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Convertible Japanese Sofa Makes It Possible To Hibernate In Your Living Room All Winter Long

Now that the cold weather is here, I pretty much want to hibernate. I don't want to leave my house for any reason unless I really have to. Ha, ha! If you're like me, you might want to make your place as cozy as humanly possible.

To accomplish this task I've got a cool idea for you that's a take on a traditional Japanese sofa with a modern twist.

Kotasu is a low, wooden table frame that is covered by a futon or a heavy blanket upon which a tabletop sits.

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It also features a heat source right underneath.

Kotasu are mostly used in Japan but they have started popping up in other places.

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They now have more modern features like a table with an electric heater and convertible sofa cushions.

They're pretty much a low slung sofa with a table that can turn into a bed.

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It's so cozy you may not want to leave your house like ever. Ha, ha. I bet.

You can even use them to entertain your guests or close family and friends.

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I mean, who wouldn't want to lounge in pure comfort while sipping that delicious jasmine tea?

This floor sofa has a unique way of transforming your space.

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It can be converted from sleeping to studying, or as I mentioned earlier even entertaining. And, it looks gorgeous.

Belle Maison and other Japanese companies have started offering this really cool furniture online.

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Some of them are used as corner floor sofas and come with comfy back cushions.

Honestly, I've never even heard of this concept but looking at these pictures I'm really starting to dig it.

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Although it would probably make me want to hibernate even longer.

You can even take advantage of the unique design of this piece and have the whole family spend time together just like this.

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Oh wow, this does look like fun.

Or, you can put a smaller version in your kid's room to create an extra cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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Here you both can sit and read a book together. What an awesome idea!