Back in fashion in a big way, bean bags are one of the most practical fashion accessories money can buy. Bean bags in the 21st century are miles away from the dowdy little bean bags many of us may remember having as children in the 70s and 80s.Today they are as much a fashion accessory for your home as they are a practical piece of furniture and are no longer just for children, being available in some fabulous designer fabrics any grown up would love. Possibly the most versatile piece of furniture ever invented, we’ve already thought of a few ways we’re planning on using them this summer:
1. Sunbathing – If you like nothing more than to catch a few rays in the summer you’ll be familiar with the problems associated with uncomfortable plastic and wooden sun loungers or towels laid on sand or concrete. Why not get a tan in comfort this summer with a big bean bag lounger. Made from water resistant fabrics, they are the ideal place to spend an afternoon in the sun whether in the garden, at the beach or indeed anywhere.
2. Festivals and campsites – There’s a whole host of music festivals in the UK and Europe this year catering for all different tastes and styles of music. For many, a music festival is a weekend event so it makes sense to have somewhere cosy to sleep. A camp mat is ok to sleep on but why not go for something a lot more comfortable? A giant bean bag makes a fantastic camp bed fitting perfectly in most tents and also gives you a great place to sit in the evening whether just chatting with friends or enjoying a blazing camp fire.
3. The World Cup – It doesn’t seem long since the last World Cup and if like many, you’re a footy fan, you’re going to be spending a lot of time in front of the TV over the coming weeks. Make sure you’ve got the comfiest seat in the house with a massive bean chair. If you like to invite friends over to watch the match, bean bags also make great occasional chairs, perfect when you’ve got one too many guests.
4. Rainy Days – Here in Britain, we’re all too aware that summer time does not equal good weather. Make sure you’re prepared for the bad weather boredom by ensuring you’ve got yourself a comfortable seat in which to curl up in front of your favourite TV shows, video games or with a good book. Many giant bean bags are big enough to share making them the ideal place to spend a rainy afternoon with a good friend.
5. Entertaining – Whether you prefer a barbecue outdoors or indoor entertaining, you can never have too many chairs. Avoid leaving your guests sitting on the floor with some comfy bean bag seating. Water resistant bean bags make great outdoor seats for garden parties and barbecues and can easily be taken inside to continue the party should the weather turn ugly.
Every home should have at least one comfortable bean bag chair. You won’t find many home furnishings that are anywhere near as versatile or as comfortable. If you’ve never tried a bean bag chair, try sitting in one for a while and you’ll see why they’re such a popular choice for many modern homes. Go on, make this summer the comfiest summer you’ve ever had.
The author, Stuart authors regularly for furniture sites such as Big Bean Bags. Stuart is passionate about DIY, interior design and fine furniture and also writes regularly for great sites like Dog Bean Bags amongst others.