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Bean bags are considered as stylish and comfortable furniture that blends well with the luxury lifestyle. Nishie Gupta, architect and interior designer, Marvelaa Design & Interiors helps you select the right bean bag for you home with simple buying tips.
- Space and size: First and foremost, keep in mind the individual you plan to buy the bean bag for. It could be a child, adult or senior citizen. This is important because bean bags are available in many attractive designs as per the age criteria. Placement of the furniture is another important factor to be considered. This helps you select the right size that will fit into the space that will be allotted for the bean bag and enhance the décor of the interior.
- Quality and quantity of filling: Before you finalize the bean bag, equip yourself with essential information like the quantity of the filling required to make it fluffy. Apart from this, enquire about the features; if the bean bag is waterproof or if it is required to take the filling out to ensure its durability.
- Stitch: Although bean bags may appear to be very attractive on display, it is possible that the stitches may get lose. For this reason, check whether the stitches are in place from the seller before you purchase the bean bag.
- Washable: Another important aspect to keep in mind for bean bags is its washable factor. If you are unable to wash it after use, it will gather dust and pose hygiene issues.
- Warranty: Before you purchase a bean bag, enquire about the amount required to refill the bean bag. Also, ask about the services covered under warranty like feather cut, damage, maintenance, replacement etc. This ensures there is no unnecessary cost in the future.