Siri, Add “Another Giant Bean Bag” to My Wishlist

I was swearing at Siri because I couldn’t find the remote, eating chips that I promised I wouldn’t touch, and watching a show that I had already seen twice. I was half-buried in my favorite big bean bag.

It finally made sense.

It wasn’t the remote that had been lurking under my leg the whole time; it was the realization. This beautiful marshmallow-like piece of furniture made me loathe all the other seats in the house. The couch? Not enough flexibility. Who owns the dining chair? Someone who fractures backs. Is this my bed? Not very good when you look at it that way.

I did what any decent adult would do.

I shook the chip dust off my fingers and tilted my head to the side.

Please send me another huge bean bag.

“Noted,” she said. Putting another huge bean bag on your wish list.

So began my adventure, from being the innocent, unintended owner of a huge bean bag to being a skilled collector of plush thrones. I didn’t realize I had company back then. These huge balls of happiness have become a safe place for a whole culture, a quiet rebellion of people who want peace and quiet.

Hello and welcome to this blog. Whoever you are—someone with one bag who wants to convert, someone who thinks it’s all a fraud, or someone with six bags and counting—we’re putting everything on the line.

Now let’s talk about bean bags. Important ones. A lot of them. The kind that makes you lose yourself completely.

That First Moment When It Hits You

Do you remember the first time you sat on a Giant Bean Bag?

Yes, I do. Very forcefully.

There were no expectations. I was just going to say hello to a friend at his house when he pointed and said, “Dude.” I was so tired from work and life that I barely made it there. Sit down. I looked over at what seemed like a pile of garments. It turned out that the thing in issue was a huge bean bag that was a little bent, gray, and strangely majestic.

I slid down.

After then, there was a two-hour haze.

It wasn’t like I didn’t do anything. Then it wrapped around me. It fit my every curve as if it had always known I was the one it wanted. You could do whatever you wanted. Don’t lean one way or the other. I forgot about the aching in my back. I had no support at all. My mind stopped its tendency of thinking too much about every little thing.

I never thought that anything that wasn’t electronic could reset a human system so well.

Not only is the experience unique because of how comfortable it is, but also because of how it helps. You didn’t understand how much you were holding onto it until the stress went away. It feels like your nervous system is giving up, in a way. “Let’s relax.”

You can never have too many bean bags because of this.

To put it simply, your body will scream betrayal the next time you sit in a standard chair. Your back seems to be blaming you. Your butt goes on strike. You might say things like, “Maybe I sat weirdly yesterday” or “Maybe I need better posture” to try to explain why your posture is bad, but the truth is that:

You are a complete disaster. There is now a new standard.

You decide to go online that night and say to yourself, “Just to browse.” Four hours later, you’re talking about the pros and cons of “storm gray” and “midnight fog” as if they were crucial life decisions and looking at fabric mixes like a textile engineer.

Yes, it is. It really is.

It’s like a lullaby for adults; once you feel that kind of loving, non-judgmental comfort, you start to require it. Your space starts to feel… without it. not having something.

You will never be the same when you sit in a big bean bag for the first time. You also can’t turn around.

A Change in Space

We need to talk about how to decorate our homes. Definitely not in a minimalist, elite style with brass and marble. When I say “real living,” I mean a way of life that lets you take naps on Sunday afternoons, have game evenings, and watch Netflix all day.

Look! The Extra-Large Bean Bag.

As soon as you bring one inside, the mood changes. Right away. Someone needs to tell us not to take ourselves too seriously. Let’s relax. Who wants to spend time together?

That empty corner in your living room will become everyone’s favorite location to hang out after you put it there. When you install one in a bedroom, it becomes more than just a place to sleep; it becomes a safe haven. Put one in your office? Be careful about how many breaks you start to take. (Beware, big spoiler: a lot.)

But bean bags do more than just fill a space; they change it.

They look nice without being too formal. Comfortable and sure of yourself. They add bulk and substance as well as that inexplicable warmth and comfort. People will say, “Whoa, that looks so comfortable,” as soon as they walk inside your house.

Yes, they are right.

There are almost too many fabrics and colors to choose from for Giant Bean Bags. They may be made of anything from velvet and corduroy to microsuede and fake fur. You can either fit in or stand out. Would you like the air to smell like warm caramel? The task is done. Would you rather have a navy blue that can hide food and animal fur? I get it.

They are no longer just for young people or college dorms. Luxury brands are changing the way people think about bean bags, turning them from throwaway items into pieces of furniture that people use every day. There are modular options that can be turned into beds or loungers, as well as ones with memory foam filling and detachable covers.

What doesn’t make you feel welcome? A crisp, angular sectional that seems like it came with a set of instructions. What in the world does it do?

A small bean bag that looks like a car and says, “You’ve had a long day.” No words are needed. “Come melt!”

Using Social Magnets

A personal buy is in order. That’s the plan. Something sweet. A safe place to be alone.

But your friends do come by eventually.

All of a sudden, everyone wants the bean bag.

First, you are quite polite. Of course, I’ll let you. But no one ever gets up. They make a case for it. They slumber in between snacks and stretches. You can’t help but wonder why you ever let go of the couch you used to love.

It always happens.

Is it time to watch a movie? It’s time to “call dibs.” Want to play games all night? While you all fight over the ottomans, one of you is lying on the bean bag like a Roman emperor. People don’t even say hello anymore. They run straight for the sack when they get in.

It hits you right then.

More is needed. Driven by need instead of greed.

So, you start looking. Maybe one more for the other corner? Or one that can fit three people in a love seat arrangement (if you’re all really close). Your humble home will soon become that house—the one where all the cool kids hang out, where the costly chandeliers take a back seat to the beautiful furniture.

And you’re totally fine with it.

Giant bean bags are the key to becoming a better host. They tell your guests to “get comfortable.” “Stay for a bit.” They do. They stay. Sometimes a little too much.

But we have to confess that you like it.

Affairs Outside of Marriage

If you think you own your bean bag, I have some terrible news for you.

You are wrong.

Yes, your pet.

You should be proud of your kid.

People who live with you, including your partner, roommate, and relative who is visiting, do.

It goes quickly. Eventually, you’ll come in and discover your dog snoring on the same spot where you carefully fluffed him. Your small one, on the other hand, might be using it as a trampoline to do flips in the air. Your partner might say that this is the only place where they can “actually decompress.”

In the end, you’ll be the last person who can use your own bean bag.

That’s cute… at first. But this quickly becomes a problem with scheduling.

You start to wonder, “Should I get another one just for me?”

Yes. Yes, the answer is yes.

It is not a fleeting trend since it makes everyone happy, from Grandma to the goldendoodle. Every home needs one.

When One Is Not Enough

When you realize that one huge bean bag isn’t enough, a new file in your brain opens up called “Necessary Luxuries.” This is where your wish list starts to grow.

And grow.

At first, it doesn’t appear dangerous. You think you need to “balance the room” by putting in a second one of a different hue. To give oneself a bit extra space, maybe a bigger one. Maybe a smaller one for tourists. Next, you choose outdoor bean bags that look good, don’t fade in the heat, and stay dry. Your patio will feel like a vacation spot in the tropics.

You really messed up this time.

You start to look at different types of fabric. Micro velvet versus performance linens. Vegan leather and corduroy are two fabrics that don’t go well together. As you wait in line at the grocery store, you find yourself silently repeating things like “shredded memory foam blend.”

You start to see settings for different times of the year. A light beige one for spring. The rich forest green gives it a wintery feel. One in red will give you that warm and cuddly holiday feeling. (Oh, I see. You like to change your furniture with the seasons. How nice.)

Then the last touches. Leg supports. Couches that have bean bags as seats. Cushions for the floor. Tosses that are in sync. Maybe even a bean bag dog bed to keep your dog from stealing yours.

Your wishlist looks like a catalog of high-end furniture. You may have observed that bean bag chairs have more bookmarks than real chairs. That’s fine. It’s development.

Siri Takes Control of Your Shopping

Siri already knows.

She has seen the pattern. You say things like this every several weeks:

“Sir, please show me some huge blue bean bags.”
“Excuse me, but what time do you usually have sales on memory foam loungers?”
Please give me another huge bean bag, please.

At first, she didn’t think about it. You still say that her tone is changing, though.

“Another time?” she says.
“Yes,” you say.

You can now accomplish more things because of your voice assistant. You can use her to get a message when the price goes down. You tell her to look at different brands while you’re in the car. You tell her to keep an eye on shipments so you can let the air out of your existing bag and make room for fresh ones.

You are completely on board with the new trend of combining high-end furniture with technology.

Cushions Instead of Regrets

Should we take a moment to think?

You started with one big bean bag. Acting without reason. I want to know. A purchase made on a whim.

What happens next? You really know what you’re talking about. A person who collects things. Someone who imagines a world full with happiness.

You give others advise. People just stop here to hang out with buddies. When your visitors leave, they’ll phone you to ask, “Where did you get that bag?” You’ve made a name for yourself as a subtle force in the world of high-end furnishings.

And that’s not all; your home is happier.

You’re sleeping more than normal. Spending more time reading. Getting more laughs. Letting go of shame while I sleep. When you say, “Come over, we have room,” you really mean it.

These bags change more than just where you sit; they also change how you do things. They help people stay calm. Time without rules. Taking it easy.

A Last Thing for the Road

We are now in this predicament. You know the whole story now. You have laughed. Yes, I can tell that you agree. You probably thought, “Yeah… I get it,” while sitting back in your own bean bag.

You have someone with you.

The bean bag can be used for more than one thing. It’s a choice that will affect your whole life. Not following orders. Life is hard enough; your furniture shouldn’t make it harder.

Also, if you’re not sure if you want another one, I have something to say about it:

Not at all.

It doesn’t exist.

Two in the big room. There is one in the bedroom. There is one at work. A unique one just for our family and friends. Especially for animals. A set for outside. You got one since it was on sale and the color reminded you of fall.

You have a wishlist that shows how you feel, not one that is too much.

Of course, go ahead and do it. Find comfort in the silly. Let the softness take over. Be proud that your home is the most welcoming on the street.

Do what comes naturally. I mean it.

Don’t think twice when the time comes. Look your virtual assistant in the eye and tell it to perform the following:

Please give me another huge bean bag.

She will give out a breath that is wet. You can smile.

Your home will have room for one more cloud-shaped seat.