How to Choose an Adult Bean Bag for Your Everyday Life
To choose an adult bean bag, start with the way you live. Do you want to read with your upper body supported, watch movies in a semi-reclined position or change position often? Next, consider your height, available space and fabric. Colour can complete a choice already grounded in your needs.
You might love one model in a photograph and find another better suited to your habits. These are the questions we would explore with you in our showroom.
What will you actually do in it?
Picture an ordinary moment at home: your book is open, a show is starting or the kids are telling you about their day. Do you want a flexible seat for several positions, more structured back support or a place to stretch out?
At ARICO, Classique is the flexible, versatile option. Ergo offers more structured support for your back and neck. Lounge is designed around semi-reclined relaxation. These are starting points, not a ranking from best to worst.
Consider your height, not just the size name
Two people can prefer different models for the same activity. Leg length, preferred position and ease of getting settled all matter. Check the measurement photos and try the seats if you can.
Our Adult guide includes dimensions and the full model comparison. It also explains the important difference between Classique’s flat measurements and the space it occupies when set up for use.
Where will it spend most of its time?
In the living room, check the view of the screen and pathways around other furniture. In a bedroom, allow for closet doors and access to the bed. For a reading nook, keep books and lighting conveniently placed.
If it will move between rooms, think about that route too. A seat suited to several settings may become part of more everyday moments. Check the available space in each arrangement.
Choose a fabric for your routine
A soft indoor texture and a fabric intended for the patio answer different needs. Originale and Orizon are suitable for outdoor use when their care and use instructions are followed. Paloma, Sereny and Sepia offer finishes intended for indoors.
Compare them in our fabric guide, then read the care instructions for the product you select. That extra step helps you choose on more than colour alone.
Give the seat its shape
Comfort depends on both the model and how you settle into it. Take a moment to redistribute the filling and shape the seat. Our how-to guide shows you how.
Still deciding? Tell us your height, intended activities and available space. Our team can help, or welcome you to our Quebec City showroom.
At a glance
Frequently asked questions
Which Adult bean bag should I choose for reading?
Try Ergo if you prefer more structured support for your back and neck while reading. Your height and usual position matter too.
Is Lounge only for movie nights?
No. Its semi-reclined position can also suit reading and relaxing, depending on your preferences and available space.
Should I choose the model before the fabric?
Start with your activities and preferred position. Then select a model and fabric suited to the places where you will use it.
Where can I compare all the dimensions?
See the Adult guide and the measurement photos on each product page. Flat measurements do not always describe the space a seat takes up during use.
The ARICO team