Graduating from 100-Yen Shops: Stylish Trivets Available Online (My Personal Picks)

2020.04.03 published

Recently, what I'm concerned about in my home.

For a while now, our household has been on a "let's switch from 100 yen shop items in the house to more refined and favorite long-lasting good products" campaign.

Items from 100 yen shops, IKEA, and Nitori are cheap and easy to buy and use, but they don’t really qualify as “items that make my heart skip a beat when I see them."

I’m trying to eliminate things that I chose with the mindset of "it’s okay if this breaks, it's not precious so I can use it every day" and aim for a daily life surrounded only by my favorites. Among those, the thing I care about the most lately is a pot mat.

What kind of pot mats do you all use??

I have been using a quilted pot mat that I bought for 300 yen when I started living alone as a university student, but...

It's not even a favorite of mine, it's cheap, and I’ve been wanting to change it for several months now.

I still haven't been able to purchase a new one, but I thought, "I want a somewhat proper pot mat, so maybe I'll buy this," and I've listed some items I have favorited on Rakuten.

I think a lot of people use pot mats that they chose somewhat at random? There may be people reading this article who think, "Yeah! I might want to change my pot mat!" so I hope this is helpful...!

It's a bit embarrassing, but please view it like a Rakuten room.

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Candidate 1

Handcrafted brass pot mat.

The shape and color are stylish, and for me, this is the top candidate that I’m considering buying right now.

Please note that if it runs out of stock, it will be made to order, which could take about six months to arrive.

(That rarity makes it even more appealing!)

It’s 2,200 yen (tax included)＊

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 2

Pot mat from the German designer cutlery brand "Carl Mertens."

Made of stainless steel and very sturdy, it's an excellent product that can be adjusted in size with a foldable design.

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 3

A felt pot mat from a brand called avea. The fluffy and colorful colors are cute, and it seems like it would brighten up the dining table, plus it's soft so it's unlikely to scratch tables, pots, or dishes.

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

It's nice that there are so many colors to choose from♡

It's 3,630 yen (tax included).

Candidate 4

I also found a girly ceramic pot mat with an English garden style.

It seems to be 715 yen (tax included) each.

It’s fun to have so many varieties to choose from.

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 5

A Turkish tile pot mat.

Such items are commonly sold for under 1000 yen in mass production, but if I were to buy one, I’d prefer it to be hand-painted rather than printed.

This one is 1,782 yen (tax included), which makes it a few hundred yen more expensive, but it’s said to be hand-painted＊

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 6

A small pot mat made of heavy iron casting with retro paint.

Some brides decorate their welcome spaces with these as well ♩ It costs 2,090 yen (tax included).

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 7

A coaster and pot mat that looks like wooden lace.

It seems to be called "Moku Lace"♡

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊＊

Candidate 8

A Staub pot mat. Many people have this.

Made of enamel, it’s sturdy, lace-like, and cute. It seems like it would make a lovely gift for a wedding.

(Good brand pot mats as gifts seem like they would be used for a lifetime...?)

➡︎ Here is the product page for this pot mat＊

I feel challenged by the pot mat.

My husband doesn’t care at all, but it’s a challenge I’m currently facing on my own.

The issue of wanting a stylish pot mat instead of a cheap, flimsy, and dirty one.

I've introduced the items I’m considering buying.

I would be happy if this could help anyone who is choosing a pot mat (though that may be rare!!!).

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