Outdoor Lounging Spaces: Daybeds, Hammocks, Canopies and More

During the hottest months of the year, let the summer breeze pick you up with a swing on this hammock. Make your outdoor swinging bed even cozier by throwing a down comforter on top. It'll be more comfortable in the summer, and will be warm enough to extend hammock season into spring and fall.

This rooftop lounge is a relaxing oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago. Ample throw pillows make these outdoor beds ideal for leaning back to take in the view. Flowering vines add color and create privacy between cabanas. Image courtesy Peninsula Hotels

Whether meditating or enjoying a cup of green tea, this daybed set amidst a bonsai garden is designed for ultimate relaxation. The red-and-brown bedding ties in perfectly with the yard's Japanese theme. Design by Jamie Durie

This teak daybed dangles from a grass-topped pavilion as it overlooks the soft waves on the beach in Mexico's Zihuatanejo Bay. Image courtesy Viceroy Hotels and Resorts