Suspended chairs

Suspended chairs appeared in the twentieth century and were used for arranging cottages and country houses, they have not lost their relevance now. They are very popular these days, because with their help you can create an elegant interior in any room. Now such pieces of furniture are used for arranging not only private houses, but also apartments. Furniture factories represent a huge number of models of hanging chairs for every taste. Therefore, it is very important to know how to choose a hanging chair and how to properly arrange it in the interior of the house.

Suspended chair is a very comfortable and interesting piece of furniture in design, which is called differently. Some say that this is a cocoon chair, some call them swings, and some - cradles. Also, such a piece of furniture was named flying chairs, but the correct name is a hanging chair, while others only reflect its shape or purpose.

Such furniture is different in that in its design a suspension is used, which allows you to rock the seats on the swing principle. It is usually fixed on a strong chain. The design itself is quite reliable. As a rule, such chairs have a rounded shape, and most of this piece of furniture is closed, but in order not to create the feeling of a closed space, manufacturers make such pieces of furniture from wicker materials. So you can create a feeling of privacy and comfort. Usually the chair is different openwork design.

There are models that are attached to the ceiling, and there are options with the stand. Suspended chairs are a very comfortable place to which you can even lie down. All versions of this piece of furniture vary in shape and type of construction, you can not only sit on it, but also sway back and forth and also to the sides. If you do not like such swinging chairs, but you want to buy a suspended version, then you can even find a chair that is fixed to the floor, it creates a light feeling of weightlessness, but it does not swing at all.

Modern suspended chairs are distinguished by the fact that they are a modified hammock, which is much more perfect than the classic version. These chairs allow you to get comfortable and relax on them. In this chair, you can sit, wrapped in a rug and legs tucked in, or you can sway slightly. They are able to bring a sense of comfort and coziness to any interior. You can lie down on his neck, read a book or watch a movie, and even take a nap.

Modern hanging chairs can be chosen for any style of interior design. They are distinguished by their uniqueness, because they can become the highlight of any room, be it a children's room, a living room, or even a bedroom. This chair can decorate the terrace or courtyard, it is perfect for any apartment or house.

Such a chair can emphasize the high social status of its owner.It is perfect for evening relaxation, usually pillows or blankets are put on it, so you can relax and warm yourself in cold evenings. These chairs have some drawbacks - hanging models are mounted to the ceiling, so it will be a bit problematic to move it. If you decide to move it, you will need to dismantle it.

But there are models of chairs that have a separate support-rack. They are quite easy to move to absolutely any part of the room, they are distinguished by their versatility. In winter, these pieces of furniture can be placed indoors, and in summer they can be placed on the veranda or in the gazebo.

There are several types of suspended chairs, which differ in the type of mechanisms. The most standard is the option in the form of a rocking chair, fixed on the chains. The chair itself is hooked to the chains, which, in turn, are attached to the rack or mounted to the ceiling. The variant without a stand is non-transferable; dismounting will subsequently be rather difficult.A bag chair can also be suspended, it is very soft and comfortable and is a soft pillow in the shape of a bag. It also has a hook and chain mechanism.

Some chairs are attached to the floor and to the ceiling, they are the most reliable. These are models on the leg, which have a spring, originally balance, without creating the sensation of a swing, but the suspension mechanism is preserved.

Armchairs-baskets have a similar construction, but a slightly different frame, they have beautiful weaving, they can also have an interesting fastening, not only in the form of chains. Very unusual is a suspended chair-chaise longue. It is a fairly long lounger, which has a suspended structure. Usually these are plastic models, on which you can relax and even take a nap.

Very popular models made in the technique of macrame. These are chairs, the frame of which is made of a beautiful openwork weave of thick threads and ropes. Such armchairs in weaving look like beautiful lace, they can even be made with your own hands. Such an interesting design will skillfully fit into the interior of any room and become its decoration.

Usually a hanging chair with a rigid frame has a certain shape, the most popular is the cocoon. Its peculiarity is that the inner oval space is hidden, where you can relax and abstract from external reality. In it you can sit comfortably and plunge into your own thoughts. The chair-cocoon has a slightly oblong and narrowed upward shape, and there is a huge number of options: more rounded or more elongated upward chairs.

Today, a popular option is a hanging ball chair. This is a completely round chair that can be made of a wide variety of materials. Very transparent and ergonomic options with a transparent frame. Such furniture will perfectly fit into any modern style of interior design.

The next option is a chair-drop. This is a rather unusual model, which is the shape of the correct droplet and resembles a children's wicker hut, in which there is a small window.You can hide in it, because the upper body will not be visible at all, to retire and relax. Some manufacturers make child-drop chairs with doors in which kids can hide and play. This chair is able to dip you in a fabulous atmosphere.

Suspended chairs, depending on their design, can have completely different sizes. Portable models are more massive because they have a rack from 1.5 to 2 meters. Also, there are double models - this is a rather wide chair, on which it is fashionable to sit, swaying, together. Narrow single structures are less massive, their width is about 70-100 cm.

As a rule, a children's suspended chair is smaller compared to classic models; it has a compact design. But there is also a double children's chair on which two kids will easily fit. Such models are very often purchased for the arrangement of a nursery, so that children can relax and swing with their friends.

Manufacturers offer chairs from the following materials:

• It is considered the most reliable forged hanging chair Such swings have a very reliable and durable metal frame, which inside has a soft filling in the form of blankets, pillows or covers. The metal chair is the most reliable and comfortable, despite the hard frame, because it is quite stable and does not bend under the weight of a person. The design itself in all cases is made of metals, but the chair can be both hard and soft.
• Very popular are the models made of cloth that resemble hanging hammocks. This is a separate type of such furniture, which is made of durable synthetic fabrics that do not stretch strongly under load.

• A plastic chair can be quite interesting. These are usually interesting colored models, but transparent plastic chairs are also very popular, since they look original. Very unusual is the model of the trampoline. This swing is perfect for a child's room, soft filling is very comfortable. There are also beautiful models, the frame of which is made of strong and thick threads. Such a knitted chair looks very elegant and refined.
• The most common are models made by rattan and wicker they are quite reliable and durable, they are comfortable to sit on. In addition, these materials are not strongly exposed to external influences, so these pieces of furniture can be placed on the loggia or on the veranda.

Suspended chairs can be very diverse:

• For children's rooms select the most bright and stylish solutions that are characterized by rich colors. As a rule, it is green, yellow, red hanging chairs.
• For bedroom or living room models made in calmer colors are selected; a wicker white hanging chair looks very stylish, it can fit into a bright living room.
• The most popular are suspended models in natural wood color. It can be light or dark brown wicker chairs. Also very stylish look black or dark gray models. These colors are capable of imparting rigor to such a piece of furniture and these chairs look very elegant.

• Very beautiful is the white and red design of the hanging chair, which is usually decorated with bright red pillows. This is a very interesting color solution. It is also often used to create such pieces of furniture materials of the color of hay. These bright and at the same time bright products look very stylish and original. There are also colorless transparent pendant models, which are usually made of plastic, while only the frame is painted, which is made in white or black.

• Silver and gold colors are also very beautiful. These hanging chairs look very luxurious, they allow you to very elegantly equip the house. The most versatile are gray and beige hanging chairs - they are perfect for arranging any room. As a rule, the color of the frame is matched to the color of other furniture, which is located in the same room, so it’s better not to install a dark hanging chair in a light room.

Choosing a hanging chair, you must initially decide what design preference. It is known that the chair can be attached to the ceiling, in this case the installation is carried out, it can not be moved. There are also portable structures, they represent a rack on which such a chair is fixed.

If you want to purchase the most reliable option that you plan to constantly have in one place at home, you better give preference to the first model. If you intend to rearrange such furniture from room to room or take it out to the street or veranda, then it is better to choose the second option.In addition, the first option is considered more reliable, it has quality hardware, it is quite difficult to break.

Also choosing a hanging chair you need to pay attention to the material from which it is made. It is best to purchase models, the frame and weaving of which are made of natural substances. If you want to decorate a nursery or a bedroom, then for such rooms models from the most eco-friendly materials - rattan or wicker are best suited. If you want to arrange the interior of another room in this way, for example, a living room or a kitchen, you can choose something else - options made of plastic or other non-natural materials are suitable, they are also reliable, but not environmentally friendly.

Pay special attention to the material from which the chair is made in case you purchase it for a cold loggia, terrace or veranda. It should be resistant to the effects of external factors, it should be easy for cold, wind and precipitation. In addition, the materials should not fade, because the rays of the sun can change their external qualities, so you should choose the most durable and little susceptible pieces of furniture.

This is important because the suspension chairs must be durable, because this piece of furniture in the cold season you can bring into the house to enjoy the comfort in it.

A very important factor when choosing such a chair is that it should fit into the interior. The chair, like any other furniture, must match the design of the room and organically complement it. If you install such an interior in a small room, for example, in the kitchen or bedroom, it is better to give preference to compact and not flashy options that will look very neat, but also attract attention.

In a small room you should not buy massive suspended models, because it will look ridiculous. You can install larger hanging chairs in a spacious room, especially for rooms with non-standard high ceilings - the furniture in it can be larger, since the room looks wider.

Also choose the chair should be, depending on where they will be installed and what will be used. For children's games, best models are droplets in which the child can hide and go about their business. For living rooms, the most beautiful are the oval chairs, which are shaped like an egg.

You also need to select such furniture depending on the style of your interior:

• For rooms decorated Country style, best suited braided models made under the tree. They will perfectly fit into such a room and become the highlight of its interior.
• If you have issued a room hi-tech style, it is best suited for you model of plastic and other modern materials.
• For a child's room It is best to select small models with a bright design, regardless of how the room is decorated. In case the room, whether it is a bedroom or a nursery decorated in Provence style, you can pick up a white or pale pink hanging chair with a beautiful weave, it will perfectly complement such a room.Models from a rod with artificially aged coating in such a room will look great.

• If you are going to install such an item in the room retro style, then choose dark and uncomplicated models.
• There are also chairs minimalist style which have a small number of small parts, usually they are not completely closed, their weaving is not continuous, they are distinguished only by the frame and the seat with a low back. They are suitable for decoration of the room in the style of Minimalism, and usually these are models of inconspicuous tones that look very interesting.

Suspended chairs all have absolutely different ways. You can install it in a darker and more secluded corner of the room, if you want to put only one chair. In this case, you can use it for solitude and relaxation. If you want to install it in the living room, that is, in the room that is most public, it is best to place it in the central part near the windows. The most preferable in this case is to install a pair of seats on either side of the window.

Suspended chairs can be installed at home in any room, whether it is a nursery, a bedroom or even a kitchen, if it is quite large in size. In the kitchen in this way you can equip a recreation area, which will look modern and unusual. Very interesting is the location of such pieces of furniture on the balcony. So you can create a cozy place where you can relax together, chatting in the evenings. Suspended models on the insulated balcony can be used at any time of the year, and thanks to the materials from which they are made, weather conditions will be easy for them.

Also, hanging models are most often installed in the winter garden or on the terrace. Such premises are usually in private houses, and these interior items are able to perfectly equip such a room. In the nursery, such hanging furniture can be placed in absolutely any place where it will be convenient for your child to play. This is usually a play area that must be separated from the bedroom.Children's hanging swing chair can decorate your kid's room and become his favorite hiding place.

At the moment, suspended cocoon chairs are among the most popular and fashionable pieces of furniture that customers install both in apartments and in private houses. Buyers write that having relaxed once in such an armchair in a cafe, in a restaurant or visiting friends, they could not resist and bought themselves the same. Many people write that such hanging products can dip into the atmosphere of childhood, because by design these pieces of furniture resemble a swing.

Also, especially often such interior items are purchased by owners of private houses, as well as apartments decorated in the style of Country. All customers write that this household item was liked by every household. Some parents install such chairs in the nursery, thereby creating a small and cozy house for their child. They write that children love to play there, they spend a lot of time there.

Those who like to spend summer evenings reading a book, praise such pieces of furniture very much, because they can be very conveniently located.Most buyers praise portable chairs. They indicate that they can be easily rearranged in any part of the house: in the living room, in the bedroom or on the loggia during the warm season. They love to relax in the summer evenings on hanging chairs on their verandas. But many buyers like models that are mounted to the ceiling. They write that they are more stable and reliable suspended structures, which are distinguished by their durability.

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