One of 2010′s biggest trends in furnishing a home is the humble beanbag chair . A country mile away from their bean holding forebears of the 70′s and 80′s , contemporary bean bags make a vivid fashion statement and are as much about usability and comfort as they are about looking great . Bean bag chairs are extraordinarily useful during the summer months where their adaptability makes them a must have item in any home.
1. – As a sun lounger – Why suffer for a nice tan this summer on a hard plastic or wood sun lounger, or worse , on just a beach towel . Extra large bean bags make the ideal sun lounger and are available in some great water resistant fabrics so are appropriate for use anywhere, even at the beach . many bean bag loungers are spacious enough for two, so why not share with a friend ?
2. – Camping – Sitting near a blazing campfire is one of the many joys brought about by the summer weather and there’s no comfier place to sit than a nice big bean bag chair. Bean bags can be folded and squashed making them easy to cram into the car for your camping trip while a larger bean bag provides the ideal camping mattress . Going to any music festivals this summertime? Why not take along something a little more comfy to sleep on than a camping mat?
3. – The World Cup – It doesn’t seem long since the last World Cup and if like many , you’re a footy fan, you’ll 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 gather a lot of people to watch the match, bean bags also make great extra chairs, ideal when you’ve got unexpected guests .
4. – Rainy Days – Here in Britain, as with many places in the world, we’re all too aware that summer does not necessarily mean good weather. Make sure you’re ready for the rainy day boredom by ensuring you’ve got yourself a comfy seat in which to curl up in front of your favourite TV programmes , 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 day with a loved one .
5. – Entertaining – Whether you prefer a barbecue outdoors or indoor entertaining, there’s no such thing as too many chairs. Avoid leaving your guests sat on the floor with some comfy bean bag seating. Water resistant bean bags make great outdoor chairs for garden parties and barbecues and can easily be taken inside to continue the party should the weather turn ugly .
Bean bags are already a big hit this season and no home should be without at least one. If you’ve already got one in your home you’ll know just how versatile and comfortable they are. If you don’t have one, just try sitting in one and you’ll soon see what all the fuss is about. We hope this article has given you plenty of ideas for getting the most out of your bean bag chair.