Skinny jeans, neon accents, Ray Ban Wayfarers...and now, you can add bean bag chairs to the list of trends that reached the height of popularity decades ago and are back in the spotlight now. Fashion cycles, and so do home design trends. But those bean bag chairs of the 70's and 80's have grown up a bit and now they can be as sophisticated as you are, or...not.
Bean bags are a great addition to a kids room for fun, extra seating in a space that's usually relatively small. They also happen to be perfect for dorm rooms (as you may have seen on last weekend's HomesPlus dorm design segment with Michelle Williams!) But did you know they work in even the most stylish and chic homes too? Here are a few reincarnations of the original bean bag chair:
For the kiddies:
Try PB Kids for fun, personalized styles!
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Dorm-room chic:
Perfect for lounging, watching a movie or studying...on a student's budget! Overstock.com has plenty of options.
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Sophisticated and worldly:
Try Tazi Designs for a true Morroccan pouf in tons of crazy color options or West Elm for soft sheep skin.
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Or, if you're feeling crafty, follow these instructions to create your own pouf!



Comments (1)
Thanks for the shout out on the how-to Moroccan pouf.
I updated it today with photos and tips on making the smaller pouf.
http://www.examiner.com/x-11495-NY-HowTo-Home-Design-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Decor-101-How-to-make-a-small-Moroccan-pouf
Posted by Samantha Baldwin | September 10, 2009 10:26 AM
Posted on September 10, 2009 10:26