BEANBAGS

The days of beanbags looking like a blob – and people feeling the same way after flopping on them for a while – are long gone. These days, they’re nifty pieces of casual furniture, which look almost as good inside as they do under the sun. Even better, a good proportion of today’s beanbags have a ‘skin’ of UV-resistant fabric, ensuring year after year of summer service. 1. Sackit ‘Retroit Cobana’ outdoor lounge chair, $820, Robert Plumb, robertplumb.com.au. 2. ‘Net Cube’ beanbag, $169, Città, cittadesign.com. 3. ‘Byron’ bean chaise, $899, Eco Outdoor, ecooutdoor.com.au.