DIY hanging chair: creating stylish comfort

Peculiarities

The hanging swing design resembles a cocoon. There are a large number of models of hanging chairs. Such a product can be fixed directly to the ceiling or placed on a special stand or stand.

A variety of design styles allows each customer to choose the right product. The pronounced surreal motif of the chair, reminiscent of the shape of a ball, hammock or egg, will give the room a sophisticated appearance.

The photo shows a hanging chair in the interior:

Thanks to the use of metal or steel structures in the manufacturing process, the model acquires increased strength. The manufacturer uses as a basis:

• bamboo;
• nylon rope;
• textile;
• wood;
• artificial rattan.

Any of the listed materials is environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, which allows you to place the hanging product even in a child’s bedroom. Maintenance is quite simple and the service life is long.

The chair allows you to sit comfortably and enjoy reading interesting literature, listening to your favorite compositions, relaxing on the veranda, etc.

Materials used

Assembling a hanging chair begins with choosing the material for the frame. For upholstery, threads and ropes, some kind of fabric can be used. Your choice.

But it is important to choose the frame in advance.

• PVC pipes
  . Making a chair using plastic pipes is extremely simple. A frame is made on their basis. In fact, you only need a couple of rings. For greater strength and rigidity, pipe jumpers can be placed between the rings;
• Rattan and wicker
  . Finding rattan to make a chair is problematic. Mostly ready-made structures are sold from this material. You can make a wicker chair from wicker, without actually having a main frame. It's long and difficult;
• Metal
  . If you take ready-made metal rings, the process will be simplified. But bending metal yourself is not so easy. Plus, stainless steel is a must;
• Textile
  . More relevant for hammocks, as well as for children's hanging chairs. Adults are unlikely to survive.

All this suggests that PVC pipes really remain the most correct and suitable option for self-production.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of such chairs include:

1. Exclusive appearance.
2. Creating a calming atmosphere that promotes complete relaxation and helps in the fight against insomnia.
3. Strengthening the vestibular system through gentle rocking.

Among the design disadvantages it is worth highlighting:

1. The need for a pre-thought-out location. When rearranging the product, each time you will need to dismantle the old fasteners and install new ones.
2. Impossibility of installing a suspended structure to a suspended or suspended ceiling.

Useful tips

Before you start making a hanging chair with your own hands, you should take into account the recommendations of experts.

1. Weight limit . Most textile models can support a person whose weight does not exceed 100 kg. But the design with the presence of a metal support stand is capable of supporting a weight of 140-150 kg.
2. Depth . An incorrect calculation of depth can prevent you from fully using the furniture. For example, a base whose depth does not exceed 55 cm will be convenient for use by children. A model with a depth of 80-90 cm will allow an adult to feel relaxed.
3. Having extra room for swinging.
4. Availability of durable ceiling tiles . Otherwise, the installation hooks may not be able to support the heavy structure.

If the design is intended for outdoor use, its size can be any, but when making a product for a room, it requires taking into account the dimensions of the room. Excessive bulkiness will not add comfort.

In addition, products made from rattan and plastic are suitable for outdoor use. A textile product will quickly deteriorate from exposure to the external environment.

Types of cocoon swings

Dimensions of a swing for one person
Before you start making an egg swing with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with the varieties of their designs and choose the most optimal option.

• Weaving. Rattan, belts, rope or insulated wire are stretched onto a rigid frame. An excellent solution for outdoor structures that are exposed to the sun, moisture and temperature changes.
• Soft frame. It is made by analogy with cases filled with balls that take the shape of the human body. You can sit and recline.
• Deaf. To make the contours, opaque fabric is used to cover the seated person from prying eyes.
• Double. A separate variety of increased size, allowing a couple to have a romantic time.

The chairs are made on a stand, universal or hanging, which imposes certain restrictions.

Size calculation

Before you begin manufacturing the structure, you should calculate the dimensions of the finished product. If desired, you can build a large structure so that you can comfortably sit and place a large number of pillows around you.

To make a children's hanging chair, you will need to make the seat size 55-90 cm. For an adult model, you will need to increase the size to 90-125 cm. Depending on the installation method, the height of the finished product will be selected. To ensure the safety of the structure, it is important to calculate the load-bearing capacity with a margin. A product intended for use by children must withstand 80-100 kg; for adults, the withstand load should increase to 140-150 kg.

Using a small drawing, you can depict a scale model to simplify the process of calculating the dimensional characteristics of parts that will be used in the assembly process. Elements of the frame structure are drawn on paper. After this, they are transferred to the workpieces in an increased size.

The photo shows drawings of hanging chairs:

How to make a wicker hanging chair with your own hands

A suspended structure for swinging can be constructed from various materials.

Chair made of wicker or rattan

When choosing a material for weaving, it is worth considering that rattan, unlike wicker, has a higher level of flexibility. It is better for beginners to give preference to this type of material.

Most often, rattan or willow vine is used to create a hanging wicker chair. For this purpose you will need to arm yourself with:

1. Long rods of willow or rattan , the diameter of which is 10-15 mm. To manufacture the product you will need to purchase about 450-500 pieces of material.
2. Use a metal hoop , a metal-plastic pipe or braided vine rods to make the front part of the structure.
3. Strong twine and glue necessary for tying the frame part.
4. Secateurs, awl, knife and ruler , which are necessary to measure and cut the material.
5. Nylon cord , the cross-section of which reaches 4 mm, and the shade is close to the color scheme of the rods. Using this cord you can weave the back.
6. Cords, chain or ropes with which you can hang a structure. The length is selected depending on the height of the ceilings of the room in which the structure will be located.

The weaving pattern is selected individually. When using the simplest method of making a hanging model from rattan or willow with your own hands, you will need:

1. Steam chopped willow or rattan. The willow vine is also cleared of bark. The material is beaten in order to obtain the maximum level of flexibility during operation.
2. We begin to form the frame part of the structure. If using a hoop for the front of the product, you will need to slightly flatten the hoop. To facilitate this process, it is better to use a metal-plastic pipe. The material is easy to change shape, and using an insert, you can easily connect the ends of the product.
3. Other parts of the frame are mounted on the pipe. If long rods are used, then vertical weaving can be used. Otherwise, the elements are fixed horizontally.
4. When installed vertically, the rods are fixed in the upper area of ​​the frame part in the middle, so that gradual sliding apart can be achieved between each other and in the middle part of the backrest.
5. By bending the rods, we create the desired shape and depth of the seat. From the bottom side the material is collected towards the middle. In this way, you can achieve a kind of basket-frame. When finished, the structure will be positioned vertically.
6. You can form the base differently. In this case, horizontally located rods will be mounted on the sides of the frame part. To create the desired shape of the seat, you will need to install material every 22-25 mm.
7. To secure the frame vine to the base, you will need to bend it through the pipe from the inside of the seat to the outside. After bending, the tip is intercepted with the twine vine.
8. The frame rods are braided transversely with thinner vines. You can start weaving from the bottom and gradually work your way up. In the case when weaving is carried out along a horizontal frame part, it is recommended to start from the middle part of the back to the sides. When approaching the pipe, the tip of the wicker material needs to be bent and twisted around the main wicker/rattan. When weaving, each subsequent material must be pressed tightly against the previous one.
9. After the entire basket of the structure has been completely braided, the tip of the final rod can be bent, tucked in and secured in the weave.
10. In cases where there is no reliable support in the seat area, a foam cushion can be placed in the lower part.

Video on how to make a hanging chair with your own hands:

DIY hammock chair

To make a comfortable wicker hammock chair with your own hands, you need to purchase:

• a pair of metal hoops of different diameters (70 and 110 cm);
• about 880 m of cord for weaving;
• slings – 12-13 m;
• a couple of thick cords to connect the rings;
• a pair of wooden rods;
• tape measure and scissors.

When purchasing hoops, you should give preference to options made on the basis of metal-plastic, the cross-section of which reaches 35 mm. Inside such pipes there is a metal braid, which helps to ensure increased strength of the suspended structure.

To cut the required pipe size, you should use the formula S = 3.14xD. That is, the existing diameter of the hoop must be multiplied by 3.14. To connect the ends of the pipes, you can use wooden or plastic internal inserts of a suitable diameter. They are secured with ordinary screws.

Weaving is best done using a polyamide cord with a polypropylene core, the thickness of which reaches 4 mm. The product has a soft surface, but at the same time helps create the most durable units.

First, let's create a winding for the hoop. To cover 1 m of the surface of a metal hoop, you will need almost 38-40 m of cord:

1. Slowly make turns while maintaining good tension. The cord should be laid evenly and fairly neatly.
2. To achieve maximum winding density, tightening should be done every 18-20 turns. In this case, they are intensively twisted in the direction of the winding until it stops.
3. In this case, the braid is obtained with the most even and dense surface. The work process is carried out with gloves.

Step by step process of weaving mesh:

1. To create a mesh, you will need to use the macrame technique. The basis is a checkerboard with flat knots.
2. To weave the mesh, a double polyamide cord is used.
3. The net is attached to the braided hoop with double knots. When weaving, it is important to monitor the tension of the cord. Maintaining maximum tension will allow you to achieve an elastic structure. The free ends of the knots are not cut off, as they create a spectacular fringe.

Instructions for assembling a hanging wicker chair:

1. A single structure is assembled from braided hoops. From one extreme part they are fastened by winding with one cord.
2. On the second side, a pair of wooden rods are placed vertically. They will serve as support for the back of the product. The length of the support rod is selected individually depending on preference.
3. To prevent the hoops from slipping, it is necessary to make small cuts at the four ends of the rods.

Making the back:

1. We select the back weaving pattern individually.
2. You should start working from the top of the backrest, gradually lowering yourself towards the seat.
3. Each of the loose ends of the cords should be tightened in the area of ​​the lower ring. The hanging outer parts are collected into thin brushes.
4. After braiding the pattern, the ends of the threads are fixed at the bottom of the back and decorated with fringe.
5. Strengthening the structure is provided by a pair of thick cords connecting the back and seat.
6. We secure the slings and carry out installation.

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Swing chair

To begin manufacturing the structure, you will need to first prepare the following materials:

• a hoop with a diameter of 95 cm;
• durable fabric (length 3 m, width 150 cm);
• zippers 95 cm;
• 10 m of strong cord or rope;
• metal rings for mounting the product to the ceiling;
• non-woven fabric;
• scissors and measuring tape;
• sewing accessories.

After preparing the materials, you can start creating a cozy swing chair with your own hands from a hoop according to the following instructions:

1. The fabric is folded in half and spread on the table.
2. There is a hoop in the center. A circle is marked 22-25 cm from it. The marks are connected by a line.
3. Carefully cut out a couple of circles.
4. On the first workpiece, a cut is made through the central part. The length of the cut is identical to the diameter of the hoop. A zipper is sewn into this part of the fabric.
5. Using a seam around the circumference, the workpieces are connected.
6. The finished cover is decorated with a cutout designed to secure the twine to the hoop. The cover in this case is folded in half. From the fold line, 45° is measured in one direction, and 30° in the other. Labels are added.
7. The marks are duplicated from the second part of the circle. The distance between the cutouts at the front should be greater than at the back.
8. The slots are finished with braid.
9. The hoop is wrapped with a piece of padding polyester. You can secure it with a seam. After this, the hoop is inserted into the case. The zipper is fastened.
10. The cord is cut into 4 parts, the lengths of which are 220 cm and 280 cm. The sections are folded in half and secured to the hoop. For this purpose, a loop is threaded through the hole in the cover. The ends of the cord are pushed through it and tightened. Long laces will be located in front, and short ones at the back.
11. Short and long cords are tied to the ring. The cords located on the right side are attached to the right ring, and on the left side - to the left. It is very important that the knots are as strong as possible.
12. The rings can be hung from the ceiling surface or beam. You can also install the swing on strong tree branches.
13. The swing chair contains pillows or a round mattress, which will allow you to achieve the most cozy nest.

Scheme for making a hoop

A hoop as a form is often used to make the hanging frame of a shell chair using the macrame method, for a fabric chair-cover, a hammock chair, a cocoon, or a chair on a wooden base. You can make a hoop from a metal pipe and metal-plastic. A metal gymnastic apparatus of the same name is also perfect, if available.

The finished frame of a hanging chair can be covered with foam rubber, padding polyester, fabric, braided with wicker or cords. You can trim the edges with ribbons or decorative strands, and decorate with beads.

Tools and materials

Wooden hanging frames are often used for straighter shapes. Wooden pallets are often used as a base for such chairs. These can be individual planks or ready-made structures that are simply sawed into the required blocks.

To make them, the hammock slatted structure will require:

• hacksaw or jigsaw;
• drill;
• wood drills;
• sandpaper for surface treatment.

Metal-plastic is easy to saw, it will not need to be bent using special equipment, since they are sold in the form of coils, which means they already have a round shape. To make a hoop you will need: self-tapping screws, a screwdriver, a wooden or metal sleeve.

Metal pipes will make up the strongest frame for a chair of any shape, even round, even connected at the top and diverging in shape downwards. Welding will help in this matter. The work process will require a male craftsman and a pipe bending machine. But this frame will be the heaviest, which means it will require strong fastening. This option will be the most labor-intensive.

Manufacturing

Initially, the wood will need to be shaped, sanded, impregnated with insect repellent and protected from the elements with varnish. It is fixed at the joint with wood glue and supplemented, if necessary, with self-tapping screws or bushings.

The metal-plastic base is easy to attach to a ring. Fastening occurs using a wooden or plastic bushing of smaller diameter, secured with stainless steel screws on both sides of the joint, without going beyond the bushing.

The process of bending a metal pipe is quite prosaic if you have special equipment. Some experience with the machine is required. The pipe bend is formed as required.

To work with welding, you will need a special permit and level of skill. It is not recommended to work with welding without special skills. The number of adhesions depends on the required shape. This could be a regular duplicated circle, or it could be the shape of a chair.

The frame is ready, how to make a chair out of it?

How much does a hanging chair cost?

You can purchase a hanging model in a large furniture showroom or on a specialized website on the Internet. The average cost of a rocking product is 7,000-18,000 rubles. If you wish, you can easily create such beauty with your own hands, which will be much cheaper financially and will allow you to build a model of your own design.

A hanging model located on the veranda, in the bedroom or in the shade of trees will add zest to your home interior. The rocking product will become a favorite place for children and adults.

What could be better than after a hard day at work to find yourself in a comfortable soft chair and enjoy the peace and tranquility, swinging in a cozy hanging chair made by yourself.