Location for an Indoor Hammock

• An indoor hammock will take about as much space as an outdoor hammock. The homeowner will need a location longer than the length of the hammock. If the hammock is hung in too small an area, its occupant may end up resting on the ground.
  
  A hammock chair will require less space but still more room than a normal chair due to its swinging action.
  
  Hammocks obviously don't fit with every type of home décor. An indoor hammock is likely to be used in a Caribbean or other island-themed room. They are available in a variety of materials and colors. Many people find them extremely comfortable for relaxing.
  
  

Installing an Indoor Hammock

• The anchors for an indoor hammock must be screwed into solid wood. Plaster or drywall will not support the weight of the hammock. Use a stud finder to locate the upright wood or metal studs behind the wall materials. Use heavy eyebolts or lag screws turned directly into the studs. Use a drill to establish a pilot hole for the eyebolt. Also use the stud finder to locate plumbing and electrical services behind the wall. It is best to avoid drilling into these items.
  
  Attaching a hammock to a brick wall will require special masonry-hanging hardware.
  
  Because the holes left by the eyebol hardware used to hang a hammock will be fairly large, be sure the installation of a hammock does not violate the lease of a rented property.
  
  

Installing a Hammock Chair

• A hammock chair will require a similar type of anchor as the regular hammock. However, only one anchor is used for a hammock chair, and it will be placed in the ceiling rather than the wall.
  
  Again, use a stud finder to locate the ceiling joist behind the plaster or drywall material. Use a drill to start a pilot hole and turn the eyebolt into the ceiling joist.