One of the best ways to enjoy the summer sun is by lounging outside on your favorite patio furniture, and if you're looking to add some new pieces to your decor, then these relaxing hammock designs will certainly help you enter a completely tranquil state.
Hammocks are one of those items that people often associate with holidays and tropical settings. The back-and-forth swinging feature of these products serves to create a luxuriously soothing experience for the user, making the process of relaxing and falling asleep much easier. From camping tents that cleverly convert into hammocks to sculptural outdoor loungers, these relaxing designs will help anyone feel more comfortable and easy-going as soon as they sit back in one of these modern swinging creations.
42 Relaxing Hammock Designs
From Outdoor Suspended Sleeping to Sun-Hindering Hammocks:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 12, 2013 — Art & Design
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Cozy Bunk Bed Tents
The Sky Tent 2 Offers Tree Huggers a Neat Tent Alternative
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Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
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Winter Sleeping Swings
The Eagles Nest Outfitters Blaze Underquilt Makes Hammocks Cozy in the Cold
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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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Outdoor Suspended Sleeping
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
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Hammock Tents
The Nyamuk
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Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
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Levitating Loungers
The 'Personal Rockin' Computer' is a Luxe Relaxing Workstation
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Living Room Hammocks
Koala 45 by Stal Collectief Has a Large Sling Surface for Communal Lounging
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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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Corporate Hammock Hangouts
Google Pittsburgh Office Provides Workers with a Net-Like Resting Area
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Luxuriously Levitating Loungers
The 'Zero Gravity Hammock Chair' Can Swing in All Directions
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Hanging Bird's Nest Chairs
The Mini Nestrest Chair Can Be Hung From a Tree Like a Bird’s Nes
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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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Cocoon-Like Suspended Beds
The Skeeter Beeter Pro Hammock Keeps You Safe from Mosquitos
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Tip Proof Hammock
The Leaf
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Sticky DIY Hammocks
The Duct Tape Hammock is Perfect for Backyards on a Budget
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Backpack Tent + Hammock
The Respite
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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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Rocking Loungers
Stefanie Ilgner Designs a Chair to Relax in
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Tailgate Hammocks
Trailer Hitch Stand and Chairs
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$19,000 Cocoon Hammock
Innovation that Will Put You to Sleep
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Stylish Furry Hammocks
Chacabraka Has Come Out With Warm & Fuzzy Indoor Hammocks
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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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Avian Relaxation Pods
The Cacoon is a Combination Tent-Hammock Inspired by the Weaver Bird
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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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Hammock-Bottomed Bleachers
Siesta Bench by Emanuele Magini Offers a Relaxing Repose
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Doggie Hammocks
The Filson Dog Car Seat Sling Keeps Your Seats Free of Dog Hair
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Semi-Suspended Seating
Lucy Hammock Provides Lightness of Suspension with the Stability of Legs
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Coyote Fur Hammock
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Cozy Bunk Bed Tents
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Adult Fold-Up Bunk Beds
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Built-In Hammock Desks
The Zevaka Table by Yaroslav Misonzhnikov is Made for College Students
Foldable Luxury Accessories
The Louis Vuitton 'Objets Nomades' Release is Extravagant
Public Hammock Houses
Flederhaus by Heri & Salli is a Vertical Park of Repose
Futuristic Search Engine Offices
Penson Gives Google Engineering Headquarters a Cool Interior
Heavy-Duty Man Packs
The Stylish AP Series Messenger Bags are Fashionably Rugged
Multipurpose Luxury Shelters
The Holtkamper Kyte Tent Trailer Redefines Convenience and Style
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
Sublimely Surreal Avian Sketches
Christina Mrozik's Bird Art Collection is Sumptuously Detailed
Streamlined Suspended Tents (UPDATE)
This Hammock Tent by Tentsile is Like a Comfy Tree Fort
Woodsy Cabin Dwellings
The Lochmara Lodge Combines Elements of Comfort with Nature
Vibrantly Painted Furniture
The Ibiza Collection by Kare Design is Brightly Bohemian
Perforated Accordion-like Pavilions
The Bowooss Bionic Optimized Wooden Shell is Eco-Conscious
Winter Sleeping Swings
The Eagles Nest Outfitters Blaze Underquilt Makes Hammocks Cozy in the Cold
Floating Sleep Stations
Rest on the Barnwood Hanging Bed and Sway Gently
Canoe-Shaped Chairs
The Stretch Bench is an Undulating Furniture Masterpiece
Playful Portuguese Interiors
The Remodeled 227 Flat by OODA Merges Acrobatics and Architecture
Outdoor Suspended Sleeping
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
Adaptable Infant Seating
The Urban Chameleon Affords Three Easy Ways to Bring Baby Around
Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
Robust Travel Bags
'Ignoble Lenore Capsule Backpack' Saves the Hassle of Having Multiple Packs
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
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
Striped Couture Cocoons
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Surreal Carnivorous Birdhouses
These Birdhouses by Blaine Fontana are Hungry for Feathered Friends
Corporate Hammock Hangouts
Google Pittsburgh Office Provides Workers with a Net-Like Resting Area
Abstract Architecture Pavilions
The Art Folly Cubrick by Chanjoong Kim is Bold and Interactive
Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
Indoor-Outdoor Furnishings
The Soft Block Collection Offers Versatile and Lightweight Sofas
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
Poolside Solar-Powered Showers
Rinse Off After Having a Swim with This Amazing Creation
Tot Airplane Hammocks
The FlyeBaby Provides a Comforting Bed for Traveling Infants
Bass Hybrid Benches
The String Seat by Volodymyr Karalyus Melds Three Functions in Harmony
Hulk-Sized Hammocks
The California Polytechnic State 'WHITE' Project is For Lazy Loungers
Cylindrical Capsule Sculptures
This Gilbert Moity Light Design Installation is Inspired by Nature
Optical Effect Seating
The Junya Ishigami Family Chairs are Perfectly Mismatched
Recreating Corporate Culture
Tim Andree Tells Why Working with Like-Minded Staff is Important
Netted Hammock Installations
The WHITE Project is Artful and Spatially Interactive
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
Pleasing Privacy Pods
Freyja Sewell's Hush Seating Provides a Warm, Womblike Haven
Cocoon-Like Suspended Beds
The Skeeter Beeter Pro Hammock Keeps You Safe from Mosquitos
Cocooned Girl Captures
Matthieu Belin's 'Sea Change Blanc' is Full of Hope and Promise
Classic Literature Book Covers
These Luxury Book Cover Designs by Richard Tuttle are Amazing
Aerial Outdoor Shelters
The Branch Tent Lets You Enjoy the Great Outdoors Above the Forest Floor
Luxurious Baby Jacuzzis
The MagicBath by BluBleu is Made for Happily Spoiled Children
Bridge-Inspired Seating
The Swilken Bench by Andrew Dickson is Scaled Down for Sitting
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
Suit-Up Sleeping Bags
Stay Snuggly in The Napsack While Resting & Being On-the-Go
Sterile Plastic Seating
NENDO's Pristine Transparent Chair Acts Like a Mini Hammock
Lively Levitating Loungers
The HugglePod Hanging Chair Will Have Your Little One as Snug as a Bug
Suspended Tent Structures
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
Shredded Photo Collages
'Time' by John Clang Addresses Urban Estrangement and Intimacy
Facial Crater Photography
Weronika Krzemieniecka Experiments with Face Surface Imprints
Tent Labyrinths
The Gigwam by Dustin Toland Makes Community Camping Cozy
Rickshaw Steam Rooms
The H3T Bike Sauna Brings a Bit of the Spa to the Cycle Path
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
Bubble-Bellied Benches
The Mad Horse Table Breeds a Smooth and Bulbous Surface
Optimally Ventilated Workspaces
The Breathing Office by Creative Inc. Maximizes Natural Air Flow
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
Bird-Shaped Door Stops
Cas Moors Designs a Sleek Oak Doorstop That is Home Decor Friendly
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
First Aid Furnishings
The Healing Bench is Foldable, Functional and Fit to Save Lives
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
Powerless Espresso Machines
The Nomad is a Compact Portable Espresso Machine You Can Take Anywhere
Air Conditioned Padding
The Aero Seat Cooling Cushion Keeps You Feeling Fresh
Sky-High Dining Experiences
Hotel Cipriani's 'Dinner in the Sky' Lets Guests Dine Among the Stars
Wooden Summer Furniture
Barrel Stave Hammock Lets You Sit Back and Enjoy Good Times
Comfy Canopy-Covered Camping
Sleep Off the Ground Without Bug Bites in the Netted Cocoon Hammock
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
Horse Feed Furnishings
Hay Bales Seating Makes Barnyard Benches into Contemporary Cushions
Vintage Suitcase Bird Nests
Robert Lach Converts Swanky Suitcases into Nests
Chic Stargazer Accomodations
The Canvas Domes at Elqui Domos Hotel Attracts Travelling Astronomers
Minimalist Mobile Seating
The Weltevree Wheelbench Offers Easy and Convenient Mobility
Stationary-Wearing Wooden Birds
This Peacock by Kamina&C is Naked Without Pencil Crayons
Homeless Cocoon Shelters
This Nifty Hwang Kim Design Offers Discrete, Portable Outdoor Protection
Bird-Shaped Drink Shakers
These Penguin Cocktail Mixers Will Make Your Drinks Arctic Ice Cold
Suspended Bean Bag Chambers
Le Beanock Provides the Ultimate Comfort for Home Owners
Shot-Improving Lounge Chairs
This Clever Seat Doubles as a Fun Basketball Shootout Toy
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
Semi-Suspended Seating
Lucy Hammock Provides Lightness of Suspension with the Stability of Legs
Curvaceous Plywood Furniture
Craig Siebeneck's Idea Bench Has a Challenging Yet Inviting Presence
Portable Booze Carriers
The Life of the Party Backpack Drink Dispenser Will Make You Super Popular