How to hang your hammock chair
Keep scrolling to learn everything you need to know about hanging your hammock chair.
1 | The right place for your hammock chair
Before you can start relaxing in your hammock chair, we recommend first finding your relaxation location. Hammock chairs can be setup both indoors or outdoors, expanding your location options. You are spoiled for choice, because a hammock chair can be hung both outdoors and indoors.
We recommend that you choose a quiet corner where you can focus on relaxing and are not distracted by loud noises or other people around.
In the following, we give you a brief overview of the most popular places for your hammock chair and tell you what you should pay special attention to in each location.
Hanging your Hammock chair outdoors without a stand
The garden is without question one of the best places to take a rest after a busy day and enjoy a cozy summer evening. You can choose whether you prefer to "hang out" on the lawn or on the terrace.
Before you decide on a place to setup your hammock chair, we recommend considering whether you prefer to relax in a sunnier or shadier spot. As the seasons change, so will the amount of sun and shade your relaxation location will get.
Load-bearing branches, beams, poles, or even a swing set are suitable for hanging your hammock chair. Regardless of where or what you choose to hang your hammock chair from, you should always make sure of its load-bearing capacity and consult a qualified specialist if you are unsure.
Hanging your hammock chair outdoors with a stand
For extra flexibility and less commitment to one place to relax, we recommend a hanging chair stand for your outdoor spaces that can be moved at any time. Our hammock chair stands allow you to hang your hammock chair without a drill or load-bearing hanging location.
You can find out more about setting up your hammock chair with a stand.
Hanging your hammock chair without a stand on the balcony
Although a hammock chair takes up little space, before installing it on your balcony we suggest making sure that you have enough space (see recommended minimum distance and height). We recommend setting up any other balcony furniture before installing to ensure there is enough space for your preferred hammock chair size.
Generally, balcony ceilings or supporting beams are suitable for installing your hanging chair from. Please keep in mind if you rent or have an upstairs neighbor, you may need to ask the owner or landlord of your apartment or the apartment above for permission before drilling into the ceiling or beams.
Hanging your hammock chair with a stand on the balcony
If you do not have a location to permanently hang your hammock chair on your balcony, you don‘t have to give up on relaxing in your new hammock chair. Our hammock chair stands allow you to hang your hammock chair without a drill or load-bearing hanging location. Be sure to check our hammock chair stands dimensions before ordering. Our space saving stand option is our Mediterráneo hammock chair stand, specially designed for outdoor use.
You can find out more about setting up your hammock chair and stand here.
Indoor hammock chairs
Hanging a hammock chair indoors brings South American style and hours of relaxation into your home regardless of the weather outside.
Depending on whether you prefer to use your hammock chair for relaxing alone, hanging with your loved ones, or are upgrading your home office, your hammock chair can be installed anywhere in your home with enough space.
When selecting an indoor location for your hammock chair, it is important that you have a stable beam or a load-bearing ceiling made of solid masonry or drywall with a wooden substructure (studs). If you are renting, we recommend checking with your landlord before breaking out the drill.
2 | How much space does a hammock chair need?
How much space you need to install your hammock chair depends on its size and how you plan to hang it. Keep scrolling for helpful information to determine the minimum space required for your hammock chair.
Calculating space for hammock chairs
There are two main factors in calculating the space required for a hammock chair:
First, there must be sufficient distance between the hammock chair and its surroundings. For a Basic size hammock chair, the recommended minimum distance between the axis of rotation and walls, furniture and other objects is 65 cm, for the Comfort size it is 75 cm and for the Kingsize size it is 90 cm.
To make sure that there is enough distance, it is best to hold the hammock chair in the desired position before installing to check whether it can be turned in all directions without any problems.
Also relevant is the ceiling height or the height of the beam to which you want to attach the hammock chair. Depending on the size of the hammock chair, the following minimum heights apply:
| Hammock Chair Size | Minimum Height |
|---|---|
| Basic | 200 cm |
| Comfort | 210 cm |
| Kingsize | 220 cm |
3 | Suspension for hammock chairs
Now that you know how much space you need for your hanging chair and have a load-bearing relaxation location, it's time for installation.
Suspending your hammock chair from the ceiling
For hanging your hammock chair from the ceiling, we recommend the LA SIESTA CasaMount suspension set for hammock chairs. If your ceiling is solid masonry or drywall, the MultiSpot hook connects to the ceiling with four screws for optimal weight distribution.
The CasaMount suspension set set consists of:
• 1x MultiSpot ceiling hook
• 4x Screws and dowels
• 1x Suspension rope
• 1x SmartHook hook
• 1x Manual and paper template
To quickly install your CasaMount, you can simply follow these steps:
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Use the included template to mark 4 drill holes on the ceiling or wall. This will mark where your MultiSpot goes.
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Drill the holes at the marked drill hole locations using an 8 mm drill bit.
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If you are attaching the Multispot to a ceiling made of solid masonry, insert the included dowels (anchors) in the drilled holes. These should be flush with the ceiling surface. If you have drywall or wooden beams, this step is not necessary. If attaching to drywall be sure to find the stud to attach your MultiSpot.
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Attach the MultiSpot to the ceiling or beam using the 4 provided screws. Be sure your MultiSpot does not pull away from the ceiling and is securely fastened.
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Form the end of the suspension rope into a loop, pass the unknotted portion of the rope through the SmartHook, and knot another loop at the other end of the rope.
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Now hook the first knotted loop into the MultiSpot.
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Feed the second loop through the metal swivel on the hanging chair and hook it into the SmartHook.
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This allows the hanging height of the hanging chair to be adjusted effortlessly by sliding the SmartHook up or down. We recommend 12“/30 cm distance between the floor and your hammock chair.
EASILY ATTACH YOUR HAMMOCK CHAIR TO A CONCRETE CEILING
Are you a visual learner? In our LA SIESTA Lab video we explain how to install your hammock chair using CasaMount.
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Use the template included in the set to mark 4 drill holes on the beam.
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Drill the holes at the marked drill hole locations using a 2 or 3 mm drill bit (11/64 K or 3/16 L drill bits).
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Attach the MultiSpot to the ceiling or beam using the 4 provided screws. Be sure your MultiSpot does not pull away from the ceiling and is securely fastened.
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Tie the end of the rope into a loop and insert the other side into the SmartHook. Tie another loop at the other end of the rope.
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Now hang the first knotted loop into the MultiSpot.
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Pass the loop at the other end of the rope through the metal ring and connect it to the SmartHook by hooking it in.
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This allows the hanging height of the hanging chair to be adjusted effortlessly by sliding the SmartHook up or down. We recommend 12“/30 cm distance between the floor and your hammock chair.
Suspending your hammock chair from a round beam
Suspending from a round beam is easily done in a few simple steps with the TreeMount suspension set.
The TreeMount suspension set includes:
• 1x tree-friendly harness
• 1x resistance rope
• 1x SmartHook for adjusting the rope length
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To use the suspension set, you will need to start with the harness and resistance rope. Tie the rope to one end loop of the harness.
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Loop the harness around the pole or beam, and then feed the tied rope through the open loop on the otherside of the harness. Depending on the width of the pole or beam, the straps can also be wrapped around several times as needed.
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Thread the rope through the openings of the SmartHook and shape the bottom end of the rope into another loop.
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Feed the loop through the swivel on the hanging chair and then hook it into the SmartHook.
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This allows the hanging height of the hammock chair to be adjusted effortlessly by sliding the SmartHook up or down. We recommend 30 cm distance between the floor and your hammock chair.
Suspending your hammock chair from a tree branch
To hang your hammock chair from a tree branch, it's best to use the TreeMount suspension set, which works the same way as attaching it to a round beam.
The TreeMount suspension set includes:
• 1x tree-friendly harness
• 1x resistance rope
• 1x SmartHook for adjusting the rope length
Follow the steps below to quickly attach your hanging chair:
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To use the suspension set, you will need to start with the harness and resistance rope. Tie the rope to one end loop of the harness.
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Loop the harness around the pole or beam, and then feed the tied rope through the open loop on the otherside of the harness. Pull tight. Depending on the width of the branch, the straps can also be wrapped around several times as needed.
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Feed the rope through the SmartHook and knot another loop at the other end of the rope.
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First guide the loop at the lower end of the rope through the metal ring and then hook it into the SmartHook.
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This allows the hanging height of the hammock chair to be adjusted effortlessly by sliding the SmartHook up or down. We recommend 12“/30 cm distance between the floor and your hammock chair.
Suspending your hammock chair with a hammock chair stand
As noted above, a hammock chair stand is a good alternative to using a mounting kit if you don't have any load-bearing elements available or you want to be flexible in your choice of space.
When choosing a hammock chair stand, you can choose between models made of wood or metal.
Wooden stands give your hammock chair a beautiful stand and make your hammock and stand an eye-catcher in your outdoor or indoor space. Our Calma, made from FSC™ certified larch, also allows for quick adjustments to the hanging height.
HOW TO BUILD THE CALMA STAND FOR HANGING CHAIRS
In our LA SIESTA Lab, we show you the installation of a wooden stand step by step.
Metal stands, are a convincing option with their low weight, such as our Mediterráneo made of powder-coated steel, which takes up little space.
If extra stability is needed, for use by children, we recommend our extra stable metal stand Romano.
4 | Enjoy your hammock chair
As you can see, with the right options, there is no mystery to hammock chairs. Once you've decided on the right spot with enough space, you're on your way to hammock chair happiness!
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