The Many Benefits Of Bean Bag Chairs!

Erin M • May 28, 2018
fun, vibrant bean bags with waterproof covers good for any living space

Every home, office, playroom, entertaining space and living space can benefit from having a bean bag chair from The Futon Shop. Bean bag chairs are being embraced by more and more people around the world, and here’s why….

The benefits of bean bag chairs are many and worth exploring. Bean bags add fun to the living space and come in a variety of colours, allowing buyers to choose the colours that complement their unique space. Complete with removable covers, it does not matter whether food or juice is spilled on the covers, you can always wash them. The cover is also 100% waterproof to protect against spills and stains.

Bean bags are not hard enough to cause physical injuries if a person walks into them. Using bean bags reduces the number of furniture that pose the risk of causing physical harm. Bean bags are also suitable for tight spaces whether it is an office or an apartment. They can be strategically placed to utilize the available space for spaces that cannot fit couches.

By using bean bag chairs, you are being kinder to the earth. Millions of trees are cut down worldwide to make new furniture every day. Deforestation is leading to serious pollution and global warming. Bean bag chairs are an ideal alternative to conventional chairs made of wood!

The biggest myth about bean bags is that they can cause bad posture due to poor back support. Although it is true that bean bag chairs that are poorly filled can cause bad posture, The Futon Shop’s bean bag chairs are filled with more foam than the average bean bag chair, which takes the posture of the person sitting in it, offering support to your spine as well as comfort. Our chairs are ergonomically designed to suit individual heights and provide support to the neck, back and arms. Filled with A grade Styrofoam beads which keep the bag in shape, they are shipped filled and ready-to-use. Just take it out of the bag!

For over 35 years, The Futon Shop has been a trusted brand name for bean bag chairs throughout Ontario. One of the things we pride ourselves on is how durable and long-lasting our bean bags are. The best proof of that is how well our products have performed in commercial settings.

You can find our products in libraries, schools, hospitals, daycares, dorms, and various offices nationwide. That's because these types of locations need a bean bag chair that will last, even with repeated use daily by all sizes of people!

At the Futon Shop we look forward to updating you monthly on great new decorating ideas, DIYs, and more. From helping you find the perfect futon for your guest room, to a bean bag chair to complement your college bound child’s dorm room, we’re proud to be Hamilton’s largest and best selection of Canadian-made futon furniture, covers, bean bag chairs, and so much more!

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