A little black number never goes out of fashion. True in your wardrobe, true in your home. In your interior decor, the reliable little black number is a black bean bag chair.
Decorating on a budget with limited space is harder than it looks. You want furnishings that are versatile, affordable, practical, and space-saving — and ideally ones you can move around the flat without requiring obliging neighbours or a serious commitment to the gym. Sounds like too much to ask. It isn't.
Surely a black bean bag can't be that versatile?
You'd better believe it is. First: it's black, which means it blends with almost any home decor aesthetic without effort. Second: it comes in a range of sizes, shapes, and fabrics — from hard-wearing and durable to soft and luxurious, and everything in between. The cover removes for machine washing. It requires virtually no maintenance. And unlike a sofa, armchair, or ottoman, you can move it from room to room without assistance.
Because bean bags sit low to the ground, they do a surprisingly good job of accentuating vertical space — making rooms look larger and more open rather than cluttered. Whatever your logistical needs, there are numerous ways to make a black bean bag work. For instance…
Kick back on a black bean bag chair
A decent armchair is a heavy, costly, and potentially uncomfortable proposition. In a small living room, bedroom, or home office, even a compact armchair can dominate the space and limit your decor options. A black bean bag chair — the Big Boppa, the Coco, or something from our broader range — offers a lighter, lower-profile, and generally more comfortable alternative.
Because a bean bag distributes your weight evenly and moulds to your body rather than holding you in a fixed position, it can actually be better for your back than a conventional armchair. The Coco is available in three sizes (96cm, 104cm, and 112cm) so you can match it to your body and your space. Learn more about how bean bags support your back.
Ditch the sofa with a black bean bag lounger
We're conditioned to expect a sofa in the living room. But unless you have the right sofa for your space, it can be more of an impediment than a benefit — it occupies the room, accumulates stains, and can cause back pain. Fortunately, you can sidestep the sofa entirely.
A black bean bag lounger — the Media Lounge, the Bermuda (technically charcoal grey, but let's not split hairs), or any of our two-seater options — can maximise your space while maximising your comfort. No assembly, no delivery surcharge for stairs, and no lower back injury when you decide to rearrange the room. Explore our complete bean bag lounger collection.
Put your feet up in style
You deserve to put your feet up after a hard day. But a conventional ottoman can overwhelm a smaller space — unwieldy, heavy, and stubbornly stationary. The solution is, yes, a well-trained St. Bernard. No, just kidding. The solution is a black bean bag ottoman.
Our Round Outdoor Ottoman takes anything the elements can throw at it but works just as well inside as a footrest, extra seat, or low table. Browse our full ottoman range for more options.
Where to put it
In a living room, a black bean bag works well in a corner or next to a window — creating a defined nook without permanently committing to it. In a bedroom, it provides a comfortable spot for reading or winding down that's more useful than a second pillow on the floor. In a home office, it gives you somewhere different to sit for tasks that don't require the desk.
The main placement rule: avoid putting a bean bag next to much taller seating. When seated together, everyone should be roughly at the same eye level. A bean bag beside a high-backed sofa creates an odd height mismatch. See our living room decorating guide for more ideas.
Give your pet somewhere stylish to sleep
Your dog deserves to relax in style too. The beds sold in most pet stores are designed to look cute and fuzzy rather than complementing a carefully curated interior. Our black bean bag dog beds cover a wide range of breeds comfortably — from the circular Noah to the rectangular Raffa, and the Ultimate Dog Bed for larger animals. Possibly not a St. Bernard. But most others.
Take it outside
A good black bean bag combines comfort and support with rugged durability. Many in our range are built for outdoor use — suitable for balconies, gardens, pool decks, and even in the pool. Whether you want to recline in the garden, kick back by the pool, or float on the water, there's an option for you. Take a look at our outdoor bean bag range.
Ready to find yours?
Whatever the space and whatever the aesthetic, a black bean bag is a reliable choice — versatile enough to work in almost any room, practical enough to move when you change your mind, and comfortable enough to justify the purchase immediately.
We ship bean bags empty to keep postage costs down, so you'll need to source your own filling — but that's one less thing weighing down the delivery box. Browse our full range, or see our guide to buying leather bean bags online if you want to go premium.
