Sit Right: Your Complete Buying Guide to Choosing and Buying the Perfect Bean Bag
Bean Bags are making a huge comeback and have taken great strides since the ones many of us had as children. Many retailers have come out with various indoor and outdoor versions of all shapes, sizes, and colors. There are many different types but picking the right one can be fun and many can be personalized your style and taste.
Invented in Italy in 1969, bean bags have become a mainstay in furniture but were mainly focused at kids during the 1980s. Since then, the bean bag has evolved and become not just a chair targeted at children. Brands from all over now have their own versions and some can range from the average right on up to luxury brands.
Types of Bean Bags
There are many options, but the mains styles are categorized by shape, which may include a big puffy circle or a square style as in an oversized ottoman; size variations like children or adult; and usage type such as gaming chairs.
Footstool vs. Full Body
Are you looking for the bean bag to be more of a footstool or as a full seat? There are many floor poof options for both.
Outdoor spaces look great with a matching footstool, and there are many nice outdoor ottomans that look very trendy and chic. Pairing plain patio furniture with a fun ottoman in a playful fabric can really dress up an outdoor space and make things pop.
Full body bean bags are even larger and accommodate many different sized people if you have a family with both adults and children sharing the product. The Daddy Cool is a perfect size for adults and children alike! Kids can even share this big guy with their dad, or multiple children could enjoy it together.
Bean Bags can even replace those uncomfortable pool chairs. Day bed type bean bags in some fun colors next to a pool are a great way to relax for some fun in the sun without those uncomfortable plastic straps digging into your back that other chairs often have.
Adult vs. Children
Will different members of your family all be using the bean bag? Take size into consideration.
If the bean bags are mostly for a child’s room or playroom, there are many cost-effective versions that come in the perfect pint-sized size just for the littles in your life. Many prints and colors are available so there is sure to be something that every child can find to suit their individual tastes. Letting them pick their own fabric to go with their room style would be a great way to let their little personality shine through.
Adults may opt for something more extreme or even fluffier as a better option. These are larger and comfortable for any adult to chill out and read, play video games, or relax outside. Having a few of the larger bean bag chairs around the house lends itself to multiple options, as extra chairs for guests, transferring from inside to outside depending on your mood, bring it out on the porch for a fun family bonding time, or relaxing at night for meditation before bed.
There are also bean bag chairs big enough to hold a few people at once, which is a great option. A few of these would be the perfect addition in a playroom or a living room alike.
Pets vs. Human
There are even options for pets of all sizes. No matter is Sparky is a large dalmatian or Simba is a small kitten, there are many comfy options for them as well. From large beds suited for larger breeds to the little floor poofs for smaller dogs or even cats, there are options for every animal in your life.
Unlike traditional pet beds, where all the filling gets pushed and matted down, and eventually so compacted that your poor pet is now laying on a hard surface, bean bag beds will create a soft cocoon for them to curl up in and feel safe and relaxed. Dogs love that safe feeling and will be able to nestle in and feel right at home.
Filling a Bean Bag
If you are wanting to spruce up the beans in your bag, or you bought an empty cover and need to fill it up before the first use, the filling process is very easy. Find the opening in the cover, take your fill and add as much as needed. It might be easier to have someone help you hold the opening so there is less spillage, but the process takes just a few moments and your bean bag will be good as new!
Benefits
Bean bag chairs will last a lifetime. They are easy to reshape and refill, making them the perfect option if you are wanting a relaxed place to sit that doesn’t cost an exorbitant amount. They are also very easy on your spine and easily pliable to create a comfortable spot to sit for literally any body type. Try using the ottoman type as a desk chair for better posture or a smaller floor poof to support your yoga practice and meditation. The possibilities are endless, and your chair will bring joy and fun for years to come.
Conclusion
Overall, picking a new bean bag chair or ottoman can be a fun experience for the whole family. Whether it be for fun or relaxation, gaming or reading, outdoor or indoor use, there are various options in the market for every style and comfort level. Bean bags can mold to your body shape for the maximum amount of comfort and relaxation. With a quick shake, they are back to their original shape, good as new and ready for the next person or time. Each person can add their desired amount of fill for maximum comfort and pick their own shape, size, texture, color, and print to spark some joy to their space. The bean bag chair is a perfect fit for adults and kids alike!
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