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So far, we've seen people use tents indoors, DIY candle heaters, and of course, good ol' fashioned layering with woolly socks and sweaters.In Japan, land of quirky customs, quirky inventions and even quirkier homes, some warm up in winter using what looks like a cross between a low table, futon, reclining couch and a comforter. It's called a kotatsu, and there's a special heater built in underneath the table that warms the extremities of all who gather 'round it. Or even sleep under it, as this writer recounts during her first winter in Japan.Belle Maison/viaBelle Maison/viaAnd apparently, it can lower heating bills too, as Martin Frid explains on these pages some years ago:Sitting by the kotatsu heating table, under a thick blanket, is still the way for entire families to keep warm on winter evenings. Rather than heating up the entire house, the cosy kotatsu is a comfortable way to spend a couple of hours together, with a much lower energy bill by the end of the month.Belle Maison/viaAccording to Wikipedia, the modern kotatsu was based on the 14th century irori, or cooking hearth, which by the 17th century become a hole dug into the ground, or a hori-gotatsu.
Traditional Japanese robes allowed people to feel the heat flowing from their feet to their neck. Nowadays, kotatsu are moveable, and by the looks of it, can be a designer item, and are formally called oki-gotatsu. In Japan, these multifunctional pieces of furniture help heat homes, which are generally not well insulated and built without central heating.Matthew McVickar / Sjschen/viaThe kotatsu looks supremely comfortable, and looks like it could be an interesting piece of furniture to hack. Indeed, there is an Instructables tutorial on how make an American-style kotatsu with an IKEA Lack table. Take note, however, that a special kotatsu heater must be used, or else you run the risk of starting a fire. You want to warm your home, not burn it all down.Silver Skeeter/viaSo here is yet another wacky invention for cutting down winter heating bills; now, let's bring on the full body sweater, yes? More over at Bored Panda and Instructables.26 people have been hereOver the years I've found the following aspects about the Muji brand compelling and special:Design aesthetic/philosophy - Muji's full name translated into English is "no name quality goods," which succinctly captures the brand's essence.
Muji's design philosophy revolves around functionality, sustainability, and simplicity. As a result, you see lots of non-branded, muted colors, and minimalist designs in their stores. Because I prefer non-branded stuff, I was really attracted to its products in its store. And if you've ever been to Tokyo, their stores represent a nice oasis from the organized chaos in the typical Japanese retail outlet.Product scarcity in the U.S. - aside from its MOMA design store outlets, not that many people know of Muji and its products (still), so there's the whole under the radar vibe that may be attractive for someProduct quality - great value, especially in Japan. While its international stores definitely charge a premium on its products, a lot of the clothes and random knick knacks that I've purchased over the years in Japan have been some of my most favorite because they're 1) not trendy 2) long-lasting, and thus shows that they've stayed true to their design mission, which is coolCool guest designers - a lot of the products sold at Muji are designed by world renowned designers
, but these names and relationships are not actively promoted because of Muji's mission of not creating a "brand."To answer your question as to why it's more expensive, MUJI to date appeals to a tiny segment of the (U.S.) population: wealthy and trendy urbanites, so it prices itself accordingly to create an aura of exclusivity.A comparison of the driving forces behind these brands may provide an insight:Kenya Hara of Muji, on quality craftsmanship and aesthetics:http://www.informationarchitects...Ingvar Kamprad of IKEA profile, with 'modesty' and 'affordability' perhaps the key ideas:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/...(a better profile source than The Daily Mail is welcome, but I found it somehow appropriate).MUJI is priced rather competitively in Japan; higher than IKEA and some other budget furniture chains like Nitori, but definitely reasonable. However, the quality is really the key characteristic here: for the extra $50 or so, a young professional or college student can actually get a solidly built piece of furniture with a clean, tasteful design, rather than a box of painted sawdust cakes which are likely to crack and fall apart after several drunken nights.