When you live in a small space, that doesn’t mean that you can’t create meaningful and intimate outdoor spaces. Even if you’re limited to having only a modest backyard or patio area, there is room for refinement and improvement. This is where the addition of an indoor hammock can make all the difference.
Here are some easy ideas to help you create a stylish and relatively inexpensive indoor hammock for yourself, your family members, or your guests.
Scaling Down Your Hammock Canopy
If there is no ceiling hook in the area where you want to hang your hammock, it is possible to temporarily use hooks that are designed for closets. These generally screw into the wall or ceiling, and they can hold up to 50 pounds. You will find them near the lighting fixtures at any home improvement store. They come with their bracket for hanging, so you just need to screw one into a stud in the ceiling.
Choose Your Ropes Wisely
Not all ropes are rated the same; nylon is generally not as strong as polypropylene. This is important if you want to hang your hammock indoors, and especially so if you have children or pets at home. Different varieties of rope vary in the amount of weight they can hold:
• Nylon – 50 pounds
• Polypropylene – 100 pounds
• Soundex – 150 pounds
• Manila – 200 pounds
A rope that is too thin also poses a safety risk, particularly if you live in an older home with plaster walls and ceilings. The walls might not be as strong as those in newer homes. Therefore, it is best to test your rope first on some extra weight before using it to hang the hammock.
Using an Under-bed Hammock Stand
If you do not have ceiling hooks in the room where you want to hang your hammock, or if you live in a rented apartment or dorm room, there is another simple solution. Just use the under-bed stand that costs only $10 – $18. These stands are easy to assemble, and they are made of durable steel that can support up to 500 pounds. Use removable adhesive hooks, available at your local hardware store, to hold the stand in place inside your closet or against a wall.
Installing a Wall Hammock Stand
If you have enough space on your walls, you could install one hammock stand near each end of your hammock. This will let you adjust the height to meet your needs, and it is easy to do using standard hardware supplies.
Using a Stand-Alone Hammock Stand
You can also place individual hammock stands next to each other in different areas of your home or patio, so you can switch up your favorite napping spots. Just choose the spot that works best for you, and create a soothing space where you can relax.
No matter how small your living space is, hanging an indoor hammock will turn it into a special place where you can find peace and relaxation.
How do you hang a hammock indoors without drilling?
While you can use an under-bed hammock stand, you might also consider using a wall hammock stand. This allows you to adjust the height according to your needs and it is easy to do with standard hardware.
You could install one individual hammock stand near each end of your Hammock. This will let you adjust the height to meet your needs and it is easy to do using standard hardware supplies.
A stand-alone hammock stand allows you to place the hammock stand next to each other in different areas of your home or patio, so you can switch up your favorite napping spots. Choose the spot that works for you and create a soothing space where you can relax.
You could place the hammock stand next to each other in different areas of your home or patio, so you can switch up your favorite napping spots. Just choose the spot that works for you and create a soothing space where you can relax.
