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Back to Uni in Style: A Comfy Guide to Student Life
Back to Uni in Style: A Comfy Guide to Student Life
Alright freshers, returners, and everyone in between… it’s that time again. Back to uni means back to late-night cramming, questionable dinners, and iconic chill-out spots (pun fully intended)...
Alright freshers, returners, and everyone in between… it’s that time again. Back to uni means back to late-night cramming, questionable dinners, and iconic chill-out spots (pun fully intended).
Whether you're moving into halls or kitting out your off-campus pad, comfort should absolutely be on your course list. Forget boring boxy sofas and stiff desk chairs, we’re talking squish-first, stress-free, snack-approved seating.
Let’s get into it...
Fresh Term means Fresh Set-up
Your uni room is more than just a place to sleep. It’s your library, living room, snack zone, pre-drinks venue and recovery bunker. So you need furniture that moves with you, quite literally.
Enter: Icon bean bags. Super lightweight, mega portable, and comfy enough to carry you through an all-nighter (or a Netflix binge watch, let’s be real).
Top picks for the new term:
- Kingston Classic Bean Bag – the ultimate flop-spot for your post-lecture naps
- Dolce Lounger – long-form lounging at its finest
- Natalia Armchair – structured enough to sit upright for that 9am Zoom lecture, squishy enough to forget it ever happened
Bonus: They come in loads of colours (yes, even bubblegum pink) so you can actually match your vibe.
Greggs x icon = The Collab of the Century
Yes, you read that right. We teamed up with Greggs (yes, that Greggs) to create the bean bag of every student’s dreams. Think flaky-pastry energy meets squishy cloud seating.
This limited-edition Greggs bean bag collection is made for snack-lovers, pastry-worshippers, and anyone who’s ever felt emotional over a Sausage Roll.
Perfect for:
- Group gossip sessions after a big night out
- Post-library stress eats
- Midday naps between lectures (don’t lie, we all do it)
P.S. It looks chef’s kiss next to a cuppa and a Steak Bake.
Small Space, Big Energy
Not got much room? No problem.
Bean bags are space-saving heroes. You can:
- Tuck them away when mum comes to visit and you want to pretend you “do use the desk”
- Drag them into your mate’s room for movie night
- Move them outside when the sun shows up for 3.5 minutes
And when you move house next year? No back-breaking lifts up four flights of stairs. Just grab it and go.
Top Tips for Back to Uni Vibes
We wouldn’t leave you hanging. Here are some quick-fire ways to make your space feel like home without blowing your student loan in week one:
- Layer up: Add a throw, fairy lights, and a few cushions (we recommend the icon Checkerboard ones) to make your room cosy
- Smells matter: Get a reed diffuser or candle for that fresh, “I’ve got my life together” scent
- Organise (sort of): Store snacks in reach, chargers within grabbing distance, and books… somewhere?
- Prioritise comfort: Because comfort = focus = results (science probably)
Welcome to Your Uni Era
Uni is all about figuring stuff out. Your space shouldn’t stress you out – it should support you, quite literally. Whether you're hosting mates, pulling all-nighters, or just vibing to your sad-girl playlist, Icon’s got a bean bag with your name on it.
And hey, if all else fails, at least you’ve got a seat that feels like a hug.
Ready to make your room the one everyone wants to hang out in?
Shop the full icon collection here.
See the Greggs bean bag in action on our TikTok.
