust entering the room: Since the dust and dirt are concentrated in the sunken entrance area, the amount of dust entering the room is relatively reduced.
This not only reduces the burden of cleaning, but also reduces the dust content in the indoor air, improving living comfort and quality of life.
By centralizing the treatment of dust and dirt, the sunken entrance effectively solves the problem that the floor mat is easy to dirt and difficult to clean, and provides a cleaner and healthier indoor environment for the family.
[More ritualistic]
1. The sunken porch forms a clear regional boundary through the height difference: The sunken porch design makes the elevation difference between the porch area and the indoor ground, and visually forms a clear regional boundary.
This kind of space design breaks the sense of space of a single plane, makes the entrance area more distinct from the interior, and enhances the sense of hierarchy and design of the interior space.
2. Make the action of entering the room more ritualistic: Because the sunken entrance visually forms a clear regional boundary, the action of entering the room is also more ritualistic.
Stepping into the entrance, crossing the height difference, and entering the interior is like a ritual, bringing the occupants a sense of ritual and ritual experience of returning home.
The sunken entrance not only makes the space more layered and designed, but also gives a more ritualistic experience to the action of entering the room, enhancing the warmth and comfort of the family.
[More beautiful]
1. Visually neater and more orderly: The design of the sunken entrance makes the entrance area form an obvious height difference between the entrance area and the indoor ground, which is more neat and orderly from a visual point of view.
Compared with the entrance where the floor mat is placed, the design of the sunken entrance is more simple and elegant, making the whole home space look more refreshing and organized.
2. The design of the entrance area is more elegant and comfortable: The design of the sunken entrance not only makes the space more layered, but also makes the entrance area more elegant and comfortable.
Through reasonable design and layout, the sunken hallway can create a warm and comfortable transition space, adding a wonderful living experience to the family.
As an innovative solution to the problem of floor mats, the sunken entrance has many advantages. It can not only make the entrance more clean and tidy, reduce the amount of indoor dust, but also give the action of entering the room more ritualistic, and improve the beauty and comfort of the home.
To achieve a sunken entryway, there are several common construction methods to choose from, such as false sinking, no underfloor heating, and cement sanding. These methods are simple and easy to solve the problems of floor mats, bringing a cleaner and healthier indoor environment to the home.
3. How to create a sunken entrance
【False Sinking】
False sinking is a common method of creating a sunken entryway, by treating the floor or floor to create a sunken area, the main steps of which include:
(1) Thinning the floor or floor: First of all, the floor or floor in the entrance area needs to be thinned to reduce its height and form a sunken area.
(2) Raise the floor: Then, in other areas of the room, you can choose to raise the ground to compensate for the sinking of the entrance area. This keeps the height consistent throughout the room and ensures a level floor.
(3) Adjust the drop: The height difference between the sunken area and other indoor areas can be adjusted according to the needs of the family, and the general drop is between 3-10cm. A smaller drop reduces the risk of falls, while a larger drop makes the sunken entryway more effective.
Through the method of false sinking, it is relatively simple to create a sunken entrance, improve the quality and comfort of the home, and solve a variety of problems existing in the floor mat.
【No floor heating】
For families that need to install floor heating, in order to solve the problem of dust falling and create a sunken entrance, you can choose not to lay floor heating in the entrance area, but use the height of floor heating to form a sinking effect. The specific steps are as follows:
(1) Do not lay floor heating in the entrance area: Install floor heating in other areas of the room, but do not lay floor heating in the entrance area. This ensures that the entrance area is not affected by underfloor heating and remains relatively cool.
(2) Use the height of floor heating to form a sinking effect: Due to the existence of the floor heating system, the indoor ground will be relatively high in the entrance area without floor heating. This height difference can be used to create a sinking effect in the entrance area, so that the entrance and other areas of the interior form a significant height difference.
(3) By not laying floor heating, the height of floor heating is used to form a sinking effect, which not only solves the problem of falling dust, but also creates a more comfortable and tidy entrance area, adding a warmth and texture to the home.
【Summary】
By learning the design of the sunken entryway, we can see its advantages in solving the problem of floor mats. Not only can it keep the entrance cleaner and tidier, but it can also improve the quality and comfort of home decoration.
Therefore, it is recommended that everyone learn this practice, abandon the floor mat, and create a clean and durable entrance area to make home life more comfortable and beautiful.
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