A recent New York Times article, "
A Spare Stage for the Spectacle of Life," took readers into the Long Island home of artist Karin Waisman and architect Carlos Brillembourg, which is quite narrow yet still full of light and space for the couple and their daughter, Antonia. While I would certainly call the property a
Coveted Crib, it's not the house itself that grabbed me.Perusing an
interactive photo blueprint for the home, I noticed that the couple had used five
hammocks as wall décor in their dining room. The space is notably minimal (white walls and chairs, oak floors and table), so evenly spaced on the wall and picking up the colors of a tray of veggies on the table, the hammocks are quite visually arresting.
If you're too lazy to
DIY a hammock and have got money to burn, the
Kokoon Free Standing Hammock ($10,620) might be right up your alley. The luxe outdoor furnishing will bring
Summer Style to your terrace or lawn, and serve as a private escape from whatever ails you this month, especially if you add its optional set of curtains. You might want to have someone check in on you every once in a while: I don't know that I'd ever want to leave it.
When it comes to
Summer style, comfort is key. Would you get comfy by outfitting your home with a hammock?
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Yesterday I
told you about how I sewed a hammock for my backyard by riffing on instructions from the Getaway issue of ReadyMade magazine. If you want to get the exact instructions from the magazine, head down to your local bookstore and pick up a copy. In fact, I urge you to do so, as there are a ton of other cool Summer projects that will keep you occupied and crafting this month.
Want to get comfy in your own hammock.
I picked up the latest issue of
ReadyMade over the weekend, and was delighted to find it brimming over with fun, easy projects for Summer living. One project I started nearly immediately was making their hammock project, which was explained in the article "Re-Kindle." Basically, all you need for this project is an old sheet, a sewing machine, and some rope. I used a duvet cover I'd made a few years ago, and which had been gathering dust in the linen closet.
The fabric for this hammock is made from a recycled material. Can you guess what it is. (Hint: At one time, this fabric held something thirst quenching.)
You needn't have sand below your feet or be rocking about on a sailing ship to enjoy a springtime siesta on a hammock. The rope mesh makes for a comfy lounging spot that'll give your garden or porch a new function. Hammocks range in price vastly, from about $30 to over $200.
Since I'm excited about getting outdoors and
into the garden this month, it's pretty understandable that I'm craving this
Chesapeake Hanging Lounger ($1129) from Pottery Barn. It combines two of my favorite areas for lounging — a hammock and a bed — into one brilliant piece. This lounger is built for the outdoors, too, with a kiln-dried solid hardwood frame, stainless-steel hooks, and a water-repellent, canvas-covered mattress.
It's a bean bag. It's a hammock. It's possibly the most comfy thing ever.
I've been shopping for a hammock all Summer, and this
Ting Studios Sling ($578) might be my favorite so far. It's made from recycled seat belts, which are not only environmentally responsible but also look way more comfy than old-fashioned rope. The weave is weatherproof and available in five colors: green, orange, white, black, and brown.
