Bring Back the Beanbag Chair
When we finally got rid of the glider chair that had been in my son's room since he was a newborn, we replaced it with a giant, cushy beanbag. And every time I see him curled up on it, lost in a book or playing with his Legos, I'm a little envious. Beanbags — a hot-ticket design trend in the '70s — are the ultimate in casual comfort, yet they've gradually been relegated to playrooms, dorms and kids' boudoirs.
I say bring 'em back to the main living spaces, and I'm talking about true slouchy, slumping beanbag chairs, not just perfectly plump poufs. Not only are they relatively inexpensive, but they're also portable — it's easy to toss them wherever you need extra seating. Want proof that these old favorites can look chic? Take a peek at the examples below.
I say bring 'em back to the main living spaces, and I'm talking about true slouchy, slumping beanbag chairs, not just perfectly plump poufs. Not only are they relatively inexpensive, but they're also portable — it's easy to toss them wherever you need extra seating. Want proof that these old favorites can look chic? Take a peek at the examples below.
This is retro cool at its best. A shag-covered beanbag (a double nod to the disco era) adds a soft, curvy note to a rather severe scheme. It's a great way to put an unused corner to good use.
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