Backyard Hammocks

A white rope hammock hanging empty outdoors on a summer afternoon

Twenty Minutes in a Hammock

Paul Ashwell

Leave the phone in the house, go outside and lie down for twenty minutes. What a hammock still does that nothing on a screen can — and why it matters...

Twenty Minutes in a Hammock

Paul Ashwell

Leave the phone in the house, go outside and lie down for twenty minutes. What a hammock still does that nothing on a screen can — and why it matters...

Cream Jumbo Mayan Hammock hung between two trees on green tree straps, a man in a straw hat holding the gathered bed open to show the hand-woven mesh

Mayan vs Spreader Bar Hammock: Which Should You Buy?

Paul Ashwell

One thing before you choose, though, and it's the most important sentence in this article: don't pick on comfort. A well made one of either style can be just as...

Mayan vs Spreader Bar Hammock: Which Should You Buy?

Paul Ashwell

One thing before you choose, though, and it's the most important sentence in this article: don't pick on comfort. A well made one of either style can be just as...

White polyester rope hammock with a dark hardwood spreader bar hung between two trees on green tree straps and chains, in a mulched wooded backyard

How to Hang a Hammock Between Two Trees

Paul Ashwell

I spent 25 years behind the counter of a hammock shop in Key West, and this was the question I got more than any other. Here's how I hang a...

How to Hang a Hammock Between Two Trees

Paul Ashwell

I spent 25 years behind the counter of a hammock shop in Key West, and this was the question I got more than any other. Here's how I hang a...

Two Deluxe Key West Bar Stools in Iroko wood with white polyester rope seats and green head cushions, flanking a wooden bar table on a brick waterfront terrace in Key West

Metal vs Wood Hammock Stands: Which One Should You Choose?

Paul Ashwell

When it comes to creating the perfect backyard escape, few things match the comfort of a hammock. But to get the most out of your relaxation, the stand you choose...

Metal vs Wood Hammock Stands: Which One Should You Choose?

Paul Ashwell

When it comes to creating the perfect backyard escape, few things match the comfort of a hammock. But to get the most out of your relaxation, the stand you choose...

inside key west hammock company

The Evolution of Hammock Retail in the United States

Paul Ashwell

The Rise and Fall of the Retail Hammock Shop in the USA In the world of niche retail, few businesses have had a journey as curious — or as quietly...

The Evolution of Hammock Retail in the United States

Paul Ashwell

The Rise and Fall of the Retail Hammock Shop in the USA In the world of niche retail, few businesses have had a journey as curious — or as quietly...

girl walking to a hammock on the beach

Top Reasons to Own a Hammock for Everyday Relaxation

Paul Ashwell

At Key West Hammocks, we believe life’s better when you’re swinging between two palm trees—or even just two sturdy posts in your backyard. But hammocks aren't just about daydreaming (though...

Top Reasons to Own a Hammock for Everyday Relaxation

Paul Ashwell

At Key West Hammocks, we believe life’s better when you’re swinging between two palm trees—or even just two sturdy posts in your backyard. But hammocks aren't just about daydreaming (though...