Hammock chair

The hammock chair is associated with dachas, relaxing pastime in the summer and fresh air. In addition, this piece of furniture will perfectly fit into the interior of a city house or apartment.

Special features

The chair hammock distinguishes it from the usual mobility. The moving frame allows you to swing and take different positions. The shape of the seat and back can be any. Some hammocks have armrests or high sides that you can lean on while resting or reading.

The hammock chair is recommended by doctors as a means to normalize sleep and fight nightmares. Staying in it relaxes the muscles and has a good effect on the vestibular apparatus. Regular daytime sleep in a hammock chair helps to cope with the heat and has a positive effect on the quality of sleep at night.

Being in a hammock has a positive effect on the health of the back and surprisingly relaxes due to the feeling of soaring.It is suitable for people whose work is stressful and families with children. There is a wide choice on the market, both for children's models and for the creation of a real “tree house” outside the city.

Such chairs are usually hung on a fixed mount on the ceiling or on a solid beam. Because of this, it is difficult to rearrange it from place to place. If the chair is installed in the garden, you can hang it on a branch of a tree that can withstand the weight of a person and the chair or on specially installed pillars. The supports should be dug into the ground not less than one meter, and the thickness of the fixing cables should exceed 7 mm.

Hammocks made of soft materials use pillows for a more pleasant stay. They can be purchased separately. Options with a rigid frame also will not suffer from such additions.

This piece of furniture can withstand weight up to 100 kg.

If the chair is mounted on the street, you should not forget to bring it into the house during the rain, as well as for the winter. In addition, it will be better if the place of attachment is not too blown and will not be under the scorching sun.It is worth paying attention to the surface under the hammock. In wet weather, the ground under your feet turns into dirt, in the rain the chair can get dirty. Ideally, you should place it above the lawn, tile or asphalt.

In case you plan to not use it for a long time, for example, during the working week, you can purchase special cases. They will protect the chair from pollution and burnout, because dust accumulates on the material and in dry weather.

It is worth remembering that the hammock, in addition to its main function, is also an ornament of the garden, and therefore deserves proper and careful handling.

Species

Hammock chairs are not only suspended. There are several varieties:

  • To solve the problem of mobility, manufacturers produce models mounted on the rack, which can be moved. This is especially convenient in a city apartment. Outdoor hammock chair looks unusual and stylish. Two hammock chairs, set against each other, create a special atmosphere in the room, conducive to conversation and reflection. Many models on the rack have a fairly low landing.. In this case, you can purchase a bench that is suitable in style and color orpadded stool for comfortable rest of legs.
  • Exist models intended for two, they can withstand no more than 200 kg. This is a very romantic option for a couple or a young family, which children will surely enjoy. You can not worry about the ability of the chair to make heavy loads, but you should make sure that the beam or other mount is strong enough.
  • Hammocks for children able to withstand weight up to 36 kilograms. They are usually made of fabric and have a comfortable shape so that the baby can easily climb into the chair and get out of it, as well as sway. Protective bumpers guarantee the safety of the child.

Place the installation of a children's hammock should be well viewed from all sides of the site so that you can look after the baby.

Suspended chair can be made in different techniques. In addition to the traditional shapeless patterns of textiles, there are many options:

  • A fabric chair can have one or two hoops as a frame. If there are two hoops, the one with the smaller diameter is used for sitting, and the larger one for the back. These chairs can be built with their own hands.For the frame, you can take hula hoops or make hoops of the required diameter from a metal-plastic pipe. They are fastened in front, and in the back zone from one hoop to another, two (or more) dense cords are pulled. Then the hoop can be sheathed with textiles. As a gasket for textile seats you need to use a synthetic winterizer.
  • A simpler version of the frameless hammock is available to everyone. A piece of dense fabric of the required size is taken, for example, 2x2. It needs to be folded in half and stitched around the edges. Process the cut to prevent the tissue from opening. Then make holes from two opposite sides at a distance of about 7-8 centimeters from each other. Cutouts also need to sweep. There are special plastic rings for curtains, and to close the edges, you can use them. It remains to pass through each hole a solid rope and secure the product.

To see how the hammock is made, you can in the next video.

Materials

Consider the most popular:

  • In the first place in popularity since time immemorial and still remains a hammock made of dense cotton or flax. This material is pleasant to the body and is ideal for hot weather, as it quickly absorbs sweat. The naturalness of this material allows you to purchase products from it, even for children.

However, you need to properly care for him. You should not leave a hammock chair on the street during the rain. Not drained material can easily mold. In addition, it is not resistant to fading and stretches over time. Frameless hammock made of natural fabrics with frequent use should be replaced every three years.

  • Widespread models from nylon They come in all sorts of colors, are not afraid of rain and snow, do not fade, dry quickly. However, it is a synthetic material that is inferior in comfort to natural materials. Low-quality material is fraught with skin irritation. It is less durable than cotton and linen options.
  • Wicker chair from macrame the power to make only real craftsmen. Fortunately, such products can be purchased in finished form in stores. Hammocks made of white cotton yarn perfectly complement the Scandinavian or Mediterranean interior. They look soft and cozy, especially if the design is supplemented with a variety of soft pillows.

If you definitely want to make such a chair with your own hands, instead of macrame, you can braid the hoops with a net of twine, which are sold in finished form. Each of the hoops should be braided with a string before it will go about 800 m. The remaining rope can be used to set up brushes or fringe on the chair.

  • Hammock - not the most convenient to use. Cells of a grid can dig into skin, therefore it is worth taking care in advance of a square pillow or a dense cover. Moreover, in such chairs should not try to sit down together, otherwise there is a risk of tearing it. However, this is a lightweight model that is easy to carry.
  • In addition, weaving furniture made from vines and rattan. These are extremely durable materials, in addition, they are environmentally friendly. Such chairs - a favorite option for the nursery, because the health of the child will not have to worry. Such pieces of furniture have a rigid frame, which can be of different shapes: in the form of a drop, bulb, egg, round, oval. They are closed on three sides and have a window to get inside. In such models you feel cozy and protected, as in a cocoon.
  • These forms are echoed and high-tech options from glass and plastic. Round models from transparent acrylic and monochrome eggs of bright colors look very impressive. In addition, it is very convenient in them if you install square pillows made of leather or eco-leather, suitable for this model.

Examples of use in the interior

The chair hammock is suitable for a country house, it can be installed on the street or indoors. In addition, lovers of the imagination of their guests install hanging chairs in the living room, bedroom or even a study. It can be fixed on the balcony. Below are a few spectacular ways to use a hammock chair in design:

  • Luxurious wicker chair with a canopy and a frame made of wood can be installed on the veranda, and inside the house. The fringe around the edges looks stylish and romantic. It is mobile due to the fact that it is installed on a wooden rack. Lush cushions guarantee maximum comfort. In such a chair you feel as if you are floating on a cloud.

It is not recommended to expose this model to excessive moisture.

  • Acrylic is a new word in the furniture world. Transparent green armchair fits perfectly into the urban jungle. Caring for plastic furniture is elementary, it allows you to have them even on the street.
  • Suspended chairs made of rattan designed to imitate bird nests. Therefore, they are indispensable in the eastern and eco-interior. These pieces of furniture are durable and comfortable, and in addition, safe for the environment and human health.
  • The stylish solution for the house - the original metal chair ring. Round vaults make it convenient for installation along the wall, and the unusual design emphasizes the individuality of the owner.
  • Mesh hammocks It will be appropriate in a number of interiors: Minimalism, Eco, African style ... It is perfect for a hot climate, and in cooler weather they will be made with a throw over skin or blanket.
  • Such textile chairs, fixed on the wooden rod easy to make by yourself. Natural materials and bright orange color help smooth the severity of the living room and create an informal atmosphere.
  • The inhabitants of large cities often lack the proximity to nature. This problem can solve wicker hammock made of natural rattan. It is mounted on a metal stand, so that if necessary it can be easily moved. To fit the chair organically into the interior, you should use similar smooth lines or the same natural materials.
  • If you want to arrange a lounge area on the balcony, lightweight hanging chair will be an indispensable solution. It resembles a dream trap and looks very beautiful. The hammock chair can be installed even on a small balcony. It is worth choosing models without legs, an oval form or without a frame.
  • Beautiful hammock-cocoon for the nursery. The material of the product is a natural dense cotton of bright shade. This piece of furniture gives the room a free and cheerful look. Any child with pleasure will hide in such an armchair with a favorite toy or book.
  • Wicker innovative synthetic fiber hammock called "Nestrest" ("rest in the nest") is the brainchild of the French designer Daniel Puze. The peculiarity of the design is that it allows a person inside to observe the outside world, hiding from prying eyes.

Synthetic bark is safe for the environment and has increased resistance to external influences.

  • Neutral interior diversify bright details. Not the last role in this plays a wicker hammock chair of a round shape. Many designers recommend to assemble in the same room chairs of different shapes and models. In the design of this room, the function of the combining element is assigned to a bright hammock, whose color scheme is in harmony with the frame of the mirror and white surfaces.
  • Simple wicker chair in black attracts attention only with its shape. As you can see, it is attached to the wooden beam with thick cords and it will be easy to move it to another place in the room if necessary. For a more comfortable rest on a hard texture, there is a pillow and artificial fur on top.
  • Another image for the city loggia. Openwork chair from a rod on a stand with a comfortable pillow allows you to enjoy the view from the window. On such a balcony it is pleasant to get a cup of tea or a book, feeling far from the city rush thanks to the enclosing wicker cocoon.
  • Very romantic model for subtle sensual natures. The chair has a high seating position, so the ottoman is installed next to it in red so that you can put your legs on it. Thick cushions provide maximum relaxation.
  • Mysterious Tent Chair will appeal to those who appreciate personal space. No one will distract him from meditation or rest. Spectacular black color is successfully combined with the design of the room.

Reviews

Opinions of users about hammocks are positive. They note that this piece of furniture has become for them a place not only for recreation, but also for work. Those who work a lot at a laptop know the feeling of tired back and shoulders. They do not test it in a hammock chair.

Users like that the chairs can be placed both at home and on vacation. To create a dream balcony, it is an essential element.

At the cottage, many acquire textile frameless options. They guarantee absolute relaxation and do not create problems during washing. They are easy to remove for the winter because they weigh only a couple of kilograms and are compact when folded.

Pleases users and durability of chairs.

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