Bean Bags: A tasteful blend of style and comfort

Bean bags have already entered our living rooms and have replaced all the wooden chairs and sofas. Bean bags are very much welcomed by every person because they are incredibly comfortable and the relaxing feeling of sinking into a snug appeals to both kids and the young at heart. Bean bag furniture offers a quick and versatile way to furnish practically any room in the home, from a family room or children's bedroom to a recreation room or dining room. These days bean bags come in a range of lounger and teardrop styles, some have arms, some are used as ottomans and sizes range from small kids bean bags and fun animal shapes to extra large sofa sized ones.

Bean bags are an affordable option when you're looking to combine comfortable furniture with casual style. Many come with removable covers, or can simply be wiped clean when necessary. Fabrics include hard-wearing cotton twill, faux leather, vinyl and velvet. Bean bag chairs are filled with either foam stuffing or polystyrene beads.

A bean bag is a sealed bag containing dried beans or PVC pellets, with various applications. Bean bag chairs are a popular form of furniture made of fabric and filled with small chunks of Styrofoam or PVC pellets. After a couple of years use, the beans within a bean bag will become compressed and comfort will be reduced. One can generally obtain smaller bags of refill to top them up.

Dried beans are the most common filler people think of when they are making bean bags. Beans are a cheap product and are easy to find. However, they are still a bit pricey even when bought in bulk because of the sheer volume that is necessary to fill a bean bag. As an option one can go for synthetic fillers too. Rice is another easy to find filler. Although rice may be a bit cheaper than dried beans, it is prone to moisture problems.

The original concept behind the bean bag chair was to create stylish mobile furniture, which is unlike conventional bulky furniture. Thus the bean bag chair is easily moved from room to room as well as from indoors to outdoors. The design of it is highly praised, as it adapts to many different body shapes. The original Sacco featured a headrest that got its shape from beans being pushed up into this area. In the more modern bean bags, the head area is not a separate component, rather now a part of the bean bag chair which is accentuated.

These days, bean bag chairs are available in a vast range of colors and styles. More sturdy fabrics are easier to maintain and clean, and require less care. Also, darker colors show fewer marks and stains than lighter color fabrics do. If your climate is cooler, a chair with a fur rather than denim fabric for instance will keep you warmer.

As a piece of interior design, bean bag chairs can be used as a main feature in a room, providing a contemporary, relaxing look. They can also be added to complement other furniture or colors. Their minimalist look provides a relief from other 'busy' furniture. Bean bag chairs aren't confined to any particular style, as the variety of fabrics and colors available will allow them to tastefully blend in with any decor. Families today are concerned with comfort and convenience. They are also keyed into ways to stretch the family budget. When it comes to incorporating economical yet fun and imaginative ideas into decorating themes, bean bag chairs are a big plus.