Best Bean Bag Chairs For Your Home

If you're looking to add a couple of extra furniture items to your home living spaces and want something a bit different, bean bag chairs are a wonderful way of infusing comfort and a sense of fun. In fact, they're becoming increasingly more popular as a fab décor option in fashionable modern interiors.

If you want to find out more about how to use them to make a style statement, here are some tips from FCI London's expert design team.

How do bean bags enhance your lifestyle?

First created in the 1960s by the Italian brand Sacco, bean bags were intended to fit into any room, bringing panache, functionality, and affordability to contemporary home aesthetics. Today, they have become the epitome of ease, making them the perfect seating choice if you want to snuggle up with a good book, watch TV or give your children a cozy perch from which to spread out and play.

Available in a range of shapes, sizes, and materials, bean bags are a great way to fill unused spaces within an existing furniture scheme and are a plush addition to living rooms, playrooms, media rooms, or bedrooms. A prime opportunity to chill out in style, they're guaranteed to become the most popular seat in the house.

Things to look out for when buying a bean bag chair

If you're sold on the idea of adding a bean bag or two to your home interior, here are some useful pointers:

Shape

Modern bean bags come in a number of different shapes including square, round, rectangular, and teardrop. Each one provides a slightly different sitting configuration, so think about its purpose before you make a decision.

For example, if you're into gaming you'll need something that gives you a bit more back support and props you into an upright position, but if you're going to be spreading out in front of a movie, find something that will accommodate your whole body.

Size

From kiddies versions to giant offerings, bean bags are available in many sizes. Measure up and make sure that whatever you pick will fit into the space you have available. You certainly don't want something enormous if you're going to trip over it every two seconds.

As with all home decorating projects, take stock of your existing furniture and strive for a well-considered sense of balance.

Filling

True to their name, bean bags were originally filled with beans or other natural grains which, although may sound uncomfortable, are actually pretty accommodating when placed inside a thick lining.

Over time, these were extended to man-made alternatives like expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads and memory foam. Both are lightweight enough to make them versatile but strong enough to retain their shape and durability over the years. However, with a more intense focus on eco-sustainability, natural fillers are having a comeback, and materials like buckwheat hulls are gaining popularity.

We recommend that you try a couple of options out and consider your personal preferences before you make a final decision.

Fabric and texture

From luxurious leather and sleek vinyl to tactile corduroy and faux fur, the world is your oyster when it comes to bean bag fabrics. Shop to suit your lifestyle and colour scheme, and opt for something hard-wearing if you have little ones or pets.

Two bean bags that will tickle you pink

At FCI London, we love aesthetics that are both stylish and fun and incorporate bean bags into our décor projects whenever possible. Here are two of our hot favourites:

If you're looking to enhance your patio, the Cay West bean bag by Villevenete is sublime. Designed for sheer relaxation, it comes in a wide array of both patterned and plain fabrics.

Fatboy furniture has mastered the art of bean bag craftsmanship and even offers a selection for your fur family. Their original stonewashed collection is a major hit.

In conclusion

Bean bags are a fabulous, functional addition to any home and a must-have option if you love to laze. If you can't wait to get one, get in touch today. We're ready to help you pick out your perfect bean bag match or chat about your interior design needs.