# Foot-Warming Ottomans Ernest Perera's Puf Cures the Cold Feet Conundrum By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottomans-ernest-perera-puf References: [ernestperera](http://www.ernestperera.com/) Ottomans and footstools are great, but on cold days it sure is hard to keep your toes warm. Ernest Perera created this ingenious invention that lets you tuck your toes away while you lounge or read or otherwise veg out. According to his site, Ernest Perera's Puf keeps feet warm, holds a magazine, provides seating, hides secrets, and gives your legs a [comfortable resting spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-otto-adjustable-legrest). A secret-holding puf will definitely be on our Christmas list this year. **Implications** - Ernest Perera's [ottoman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-pouf) will do more than keep your legs well rested -- it will also [keep your feet very warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots). This is a remarkable idea that could very well change the way people think about the purpose and function of furniture design in all kinds of ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Foot-warming Furniture:** Designing furniture with built-in heating features can revolutionize the industry and provide enhanced comfort to consumers. - **Multi-functional Ottomans:** Incorporating multiple features into ottomans, such as storage, seating, and foot warming capabilities, can provide a unique selling point for designers and manufacturers. - **Personalized Comfort Products:** Creating furniture and products that cater to individual consumers' specific comfort needs can create a niche market and increase customer satisfaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can benefit from incorporating innovative features such as foot-warming technology, multi-functional design, and customizable comfort options. - **Home Goods:** Foot-warming ottomans can be marketed as a desirable addition to any household, thereby expanding the potential customer base of home goods companies. - **Outdoor Living:** Designers and manufacturers of outdoor furniture can experiment with incorporating foot-warming technology to provide added comfort and enjoyment for customers during cooler weather. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berliner-pouf.md) - [Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushy-lounge-chair.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-bun.md) - [Rippled Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffa-furniture.md) - [Bamboo-Made Multi-Functional Footrests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-footrests.md) - [Ergonomic Leg-Support Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab.md) - [Gathering-Encouraged Playful Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-pouf.md) - [Geometric Upholstered Poufs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tait.md) - [Plush Chair Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffer-collection.md)