Design hammocks – how to find the right model for your home
1. What is a hammock?
2. Which type suits you?
3. How to hang a hammock
4. Hammocks – designs and colours
5. The right material
6. Caring for outdoor hammocks
7. Summary
1. What is a hammock?
A hammock is a net or piece of fabric suspended between two fixing points, creating a sagging surface to rest or sleep on.
Whether you use it outdoors or indoors, a hammock has several health benefits: it can help you relax and fall asleep faster than in bed, help prevent muscle tension and, for young and old alike, support your sense of balance as well as your concentration and ability to take in information.
2. Types of designer hammock: which one suits you?
Hammocks come in many different sizes. When choosing the right size, the key question is who will use it. As a rule of thumb, a hammock is the right size if you can stretch out comfortably without it overwhelming the available space.
Oversized hammocks, which can hold two or three people, are something special. With a hammock for two or more people, it's important for safety to check the maximum load capacity.
A classic hammock strung between two points, a hanging chair or a hammock with a stand – hammock designs come in many different forms.
The classic hammock has the advantage of being particularly easy to transport and can be used anywhere with suitable fixing points – especially trees.
A hammock with a stand often needs more space, but you can set it up anywhere and move it around as you like – the ideal hammock for the garden and more.
A hanging chair is designed specifically for sitting and is available with or without a stand.
Tip: "A hammock with a stand is perfect for balconies, roof terraces and gardens without trees." – Viktoria, interior expert.
3. How do you hang a hammock?
Here's what to bear in mind when hanging a hammock:
Free-swinging hammocks with ropes can simply be attached to trees, swing frames and similar structures. Some manufacturers also offer eye bolts or tree straps to protect the trees.
Hanging chairs can also be mounted on ceiling beams, especially indoors.
With a hammock stand, always check the stability of the frame – it should stay firmly in place even when the hammock swings. Otherwise, all you need is stable ground.
4. Hammocks – designs and colours
Indoors or outdoors, there's a huge variety of hammock designs: from simple, particularly timeless models and colourful, modern eye-catchers to hammocks with fringes and tassels for a boho feel, you'll find the right hammock for every interior style.
5. The right material for outdoor hammocks
While you're free to choose any material for indoor hammocks, outdoor hammocks should be made of weatherproof material so they last a long time. Ideally, the material should repel rain and dirt and be easy to clean.
UV resistance is also important. Your design hammock may be exposed to direct sunlight all day, yet you'll want the colours to stay as bright as on the first day for years to come. Weather-resistant material stands up to the sun's rays.
As a rule, cotton is comfortable and breathable, while nylon and polyester are more resistant to moisture and UV rays. There are also hammocks made from recycled materials.
6. Caring for and storing your design hammock
Check the individual product pages to find out how best to clean the material of your outdoor hammock. Fatboy, for example, uses a dirt- and moisture-repellent surface. Stains can simply be wiped off with lukewarm water and neutral soap.
Tip: "Even weatherproof hammocks should be packed away at the end of summer and stored indoors or in the cellar until the first rays of sunshine tempt you outside again. Alternatively, simply hang your hanging chair or hammock in the living room, children's room or bedroom." – Viktoria, interior expert.
By the way, some models can even be stored in a carry bag, so you can not only put them away easily in winter but also take them with you when you travel.
7. Summary – what to look for when buying a hammock
- Indoors or outdoors, a hammock is not only an invitation to relax but can also help prevent muscle tension
and support certain abilities. - Whether you should buy a large or small hammock depends on who will mainly use it. That person should be able to stretch out comfortably in it. Oversized models can also be shared by several people.
- Unlike a classic hammock, which is strung between two fixing points with two ropes, you can set up a hammock with a stand anywhere and move it around as you like. As with a strung hammock, it's a good idea to check that the stand is stable so you can relax safely.
- For outdoor hammocks, it's important to choose a weatherproof material that is also easy to clean.
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