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Not all bean bag chairs are created equally…

With such a large selection on BeanBagZone.com, we thought it was time for a bean bag chair tutorial! So sit back and get into The Zone for today’s lecture: Bean Bags 101.

Some of you ask, how in the world do I choose a bean bag when there are so many choices? Well, we Zonemasters are here to tell you, “Yeah, you’re right…it’s not that easy.” First, you need to decide what sort of space you have available for a bean bag chair in your home, apartment, or club. Are you in need of an extra seat for the occasional guest in your small living room, or are you thinking you’ll be hanging out with friends playing video games and watching movies for hours? You see, when it comes to your available space, size does matter. You don’t want a bean bag chair that will take over the living room, and you don’t want one so small that only your 5 year old nephew fits on it. Unless, of course, you’re buying a kids bean bag for your nephew. But that’s a different story.

Once you determine what size works best for you, then you need to think about support. Do you want a traditional bean bag? Something round and filled with beans? Something with a little more structure? Maybe you are considering foam filled bean bags, and you wonder, what is the difference between a Jaxx Sac and a Foof Chair? So let’s start with Beans vs. Foam. If you are craving the bean bag of days old, then look into a bean bag filled with beans like our Basic Bean Bag Chair. Or maybe the idea of beans sounds fun, but you’re not really into the whole “bag” thing. Then you’ll want to take a look at bean bag furniture like our Sectional Couch or the sectional pieces. Just mix and match to suit your style! If foam sounds more comfy (and believe us, it is pretty darn comfy), then you’ll want to check into one of our many styles of foam filled bean bags.

Let’s break it down:

Foof (Fuf) Bags: We’re talking name-brand here, the highly sought-after and ever popular Foof Chair. They are filled with a patented urethane foam that doesn’t break down over time. When it starts to look a little squashed, simply fluff it up and it will re-foof! The standard Foof bag does not come with a liner, so keep that in mind. What that really means is if you want to take the cover off and dry clean it or switch out the cover for another color, the foam filling will be loose inside the bag. Add-on covers are only $30.00 for most bags, and we think it is worth it. The covers come in a ridiculous selection of colors and fabrics. If the color you are looking for is not on the list, check with us…we can probably get it.

Jaxx Sacs and Jaxx Loungers: OK, maybe you’ve never heard of them, but we think they will be a household name soon. The styles are similar to the Foofs, but the difference is inside…100% recycled shredded furniture grade urethane foam surrounded by a standard liner. No add-on here. And what makes these bags really handy is the covers are machine washable! Simply zip off the high-quality cover and throw it in the laundry for easy clean-up. The other thing we like about the Jaxx line is their timing. You can’t always plan ahead, and when you are in a hurry for a quality bean bag, these bags will ship in about a week (depending on where you live). So they are a little more expensive at first glance, but you get a little more with these bags so we think it’s a pretty good deal.

We’ve covered Size, Filling, and now let’s talk about Shape. Not every bean bag chair has to be round. If you are someone who likes variety, check out our selection of Designer Bean Bag Chairs, Video Rockers, and Loungers. Nobody does designer bean bag furniture like Ambient Lounge. Look for our designer leather styles coming in just in time for holiday shopping. When it comes to kid’s bean bag furniture, kids go bananas over our range of shapes and colors!

For the sports-fan in your life, we’ve got options. Biggest and best of them is the new FOX Sports Signature Blue Fatboy! If you, or the sports-fan you love, are into watching the game with some mixed nuts (and we don’t mean your friends…) and a beverage, this bag should not be missed. It’s got a stain resistant cover, it’s easy to haul out of the closet before the game, and it has an incredibly supportive structure, which makes this the perfect choice for living room tailgate party. And pre-game commentary. And a heated game, match, or lap. And oh yes, the after-party. Perfect. For the little sports-fans in your life, be sure to take a look at our Foof Sports Ball Collection.

Finally, the bean bag that turns into a bed…otherwise known as the bean bag bed. These things come in real handy when you need a place for guests to crash. Bean bag by day, cushy bed by night. Have you ever seen anything so cool? We didn’t think so.

That wraps it up for this session, folks, and now you know the basics. Flip through the site and make your educated choice. Stay tuned for Bean Bags 202: How to care for your bean bag furniture. Coming to a BeanBagZone.com blog near you!

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