Wherever there is a garden, a porch, or a patio, hanging seats they become a key piece. Perfect for decorating outdoor spaces during the summer, why not enjoy them all year round indoors? Bet on a hanging chair to decorate your bedroom or living room and relax!
Hanging chairs are all the rage. You can hang them directly from the ceiling of the room or suspend them from a foot designed for this purpose. They will not only contribute personality to the roomThey will also allow you to relax while reading a book or just letting time go by.
Why and how to choose a hanging chair
The hanging chairs they have also conquered the interior of our homes. It should not surprise us. A hanging chair is a light piece and suitable for decorating both outdoor and indoor spaces of reduced dimensions. Plus, they not only serve a useful purpose, they also bring a lot of personality to any space.
We also find them with a wide variety of designs, colors and finishes so it will not be difficult to decorate with these the interiors of houses of different styles. The biggest challenge, probably, will not be finding a hanging chair that suits your home, but being able to decide which of the many designs to go for.
make you certain questions it will help you make a better decision. Where are you going to place it, in an outdoor or indoor space? The place will help you eliminate some hanging chairs according to the material of manufacture and the maintenance required so that they remain as the first day. But there will be many other questions you will have to ask yourself:
- The material. Most of the hanging chairs designed to decorate outdoor spaces are made of resin or a braided plastic material that imitates natural fiber. These materials are very durable, even outdoors, easy to maintain and clean. But there are also seats made of natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, wicker or wood. Materials that prefer to be protected from the sun and rain.
- With or without foot. There are two types of swings: those that are hung from a surface such as the ceiling and those that are presented with a structure that supports the seat. The former are visually light and contribute to highlighting certain architectural features of the room, but require fixing. The seconds should not be fixed - you can move them more easily - but they should be placed on a stable surface that they will occupy.
- The design. The design of the hanging chair will influence a greater or lesser comfort. If you want it to be more than just a decorative piece, give it a try! And do it with the cushions and everything that you think you will need.
- Budget. The budget is key when making any decision and this is no exception. You will find hanging chairs from € 130, but also others that reach € 600.
Types of hanging chairs
As we have already mentioned, there is a great variety of hanging chairs. Any individual seat with an enveloping design that hangs from a surface or structure is capable of being classified as such. But as in everything there are favorites. And today they are trend those armchairs that imitate the traditional ones but hang from the ceiling, as well as those inspired by the Egg and Bubble chairs.
Inspired by the Egg Armchair
The Egg chair is a design classic. Expressly designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 to decorate the lobby of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it was conceived with the aim that its shape could offer privacy and intimacy in passageways. Hence her voluptuous egg shape that invites meditation and protects you from prying eyes. Characteristics that imitate, although not always with the same rigor, the hanging chairs inspired by these.
Bubble Chair or Bubble Chair
You have seen it occupying the pages of numerous interior design publishers. Designed in 1968 by Eero Aarnio, the Bubble Chair was one of the first pieces of furniture made from a single piece of plastic. Initially it presented a problem: the lack of light inside, an aspect that was solved with a body of clear acrylic plastic.
Suspended from the ceiling by means of a tempered steel chain, it has a very modern aesthetic. Ideal for decorating living rooms and bedrooms in a minimalist and modern style, today Adelta is in charge of producing and marketing it. However, given its price that is around € 5000, we understand that there are numerous designs on the market inspired by this but much more accessible.
Although these are the most recognized and popular designs there is a hanging chair for every room and style, you just have to find it! It won't be difficult for you. Make your first approach by going through different online catalogs until you are clear about what you want. And then, if possible, test it on the spot! It will be the only way ensure comfort of the hanging chair.