How to Hang a Hammock | Hanging Indoors & Outside with Yellow Leaf – Yellow Leaf Hammocks

Welcome to Our Hammock Hanging Guide

We can't wait for you to kick back and relax in our incredibly comfy Hammocks!

How can I hang my hammock?

Welcome to Our Hammock Hanging Guide

We can't wait for you to kick back and relax in our incredibly comfy Hammocks!

How can I hang my hammock?

Welcome to Our Hammock Hanging Guide

We can't wait for you to kick back and relax in our incredibly comfy Hammocks!

How can I hang my hammock?

Welcome to Our Hammock Hanging Guide

We can't wait for you to kick back and relax in our incredibly comfy Hammocks!

How can I hang my hammock?

Where do you want to relax?

It’s simple: choose a place you want to hang out and we’ll show you how you can hang your hammock there.

How to Hang a Hammock from Trees or in the Garden

Nothing like enjoying your swing in nature! Our hammocks are a perfect addition to your backyard. 

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

Between two trees

The traditional way to kick back in your hammock and take in the sites. 

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1. Find your perfect trees (check below for the optimal distance for your hammock)


2. Wrap one piece of rope or strap around each tree trunk 


3. Attach your hammock to the rope or straps using a knot, carabiner, or hook


 4. Kick back and relax! 

A Hybrid Approach

A classic hammock hanging
scenario with a modern take.

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1. Decide where you want to hang your hammock.


2. Drill a hook into a wall or secure a rope/strap around a porch post. 


3. Attach a piece or rope or strap around a tree tree trunk. 


 4. Attach your hammock to the straps/ropes using a knot or carabiner. Enjoy! 

Chair Hammock

Off A Single Branch

Take your backyard swing
to the next level!

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1. Look for an ideal tree.


2. Choose a perfect branch.


3. Wrap ropes or straps securely around the branch. Your anchor points should be about 40"-50" apart. 


4. Attach your hammock to the ropes/straps using a knot or carabiner. Voila! 

Between two trees

The traditional way to kick back in your hammock and take in the sites. 

1. Find your perfect trees (check below for the optimal distance for your hammock)


2. Wrap one piece of rope or strap around each tree trunk 


3. Attach your hammock to the rope or straps using a knot, carabiner, or hook


 4. Kick back and relax! 

A Hybrid Approach

A classic hammock hanging scenario with a modern take.

1. Decide where you want to hang your hammock.


2. Drill a hook into a wall or secure a rope/strap around a porch post. 


3. Attach a piece or rope or strap around a tree tree trunk. 


 4. Attach your hammock to the straps/ropes using a knot or carabiner. Enjoy! 

Chair Hammock

Off A Single Branch

Take your backyard swing to the next level!

1. Look for an ideal tree.


2. Choose a perfect branch.


3. Wrap ropes or straps securely around the branch. Your anchor points should be about 40"-50" apart. 


4. Attach your hammock to the ropes/straps using a knot or carabiner. Voila! 

How to Hang Your Hammock on a Balcony or Porch

Bring the relaxation outside your living room! You can hang around in style whether you have a small balcony or a spacious patio. 

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

From An Overhead Beam

Convert your porch into perfect relaxation nook:

1. Decide where you want to hang your hammock.


2. Wrap two ropes or straps securely around the beams or posts.


3. Hang your hammock by attaching its eyes to the ropes or straps, using a knot or carabiner.


4. Relax in style! 

From An Overhead Beam

Convert your porch into
perfect relaxation nook:

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1. Decide where you want to hang your hammock.


2. Wrap two ropes or straps securely around the beams or posts.


3. Hang your hammock by attaching its eyes to the ropes or straps, using a knot or carabiner.


4. Relax in style! 

Hammock Stand

Take your hammock with you on the go or chase the sun in your yard with a stand! 

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1. Take a stand! Our hammocks are compatible with most stands, but if you’re looking for something special we recommend our Hammock Throne.


2. Place the stand in your favorite place.


3. Hang your hammock from the stand according to the instructions! 


4. It really is that simple! Now it's time to relax! 

Chair Hammock

From An Overhead Beam Swing Style
(no Spreader Bar)

A swing and a hit for a perfect
chill spot!

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1. Pick the beam you want to hang your hammock from.


2. Wrap two ropes or straps securely around the beams.


3. Attach the eyes of your chair hammock to the ropes or straps (using a knot or carabiner).


4. Enjoy your swing!

Hammock Stand

Take your hammock with you on the go or chase the sun in your yard with a stand! 

1. Take a stand! Our hammocks are compatible with most stands, but if you’re looking for something special we recommend our Hammock Throne.


2. Place the stand in your favorite place.


3. Hang your hammock from the stand according to the instructions! 


4. It really is that simple! Now it's time to relax! 

Chair Hammock

From An Overhead Beam Swing Style 
(no Spreader Bar)

A swing and a hit for a perfect chill spot!

1. Pick the beam you want to hang your hammock from.


2. Wrap two ropes or straps securely around the beams.


3. Attach the eyes of your chair hammock to the ropes or straps (using a knot or carabiner).


4. Enjoy your swing!

How to Hang a Hammock Indoors

Who says you need a tree to hang a hammock? Celebrate that summer feeling a year round in you home, whenever you like! 

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Family

Inside Your Home

Your leisure retreat always at hand.

1. Find the perfect spot to hang your hammock. 


2. Drill two hooks into a ceiling
or a wall beam.


3. Use rope or a carabiner to attach the eyes of your hammock to each of the hooks. 


4. Get ready to relax!

Inside Your Home

Your leisure retreat always at hand.

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1. Find the perfect spot to hang your hammock. 


2. Drill two hooks into a ceiling
or a wall beam.


3. Use rope or a carabiner to attach the eyes of your hammock to each of the hooks. 


4. Get ready to relax!

Chair Hammock

Inside Your Home
Swing Style
(no Spreader Bar)

The best way to hang around your living room.

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1. Choose your favorite relaxation spot in your home.


2. Drill two hooks into a ceiling.


3. Attach the hooks to the eyes of your hammock using a carabiner or rope. 


4. Enjoy your swing!

Inside Your Home
Swing Style
(with a Spreader Bar)

Let’s swing!

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1. Find a perfect spot.


2. Drill two hooks into the ceiling. With a spreader bar, they can be closer together! 


3. Hang your hammock from the hooks using rope or carabiners


4. Chill in your chair!

Inside Your Home Swing Style
(no Spreader Bar)

The best way to hang around your living room.

1. Choose your favorite relaxation spot in your home.


2. Drill two hooks into a ceiling.


3. Attach the hooks to the eyes of your hammock using a carabiner or rope. 


4. Enjoy your swing!

Chair Hammock

Inside Your Home Swing Style
(with a Spreader Bar)

Let’s swing!

1. Find a perfect spot.


2. Drill two hooks into the ceiling. With a spreader bar, they can be closer together! 


3. Hang your hammock from the hooks using rope or carabiners.


4. Chill in your chair!

How to Hang a Hammock on a Stand

Not interested in drilling into your wall or ceiling or searching for the perfect trees to hang your hammock? A hammock stand is an easy and convenient way to relax, no matter where you are! 

Signature Hammock Classic

Signature Hammock Classic

Hammock Stand

Chase the sun in your backyard!

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1. Get yourself a hammock stand - if you're looking for the perfect one for our Signature Classic hammock, we recommend our Adjustable Hammock Stand


2. Make sure the dimensions of your stand match our hammock hanging specs - if you are unsure, you can always consult with our Hammock Concierge Team! 


3. Hang your hammock on your stand according to the instructions. 


4. That's it! Now it's time for a nap.

Chair Hammock

The Hammock Throne™

Treat yourself like the royalty you are.

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1. The Hammock Throne was created for the ultimate in relaxation and to help you enjoy a full-body hammock experience anywhere you want. 


2. Place the Throne anywhere you want.


3. Hang your hammock chair on the Throne.


4. Kick back and relax like royalty! 

Hammock Stand

Chase the sun in your backyard!

1. Get yourself a hammock stand - if you're looking for the perfect one for our Signature Classic hammock, we recommend our Adjustable Hammock Stand


2. Make sure the dimensions of your stand match our hammock hanging specs - if you are unsure, you can always consult with our Hammock Concierge Team! 


3. Hang your hammock on your stand according to the instructions. 


4. That's it! Now it's time for a nap.

Chair Hammock

The Hammock Throne™

Treat yourself like the royalty you are.

1. The Hammock Throne was created for the ultimate in relaxation and to help you enjoy a full-body hammock experience anywhere you want. 


2. Place the Throne anywhere you want.


3. Hang your hammock chair on the Throne.. 


4. Kick back and relax like royalty! 

How to Hang a Hammock Wherever You Want

Ready for an adventure? Now you can take your favorite hammock with you. With our super strong straps you can hang your hammock on trees, posts, beams and more - sky is the limit!

With Straps

With the straps

These tree-friendly straps are compatible with all hammocks and most places. Now you can hang anywhere you like and spread your anchor points up to 30 feet apart. No knots required.

These tree-friendly straps are compatible with all hammocks and most places. Now you can hang anywhere you like and spread your anchor points up to 30 feet apart. No knots required.

With the straps

These tree-friendly straps are compatible with all hammocks and most places. Now you can hang anywhere you like and spread your anchor points up to 30 feet apart. No knots required.

Hammocks Dimensions

Signature Classic

Now that you've picked your hammock and the perfect place to hang it, let's find the best placement for your anchor points! You can find the optimal dimensions below.

But don’t worry if your hammock environment doesn’t match up to these measurements perfectly - there’s also a range of recommended dimensions that will work for you.

Protip: you can use straps to extend the reach of your hammock!

Range of Width: 108" - 132"

Range of Height : 60" - 72"

Signature Family

Now that you've picked your hammock and the perfect place to hang it, let's find the best placement for your anchor points! You can find the optimal dimensions below. 


But don’t worry if your hammock environment doesn’t match up to these measurements perfectly - there’s also a range of recommended dimensions that will work for you.  


Protip: you can use straps to extend the reach of your hammock!

Range of Width : 120" - 156"

Range of Height : 60" - 72"

The closer you hang the eyes together, the higher your hammock will need to be from the ground. For example, you will not be able to hang a hammock at a width of 8 ft and a height of 4 ft. Your measurements will likely fall somewhere within the recommended range.

Cotton Rope

Now that you've picked your hammock and the perfect place to hang it, let's find the best placement for your anchor points! You can find the optimal dimensions below.

But don’t worry if your hammock environment doesn’t match up to these measurements perfectly - there’s also a range of recommended dimensions that will work for you.

Protip: you can use straps to extend the reach of your hammock!

Range of Width : 120" - 156"

Range of Height : 60" - 72"