Why Cord Bean Bags Are the Ultimate Lounge Upgrade in 2026

2026 Is the Year of Comfort-First Living

We’re calling it now: 2026 is the year that comfort finally gets the design credit it deserves. The home continues to evolve into a sanctuary. It's not just a space to exist, but a space to feel.

Enter the cord bean bag... And not just any bean bag, but icon’s collection of corduroy bean bags crafted for real-life lounging and real-home beauty. Whether you're rethinking your living room setup or simply craving a bit more squish after a long day, here's why a cord bean bag should be top of your list in 2025.

What Is a Cord Bean Bag?

Let’s break it down. A cord bean bag is a stylish, structured seat upholstered in soft-touch corduroy, a richly textured fabric with vintage roots and a thoroughly modern attitude.
At icon, our cord bean bags are designed to be:

Ultra-comfortable (because no one wants a stiff seat)
Design-led, with chic, sculptural forms
Durable and tactile, built to handle real life beautifully

It’s the kind of furniture you want to sink into and never leave.

Cord Bean Bags Are the Lounge Must-Have

1. Texture Is Trending and Cord Is Leading the Way
In 2025, interior design is all about texture you can feel. Corduroy brings depth and dimension to your lounge without shouting for attention. It adds cosiness and visual richness to even the simplest room, especially when paired with soft throws or complementary cushions.
Whether you're going full hygge or laid-back luxe, cord brings the tactile edge.

2. Comfort Meets Contemporary Form
icon’s cord bean bags aren’t shapeless slouchers — they’re carefully sculpted to look as good as they feel. From the structured backrest of the Natalia Cord Bean Bag Chair to the laid-back length of the Lounger Cord Bean Bag, each piece is:

Ergonomically supportive
Lounge-ready
Stylish enough to earn pride of place in your living room

These aren't bean bags you hide in the corner… They're the ones you design the room around.

3. Lightweight Living, Reimagined
Modern living is fluid. Think open-plan spaces, small-space hacks, rental flexibility, or even multi-use rooms that shift from day to night. icon's cord bean bags are lightweight and easy to move, making them ideal for:

Rented homes (no commitment, all the comfort)
Movie marathons that spill across the floor
Creating an instant reading nook or chill zone

And let’s not forget the sheer joy of being able to drag your seat into the sunniest corner without breaking a sweat.

4. Cord Goes With Everything
Despite its bold texture, corduroy is a surprisingly easy player in your colour palette. Icon’s cord bean bags come in muted, earthy tones that blend seamlessly into modern home décor — from Scandi calm to retro cool.

Think the kind of shades that work with your space, not against it. Like stone greys, olive greens or warm neutrals.

5. Made for Real Life
At Icon, we don’t just design furniture that looks good on a screen. We obsess over how it holds up in your actual home. That means:

Durable double stitching
Sink-in softness that stays supportive
Easy-care fabrics made for lounging, not looking

Cord is cosy, hard-wearing and made for comfort aka everything your lounge has been missing.

Our Top Cord Bean Bag Picks for 2025

Natalia Cord Armchair: Modern form meets casual comfort. Ideal for small lounges, bedrooms or flexible living spaces.
Dolce Cord Lounger: For full-body stretch-out moments. Perfect for lazy days, movie nights, or that just-one-more-chapter feeling.
Kingston Cord Classic Bean Bag: Designed to envelope you in comfort. Soft, oversized, and completely lounge-worthy.

Comfort is Key

If your 2026 home goals include more calm, more comfort, and more character, the cord bean bag is your secret weapon. It’s the ultimate lounge upgrade: soft, stylish, supportive and totally built for the way you live now.

And with Icon’s collection of beautifully made, design-forward options, there’s never been a better time to swap stiff seating for something a little more you.

Explore the full icon Cord Bean Bag Collection here and make your home the comfiest place to be this year (and every year after).