If you enjoyed sleeping in your hammock on your travels then you might be tempted to assemble it inside your home. Most hammock types are perfectly suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The only issue is finding a place to hang your hammock inside the house.

The ceiling seems to be the most practical solution for hanging your hammock indoors. But can your ceiling support your hammock? Most ceilings can support the weight of a hammock and your weight – if you hang it correctly.

For ceiling mounting, you will need to buy ceiling hardware. The hardware and the hammock you want to use should be able to support your weight. It is important to take note that normal wall-mounting will not work for a ceiling-mounted hammock. You need specific hardware for your hammock.

Another important factor is the location of your hammock. Ceiling boards, in general, are very thin and not suitable for handling weight at all. You have to hang your hammock from the ceiling joints and not on the ceiling boards.

To find the ceiling joints you can simply look for ceiling studs. You can drill holes in the same locations as the studs and add your anchors to these holes.

From these points, you can then mount your hammock from the ceiling.

If you are unsure if the ceiling joints are strong enough to handle your weight then it is probably best to consult with an expert. The risk of collapsing your ceiling just isn’t worth the excitement you get from using your hammock indoors.