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Designers at an Italian furniture store made the first bean bag chair over forty years ago. Early bean bags had leather covers. However, smoking was in vogue at the time and users burned too many holes in the cover. The chairs remained popular and manufacturers started covering them with cotton, canvas and corduroy. At that time, bean bags were popular with teenagers and college kids. Today, they are mainstream.

The New Bean Bag 

Bean bag chairs have changed. They’re called sacks and nests and come in dimensions as large as 8 ft. x 8 ft. Two people can sit in the chair. Consumers can also purchase a lounger which is designed for those who want to use a sack like a couch. Basically, designers made the chair more comfortable. For example, foam replaced beans as the filling for the chair. Many shoppers love the designs at www.ComfySacks.com rather than traditional bean bag chairs.

Materials

Shoppers admire the five types of coverings used for these comfy chairs. You have a choice between microsuede, pebble, comfy cords, furry and premium fabric. The sacks look great beside traditional furniture. One of the reasons is the ability to match décor with a complementary fabric.

Microsuede and Pebble

Microsuede fabric is admired by many because it’s durable, comes in different colors and feels like leather. However, the material is made of polyester and is machine washable. Pebble is an elegant mosaic pattern available in many hot colors. The fabric is nylon and machine washable. Many customers swear pebble fabric feels like velvet. 

Comfy Cords, Furry and Premium 

Comfy cords fabric has a corduroy texture. It’s soft, durable and comes in many colors. Furry fabric is very popular right now. You see it everywhere on pillows, bedspreads and rugs. Furry material is a favorite of teenagers. Premium fabric is a specialty item and a limited edition. It is more expensive than some of the other fabrics. Most companies allow shoppers to order swatches so they’ll get a feel for the product.

What’s Behind the Interest 

There are several reasons why the sack-like chair is popular again. For instance, lots of people love to meditate. Meditation is a great way to relieve stress. However, your space must be perfect for meditation. What’s better than sinking the body into a comfy, foam-filled lounger?

Health Benefits

There are several health benefits to the body-hugging seat. Some experts think the sacks are good for the back. The back is fully supported in this type of chair. They’re also a good choice for pregnant women. Further, sacks are a favorite of parents with autistic children. The children sink into the chair and do many weight-bearing exercises.

Versatile

Sacks are more versatile than traditional furniture. For instance, you can pick up a sack and take it outside. Voila, one has instant outdoor furniture. Sacks are a lot more comfy than typical lawn furniture. Imagine, you and your mate sitting in front of the fire in a comfy lounger watching a movie. What a romantic idea!

Sacks are comfortable, easy to maintain, healthy and easy to move. What else do you need before trying one? Believe it or not, they’re great for the environment. That’s because no trees are cut down to produce the sacks. No pollution comes from the manufacturing process. No wonder everything old is new again.

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One of the hallmarks of great furniture is that it’s both versatile and distinct. You can use it in a tonne of different places and wherever you do choose to use it, there’s simply no mistaking that furniture’s unique style. Such is the case with bean bag chairs.

They may not be the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about interior decorating ideas but their unique status makes them a hugely underrated asset. Home decorating is all about making a space your own through self-expression and if properly used, a lovely little bean bag can say quite a bit!

Here, then, are just a few reasons why you may want to give beanbags a second look when it comes to decorating your home, office, or patio space.

Their Affordability

One of the most important aspects of any decorating scheme is, of course, the cost associated with it. On the one hand, you may not have a fortune to spend on expensive home furniture and accessories. On the other hand, your home décor reflects on you; and as such, you certainly don’t want it to look or feel cheap!

It’s here that bean bags prove to be a true stroke of genius. A deluxe bean bag has a lovely finish and can provide a brilliant splash of colour to any room, at a reasonable cost. While sets of chairs or armchairs can easily run into four figures, you can get quality bean bag and foot rest combos for far less than that, allowing you to decorate in style while still remaining fiscally savvy.

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Their Portability

Another downside to traditional forms of decorating? They can be difficult to move. This can make for a big hassle if you’re looking to shift décor elements around your room and an even bigger one should you need to move. With a bean bag, naturally, it’s much simpler. They’re easy to move, which in turn allows for greater decorating freedom.

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Their Versatility

This in turn points to one of the biggest strengths of bean bags as a decorating option – their incredible versatility. Bean bags are, without question, a way to characterise a room as being more casual and colourful or even give it a bit of retro chic. They can also be used in a variety of different decorating setups, indoors or out, which is why they are incredibly versatile. They are, of course, well-known for their characteristic cushioning ability but even so, they can retain their shape and serve in a variety of different capacities within a given décor scheme.

Whether you’re looking to spruce up a room or add a dash of colour to your outdoor patio with furniture, bean bags are a great way to add a casual chic touch to any decorating project!