At GBB, we sell a huge ton of bean bags. Homes across the UK and beyond are furnished with our bespoke bean bag chairs and sofas (and those of our competitors), yet we find the adult bean bag revolution manages to largely escape the pages of interior publications and websites, leaving the uninitiated in the dark to these ultra comfortable, attractive and versatile furnishings.
Gone are the days when bean bags were novelty items, or something bought just for children and teens. In this blog we’ll explore why bean bag seating should be on your radar and in your home.
5 Reasons for the Rise of the Adult Bean Bag
Models for the Whole Home
If the term “bean bag” makes you think of a traditionally shapeless, broadly spherical bag of beans, then we’re about to blow your mind. The market is full of stunning adult bean bag chair and sofa models, in a variety of attractive silhouettes, fit for any home.
From our retro bean bags, which most closely resemble a traditional bean bag, to armchair and sofa models which make excellent traditional seating alternatives, to gaming chairs, outdoor models and beyond, there’s a model to transform almost every space across your home, inside and out.
So, whether you’re refreshing your living room, kitting out an office, man cave or kid’s room, creating a reading nook, updating your gaming setup, or getting your summer garden seating in place, consider a bean bag.
Offer Aesthetic Versatility (Seating Without Compromise)
Beyond the availability of a wide range of models, the ability to select from a huge choice of fabrics and colours is another reason adult bean bags are a popular option for renters and homeowners looking to achieve a specific aesthetic.
At GreatBeanBags, we offer our chair and sofa models in around 15 stunning colours, and 10 fabrics: leather, faux leather, cotton, corduroy, faux suede, faux fur, luxury chenille, designer velvet, our outdoor fabric, and a range of patterned fabrics.
Short on space? Got a large space to fill or a large family to seat? No problem. Bean bag seating is available in a range of sizes to help you find your perfect fit. At GBB, we offer sizes ranging from small - XXXL.
Unlike traditional seating, bean bag alternatives offer you unparalleled aesthetic control to style your home, your way.
Help to Improve Posture
As we get older, sedentary working conditions lead to poor posture, which if unchecked, can lead to physical health problems.
Though this may be surprising, bean bags actually help to improve posture, making adult bean bags a popular choice for those noticing their slumped form, suffering occasional discomfort, or looking to protect their health as they get older.
Naturally enhance muscle activation: While leaning or sitting for extended periods of time weakens our muscles (leading to poor posture), finding ways to activate the muscles in your back, core and legs helps to support muscle activation. Adjusting to a comfortable seating position when seated on a bean bag chair or sofa, activates these muscles, strengthening them, and improving your posture over time.
Improve spinal alignment: Spinal alignment is key to proper posture, and bean bag seating is an excellent way to ensure the correct alignment of your spine. Bean bag chairs and sofas, by their nature, mould to your body, supporting your spine’s natural curve, and improving your posture.
Relieve Back Pain
If it’s too late to prevent the aches and pains, bean bag seating can be a great way to relieve back pain, which could be why adult bean bags are growing in popularity amongst older people.
While their efficiency will vary when it comes to back injuries or particularly severe conditions, bean bags can help to relieve aches and pains caused by lifestyle-related causes of poor posture in a range of ways:
- Reducing pressure on joints and muscles, by conforming to your body’s natural shape, unlike traditional seating which applies pressure to pressure-sensitive parts of the body.
- Improving circulation by supporting the even distribution of weight, reducing pressure on blood vessels and enabling free, natural movement.
- Enhancing muscle activation and improving spinal alignment (as covered in the posture-related point above).
It’s important to say that while the internet is full of reports from users who have experienced significant postural improvements and reduced their back pain with bean bag seating, there is no available scientific research to support users’ anecdotal evidence.
Affordability Over Traditional Furniture
At GreatBeanBags, we make our adult bean bags to order, via traditional manufacturing practices, in Nottingham UK.
Despite the bespoke nature of our products, our range of bean bag chair and sofa models are significantly more affordable than traditional armchairs and sofas (though more expensive than a mass-produced bean bag).
We also offer fast turnaround times, manufacturing orders the day they’re received, and shipping them out the following day. Something unheard of when it comes to traditional seating.
Considering this, and their wide range of benefits (some of which we’ve explored here), it’s no surprise that the adult bean bag revolution shows no signs of slowing down.
Browse our range of bean bags today to find the perfect model - or models - for your home.
