Bean Bag Chairs: Many Choices

Bean bag chairs are a great addition to any room, whether it is a living room, game room, den or even a child's room. Bean bag chairs are widely used by video gamers, because they are the perfect support for the avid player. They are also widely used in children's room, as they can easily dress up any room. They are great in the living for extra seating for guests and they can easily be stacked and stored in the corner or in a closet when not in use.

Today bean bags are available in a large variety of different fabrics. When the first came out they were available in only a vinyl, or cloth. Now a day they can be bought in leather, micro fiber, fur, cotton and denim. You can get a beanbag that will match any d�cor, so you will not have to hide it in a closet when it is not being used. One thing to keep in mind is to buy a bean bag chair that has a cover that can be removed and washed.

When you decide on what type of fabric you want for your bean bag chair you should make sure that it a high quality fabric. You would want a fabric that can stand the test of time and all the wear and tear that it will endure as it is being sat in and moved all around. When purchasing a bean bag chair you should also look at the zipper, it should be able to lock, or have a double zipper to cut down on the likelihood of a child ingesting the filling.

Now you need to choose the shape and size of you bean bag chair. There are a few options for you to consider, there is the pear shaped chairs, the more flat pancake type, and smaller ones designed for children. The pear shaped bean bag chairs are taller and will allow more body coverage and add extra back support. The pancake style bean bag chair is a flatter and more oblong, these are great for two people to sit on, as a foot rest, or even as a coffee table. The smaller ones are mostly designed for children; they are much smaller, and better to accommodate their smaller and lighter bodies.

Now comes the filling that is inside of the bean bag chair. Although some bean bags are made out of actual dried beans, bean bag chairs are usually not. These are usually made out of Styrofoam chunks, or a recycled polystyrene fill.

You will want to choose a chair that has enough filling to where it will offer support but you also feel comfortable in it. The best type of fill for beanbag chairs is the polystyrene because it is composed of material that can with stand the daily wear and tear of having someone sit in it and compress the material. Also be sure that you can purchase extra filling in the future for your bean bag chair, because as time goes on it will become flatter and less comfortable.

Even though the bean bag chair has been around for a long time it has evolved as time as gone by to keep up with the wants and needs of the common person and family. You can get a beanbag chair to match any d�cor; you can purchase them in any fabric, color, and size. So if you want a bean bag chair then you can definitely find one to match your needs.