The Bean Bag Blog

With tables and chairs sinking awkwardly into the stones, can gravel be used as a comfortable patio seating area? Read my 7 essential tips for building a gravel patio that...

Have you had enough of rushing outside to gather up the outdoor cushions at the first hint of rain? Choosing waterproof fabric might seem the solution. I disagree!

If you love family BBQs and laidback garden parties, you'll want to make your garden a wonderfully inviting space for outdoor entertaining. Whether you are revamping your whole garden, or...

I love giving and receiving flowers - but I also love tweaking traditions! There are so many lovely small businesses creating beautiful things that are perfect for special occasions like...

We know how important fresh air is to our wellbeing but, when your personal outdoor space is a balcony, sitting outside might not feel like an option.  I'm here to...

Yes, yes, emphatically yes! Choose the right bean bag and treat it as the piece of luxurious furnishing it is – not as an after-thought lobbed in a corner –...

Looking for intimate seating for date night? Want to encourage relaxed conversation at a party? Need a hassle-free solution to sit everyone for a family get-together? Luxury bean bag chairs...

The Christmas lights are being switched on where we live and, with them, a renewed sense of thoughtfulness. Gift choices are being made carefully, with a focus on things that...

Caroline Lomax is the founder of luxury outdoor furniture brand Armadillo Sun. She lives in the Kent countryside with Paul, her husband and business partner, and their menagerie of dogs...

Take the drama out of the British weather with garden furniture cushions that stay out in the rain. Hands up who has a weather alert set on their phone so they’re ready...

Have you crossed outdoor sofas off your list as too big and unwieldy? Are you resigned to never being able to enjoy your slice of sunshine from a garden lounger? Furniture for small outdoor...

My tips for a stress-free British BBQ: keep it simple; keep it light; keep it relaxed! When the weather is sunny and we’re sizzling like sausages, then it’s BBQ party time!...