Is this the best idea ever or is it totally stupid?

[ContessaLovesTheSunshine]

We have a big party with many friends once a year, and it's a struggle for sufficient seats. I was pondering how to deal with seating this year, and had a sudden revelation: INFLATABLE SOFAS.

Tell me the truth. Is it genius or am I bonkers? 'cos right now I'm sitting here going 'Goddammit Contessa, that is INSPIRED'. Am I kidding myself?!

I should note that we have plenty of space to put said inflatables in!

They're already a thing, sorry.

If you don't have pets it's genius. Or you could used camping sofas. Like camping chairs but as sofas.

Have a 'bring your own seat' party instead !

Oh I know they're a thing - my question is, should I get some? Will they be a big money sink or literally Save Christmas?

It does sound a good idea but putting them down again and storing them may be a problem!
Seating visitors at Christmas can be tricky.

There will be children, babies, cats, drunk people and a partridge in a pear tree. The bigger cats will evacuate at the first sign of visitors, but Small Cat is a concern. She is batshit and has spiky spiky claws.

Have you got space to store them uninflated the rest of the year?

They tend to be quite low down and not very comfortable, but for a party where it's only temporary sitting, yeah very good idea!

Would they get a bit sweaty?

Depends on how young and nimble the guests are.

I wouldn't be sitting on one! It may be good for a 5 min laugh but can't see they would be good to actually sit in.
Ask other people to bring chairs. Loads of people have fold up garden chairs.

I'd rather the floor. In fact anyone sprightly enough to sit on inflatable sofas are fine sitting on the carpet for an evening

Some guests are young and sprightly, others less so. All under 50 though.

Hmm. I've not sat in one myself since I was 19; perhaps they are a bridge too far.

We could store them for the rest of the year, that's not an issue.

Cats love popping them! I speak from experience.

I'd rather get some cheap bean bags. Far more comfy.

Ask people to bring chairs or cushions make the sprightly sit on the floor.

I wouldn’t waste your money the cat will ruin it.

It depends on whether some of your guests might turn them into an impromptu bouncy castle...

Just get everyone to bring a camping chair.