25 Dreamy Spots for a Hammock
From Mexico to Madrid, Sydney to Sweden, these 25 hammock set-ups capture the spirit of summer
Georgia Madden
15 January 2020
Relaxing in a hammock as it gently sways in the breeze with a good book and a chilled drink in hand – could life get any better? From beachside lounging to cosy courtyard relaxation, here are 25 sublime spots around the world where we’d love to while away a few hours.
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And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work by clicking on a photo.
1. Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Designer: Ike Kligerman Barkley
Features: Swaying palm trees, crystal-blue water – a blissful set-up that’s enough to make you want to jump on a plane.
Designer: Ike Kligerman Barkley
Features: Swaying palm trees, crystal-blue water – a blissful set-up that’s enough to make you want to jump on a plane.
2. Location: New York, USA
Features: Lush greenery and a low-slung hammock.
Features: Lush greenery and a low-slung hammock.
3. Location: Toulouse, France
Features: Beautiful stonework, a terracotta-tiled roof and a sparkling pool. A Mediterranean dream.
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Features: Beautiful stonework, a terracotta-tiled roof and a sparkling pool. A Mediterranean dream.
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5. Location: Raleigh, USA
Designer: Heather Garrett Design
Features: A converted dock that provides an idyllic view of the lake.
Designer: Heather Garrett Design
Features: A converted dock that provides an idyllic view of the lake.
6. Location: Anguilla, West Indies
Designer: Myron Goldfinger
Features: Sun, sand and cobalt-blue water – a tropical paradise summed up.
Designer: Myron Goldfinger
Features: Sun, sand and cobalt-blue water – a tropical paradise summed up.
7. Location: Nashville, USA
Designer: Caroline Sharpnack
Features: A simple garden set-up that delivers relaxation in spades.
Designer: Caroline Sharpnack
Features: A simple garden set-up that delivers relaxation in spades.
8. Location: Santa Barbara, USA
Designer: Going Home to Roost
Features: A pergola dripping with wisteria and enough hammocks for a small crowd.
Designer: Going Home to Roost
Features: A pergola dripping with wisteria and enough hammocks for a small crowd.
9. Location: Malmo, Sweden
Designer: Johan Sundberg Arkitektur
Features: Warm timber and softly filtered light.
Designer: Johan Sundberg Arkitektur
Features: Warm timber and softly filtered light.
10. Location: Portland Maine, USA
Designer: Tobias Gabranski Architecture & Design
Features: A humble boat house with river views.
Designer: Tobias Gabranski Architecture & Design
Features: A humble boat house with river views.
11. Location: Malaga, Spain
Features: Wild and wondrous – a sublime spot for fuelling the imagination.
Features: Wild and wondrous – a sublime spot for fuelling the imagination.
12. Location: Barcelona, Spain
Features: A sliver of a courtyard made great with hot pink walls and a deep hammock.
Features: A sliver of a courtyard made great with hot pink walls and a deep hammock.
13. Location: Sydney, NSW
Designer: RedAgape Blogger
Features: A hammock-inspired pallet swing chair with a magical view.
Designer: RedAgape Blogger
Features: A hammock-inspired pallet swing chair with a magical view.
14. Location: Madrid, Spain
Features: A Mediterranean villa designed for laid-back entertaining.
Features: A Mediterranean villa designed for laid-back entertaining.
15. Location: Virgin Islands, USA
Designer: Springline Architects
Features: A tiled verandah and a string hammock with unobstructed ocean views.
Designer: Springline Architects
Features: A tiled verandah and a string hammock with unobstructed ocean views.
16. Location: Catania-Palermo, Italy
Features: A decorative hammock makes the perfect spot to relax after a long, lazy lunch.
Features: A decorative hammock makes the perfect spot to relax after a long, lazy lunch.
17. Location: Rome, Italy
Designer: Studiotamat
Features: An aquamarine string hammock makes a statement against coral and pastel-pink walls.
Designer: Studiotamat
Features: An aquamarine string hammock makes a statement against coral and pastel-pink walls.
18. Location: Florida, USA
Features: Cherry-red walls, floral prints and a richly woven hammock. Eclectic and enticing.
Features: Cherry-red walls, floral prints and a richly woven hammock. Eclectic and enticing.
19. Location: Okayama, Japan
Features: Fuss-free lines, urban views – a modern minimalist’s dream.
Features: Fuss-free lines, urban views – a modern minimalist’s dream.
21. Location: Cornwall, UK
Features: A deep, shaded verandah makes a beautiful spot for chilling out.
Features: A deep, shaded verandah makes a beautiful spot for chilling out.
22. Location: Seattle, USA
Features: Rustic views and swinging space for two.
Features: Rustic views and swinging space for two.
23. Location: London, UK
Features: A white-washed pergola and matching hammock-style swinging chairs.
Features: A white-washed pergola and matching hammock-style swinging chairs.
24. Location: Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Features: A humble hammock piled high with comfy cushions.
Designer: Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Features: A humble hammock piled high with comfy cushions.
25. Location: USA
Designer: ARCON Architects & Builders
Features: A stone-clad patio, forest views and a generous hammock to curl up in. Perfection.
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Designer: ARCON Architects & Builders
Features: A stone-clad patio, forest views and a generous hammock to curl up in. Perfection.
Your turn
Which of these 25 spots could you picture yourself relaxing in? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
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Want more on gardens and outdoor areas? Don’t miss: 22 Cooling Pools to Gaze Upon From Around the World
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Great article. Every home should have a hammock.