An afternoon coffee, a siesta at noon, reading a book in solitude or working from home at ease – a swing at home can make all these so much peaceful. If you think swings are only for kids and more suitable for the outdoors, you should check out the indoor swings that can give a completely new look to the interior. There is no reason to feel that installation of these swings will take only professional service as most indoor swings these days are created in such a way that you can assemble the pieces like stands and chains easily. The hanging ones without stands are easier to set up as all you need is a sturdy beam or fixture attached to the ceiling from where the chains or ropes are hung.
Indoor Swing Ideas for Your Home
To help you choose the perfect swing for indoor use, here are some of the common, as well as unique designs with some twist so that guests will be intrigued to take a swing on your swing.
01. Cane Single-seater Swing Without Stand
Used in country houses for ages, the cane and rattan swings are among the commonest type of single-seater swings in households. Hung with a sturdy woven rope, or a chain these wicker chairs last long if you can keep away mites by regularly coating them with turpentine oil.
02. Steel Three-seater Cushioned Swing With Stand
Powder-coated iron or steel frames can make way for a heavy-duty three-seater swing once plush upholstery is added to the back and seats. Hung with chain or iron rods, these swings look great with a durable water resistant fabric on the roof, if even think of taking it outside.
03. Wooden Multi-seater Jhula with Upholstery
One of the most elegant and vibrant swings to keep in the balcony, living room or shaded rooftop would be the 4-5 feet long wide wooden jhula that comes with a thick cushioned seat and small decorative cushions strewn across. The rustic finish, chiseled woodwork, strong sidearm and backrest will add to the charm.
04. Wooden Sankheda Jhula
Sankheda is the name of the town in Central Gujarat. It is a house to colorful teakwood furniture treated with lacquer and painted in traditional bright shade of maroon and gold. Originally, they used traditional organic dyes of pulp of Kewada leaves (fragrant screw pine) as a base. This tinfoil pattern with transparent lacquer coating is the original traditional method, though now a days chemical pigments are used without loosing the basic design.
The Sankheda Jhulas/ swings are traditionally handcrafted with good quality wood. The unit consists of two parts as sides with hand craved and floral pattern design. The outdoor sizes are 6’6” (180 to 185 cm), while the swing size is 4” to 6” wide with 23 tools. They are available in variety of designs and sizes.
05. Cotton Fabric Woven Single-seater Swing
There is something homely and warm with the woven cotton swing for one as it will always remain comfortable no matter which season it is. With one or two wooden frames to support the fabric in place, this swing can be easily hung from any fixture as this is extremely low-weight.
06. Cotton Hammock – Woven Ropes or Clothing
While the one mentioned above contains wooden frame support, the woven hammock made of simple clothing or ropes is the most flexible option that you can easily wrap up when not in use to save floor space.
07. Steel and Polyvinyl or Wicker One-seater Swing with Stand
Often called egg swings or teardrop swings, these swings with metal stands come with chains that can easily be detached from the stands to hang from any fixture if you want to swing more freely without stands. Made of powder-coated steel, durable polyvinyl or woven, these are weather-resistant, UV-protected and can easily be cleaned once you have removed the cushioned seats and backrests.
08. Wooden Board Swing with Chains
Very few things can look as classy as a thick wooden board swing made of teak with glossy finish. You can add upholstery as needed or let the guests marvel at the intricate woodwork.
09. Wide Mini-Couch Swing with Chains or Ropes
If you are in a fix between a couch and a swing, why not choose a cushioned couch swing that is suspended with chains and has sufficient space to accommodate the entire family into it? Add cushions, vibrant covering and upholstery on the armrests.
10. Swing Bed Made of Clothing Tent
A round or rectangular woven swing can be transformed into swing bed by attaching clothing around the perimeter like a tent and suspending it with bamboo or metal pole support on four sides.
11. Small Wooden Board Swing with Ropes
If your floor space is small and the room is congested, you can easily find a wooden panel and create a DIY swing by making holes on two or four sides from where ropes can be attached. Add a string of fairy lights around the rope to highlight this cute swing.
12. Toddler Swing with Rope Harness
In addition to your adult swing, a small nook of the room can be utilized with a toddler swing with front harnesses to keep the kids safe from falling and cushions to offer them support. If you have little ones, they can swing safely on the wooden and clothing swing harnessed from the ceiling.
13. DIY One-seater Fabric Swing
In design of the teardrop or egg swings, you can create a fabric swing and pass hanging ropes between the hemmed sides. Connect the ropes with one wooden bar and then suspend it from the ceiling.
14. Round Glass One-seater Swing with Cushion
One of the most eye-catching swings to incorporate in your house will be the semi-circular or bowl-shaped glass swing that has a metal frame and is suspended from the ceiling with a chain. Although it is often misjudged as risky to sit properly, these fiberglass swings are very sturdy and to offer comfort, there is cushioned backrest and seating.
15. Round Webbed Swing with Ropes
Whether a small one for kids or a larger one for accommodating a few members, the round webbed swing made of woven ropes looks aesthetic and adorable as it is knotted to the hook on the ceiling with three or four ropes.
16. Free Standing Hammock with Wooden Frame
If you can spare a bit of floor space, get two wooden stands connected by another wooden bar across the floor that can support a hammock like that of a cradle. The size can be chosen as per the age and weight of the person(s) who would sit and it can be easily carried around the house.
Conclusion
Now that you have decided which swing to choose, make sure you are aware of the maintenance job required for the swings. More or less, every swing needs regular washing or dusting, especially if you keep it at the balcony, porch or near an open window where there is continuous wind.
Choose your swing according to the regularity of use i.e. if you live alone or do not get many guests, a single-seater will suffice whereas those families with kids and frequent guests should consider a multi-seater swing. For more types of swing, refer our best home design section.
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