No Need to Mess Up Your Bed: These Are the Best Hammocks for Napping
After a frigid winter, we’re aching for white sand and margaritas at swim-up bars. But if a beach vacay isn’t in the cards at the moment, the best hammock for lounging, napping, or catching a breeze can safely bring the tropics home. From a hand-crocheted double-size hammock to a lounger-shaped alternative, the hammocks on offer today are a stylish nod to island life and way more chic than the average beach towel.
Following in rattan furniture’s footsteps, hammocks are making their way indoors after quite a long time in outdoor spaces. (Sorry, if you’re looking for a camping hammock or something for a long backpacking trip, this is not your list!) Also like rattan and wicker, hammocks work just as well in an elegant living room as they do under a polished pergola. These are our top picks.
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- 1/13
Lazy Daze Double Quilted Fabric Hammock
You’ll want to lounge about in the patio, garden, or poolside for hours thanks to the cushioning support on this double-layer quilted hammock from Lazy Daze. Available in 23(!) different color options and patterns—including this neutral cream and several stylish striped silhouettes—it’s the ideal backyard fixture to prepare for sun-filled days ahead.
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ENO SuperNest Hammock
ENO’s heavy-duty SuperNest Hammock is built to create the ultimate relaxation destination whether you’re at home or hammock camping. With an easily packable 3D-contoured design that’s meant to provide advanced safety and stability, this model beloved by hard-core hammockers is especially great if you’re looking to lounge with a buddy.
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Vivere Double Cacoon
You won’t go wrong with this unconventional hammock from Vivere that includes a storage bag, nylon rope hanging system, a carabiner, and has a modern cocoon design that’s been tested for UV performance. It has over 170 five-star reviews from Amazon, so you know it’s easy to take a mental break with a nice book or enjoy the fresh air from the comfort of this suspended hangout you can set up just about anywhere. They may not all be perfect for a camping trip or backpacking, but who wants a camping hammock displayed in their stylish space?
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Yellow Leaf Signature Hammock
It's dubbed Yellow Leaf’s “Signature” for a reason: It’s a portable hammock, eco-friendly, and available in 13 colorways (you can even design one custom). Not to mention, Yellow Leaf has perfected its classic triple-weave construction, which utilizes 150,000 ultra-soft and quick-drying cotton loops to offer weightless support that doesn’t stretch or break. What more can you ask of a hammock?
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Arlmont & Co. Jacobsen Chair Hammock
With its spreader bar and basket-like seat, Arlmont & Co.'s high-quality chair hammock is like a suspended beanbag chair made of the most durable material: polyester. First, it’s extremely comfortable-looking with not one but two plush pillows (one for under you and one behind your back), making it perfect for lounging about. Second, there’s a huge, slightly hidden pocket so that you don’t have to get up to grab what you need while you’re seated. Books? Check. Phone? Check. Snacks? Check.
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Vivere Brazilian Hammock Chair
Made of cotton canvas, this cross between a hammock and a hanging chair will definitely become your new go-to seat of choice. Available in two different color combinations (blue-and-orange or teal-and-navy stripes), you really can’t go wrong no matter which colorway you choose. The best feature of this hammock is its shape, which lends itself to being able to slip into and out of it.
- 9/13
Nanimarquina Wellbeing Hammock
The brainchild of luxury rug company Nanimarquina and acclaimed designer Ilse Crawford, the Wellbeing collection is nothing short of perfection. Our favorite design from said collection? The hammock, which is hand-spun using organic materials, sans dyes and toxins. The subtle design lets this piece work in just about any space. Thinking of hanging it outside? The matching tree straps won’t detract from the delicate, beachy vibe of the design.
- 10/13
Sunnydaze Outdoor Quilted Fabric Hammock
If you’re planning on hanging this super-durable hammock outside, take a sigh of relief because it won’t fade, courtesy of the dye-treated polyester, which is totally weather-resistant (including mildew and UV rays). Plus, Sunnydaze designed this versatile hammock with easy assembly in mind, so even if you don't fancy yourself a craftsperson, you won’t struggle with the suspension system. Grab it from Amazon and hang it just in time for spring weather.
- 11/13
Traditional Mayan Hammocks
When it comes to types of hammocks, we’re partial to an ultralight, handwoven option backed by tradition. With supremely thick cotton thread, this Mayan-inspired hammock is like a cocoon of comfort. From the shape to the style to the natural color, everything about it is traditional (and we mean that in the best way). Both sizes have generous weight limits: The medium can support up to 550 pounds, and the large 660 pounds.
- 12/13
Threshold Linen Striped Flat Weave Hammock
Nothing says coastal grandma chic like linen and blue-and-white stripes, and this Threshold hammock is a shining example. Also, it weighs only four pounds but can support quite a large weight capacity—up to 350 pounds, to be specific. Luckily, there’s minimal setup involved, so you won’t even need a hammock stand.
- 13/13
Cotton Handwoven Large Double Hammock with Wooden Spreader Bars
When we think of the best choice for a stylish hammock, this handmade design comes to mind. The entirely cotton rope hammock, which boasts bohemian-inspired fringe hanging off the sides and a strong canvas-look bed, was crafted with the environment in mind. This breathable rope hammock would look as ethereal in a garden full of fresh blooms as it would in a minimalist bedroom. When it comes to the best hammock with durability, you can’t lose with this fresh find.
