Living Spaces: Couch Utopia

As a family, we used to resist getting rid of our couches despite having plenty of bean bags and floor cushions. That was until I convinced them to try out a play couch from Nugget as a trial run. Here's how we did it without compromising the comfort of our living space.

We decided it was time to remove all chairs from the living room, which is the most frequented room in our house. While I loved the freedom and movement possibilities that came with this new setup, the reality is that humans often opt for energy-saving solutions whenever possible.

To make up for the lack of traditional seating, we opted for low-seating options that fit our needs. We found that having multiple low-seating options was important, as my partner Justin's hips and hamstrings weren't ready to be on the ground all the time.

We added a range of floor seating options, including a balance beam, sensory floor puzzle, and air chairs. These not only provided comfort but also encouraged movement and exploration. We even set up a 'picnic' area with rag rugs for family games and activities.

Some of our favorite additions included:

* Balance Beam: A great way to encourage movement and balance while providing a comfortable seating option. (Get 10% off at checkout with the link provided.)

* Sensory Floor Puzzle: These devices provide sensory stimulation, which is great for foot health and encourages more movement.

* Air Chair: We love these chairs because they bring so much movement to our lives.

It was fun and felt good! The kids seemed to enjoy the bodily freedom, and we all began exploring the endless movement possibilities available. While it did get a little crowded at times, it started a change both in our bodies and our mental attitudes towards floor sitting.

Before swapping out the bigger furniture, we added the following items to our living room:

* Floor seating options

* Balance beam

* Sensory floor puzzle

* Air chairs

* Rag rugs

By making these changes, we were able to create a comfortable and functional living space that encouraged movement and exploration. And who knows, maybe one day we'll even ditch those couches for good!

Living spaces couch utopia