Discover the Ultimate in Comfort-First Living Room Seating

Looking to refresh your living room with something soft, stylish and endlessly comfortable? Then it’s time to embrace the modern bean bag revival. No longer just for playrooms or dorms, today’s bean bags are beautifully crafted, seriously comfortable, and perfect for design-led interiors.

At Icon, we believe in soft furnishings that work hard, look great, and last longer — and our curated collection of bean bags is built to move with your lifestyle. Whether you’re creating a statement lounge corner or upgrading your main seating, here’s how to pick the perfect bean bag for your living room.

 

Assess Your Living Room Space

Before diving into colours and fabrics, take a moment to measure up.

  • Are you working with a compact city flat, or a more open-plan family space?
  • Do you want to replace an existing armchair, or add extra flexible seating for guests?
  • Would a single seat be enough, or are you dreaming of a two-seater bean bag sofa?

Understanding your layout will help narrow your choices. And because Icon’s bean bags are lightweight and easy to move, they’re perfect for both permanent placement and dynamic layouts.

Top tip: Use painter’s tape to map out the footprint of your ideal bean bag to see how it feels in the space.

 

Determine Your Style Preference

Your living room sets the tone for your home, so your bean bag should complement (or elevate) your existing aesthetic.

Cosy & Relaxed?
Opt for a corduroy bean bag like our bestselling Cord Classic or Armchair. Available in warm neutrals and bold trend colours like Cherry Burgundy and Sage Green, it’s soft, tactile and effortlessly cool.

Luxe & Layered?
Go for plush velvet or faux fur. A Faux Fur Classic Bean Bag brings instant warmth and texture to minimalist spaces or Scandi-style lounges.

Sleek & Structured?
Try a recliner shape in soft, durable fabric like our Performance Mesh Recliner, ideal for relaxed movie nights and lounge-gaming setups.

Match your bean bag to your mood or go bold and make it the statement piece.

 

Consider Your Seating Needs

Is this a solo chill-out zone? A reading nook? Or a spot to gather the gang?

  • For one-person comfort, go for our Classic Bean Bag or Armchair Bean Bag
  • For shared lounging, upgrade to a two-seater like the Kota Bean Bag Sofa
  • For gaming setups, the Recliner or Mesh Gaming Chair hits the sweet spot between comfort and posture support

Need flexibility? Our bean bag sofas lightweight filling makes rearranging your entire setup a breeze. They really are perfect for multipurpose rooms.

 

Prioritise Comfort and Durability

Not all bean bags are created equal. At Icon, every bean bag is built with high-quality fabric, reinforced double stitching, and secure inner liners — so you get comfort that truly lasts.

Why Icon bean bags hold up:

✔️ Hardwearing outer fabric in cord, velvet or faux fur

✔️ Extra strong zips and hidden seams for a clean, safe finish

✔️ Supportive filling that adapts to your shape without sagging

✔️ Designed in the UK, made for real homes

Most styles are wipe-clean or come with care-friendly covers. Make sure to read our Bean Bag Care Guide for maintenance tips - It will be in your bean bag's box!

 

Need Living Room Styling Inspo?

You don’t have to imagine how it’ll all come together — just head over to our Instagram @IconHomeHQ for real-life cosy corner setups, colour pairings, and comfy-cool ideas from our #IconHome Cosy Club.
From corner nooks to full lounge layouts, you’ll see how others are styling their Icon bean bags in living rooms just like yours.

 

The Perfect Bean Bag for You

Choosing the perfect bean bag for your living room is all about balancing comfort, space, and style. Whether you're upgrading your reading corner, refreshing your Netflix setup, or adding flexible seating for guests, Icon bean bags deliver form and function in one delightfully squishy package.

With shapes to suit every home, soft-touch fabrics, and free, fast UK delivery, there’s never been a better time to rethink how you relax.

Shop the Full Icon Bean Bag and Homeware Collection here.