Shopping Guides 5 Of The Best Hammocks

Date Published:

20/08/2008

Lacking space for full-on loungers, deck chairs or garden seats and sofas? Or maybe you just like the idea of spending long summer afternoons (if we ever have any) in a hammock - the one piece of garden furniture guaranteed to send you into a long, lazy doze.


By Kerry Young

The Zingy One

An authentic cord hammock that will be a breeze to roll up and shove in your backpack/handbag, plus the zesty lime colour will make a vibrant splash in the garden. Sway cord hammock, £16, Habitat.

The Patriotic One

Here’s one for when you’re coming over all Cool Britannia. It’s got a nice vintage feel to it and will come in extra handy during the Olympics/World Cup/Ashes. Vintage Union stripe hammock with fringe, £20, The Contemporary Home.

The Nautical One

The chunky ropes and tough black cotton make this look like something you’d leap into after a couple of hours fervent swashbuckling. Ideal for pirates everywhere. Black cotton hammock with carry case, £15, Stylish Life.

The Caring, Sharing One

As well as being pretty as a picture, this hammock is big enough for two (at least - it can bear up to 160kg in weight) and is made of Fair Trade Brazilian cotton. Double rainbow hammock, £45, Hen & Hammock.

The Posh One

Stepping up the hammock concept to something more sculptural, this handsome jacquard version can accommodate up to four people and comes with tree fixtures or this gorgeous spruce wood stand. Jacquard hammock, £123 (£391 with stand), Graham and Green.

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