Summer is the perfect season to enjoy all of these future-forward hammock designs. The classic hammock is a near-perfect creation, but even it can be improved. For example, designers have been recently creating hammocks that are more functional and easier on the eyes. The list of new functions includes seating more people and even being able to float on water.
While new functions are awesome, it's great to see folks adding a touch of class to the world's most relaxing piece of furniture. Gone are the days when you'd likely only find a hammock on an island retreat. Nowadays, the relaxed seating swing can be found in the most modern homes. The hammock will always be the easy way to paradise for the everyman, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement.
28 Future-Forward Hammock Designs
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Cozy Bunk Bed Tents
The Sky Tent 2 Offers Tree Huggers a Neat Tent Alternative
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Built-In Hammock Desks
The Zevaka Table by Yaroslav Misonzhnikov is Made for College Students
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Flying Feline Furniture
The '7CatsHeaven Kitty Cloud' is a Perfect Sleeping Spot for Crazy Cats
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Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
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Triple Relaxation Hammocks
Trinity's Hammock Design Features Three Hammocks in One Unit
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Hammock Hygiene
The 'SPAce' Hanging Bathtub-Shower Brings Relaxation to the Bathroom
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Sun-Hindering Hammocks
The Free-Standing Royal Botania Surf Lounger Creates its Own Shade
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Levitating Loungers
The 'Personal Rockin' Computer' is a Luxe Relaxing Workstation
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Hammocklike Tents
The Soft Goods Backpacking Shelter Saves Space on Hikes
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Portable Cooler Hammocks
The Kijaro Hammock with Stand Includes a Detachable Canopy
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Mobile Aquatic Hammocks
The Float Catamaran is Designed for Lazy Days on the Water
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Eco Dog Beds
The Bambu Hammock Gives Your Pets a Tropical Resting Place
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Luxury Baby Beds
Brad & Angie's Twins Hang in Hushamuk Hammocks
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Tot Airplane Hammocks
The FlyeBaby Provides a Comforting Bed for Traveling Infants
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Hulk-Sized Hammocks
The California Polytechnic State 'WHITE' Project is For Lazy Loungers
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Swanky Suspended Soakers
The Splinter Works Vessel is a Handsome Hammock of Hygiene
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Sculptural Swings
$25,000 ‘Wave' Hammock is a Work of Art
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Lively Levitating Loungers
The HugglePod Hanging Chair Will Have Your Little One as Snug as a Bug
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$19,000 Cocoon Hammock
Innovation that Will Put You to Sleep
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Circular Hammocks
The Petiole Hammock is Safe Sun Relaxation
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Swaying Spinal Seats
Adam Cornish's Wooden Hammock Wins Herman Miller Design Competition
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Sling Hammocks
The Sosseso
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Wooden Summer Furniture
Barrel Stave Hammock Lets You Sit Back and Enjoy Good Times
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Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Sleep Off the Ground Without Bug Bites in the Netted Cocoon Hammock
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Trampolinesque Garden Structures
Dymaxion Sleep Brings Naptime to the Garden Festival
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Infant Flight Hammocks
Give Your Baby a Relaxing Ride with the Flyebaby
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Convertible Deck Chairs
The Functional ‘Moccar' by Leif Design Park
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Coyote Fur Hammock
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Carpentry Off-Cut Furniture
The Wood-con-fusion Series by Eli Chissick is Made out of Scraps
Cozy Bunk Bed Tents
The Sky Tent 2 Offers Tree Huggers a Neat Tent Alternative
Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
The 'Foldaway Adult Bunk Bed' Will Improve Comfort for Campers
Portable Personal Shelters
The Topeak Bikamper Doesn't Need Tent Poles to Stand
59 Statement Showers & Bathtubs
From Eco Showers to Celestial LED Bathtubs, These Bathroom Designs
3-in-1 Furniture
The #006 SideSeat by PROOFF is a Seat, Desk and Storage in One
Extruded Pendent Lamps
The EXTL Lights by David Irwin is Contemporary and Structured
Floating Bathtubs
This Relaxing Hammock Tub is a Great Way to Relieve Stresses
Ironing Board-Like Desks
The XTable by Kibisi is Manually High-Adjustable Via a Crank
Heavy-Duty Man Packs
The Stylish AP Series Messenger Bags are Fashionably Rugged
Grid Retail Spaces
The Sumit Shop by M4 Design Features Linear Design Elements
Compact Inflatable Tents
The Nemo Gogo Elite Tent is Easily Portable and Simple to Use
Private Height-Adjustable Desks
The Tyde Table by Vitra Encourages Standing in Office Settings
Streamlined Suspended Tents (UPDATE)
This Hammock Tent by Tentsile is Like a Comfy Tree Fort
54 Luxurious Cleansing Innovations
Hypnotic Bathroom Fixtures to Touchscreen Spas
Woodsy Cabin Dwellings
The Lochmara Lodge Combines Elements of Comfort with Nature
Vibrantly Painted Furniture
The Ibiza Collection by Kare Design is Brightly Bohemian
Math-Inspired Furniture
The Fibonacci Cabinet Modernizes the Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Warrior Style Hammocks
The Viking Hammock Consists of Fur Blankets and Steel Chains
Winter Sleeping Swings
The Eagles Nest Outfitters Blaze Underquilt Makes Hammocks Cozy in the Cold
Crystalline Hygiene
The Baldi Rock Crystal Bathtub Offers a Luxurious Escape
Four-in-One Furniture Designs
Fanny Adam Creates a Single Piece for Small Spaces
Hammock Hygiene
The 'SPAce' Hanging Bathtub-Shower Brings Relaxation to the Bathroom
Sun-Hindering Hammocks
The Free-Standing Royal Botania Surf Lounger Creates its Own Shade
Floating Sleep Stations
Rest on the Barnwood Hanging Bed and Sway Gently
Disguised Pet Housing
Dual Purpose Furniture for you and Your Pet From Modernist Cat
Stylish Feline Beds
The Palm Springs Lounge Modern Cat Bed is the Ultimate in Luxury
Outdoor Suspended Sleeping
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
Feline Furniture
The 'Cat Scratch Lounger' by Brawny Cat is for Furry Friends
Adaptable Infant Seating
The Urban Chameleon Affords Three Easy Ways to Bring Baby Around
Heavy-Duty Cement Furniture
The Concrete Collection by Matali Crasset is Made for a Masculine Home
Robust Travel Bags
'Ignoble Lenore Capsule Backpack' Saves the Hassle of Having Multiple Packs
Upcycled Suitcase Pet Beds
Etsy Artists Make a Cute Eco Case for Cats
Traveling Tot Luggage
Mummy's Baby Gives Parents the Capacity and Comfort to Carry Infants' Things
Climbable Web-Like Structures
The WHITE Gallery Installation by Studio 400 is a Neat Project
Hammocklike Tents
The Soft Goods Backpacking Shelter Saves Space on Hikes
Peeling Baths
The Ballerina Bathtub Flexibly Offers a Tub and Standing Shower in One
Portable Cooler Hammocks
The Kijaro Hammock with Stand Includes a Detachable Canopy
Mobile Aquatic Hammocks
The Float Catamaran is Designed for Lazy Days on the Water
Transforming Bathtubs
The Ballerina Bathtub Converts From Tub To Shower With Ease
Abstract Architecture Pavilions
The Art Folly Cubrick by Chanjoong Kim is Bold and Interactive
Sculptural Carbon Fiber Seating
The Dipinta Di Blu Chair by Adele Cassina is Darkly Elegant
Leaf-Shaped Loungers
The Rhizome Chair Redefines Outdoor Furniture
Spaceship Yachts
Enso Catamaran by Zack Stephanchick is Ready to Take off
Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
Hidden Clothes Cleaners
The Electrolux Shine is More Stylish Than the Garments it Washes
Indoor-Outdoor Furnishings
The Soft Block Collection Offers Versatile and Lightweight Sofas
Bathtubs for Bookworms
The Sleek, Modern Biblio Bathrubs from Antonio Lupi
Plushy Neon Perches
The Yoda Set by Redo Design Delights the Eyes and Cushions the Tush
Multi-Colored Travel Packs
The BLK Pine Workshop Rucksack is the Perfect Stylish Companion
Electro Designer Packs
UNKLE x Medicom Toy Life Collection Does Camo Theme with Style
Protective Poncho Shelters
Wearable Tent Provides Quick Refuge in Emergency Situations
Tents on Wheels
Journeyman Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers Offer Tow-Behind Shelter
Relaxing Pet Furniture
The Koichi Futatsumata Hammock is Too Cute for Words
Poolside Solar-Powered Showers
Rinse Off After Having a Swim with This Amazing Creation
Hanging Bird's Nest Chairs
The Mini Nestrest Chair Can Be Hung From a Tree Like a Bird’s Nes
Cylindrical Capsule Sculptures
This Gilbert Moity Light Design Installation is Inspired by Nature
Optical Effect Seating
The Junya Ishigami Family Chairs are Perfectly Mismatched
Supercar Baby Seats
The Personalized Bentley Baby Car Seat Features Your Kid's Name
Swanky Suspended Soakers
The Splinter Works Vessel is a Handsome Hammock of Hygiene
Culture-Sustaining Hammocks
Yellow Leaf Provides Alternatives to Child Labor and Toxic Farming
Swinging Suspended Tents
The Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is Made for Rough Terrain
Canopy Pet Beds
Pamper Your Feline Friend With the Modern Cat Bed
Cocoon-Like Suspended Beds
The Skeeter Beeter Pro Hammock Keeps You Safe from Mosquitos
Luxurious Baby Jacuzzis
The MagicBath by BluBleu is Made for Happily Spoiled Children
Backlit Bathtubs
The THG Arabesque Tub Will Light Up Your Washroom
Sticky DIY Hammocks
The Duct Tape Hammock is Perfect for Backyards on a Budget
'Secret Garden' Artistry
WeSC Installation Features Vanessa Prager and Lizzy Waronker
Cylindrical Coastline Structures
The One Ocean Thematic Pavilion by Soma is Created For Expo 2012
Submersible Catamarans
The Platypus is an Eco-Friendly Undersea Explorer
Zoo-Infused Safari Seating
Merve Kahraman Turns Furniture into a Wildlife Extravaganza
Underwater Life Sculptures
The Anemone Installation by Oyler Wu Collaborative is Bold and Dynamic
25 Sweet Hammocks and Slings
The Stunning Suspended Support of Dangling Delights
Shredded Photo Collages
'Time' by John Clang Addresses Urban Estrangement and Intimacy
Rickshaw Steam Rooms
The H3T Bike Sauna Brings a Bit of the Spa to the Cycle Path
Bucket-Shaped Bathtubs
The Tub-E Electronic Bathtub by Wild Terrain Designs
Circular Hammocks
The Petiole Hammock is Safe Sun Relaxation
Disposable Garbage Bag Tents
Glad Tents are Perfect for Festival Fans
Swaying Spinal Seats
Adam Cornish's Wooden Hammock Wins Herman Miller Design Competition
Family-Fitting Cycles
The Panasonic Gyutto Bike is a Stable Ride for a Small Family
Designer Banana Hammocks
Comme des Garcon and Speedo Class-Up Men's Swimwear
Eco-Savvy Baby Seats
The Green Nuna LEAF Will Sway Your Infant to Sleep
Minimalist Safari Seating
The Animal Chair II-Shadow Series by Biaugust Design is Elegant
Fuzzy Woolen Backpacks
The JanSport 'Plaid Wool' Right Pack Adds to the Stylish Fall Collection
Indestructible Backpacks
The Sanction Rucksack is Ready to Tackle Almost Any Task
Curvy Poolside Furniture
The D-Lux Sun Lounger is Inspired by the Female Form
Massive Metal Hammocks
The Cradle by Ball-Nogues Studio is an Uncomfortable Place to Lay Your Head
Floral-Inspired Furnishings
The Fiore Collection by B-alance is Blooming and Brilliant
Magic Carpet Bathtubs
Zaaf Design Creates an Uber-Relaxing Tub
Picture Motif Camping Tents
These FieldCandy Tents are Cute Camping Gear
Avian Relaxation Pods
The Cacoon is a Combination Tent-Hammock Inspired by the Weaver Bird
Ferocious Doggie Bags
The Givenchy Rottweiler Wool Flannel Backpack Blends Bark & Bite
Stick Figure Adventure Art
These Paper Art Photos Follow a Stick Figure on Real World Adventures
Illuminating Bathtubs
The Stocco Origami Collection Lets You Be the Creator
Powerless Espresso Machines
The Nomad is a Compact Portable Espresso Machine You Can Take Anywhere
Luxury Catamarans
The Sunreef 58 Sailing Yacht Provides Luxury Without the Size
Air Conditioned Padding
The Aero Seat Cooling Cushion Keeps You Feeling Fresh
Wooden Summer Furniture
Barrel Stave Hammock Lets You Sit Back and Enjoy Good Times
Godzilla Cat Posts
The Skyscraper Scratching Post Makes Your Cat Feel 100 Feet Tall
Sleeping Bag Sofas
Camp Collection by Stephanie Hornig is Inspired by the Great Outdoors
Creepy-Crawly Bags
Resembling a Lifelike Bug, the Bugbackpack Will Scare All of Your Friends
Convertible Catamaran Cars
Hyun-seok Kim's 'Catamaran Car' is an Aquatic Automobile
Chic Stargazer Accomodations
The Canvas Domes at Elqui Domos Hotel Attracts Travelling Astronomers
Giant Public Hammocks
'Bench Between Pillars' by Ryuji Nakamura Architects is Odd but Fun
Shot-Improving Lounge Chairs
This Clever Seat Doubles as a Fun Basketball Shootout Toy
Floral Spillages
The Diana Balmor Garden Overflows the Balmao Jardin Garden Competition
Eccentric Wildlife-Inspired Chairs
The Moose Chair by TrevorO'Neil Design is Wildly Whimsical
Hammock-Bottomed Bleachers
Siesta Bench by Emanuele Magini Offers a Relaxing Repose
Electrified Catamarans
The Infinyte I4 is an Eco-Friendly Water Toy With a 10-Hour Battery Life
Modern Backrest Bathtubs
Carlo Colombo's Cuna Bathtub is a Sight for Sore Backs
Doggie Hammocks
The Filson Dog Car Seat Sling Keeps Your Seats Free of Dog Hair
Semi-Suspended Seating
Lucy Hammock Provides Lightness of Suspension with the Stability of Legs
Portable Booze Carriers
The Life of the Party Backpack Drink Dispenser Will Make You Super Popular
Cubed Cleansing Fixtures
The NIC Design Tub Gives You a Bath in a Box
Self-Sufficient Catamarans
'Marvin the Martian' is a Solar-Powered Luxury Boat