Shilpa Shetty loves her bean bag
Posted by karen | Filed under General News
Did you see BeanBagBazaar featured in the News of the World last week?
Shilpa Shetty, Indian Bollywood star and model, revealed her taste interior design in the ‘Fabulous’ magazine supplement of News of the World. She had recently redecorated her £5million property in Surrey and advised on adding bold splashes of colour with cushions and throws to make a room come alive.
Her classic monochrome living room was photographed with a striking red leather bean bag, which set off the theme with matching red cushions, a rug and beautiful silver photo frames. Shilpa Shetty said the bean bag was, “perfect for when Raj’s [her boyfriend] nephews come to stay. They sit on it and watch movies” - and we can definitely confirm it certainly is the ideal chill out seat for watching TV!
You can buy a similar red large bean bag from BeanBagBazaar for just £44.99 which was the item featured in the magazine.
How excited we were to see our products in print! More to follow we hope…!
Tags: bean bag, News of the World, Shilpa Shetty
Creating the perfect gaming environment
Posted by karen | Filed under Gaming, General News
Creating the Perfect Gaming Environment
When you think of gaming, you might not think of bean bags. Bean bag chairs were once a children’s furniture mainstay. They came in an assortment of bright vinyl colors and were filled with tiny white dots of cushioning. Most of them were just the right size for a child, but if an adult or teen flopped down on one, it was likely to burst. Those days are long gone.
While you can certainly still find bean bags in sizes suitable for children, now you have even more color and material choices. Additionally, the bean bag selection for teenagers and adults is now quite extensive. Colors such as black, grey, white, brown, dark blue, green, and red are all more in line with game room décor than the pastel and neon colors of years past. In fact, bean bag chairs have become a new staple in the family game room.
A family game room needs several options available so everyone will be able to find something they enjoy.
Video Gaming
A television with one or more gaming systems is a must, whether you’ve got the Nintendo Wii, the Sony Playstation 3, the Microsoft Xbox 360, or all three. Be sure to include games for all ability levels as well as single and multi-player games. For a family with several members who really enjoy video gaming you may need more than one system, as some systems are better for single player while other systems are ideal for family play. Gaming bean bags are designed with the marathon gamer in mind. Placed in front of the television, they support the back and neck while allowing the gamer to stretch his legs on the floor. Provide several of these so everyone can play in comfort.
Board Games
While video games are great, most don’t promote individual interaction. Keep your game room stocked with board games so the entire family can have fun and spend time talking to one another. Include some of the new and popular board games but don’t forget old favorites like Life, Monopoly, and Scrabble. For smaller groups, keep chess and checkers on hand. If you don’t want to clutter your game room up with lots of tables, you can use the floor. Of course, a bean bag is the perfect place to sit while playing on the floor. You can choose individual sizes and colors so every family member has the perfect bean bag chair for them.
Online Gaming
Many people are becoming more enthralled with online games. If this describes someone in your family, you should also include a spot for him. Sitting at a computer desk facing away from everyone for hours on end can become uncomfortable and decreases interaction. Instead, set up a corner where the computer gamers can sit in gaming bean bags with their laptops. The back and neck support will keep them comfortable and with a lap desk they will be able to play and interact with other members of the family.
No matter what type of games you want to play in your chillout zone, bean bags will make the experience more comfortable and more enjoyable for the entire family.
