Covers for a beanbag chair: what are they and how to choose?

A beanbag chair is comfortable, mobile and fun. It is worth buying such a chair once, and you will have the opportunity to endlessly update the interior. You just need to change the cover for the beanbag chair. We choose an inner and outer cover for all types, including frameless models. Let's find out what forms such chairs have.

These chairs were born in Italy in 1968. In the wake of youth subcultures, protests against the bourgeoisie and stagnation, the first armchairs appeared in the form of sacks. They were called Bin-Beg, stuffed with buckwheat husks, beans, cereal husks. Mobile, not knowing the hippies' settled life, this option of furniture came to taste. There are many options for the shapes and sizes of chairs for children and adults. When purchasing a frameless model, one must take into account the place and method of its application. We list some of the forms and varieties:

• cylinder;
• tablet;
• square;
• stump;
• ball;
• banana;
• sofa;
• pear;
• bag;
• couch;
• pillow.

Usually, for this type of furniture, there are 2 covers: external and internal... The outer cover for the beanbag chair is matched to the style of the interior. The place where the bag will "live" is taken into account. Such a cover is cleaned, washed, removed, replaced. The purpose of the inner cover is to preserve the filler. The inner shell is not changed. We can say this is the frame of the chair. For outer covers, the fabric is selected depending on taste.

The sought-after and best-selling fabric is oxford. It is inexpensive, colorful, and easy to clean.

Except oxford, there is also corduroy, thermohackard, leather, scotchguard, flock... Such coatings are pleasant to the touch, hygroscopic. They are distinguished by high-quality printing, a variety of prints, and a full range of colors. Leather covers are content with a damp wipe with a soft cloth. An outer leather cover is suitable for the pouf bag.

When making a bag, polystyrene balls are used as filling material. To prevent the chair from being too heavy or too light, the recommended ball density is 25 kg per cubic meter. Sometimes, in addition to the balls, there is synthetic fluff. It is a hypoallergenic material. Mainly teak and polyester are used for inner covers. There is a polyester thread on the seams.

When choosing a size, you need to know that the larger the chair, the more comfortable and cozy. Sizes are considered standard: seat height - 40-50 cm, chair height - 130 cm, diameter - 90 cm. The standard size L is distinguished by its ease and convenience, it is suitable for children and adolescents. For adults and teenagers, the size, which is considered universal, is suitable - XL. For individual selection of sizes, be guided by generally accepted standards.

To say briefly about the colors means to say nothing. There are many of them, so it is a thankless task to enumerate. Here are just some tips for general directions. For example, bright, candy-cartoon colors are suitable for a children's room. The palette of colors here can be unimaginable. Often there are drawings of your favorite cartoon heroes. In the rooms of adults, choose calm shades that bring peace and dignity. The fashion trend is natural colors. The colors of youth are, of course, stylish, aggressive, sometimes even acidic.

When buying a chair, first of all, you should carefully look at the quality of the finishing seams. Pay attention to the length of the zipper on the outer cover. It should not be less than 80 cm. If the length of the lock is shorter, the outer cover will be difficult to remove. The dimensions of the chair must comply with the standards listed above.

Insofar as frameless furniture is upholstered, there are no wooden or metal parts in it, it is completely safe... Children can not only jump, but literally stand on their heads on these chairs. It is almost impossible to be injured by such a furniture miracle. If you follow these simple rules, a soft beanbag chair will be your reliable companion and will decorate any interior.

How to choose fabric for a beanbag chair, see below.