Draft:Rucomfy Beanbags

rucomfy Beanbags is a British company which manufacturers soft furnishings based in the English town of Great Harwood located in the heart of Lancashire. rucomfy Beanbags was established in 1982.[1], the company mainly produces beanbags, pet beds and home accessories. An active member of the Made in Britain (campaign)[2], rucomfy Beanbags maintains its production facilities within the United Kingdom.

History

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rucomfy Beanbags was founded in 1982 by Geoff and Brenda in Blackburn, Lancashire. They began by operating as a small scale textile manufacturer, the business sold handmade pet beds through local markets. In 1990, the company grew and expanded its product range to include beanbags, which eventually became its primary produce.

Currently based in Great Harwood, rucomfy Beanbags remains a family-owned business. rucomfy's product catalog has now grown to include soft home furnishings, children's furniture and home accessories. rucomfy has seen exponential growth in the E-commerce space and outgrew their Blackburn location. When more employees joined the team, rucomfy Beanbags was relocated to it's most recent location in Great Harwood.

The London Olympics (2012) created a huge boost for this small family run business as they were contacted to manufacture 8000 beanbags for the Olympic Games in 2012, these beanbags were delivered to the Olympic Village in London[3].

Reception and Product Reviews

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The companies products have been featured in several national consumer buying guides. The Independent highlighted the brand's indoor-outdoor product range in its "IndyBest" furniture reviews, noting the durability of the materials[4]. Expert Reviews also included the brand during its assessment of high-quality beanbag seating[5]. In 2026, the brand was noted for its alignment with maximalist interior design trends, specifically the "Funhaus" aesthetic[6].

Awards

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rucomfy Beanbags has received several regional business accolades:

2017: Winner of the Family Business Award at the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards[7].

2024: Recipient of the Made in Hyndburn and Beacon awards at the Hyndburn Business Awards[8].

2025: Finalist for the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) for the "Apprentice Team of the Year" and "Small Business of the Year" awards[9]

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  1. "Beanbag business bags award for being 'beacon of inspiration'". Lancashire Telegraph. 2025-06-24. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  2. "rucomfy Beanbags". Made in Britain. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  3. "London 2012: Olympics to use 8,000 bean bags from Lancashire firm". BBC News. 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  4. "9 best beanbags for comfort, tested by an interiors editor". The Independent. 2025-11-11. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  5. Gregory, Katie (2022-06-13). "The best bean bags you can buy". Expert Reviews. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  6. Warbuton, John (16 February 2026). "Pinterest Predicts the Rise of FunHaus Interiors, With rucomfy Bringing the Colour".
  7. "Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards finalists announced". Boost Business Lancashire. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  8. "HBA 2025 | Hyndburn Business Awards". Retrieved 2026-03-12.
  9. "The wait is over… here's the BIBAs finalists for 2025! – The BIBAs: Lancashire's Premier Business Awards". Retrieved 2026-03-12.