Hosting the Perfect Movie Night with Bean Bags

Whether it’s hanging with your mates or a treat for the kids, movie nights are always a winner. And it doesn’t take a lot of prep, right? Wrong! If you want to take your movie nights to the next level, there are four key components you’ve got to get right.

Four Steps for Hosting the Ultimate Movie Night with Bean Bags

Sort out your seating

Bean bags simply cannot be beaten for curling up in front of a film. They’re supremely comfy, supportive, and mould to your body. You can fidget into any position you like, and still find you’ve got oodles of support. And they’re lightweight, so you can easily shift them about into the perfect viewing configuration. There are also endless styles of bean bag, so you can find the ideal sizes for your space. Our favourites for movies are high backed bean bags for adults, and classic bean bags for visiting kids to share. Although dedicated kid’s bean bags are great for play rooms and bedrooms, the classic has the versatility to accommodate adults when kids aren’t around. For couples and families, there’s also the option of Mega Mammoth bean bags and bean bag sofas, so you can all snuggle down together.

Next level nibbles

It’s not a movie night without snacks. No one expects a full meal, but snackage is essential. Popcorn is the obvious choice. But if you want to amp it up, nachos are easy to make, impressive, and delicious! Pizza makes a great impression and means you don’t need to stop to feed the kids. Crisps and a variety of dips always works well, or you could go for dried seaweed or homemade kale crisps if you’re looking for a slightly healthier option. If you’re looking for sweet treats, then you could make milkshakes or smoothies before you start. Or if you don’t mind stopping to raid the freezer, ice cream, cones, and a variety of sauces and sprinkles always hit the mark. And don’t forget to have a selection of drinks at the ready.

Dial up the comfort

OK, so you’ve got your bean bags, but having a selection of cushions and blankets on hand is always a good idea. Scatter cushions are great for cuddling, while support cushions can add extra comfort when you’re using low-backed bean bags. And floor cushions can provide really useful extra seating for kids. As for blankets, well, they really speak for themselves. Even in summer, the evenings can get a little chilly, and as we move a little bit closer to autumn, snuggle blankets start to become an essential.

Dim the lights

Lighting is an essential element of a successful movie night. Too bright, and your lose the atmosphere. Too dark, and the room becomes difficult to navigate, and can be frightening for kids. If you have dimmable lamps or lights, you have the perfect solution available. If not, then simply ditch the overhead lights, and place a table lamp somewhere out of the line of sight. If you have them, soft socket night lights work brilliantly.

With Netflix, Disney, Sky, and Paramount now available in almost every home, movies nights are no longer really about the entertainment. They’re about the experience. It’s about spending time with people you care about, doing something you enjoy. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to do it. It doesn’t even require a lot of effort. But if you want to make your movie nights memorable, think comfort, think food, and think companionship. Nothing else really matters.

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