When considering an indoor hammock many folks believe that they don't have enough room to hang one, or that a hammock might not fit in with their home's decor.
While hammocks may not be appropriate for, say, a formal living or dining room, your imagination and creativity are key to using them effectively as home furnishings. If you have space indoors for a small sofa, you have space for a hammock or hammock chair. Still not convinced? Here's five great reasons you might want to consider having a hammock in your home:
An Indoor Hammock Provides Four-Season Comfort Hammocks are wonderful for summer relaxation. There's nothing better than to lie outside in one, enjoying summer's warm breezes, swinging ever so gently. There's no need to wait for summer. You can recreate that same calming feeling indoors, all year round.
Hammocks Are Perfect for Bedrooms One of the best locations indoors for a hammock is the bedroom. Hammocks were originally used as beds in South America, and by sailors at sea. Hammocks are nearly legendary for comfort and relaxation, so why not use that quality to advantage in the bedroom? Or, imagine watching a DVD movie or listening to music in the family room or basement rec room while de-stressing in your cozy indoor hammock. Snow may pile up outside, but what will you care?
Guests Can Enjoy the Hammock Your hammock can provide extra seating for guests, or double as a guest bed when needed. Hammocks are a unique alternative to the traditional twin bed or common sleeper sofa.
Demonstrate your One-of-a-Kind Style With an indoor hammock, you can be a style maven. When your friends visit they'll likely be pleasantly surprised and wonder why they didn't think about a hammock for their place. Hanging a hammock indoors demonstrates your individuality and independent spirit.
You Want To Treat Yourself... to the best form of relaxation and stress reduction. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead, buy that hammock!
Any make and style of hammock can be used indoors. Your only limits are size and personal tastes. Ensure that your chosen hammock is rated to hold the weight of the person or persons who will use it. If you have small children, you may want to consider a fabric hammock, as small fingers and toes may become entangled in open mesh weaves of rope or string. Never allow children to play unsupervised around a hammock.
Hammocks can be hung indoors between wall studs or suspended from ceiling joists
If space is exceptionally tight, don't despair; you can use a hammock chair which only needs a good ceiling joist for support. Use a stud finder (sold at hardware or home improvement stores) to locate the center of the stud or joist and pre-drill a hole into it to screw in a large bolt where you will attach the hammock hanging hardware. Drilling into the walls isn't feasible? Buy a hammock stand and hang the hammock. Always follow the hanging instructions enclosed with your hammock.
When finished, admire your handiwork; then take a well-deserved nap in your new indoor hammock.
