I'll say it up front: Hanging chairs are not for everyone. However, if you're willing to take a chance on a piece that's a little over-the-top, the effect is eye-catching and undeniably fun. To start your search, we've rounded up 10 stylish options that will take your home decor to new heights—and that you'll want to hang out in all day long. If you're going to hang a chair from the ceiling, you'll definitely want to make sure you secure it properly. Follow eHow's simple instructions for anchoring from a ceiling joist. If you're still not confident that you won't end up on your bum, hire a handyman. Azul Bereber Crochet Hanging Chair Crocheted by hand from white organic cotton, this creative swing seat is a must-have for an artful bohemian home. Swingasan La Fleur Hanging Chair The classic rattan swing seat looks fresh and feminine when swirled into lace-like designs. With a '60s-inspired design and a heavy-duty rope for secure suspension, this seat soars above the rest.
Butterfly Swing Solid Gold Swing This simple backless swing seat was designed with grown-ups in mind, and comes in a variety of playful styles, including one covered in fuzzy lamb's fleece and another printed with a unicorn motif. Two's Company Hanging Rattan Chair Whether posted up beachside or in an NYC apartment, let this gently swinging cradle lull you to sleep. Knotted Melati Hanging Chair If you'd describe your decor style as bright and bold, take a chance on this blue and lime green perch from Anthropologie. This funky fiberglass egg lined with lipstick-red upholstery was designed more than 40 years ago, yet still feels futuristic. The parallel lines on this handwoven pod, made from off-white resin for maximum durability, give this statement piece a beachy island vibe. Sky Valley Swing Chair with Stand We love that this suspended cocoon comes with its own stand, so you won't have to worry about forfeiting your security deposit for inexplicable ceiling damage.
Ladies & Gentlemen Studio Ovis Hanging Chair Splurging on this leather and maple wood masterpiece isn't just an investment in your home's style, but it also supports the American makers who handcraft the seats in small batches. MANU Nest Hanging Chair Your new favorite meditation pod will help take you to a higher place, while a structure hand woven from basalt (that's right, the rock formed from volcanic eruptions) elevates the form. Eurway Scoop Hanging Chair with Chain We'd buy this chair for its Jetsons-inspired style alone, but a curved design with noise-blocking abilities is a much-appreciated perk. *Re-edited from a post that originally ran on 01.11.13. Mbt9S56 FurnitureCoolio FurnitureTerrace FurnitureFurniture OutdoorCox OutdoorOutdoor IndoorsChair OutdoorIndoor OutdoorOutdoor IdeasForwardMade from durable materials that look just like light rattan, our impressive hanging chair has been intricately woven around a strong metal frame in a smooth egg shape.
Big enough to snuggle up with a book and glass of wine, our stylish chair includes a sumptuously filled cream armchair seat cushion and headrest that are easily removable for storage and washing. As seen in The Sunday Times.How to Hang a Hammock Chair Indoors imageWhile hammocks are generally associated with the outdoors, people can use an indoor hammock chair all year around. Whether enjoying a good book or wrapped up in a blanket and watching the world go by,...Read More about How to Hang a Hammock Chair IndoorsChair Two SChair NiceChair SwingCozy ChairHanging Wicker ChairHanging Chairs In BedroomHanging Chairs HammocksChair BedroomBedroom GirlForwardI had to finally toss the one I had since I was a kid in my last move. Now I want one again.A hanging chair can be suspended indoors or out. Most people associate hammock chairs and other hanging chairs with the outdoors, but many hanging chairs are suitable for indoor locations. A hanging chair utilizes a single point of contact with the ceiling to support all of the weight of the chair and the occupant, so mount it securely to the ceiling joists to avoid damage -- to ceiling, chair and occupant.
To mount the chair properly, you'll need access to the ceiling joists and basic DIY skills and tools. Cut a 5-foot long piece of 2-by-6 inch lumber using a circular saw. Take the board along with a power drill and some 3-inch wood screws into the attic. Locate the position on the ceiling joist onto which you want to mount the eye bolt for the hanging chair. Straddle the board across the joist and the adjacent joist on each side of the mounting point to act as a support brace. Attach the brace to each of the two outside adjacent joists with a pair of 3-inch wood screws using a power drill. Install a long 1/2-inch drill bit into the drill's chuck. Position the drill bit directly over the point on the joist and brace where you want the eye bolt to be installed, and drill a 1/2-inch hole straight down through the support brace and the center of the ceiling joist until you poke through the drywall on the interior side. Retract the bit and set the drill aside. Have an assistant position a stepladder directly beneath the hole, and insert the end of an 8-inch long, 1/2-inch diameter eye bolt into the hole and tap the bolt with a hammer until the eye reaches the drywall.
Then have the assistant slip a large, heavy-duty screwdriver into the eye and rotate it until it is at the desired angle. Position a washer, followed by a lock washer and then a nut over the exposed threads of the bolt from above the support brace. Thread the nut until it begins to compress the lock washer while the assistant is holding the eye bolt in position below. Then thread a second nut onto the threads, and spin it until it touches the first nut. Hold the first nut in place with one 3/4-inch, open-end wrench, and tighten the second nut against the first with a second wrench to lock the two nuts together. Return to the room and attach the carabiner connector of the hanging chair's rope to the eye bolt. Tighten the lock on the carabiner to secure the chair to the ceiling mount. Things You Will Need 5-foot long piece of 2-by-6 inch lumber Circular saw Power drill with screw tip 3-inch wood screws Long 1/2-inch drill bit Stepladder 8-inch long, 1/2-inch diameter eye bolt with washer, lock washer and two nuts Hammer Large, heavy-duty screwdriver Two 3/4-inch open end wrenches Hanging chair with carabiner mount Warning References Ewins Home Living