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Hanging Hammock Indoors?

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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.

 
 

We haven't cracked the case yet of where we'd hang one, but it's still a fun idea. The inspirational photo comes from the Nu Hotel in Brooklyn, New York. Check out their website for more cool interiors.

Have you ever hung a hammock indoors?

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inspiration, bedding & blankets, hammock, Interior Design Magazine, Nu Hotel

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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!

posted by moxielady on October 2nd 2009 at 2:04pm
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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".

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posted by bitdot on October 2nd 2009 at 2:17pm
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i've ALWAYS wanted to do this

posted by mizz on October 2nd 2009 at 2:36pm
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Yep :) I love it! If you use hooks and caribiners, you can take it down whenever.

posted by bfootnovellista on October 2nd 2009 at 2:56pm
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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.

posted by akay on October 2nd 2009 at 2:59pm
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I love the idea if done correctly. I love indoor hammocks near large windows

posted by abc123 on October 2nd 2009 at 3:03pm
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Love this idea too -- I've always wanted to do this. The hammock pictured above is gorgeous too.

posted by mlleErica on October 2nd 2009 at 3:07pm
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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.

posted by splatgirl on October 2nd 2009 at 4:41pm
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My brother did this once, about 30 years ago. I loved it.

posted by deniseb on October 2nd 2009 at 7:25pm
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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.

posted by Poster on October 2nd 2009 at 7:41pm
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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!

posted by SophieMtl on October 3rd 2009 at 11:03am
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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!

posted by Volvoguy on October 3rd 2009 at 2:14pm
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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!

posted by ElenaVP on October 3rd 2009 at 5:21pm
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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.

posted by Haunted_Studio on October 5th 2009 at 2:35pm
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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.

posted by csmoura on October 6th 2009 at 12:14pm
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