A true hanging, swinging bed can be pricey to install. Get the next best thing with a platform bed and decorative rope. Here’s how

Neutral, natural and often unexpected, rope is an all-purpose accent on land or sea

Nautical with an industrial twist, these rope-loving accessories and furnishings are just right for summer

Prepare for liftoff — and a whole lotta fun — with chairs, benches and hammocks suspended from the ceiling

Their lilting rhythms and tastes of the good life beckon. See how professional designers heeded the porch-swing call

Snuggle up on this delightful porch piece and you'd never guess it's made of salvaged scraps

Give your bedroom a style lift with a fully or partially suspended bed — or one that just mimics the look

Only one day to celebrate such a worthy pastime? Pshaw. Start on July 22 and let these photos inspire you to keep on rockin’