As summer fades, we think of ways to maintain the spirit of relaxation that accompanies the receding season. When we spotted a photo of an indoor hammock in the recent issue of Interior Design magazine, we were inspired to think of a place where we could hang a hammock in our own abode.





This is my total dream, one that I will realize once my apartment is all set up. We have the spot by the bay window in the bedroom all picked out, just a matter of finding a good sturdy stud in the wall! I think hammocks are the most relaxing and comfortable inventions, and can't wait to read a book while swaying in the sunshine of my bedroom!
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Ha! My husband and I were just talking about a swing in our apartment. Would be great between our "living room" and our "dining room".
http://www.donkeehouse.com
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i've ALWAYS wanted to do this
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Yep :) I love it! If you use hooks and caribiners, you can take it down whenever.
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A friend and her roommate did this in college. Their beds were lofted over their desks, and if no one was studying, the hammocks were slung in front of them. I think it was most frequently used as guest seating and was actually a very functional way to add seating to a tiny living space.
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I love the idea if done correctly. I love indoor hammocks near large windows
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Love this idea too -- I've always wanted to do this. The hammock pictured above is gorgeous too.
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This has been on my to-do list for ages. Does anyone remember that hanging stuffed bed thingie, ala FATBOY?
(a quick google later)
http://www.lebeanock.com/
THAT is what I want.
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My brother did this once, about 30 years ago. I loved it.
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I have two hammocks, one in our shade house and one under a high deck outside a basement patio door. Very comfy, and I've been thinking of bringing one inside for the winter.
They need a good bit of room, although they are easy to move out of the way if you include a carabiner on the ends for easy clipping and unclipping.
The spread on my single hammock is ~11' and the matrimonial one takes up ~14' between the hooks.
There is a bit of an art to getting the arc just right, and you'll need to make sure your hanging arrangement is extra sturdy. A screw eye into a stud may not be enough.
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My uncle did that years and years ago. He lived in a beautiful apartment, but on the basement level. My dad, on the heavy side, tested the installment, and landed on the concrete and ceramic tile flooring... Weeks of back ache ensued... I still really want to try this but would be extra careful!
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We have one hanging in the corner of one of our guest rooms. Everyone who stays with us says that it is so much fun and better than a reading chair!
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I have one in my bedroom, it´s crochet style, you can see it in the zarahome webpage:
http://www.zarahome.com/shop/es/es/zara-home-kids/category/Accesorios y Juguetes/47383/-1/0
It´s nice to swing on the hammock. We also use it for the cushions. Actually, my baby loves it!
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Yes, as a latina I have had hammock indoors - would recommend them to anyone with back problems.
Also babies do love them, they feel like a super comfortable swing.
Life is good with a hammock when not in use you can unhook and rehook as needed.
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I've got a hammock like the one on the pic above in my living room! :D
It's just great to spend some time in it, guests love it too.
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