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The Slow Afternoon Edit

Outdoor Living

The garden is allowed to be somewhere you do less.

Not every garden purchase needs to involve more gardening. Find hammocks and hanging seats for reading, resting and enjoying a patch of open air. Begin with the space and suitable supports you have, then choose the shape, fabric and colour that make your outdoor corner somewhere you want to spend time.

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Woman sitting in a white hammock with tassels in a garden setting
The Byard’s editCotton, hanging shapes and a reason to pause outside.

Measure the setup

Allow for the product's full dimensions, suspension requirements and clearance around it.

Check what is included

Do not assume a stand or hanging hardware is supplied. Read the product contents before ordering.

Plan somewhere dry

Check fabric care and storage instructions so you have a place to put outdoor textiles away.

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Hanging chair with patterned cushion in a natural outdoor setting

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A corner with a purpose of its own

There is something appealing about a place that has no job beyond being pleasant to sit in. Choose a spot you already enjoy looking at, then check whether it can accommodate the support and clearance your hammock or hanging seat requires. Keep nearby surfaces useful rather than crowded. A space for a book matters more than another ornament, and the planting already around you can do most of the decorating.

Garden scene with wooden pergola, hanging flower baskets, and greenery.

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Let the materials keep things simple

Cotton, macramé and timber details can sit naturally among leaves and pots without needing a matching outdoor suite. Start with the texture you like, then use colour sparingly: a stripe, a plain neutral or one tone repeated elsewhere in the garden. Check each product's care and installation details before choosing. Our hammock collection brings the different shapes together so you can compare the space they need as well as the way they look.

The Byard’s choosing guide

Make one part of the garden a place to stop

Choose for an ordinary afternoon, not just the picture in your head. Measure the space, confirm the support requirements and think about where the piece will be stored. The most inviting corner is also easy to set up and use.

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What should I check before buying a hammock or hanging seat?

Check overall dimensions, required hanging span or support arrangement, maximum load and the hardware included. A product photograph may show a setting or support that is not supplied. Follow the individual installation instructions and confirm that your intended fixing points or stand are suitable before ordering.

Can outdoor textiles stay in the garden all season?

Check the specific care guidance rather than treating all outdoor textiles alike. Exposure to rain and prolonged damp may not be suitable for the fabric or finish. Plan dry storage, and follow the maker's instructions for drying, cleaning and putting the piece away between uses.

How can I make a small outdoor corner feel less crowded?

Choose one main piece and leave the surrounding route clear. Measure the space needed in use, not only the item's folded or packaged size. A restrained group of pots can provide interest without filling the floor, while a simple colour choice helps the arrangement feel connected.