Wind chimes totally do a nice job at juicing up a space out there. Indoor, outdoors, or even your office!
The fun part is figuring out their best spot for you to enjoy their sounds of relaxation.
No worries, we’re covering several awesome indoor and outdoor wind chime mounting solutions to get you started.
How to Hang Wind Chimes Indoors
When it comes to mounting one wind chime, you can use a couple of options, but I like a keyhole mount.
A keyhole mount is a mounting system that is screwed into the wall with one hole, and then there’s an extra piece attached that slides over the top.
Your wind chime’s string or chain can fit into this loop, and you can hang the wind chime so that it hangs straight down.
The keyhole mount works great for mounting a small wind chime, like the 10” mermaid.
Now, she can gingerly sway, and you get an awesome silhouette to see against the wall in any room.
If there are two or more keyhole mounts I want to use at my location, you might want to explore hanging your wind chimes in different spots.
This works great if you have lots of visual space to fill, like a great room or open-concept kitchen and living area.
Where to Hang Wind Chimes Indoors
Look, if you’re hanging a wind chime indoors, you want to make sure you put it somewhere the shadows of people passing by won’t strike it.
The first thing you should think about, if you’re attaching your wind chime against a wall, would be to mount it in an angle to develop extra stability.
If you’re placing it by a window to catch a breeze and sound more clearly, how much sunlight would it room get and would it create further stability.
Don’t forget to think outside of the box as well, such as hanging a wind chime from the ceiling or even hanging it from a chandelier.
How to Hang Wind Chimes Outdoors
The best way to hang a wind chime outdoors involves the use of a solid tree branch, or a yard post.
This will ensure that your wind chime will remain safely intact regardless of how strong the breeze is, and you will get to enjoy using it for years to come!
If you don’t have any trees on your property, and your tree’s branches are too high to reach; then you could use a solid piece of drift wood, or potentially even a tree stump in one of your neighbors yards.
But First – Remember to get permission to take anything from someone’s property, and if you use something like that, then remember to clean up after yourself!
Where to Hang Wind Chimes Outdoors
When hanging wind chimes outdoors, you’ll want a patio, porch, deck, or back yard spot that has a lot of sun, as well as breeze.
This way, your wind chimes will dry off quickly after a rainstorm, and be more audible on a breezy day!
Of course, you can find a place that is facing into the breeze as well as sun, but this is especially useful if you are hanging your wind chimes on a porch or under an eave on your house, for example.
Some people choose to hang their outdoor wind chimes on a tree or another outdoor structure.
If this is something you want to do, you may want to consider hanging them at least 15 feet off the ground, taking into consideration that they will be near something else that they may catch on for safety.
Just remember that wind, rain, and sun, eat away at pretty much everything, gradually. So try to avoid hanging them in locations that may allow them to become damaged!
Creative Spots for Windchimes
Looking for inspiration?
Here is a list of creative places to hang wind chimes:
- High on the wall or ceiling
- Outdoors, near your house, at a window, door, or skylight
- Under trees and structures like eaves
- Near other garden chimes for a soundscape
- In your yard, over a patio, garden, or pool
- On a porch, deck, or outdoor living space
What to Avoid When Hanging Wind Chimes
When hanging your outdoor wind chime, try not to hang them next to loud things, such as speakers, televisions, and exhaust fans.
Try to find a high spot where animals can’t reach, so they don’t damage your wind chimes.
Good news! When hanging wind chimes up high, this also keeps pesky squirrels, raccoons, and other wild animals from knocking them down, or chewing on them!
Enjoy Your Wind Chimes Inside and Out!
As long as you hang them in a good place, your wind chimes will give you years of enjoyment.
Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, wind chimes are a pleasant addition to any room or garden.
Now that you understand where to hang wind chimes both inside and out, take time to think about your own space.
You’ll love the soft chiming sounds and the personal touch that wind chimes add to your home and garden!