Porch Swing Ideas for Your Porch, Deck or Patio

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	Home \| Designs \| Decorating \| Ideas Screen Porches \| Enclosures \| Build Mobile Home Porches \| Build Porch Roof 3 Season Porch \| Screen Porch Windows Vintage Porch Parts \| More By Dave and Mary As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you make a purchase through affiliate links on our site, we earn a commission at no cost to you. See our disclosure policy. Front Porch Swings Swing Options for Your Porch Dave designed our new cedar porch swing Porch swings are a gathering place from which memories are made. Poems have been written and songs have been sung about the magic powers of a front porch swing. Here you can see the beauty in our new cedar porch swing Do you have porch memories? My swing became an airplane soaring through the air or a base from which to play hide-and-seek. Pretending was the best. Mary has fond memories of playing on her grandparents swing with her grandmother. Porch Swings: where memories are made! We encourage you to check out several options before you purchase - just in case you find a swing that you may not have previously considered like a 4 porch swing (short for a four foot wide swing which are perfect for small porches)! Porch Swings Directory Who wouldn't want to spend time on this beautiful front porch swing? The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had. - Arnold H. Glasgow Wood Swings We love both the look and feel of wooden swings. As a woodworker, I appreciate both the beauty and craftsmanship in classic wooden swings. Although wood swings require more care than other types, you'll be surprised at how many options you have - some require very little maintenance. Metal Swing Options For undeniable elegance and years of durability, a metal swing may be just what you need. Unique in design, metal swings offer what other swings cannot deliver. Whether you choose a simple pattern or one that is extravagantly ornate, it will last a long time with minimal maintenance. Explore your metal swing options. Wicker Swing Options Classic wicker swings surely don't go out of style. Wicker is not only beautiful but also extremely comfortable. Add a couple cushions and spend some time on the swing with someone you love. See more wicker swings. Adirondack Swings You can't go wrong with an inviting Adirondack porch swing - leisure and rustic come to mind. It has a classic appeal and looks so nice with almost any outdoor furniture design. Listen to a Short Porch Swing Story Courtesy of Creative Commons (ctj71081 and license) Click on the play button to hear Shannon's story Learn more about Shannon on our Porch Ideas Network podcast page. Our Favorite - Swing Beds Inviting Porch Bed Swing by The Porch Company There's nothing quite like a swing bed for maximum comfort. Curl up in comfort on one of these beauties and you'll wonder why it took you so long to get one. We know where you can get one that converts easily to a regular porch swing! It's our absolute favorite of swing beds handcrafted by The Porch Company. We really love bed swings. Video: This Bed Swing Adjusts for Napping or Sitting We love that this bed swing is comfortable no matter whether you want to lie down for a comfy nap or sit up and read a book. The back adjusts - such a neat idea from The Porch Company. Swing Accessories Swing Cushions for Your Tushy - Pillows Too! Comfortable cushions and colorful pillows are what finish your swing. So much more comfortable with swing cushions, of course, and the patterns and colors available make it a fun decision. Swing Hanging Hardware Use the proper swing hardware (referral link) to secure your swing to ensure its safety. Heavy duty and built to last, this hardware will do the trick! Also, check out how to hang your swing properly. 10 Factors You Need to Know When Selecting a Porch Swing Being comfortable and not falling down are two of the first things that we like. You surely don't want your swing collapsing. A seat depth from 18 to 36 inches (50-100 cm) - depending on your preference and comfort. Curved or slanted chair slats to make a more comfortable seat. Air should be able to circulate between the slats. Think of how your swing will be used...swings can hold one or more people depending on the length of the seat and the strength of the chains, hardware, and supports. Additional length-wise supports under the chair slats will make your swing a lot stronger and will swing more evenly. All joints should be bolted or screwed together, not nailed. Mortise and tenon joinery is strongest. Pine, poplar, maple or oak swings will not weather as well but are great for covered porches. Cherry, teak, and even eucalyptus are great woods for swings exposed to the elements. Wooden bench backs come in a variety of styles. Back slats can run horizontally, vertically with a topper or even vertically at differing heights to form a "round" back. Some styles will suit certain homes better than others. Swing cushions covered in durable outdoor fabrics, can complement any architectural or decorating style. They also make it a lot more comfortable! Back to Directory Enjoy Our Porch Swing for a Few Moments Swings Can Be Beautiful, Creative and Fun Porch swings are perfect for enclosed porches too! Photo courtesy of Denise from The Painted Home This beautiful handcrafted musical swing was made by Tor Clausen of Olympia, WA. You can actually play a tune on it! A contemporary swing for maximum comfort Swings and porch gliders can range from beautifully hand-made designs to charming novelty designs. In doing our research, we found that even the Coca-Cola Company® has a red and white striped classical swing for your porch (or at least at the time of our writing). How cool is that? Dave and I often see this home on our walks and we love that they have both porch rocking chairs and a porch swing. Makes for a perfect relaxing spot from which to watch the world go by! Photo courtesy of Jeff and Leyla A beautiful autumn setting for this wonderful wooden swing Back to Directory Awesome Porch Swing Plans Check out these wood porch swing plans and use to make your own swing! These are our affiliate links. Thank you. Not Enough Porch Depth for a Swing? Then consider a wonderful porch glider. Like porch swings, you have many styles and options from which to enjoy. See these fantastic porch glider options! Want More Porch Furniture Ideas? Photo courtesy of our friend, Anna Looper In addition to the wonderful swings here, we have gliders, rockers, garden benches and bistro set ideas to share with you. As an Amazon Associate and Amazon Influencer, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also earn commissions from other companies where are are participants of their referral programs. Here is our full disclosure about affiliate marketing. You Are Here: Home / Porch Furniture / Porch Swings Hi! We're Mary and Dave, lifelong DIYers, high school sweethearts, and we both love porches. You've come to the right place for thousands of porch ideas. 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