What’s the thinking behind Big Cozy Books?
Kids, parents, and librarians tell us what matters most in furnishing
reading areas for kids. They love the idea of moving beyond tables, chairs
and beanbags to create an imaginative environment for exploring the
world of books.
Here are some of the essentials:
It’s gotta be tough…
Kids’ furniture must withstand climbing, standing, and even spilling action. Big Cozy Books
uses strong*, easy to clean** fabric. Heavy duty commercial-grade fabrics must withstand a
15,000 “double-rub” test, but Big Cozy Books uses fabrics that withstand up to 1,000,000
double rubs with no sign of wear**.
(*Momentum Textiles Solo, **Naugahyde Spirit Millenium)Help kids stay put…
When kids and teens love their special areas to gather and lounge, they stay there—easier to
supervise and in their own “zone”. Comfy padded floors and benches for story time also help
solve the fidgeting problem that comes on quickly with old-style hard surfaces.
Big people need to be comfortable too…
Adding adult-sized seating helps families share the area in comfort, lingering over a special
book. It also makes story time easier on the librarian or guest reader. Big books are also great
seating for lobbies, lounges, book stacks, or other grown up places.
Safety first…
Designing in stability and softness is imperative. Low heights, padded surfaces, smooth
corners, and securely attached components are important Big Cozy Books safeguards.
Inspire the imagination…
Little people love great big stuff. Familiar objects in super sizes add a whimsical feel to spark
creative exploration. Adding classic or local favorite book titles also inspires readers.
Make it locally relevant…
Celebrating the local interests and cultures through book bench titles, languages, and colors
allows visitors to feel like the space is truly their own.
Versatility…
With space at a premium, flexibility is key. Varied heights and padded floors expand the
seating options while providing little corners to curl up in for individuals. Clusters or separate
pieces throughout a facility set a general theme while fitting in the seating where needed.