Beginners Guide To Hanging Chairs
Fresh air, spring time, calming breeze and garden furniture on a Sunday afternoon. Gently swaying back and forth to calm and soothe your mind - hanging chairs were designed for this!Let it be known, hanging chairs are utilised indoors just as much to create your own safe calming space. Below is some crucial things to keep in mind when purchasing your next hanging chair.
So where is the perfect place for a hanging chair?
If you're reading this you probably have a few ideas up your sleeve on where to place these magnificent creations. However, there is a few key points to investigate before going all DIY hanging it somewhere.
Plasterboard and fiberboard alone isn't suitable for weight bearing especially with swing loading that adds extra load. Finding out which materials in your home that is suitable for weight bearing loads is a must before even purchasing one. We advise consulting a professional for specific individual guidance at your property to ensure absolute safety.
Most hanging chairs come with a stand as to not have to worry about how to hang your chair, but personally the extra work is worth it when it comes to aesthetic looks.
What about the height though?
Hanging the chair at hip height is a good guide but with personal preference you can use a chain or rope to determine that perfect height for you and your loved ones. You want to take into consideration the convenience of getting into the chair and also the leg room when sitting down.
Safety and quality is paramount
We know you can't wait to get your hanging chair to complete your home, we get it! But making sure you have a safe space for it, the right construction materials to hold it in place such as brick, concrete, wood beams or a tree for example and then doing further investigation to gather if it can withhold weight is first and foremost. Then you can browse through The Hanging Egg's range of Australian handmade hanging chairs.