In tokonoma, toko is not only placed alone, but also frequently accompanied by tsukeshoin (a built-in table) at the corridor (daylighting) side, and by wakidana (shelves next to tokonoma) at the opposite side, in accordance with the tradition of Shoin-zukuri style.
床の間は、床を単独で配置するだけではなく、書院造の伝統を受け継ぎ廊下（採光）側に付書院、反対側に脇棚を備える事が多い。