Coziness, comfort, peace in the house largely depend on furniture. The strictest requirements are imposed on its choice. Furniture must be comfortable, safe, reliable. The appearance and style of the products also play a huge role. Consumers prefer original products that are not like others. The most extraordinary item in the house can be a hanging chair.
This is the most popular design trend of our time, although such a chair first appeared in the fifties of the last century. It has amazing properties: it rocks, calms the nervous system. And its role in design is difficult to overestimate! In this article, we will consider detailed instructions for constructing such furniture from improvised, accessible materials.
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The benefits of DIY
Gentle rocking, stylish design, extraordinary appearance – all these are undeniable advantages of hanging chairs. They are intended mainly for private homes. However, there are models made specifically for apartments. In the store, such furniture is not cheap. When buying is not affordable, you can make it yourself. There are many advantages to this solution.
- Saving money. Most of the store price goes to renting the premises, paying for the brand, and paying staff salaries. The cost of the product is small. Why overpay? For self-production, you will need cheap, improvised materials. The savings reach almost 90%.
- Ease of work. The process of making a hanging chair is quite simple. Anyone can handle this work. The most important thing is desire, a little free time. The success of the result also depends on accuracy and responsibility. In the process of work, it is worth scrupulously following the step-by-step instructions.
- An extra reason to be proud. Furniture created independently will become a special reason for the owner of the house to be proud. Not everyone can boast of such fakes. When inviting guests to the house, you can surprise them with your design talent.
- Creating a unique design. Standard furniture is pretty boring, original designer furniture costs a lot of money. In this case, there is nothing better than making a hanging chair with your own hands. Its design, appearance, shape will depend only on your imagination. Such furniture will become an extraordinary decoration of the interior in any style.
- Possibility to select the optimal dimensions of the product. In apartments and houses, rooms are not quite standard sizes. It is quite problematic to select furniture for them in a regular store. The independent manufacturing process requires an individual approach.
We decide on the design and construction
In order to spend a minimum of time on making a hanging chair, its design features should be decided in advance. To do this, you need to study the types of possible designs and their features.
Let's look at the four main types of such chairs in the table.
| Type of construction | Features, advantages |
| 1. Rigid wicker frame | It is made of acrylic, metal, plastic, rattan, vine. You can make it yourself if you have weaving skills. The rigid frame is covered with fabric, leather strips. The advantage is the universal design. Such furniture is suitable for an apartment, house, cottage. Among the disadvantages are the complexity of manufacture, high cost in the store. |
| 2.Soft frame (analogy to a hammock) | This hanging chair looks like a regular hammock. The difference is in the hanging method. A hammock is attached to two supports, a hanging chair – to one. The design is very convenient to use. Suitable for a child’s room. It can have a removable cover. The choice of such products in the store is quite large. |
| 3. Cocoon chair | It has a modern appearance. It will perfectly fit into the Art Nouveau style. It has a rigid frame and wicker walls. It is problematic to make such a structure with your own hands. The main advantage is the ability to hide from the outside world. Wicker walls allow a person to retire and relax. There is one drawback - the high price in the store. But at the same time, the variety of designs pleases. In the store, you can choose a product for a room in any style. |
| 4. Teardrop chair | An original design that allows you to bring originality to any interior. The drop-shaped chair looks more like a small house. This option is perfect for a child's room. It has large dimensions, allowing you to sit with maximum comfort. During the day, you can play with toys, read a book, play on the phone in such a "house". |
Having decided on the shape, you need to start thinking about the design details. It is worth choosing the color of the cover, pillows, and coming up with an original decoration. The color of the textiles should be in harmony with the color scheme prevailing in the room where the hanging chair will be placed. The hanging rope can be replaced with chains. This solution will be relevant for rooms decorated in an oriental style.
For children, the product can be decorated with blue ribbons, various marine ornaments. The child will be delighted!
Necessary materials, tools
As you can see, a hanging chair can be made in different shapes, from different types of material. You need to choose a design based on several important criteria: room size, your own skills, interior style, financial capabilities. If you have skills in weaving, you can make a product with a rigid frame. It will last longer, and will fit even into an urban interior. Ordinary vine is suitable for weaving. However, the complexity of the work, the lack of skills force you to abandon products with such frames.
Without the necessary experience and skill, many people ask themselves: how to make a hanging chair with a simple design? The easiest way is to make a product from an ordinary hoop. An ordinary iron hoop can be found in almost any home. If you don’t have one, buying such a product in a store is not a problem. It is inexpensive and is offered in a wide range of sizes.
The most important thing is to find a hoop of the appropriate diameter and cross-section. The cross-section of the pipe should be at least thirty millimeters, the diameter - about a thousand millimeters. For a small room, you can choose a hoop of a smaller diameter. Also, for a hanging chair, you will need three pieces of fabric. The fabric should be durable, soft, beautiful. Two pieces of 1200x1200 mm, one - 200 mm wide, 4000 mm long. To match this fabric, you need to select fabric for pillows. It can be brighter, have an interesting pattern. You should also prepare: synthetic padding, durable nylon cord, two carabiners, rings for hanging, a zipper (length 1000 mm), a border for processing cutouts. You will need a few tools: threads, needles, a sewing machine, scissors, a tape measure, a marker.
Step by step instructions
The following instructions will help you make a hanging chair with your own hands.
- Prepare everything you need. You will need a large table, some free space, and additional lighting for work. Put all the materials and tools listed in the previous section nearby. Proper organization of the work area will allow you to do everything much faster.
- Lay the fabric for the cover on the table. Place the hoop in the center. Using a tape measure, mark a circumference 250 mm larger than the hoop circumference. The easiest way is to put dots, then connect them with a marker. Cut out a circle along the resulting line. Next, use the second piece of fabric. Cut out another circle with the same circumference. These are the main elements of the future cover.
We spread the fabric on the table and then place the hoop in the center of it. 
We mark the circle with a marker and cut out a circle from the fabric along the marked line. - Fold one circle in half, cut. Sew the zipper to the central size line. Step back 250 mm from the edge of the cut, fasten the zipper. When the zipper is securely sewn, you can sew the cover around the circumference. Next, turn the workpiece inside out, carefully lay it out on the table.
Finished elements of the future cover 
Fold one of the cut out round pieces in half and then cut it We attach the zipper and then sew the two halves of the cover around the circumference. - Make markings for the cutouts. To do this, put the finished cover on the hoop. Determine the points of attachment of the cord. Make four cutouts. To make them look neat, sew the cutouts with tape.
We mark out the product according to the drawing - Prepare the hoop. In its original form, the hoop will be too rigid. The hoop should be wrapped in padding polyester. First, coat the surface with glue. This will ensure reliable fixation of the material. Next, cover the hoop with fabric. This can be done manually.
We wrap the hoop with padding polyester 
We cover the hoop wrapped in synthetic padding with fabric - Insert the finished hoop into the cover through the opening with the zipper. Close the zipper. The seat base is ready. Now you need to do the fastening, fixing the cord.
We insert the sewn hoop into the cover through the hole into which the zipper is sewn. - Cut two cords of 2200 m, two of 2800 mm. These will hold the seat. Fold each cord in half, tie the ends. Pull the tied ends of the cord through the hoop, thread them through the loop. Tighten.
Cut off the required length of cord, fold it in half, and tie the ends together. 
We fasten the cords to the hoop - Create a ceiling mount. This is a job for men. Buy a strong anchor with a hook, make a hole, fix the hook. Attach rings to the cords, hang on the hook. The whole job will take no more than twenty minutes. The most important thing is that the ceiling surface must be strong. The load will be large - about 120 kg.
The finished chair, hanging outside
Decorating
The best decoration for a hanging chair will be an unusual hoop cover. It can be sewn from inexpensive fabric of one tone, or you can use an exclusive fabric of a bright design. Many people make covers from different scraps. However, then it is very important to monitor the strength of the seams. Bright pillows will be an excellent decoration. They are easy to sew yourself. You will need several parts for the work.
- Fabric for pillows. The size is arbitrary. Depends on the dimensions of the seat itself, the personal preferences of the owners.
- Sintepon. The simplest, inexpensive filler. If desired, you can choose another, more environmentally friendly one.
- Sewing accessories, machine.
It is better to make pillows with a removable cover. Then the cover can be washed as it gets dirty. To do this, first sew the base of the pillow, fill it with padding polyester, then make the cover with a zipper. Pillows can be decorated with fringe, beautiful lace. There are a lot of ideas for decorating pillows. You can look them up on the Internet.
The seat itself can be decorated with bright ribbons. This idea is especially relevant when decorating a children's room for a girl. Bright pink, red ribbons will make the interior item more original and attractive. Do not forget about the cords. The cords can also be decorated with various details: stick butterflies, decorate with beads, bright textiles.
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