20 Epic Ways to DIY Hanging and Swing Chairs

Sometimes, we would want to swing in order to relax. The swinging motion makes us feel free and calm just like how a baby falls asleep on a cradle or on a swinging hammock. Because of the sweet sensation we feel from swinging, even chairs are hanged on the air. It does make us feel good when we read a book or just relax on a hanging chair.

But hanging chairs are a bit expensive especially those with beautiful designs. What if you just make something on your own? Yes, that is actually possible. What is good in just making it is that you can’t just save money but you can decide on the design that you really love. So, if you don’t know how to make a hanging and swing chair, here are 20 epic ideas for you!

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1. Hammock Chair DIY

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A Beautiful Mess

This hanging chair from Beautiful Mess is genius! I also like that the print of the fabric are different on both sides.

2. DIY Hanging Macramé Chair

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Classy Clutter

Learn how to make this Macramé furniture so you can have one in your house.

3. Pallet Hanging Chair

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Tid Bits from the Tremayne

This hanging chair is perfect for a nautical themed bedroom.

4. Just-a-Swingin’

Just a Swing DIY

This DIY Life

Don’t throw away your old chair. Remove the legs, add some ropes and you will have something like this!

5. Hanging Lounge Chair

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Andreas Notebook

Just a fabric, wood and rope can be turned into a lovely hanging chair. Don’t forget to add the pillows!

6. Paracord Laced Pallet, Hanging Chair

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Instructables

You can connect pallet this way and make a unique swing.

7. Baby and Toddler Swing Chair DIY

Toddler Swing Chairs DIY

A Beautiful Mess

I like how this was made. So easy and simple but it turned out very gorgeous!

8. Reading Nook Hanging Chair

Reading Nook

Sugar Bee Crafts

Made from fabric, this is a reading chair for a child.

9. Hanging DIY Chair

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Cutout and Keep

Hmmmm…Imagine how it feels like to sit on this beautiful hanging chair. Why not make one for you?

10. Relaxing Porch Swing

Relaxing Porch Swing DIY

John Gidding

Your porch will look more relaxing with this one. You can use rustic rope or chain links to attach this to the ceiling.

11. Pallet Swing

Pallet do it yourself Swing

Sheryl Salisbury Photography

If you have some pallet, turn it into a swing like this!

12. Pallet Swing Chairs

Pallet swing chairs

Westerman Fam

Pallet swings is a good idea both for indoor and outdoor use. Add some throw pillows for some soft touch.

13. Hanging Garden Chairs

DIY hanging garden chairs

Better Homes Gardens

This one looks pretty modern but it wasn’t that hard to make!

14. Hammock Swing Tutorial

Hammock Swing Tutorial

So You Think You’re Crafty

Aside from the fabric, add some comfy pillows to make it even more inviting!

15. Round Hammock DIY Hanging Cradle

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Ideidetsploshad

Looking at this chair will give us the idea of how it is made using fabric, string and wood.

16. Bean Bag Hanging Chairs

Bean Bag DIY Chairs

Meguraian

Got some bean bags? Simply add a hole on the edges and attach some chains. Done!

17. Hanging Chairs for a Toddler

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Burda Style

You can also make one like this that will make your toddler feel like they are enveloped inside like a tent.

18. Mod Podge Fall Leaf Coasters

Fall Leaf Coasters

The Makerista

That baby sure is very happy to swing on this chair her mother made for her! Very pretty!

19. Make It Tree Swing

Make It Tree Swing DIY

Design Love Fest

How lovely this is! It is actually merely a wood and string but the painting and yarn tassels upgraded the look!

20. Miss Dondola DIY Swing Chair

Miss Dondola

Angela Missoni

This is beautiful mix of colorful padding and playful string that connects the wood staves of the casks to the form.

Most of the chairs above would require some carpentry skills but in truth, it only require motivation and creativity. Once you have both of that, the rest will follow. I like how all of these were created. They turned out really stunning! Can you tell me which of the above DIY swing chairs you love the most?