December 4, 2006

Stuffed Storage

Ever since talented product designers have taken on the baby gear category, we've seen some impressive stuff.

But this is pure genius. In fact, the new boon Animal Bag is so simple, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it. Instead of competing for square footage with piles of furry friends, this clever bean bag-style chair stores the stuffed animals, letting cuddlies do double duty as actual stuffing. The oversized bags are made of soft plush fur that's covered with large, zippered mesh panels. Unzip them and toss in a beloved bear or two, and not only have you got a super-cozy spot for kids to curl up, but you can actually see your floors again.

Animal Bags come in three styles, each equipped to store stuffed animal collections of all sizes: The green fur oval has a single large compartment, the blue otto adds a smaller attached ottoman and the trio, in bright orange, has three large compartments with enough space to house an entire zoo.

Remember fantasizing about how great your place would look without all those critters underfoot? Dreams do come true.

Available online at booninc.com.