Storage
Stuffed Animal Nets: Corner, Wall And Ceiling Options
Cheaper and more flexible than a hammock, with one real drawback: mesh marks fur.
stuffed animal net
A net is the simplest plush storage there is — open mesh strung across a corner, along a wall or under a ceiling. It costs less than almost anything else and adapts to awkward rooms where a rigid hammock will not fit.
The trade-off is contact. Open mesh presses into fur and leaves visible diamond patterns on long-pile plush.
Net versus hammock
A hammock is a defined triangle designed for one corner. A net is a loose mesh panel you can string wherever there are two or three fixing points, including along a flat wall or across an alcove.
Nets hold more for the money and suit odd spaces. Hammocks look tidier and support plush more evenly.
- Net: cheapest per plush, most flexible, marks fur.
- Hammock: tidier, better support, fixed triangular shape.
- Nets work along flat walls where a hammock cannot mount.
- Both need proper anchors rather than adhesive hooks.
Mesh size matters
Fine mesh holds small plush and spreads pressure, so it marks fur less. Wide mesh is cheaper and holds large plush but lets small ones fall through and leaves deeper impressions.
If the collection is mostly small palm-size plush, fine mesh is not optional — wide mesh will drop them continuously.
Where nets go wrong
Sagging is the usual complaint, and it is nearly always under-tensioning rather than a faulty net. Tension it tight at installation and expect to retension once after a week.
The second issue is dust. Open mesh does nothing to keep dust off, so plush stored in a net need shaking out more often than plush on a closed shelf.
Questions
Does a net mark stuffed animal fur?
Yes, on long-pile plush. The mesh leaves diamond impressions where the plush rests. Brushing lifts them out, but fine mesh reduces the problem in the first place.
What mesh size should I get?
Fine mesh for small plush, wider mesh for large ones. Fine mesh is the safer default because it holds everything.
Why does my net sag?
Under-tensioning at installation. Pull it tight when you fit it and retension it after about a week once the cord has settled.
Net or hammock for a small room?
A net, because it can run along a flat wall or across an alcove where a corner hammock will not fit.