The living area is usually elevated and so you can simply sit down, take off your shoes, and easily change into slippers that are ready at the edge of the livin

The living area is usually elevated and so you can simply sit down, take off your shoes, and easily change into slippers that are ready at the edge of the living area. Or, one simply steps out your shoes (easy enough at least with sneakers) and to the living area. Easy to do unless one is infirm.