# Heated Table Blankets This Japanese Pillow is a Heated Blanket and Table All in One By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-pillow References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/heating-table-bed-kotatsu-japan/) & [aplus](http://aplus.com/a/traditional-japanese-table-bed-heater-kotatsu) The 'kotatsu' is a Japanese pillow, which actually takes on the role of a table and a blanket as well. This versatile product will allow users to stay warm while enjoying breakfast in bed or completing work on top of the [built-in table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosi). This ancient Japanese pillow is a modernized version of the kotatsu, which was used in the 14th century as a heating device. Back then the heat was provided with charcoal, while today the product uses electricity. The product begins as an average table and has a heater placed on the downward facing surface. The double table top can then be lifted so [a blanket can be placed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-blanket) between the two surfaces in order to contain heat. Add a laptop streaming [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kylie-netflix) and a warm drink to this dream-like scene, and you might never want to leave home until winter is over. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The 'kotatsu' combines the functionalities of a table and a blanket, showcasing the trend of multi-functional furniture. - **Heated Home Accessories:** The heated table blanket reflects the trend of incorporating technology into home accessories to enhance comfort and convenience. - **Modernizing Traditional Designs:** The 'kotatsu' is a modernized version of an ancient Japanese pillow, reflecting the trend of updating traditional designs with contemporary elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The heated table blanket presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to create innovative and practical products that combine form and function. - **Electronics:** The integration of heating technology into the 'kotatsu' opens up opportunities for the electronics industry to develop more advanced and energy-efficient heating solutions. - **Furniture:** The trend towards multi-functional furniture, exemplified by the 'kotatsu', offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture industry to create versatile and space-saving designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infrared Heated Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushi.md) - [Bed-Gripping Heated Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-box-electric-blanket.md) - [Arm-Freeing Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-wata-tank-blanket.md) - [Versatile Heating Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-heating-blanket.md) - [Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-blanket.md) - [Water-Powered Bed Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parklon-onsu-mat.md) - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Self-Adjusting Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-smart-pillow.md) - [Ultra-Efficient Heated Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-nanotube-heated-blanket.md)