Monday, October 15, 2007

Hammock Stands and Hammocks - For Relaxation in Your Own Backyard

The creation of the hammock stand has made access to
hammock relaxation accessible to everyone. Large yards and
gardens are unnecessary, as hammock stands allow us to
enjoy a hammock in the smallest of spaces, like a courtyard
or patio and partake in all types of hammocks from
traditional reclining hammocks, as well as hammock chairs
and swings.

Like anything to do with hammocks, there is a hammock stand
to suit any budget and while we will pay more for
aesthetics, one needn't spend a small fortune to enjoy the
feeling of swinging or lazing about in one of the world's
most comfortable inventions.

Of course using a hammock stand gives your hammock the
added advantage of your being able to set it up almost
anywhere. It makes the use of your hammock more versatile,
whether it is used on your porch, the backyard or garden or
if you want to take it away to another location on holiday.

Hammock stands come in a veritable smorgasbord of designs
and construction elements. Aluminium-framed stands are the
most popular choice and biggest sellers because of their
durability, set-up ease and cost. However, for those
wanting more of a centrepiece for a patio or courtyard,
there are some rather beautiful, if more expensive, options
available.

More expensive hammock stands are usually made of timber or
steel. Designs are streamline and quite stunning, often
borrowing lines from Scandinavian modern furniture and are
simple, yet elegant. The shapes include a 'C' shape, where
the hammock or hammock swing hang from the top of the 'c'
to a rather space-age 'x' frame, where the hammock is hung
from the top ends of the 'x'. Some of the timbers used in
their construction include cypress and oak. All of these
stands would be a feature to any garden, patio or even
indoors.

Hammock stands for traditional, full-recline hammocks are
also available and these are a clever alternative for those
who lack back yard or garden space and, unlike a
conventional hammock, attached to two trees or poles, they
can be moved easily and set up anywhere in or outdoors.

Believe it or not, a hammock stand is even available to
attach to the back of a standard sized pick-up truck or
utility. These are ideal for people who camp and are also
easy to put up.

So whether you are seeking a striking, useable feature for
your garden or simply a fold-away hammock you can bring out
on a warm day, there is, quite literally, something for
everyone.

Isn't it time you gave yourself a break and bought a
hammock?


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Michael Jennings loves to relax with his family in his
garden and has plenty of first-hand knowledge on patio and
garden furniture, especially hammocks. To find out what
would suit your garden visit his Garden and Patio Furniture
site.
http://www.hammocks-swings-chairs.com