Home Home Decor Ideas These 9 Peaceful Porch Swings Will Inspire You to Sit a Spell By Southern Living Editors Updated on January 30, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Laurey W. Glenn They host girlfriends on late summer nights and neighbors on a sunny afternoon, quite moments alone in the mornings and family time when the sun starts to fade. They offer shelter from the elements–rain, shine, and anything else life throws at you–and invite peace into our busy lives. There are many reasons the porch is a favorite place among Southerners, but above all is its ability to transform from a place of respite to the ultimate spot to entertain in a snap. No single patio piece does that better than a porch swing. Ideal for solo reads, chatty coffee dates, or well-deserved afternoon naps, a well-styled swing can make even the grandest of porches feel cozier. Layer them with outdoor cushions and pillows, and you just may find yourself perched on the porch admiring your hydrangeas all summer long. Ready to give your porch the Southern treatment? Get inspired by these breezy and beautiful porch swing that are sure to take our al fresco comfort to new heights. Our Top Picks Rustic Porch Swing: Highland Dunes Swanley 2 Person Solid Wood Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review Relaxing Patterned Blue Swing: Rosecliff Heights Brannan 2 Person Solid Wood Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review Bungalow Porch Swing: Hampton Bay Cane Patio Outdoor Patio Swing with Square Back Cushions at Home Depot Jump to Review Classic White Porch Swing: Highwood Lehigh 5-foot Eco-friendly Synthetic Wood Porch Swing at Overstock Jump to Review Back Porch Retreat: Ebern Designs Concow Solid Wood Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review Bright Blue Porch Swing: Studio 350 Turquoise Metal Eclectic Outdoor Bench at Overstock Jump to Review White Winged Back Swing: YardCraft 2 Person Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review White Slatted Style Swing: Highland Dunes Gerri Solid Wood Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review Family-Ready Porch Swing: Longshore Tides Cano Solid Wood Porch Swing at Wayfair Jump to Review Rustic Porch Swing Highland Dunes Swanley 2 Person Solid Wood Porch Swing Wayfair View On Wayfair An extra-large bed swing invites lounging on this lower terrace porch. Vintage salvage items add character to the space. Tour more of the Abercorn Place Idea House. Relaxing Patterned Blue Swing Rosecliff Heights Brannan 2 Person Solid Wood Porch Swing Wayfair View On Wayfair Mixed patterns and lots of pillows suit this porch's relaxed vibe. Bolster pillows round out each side, blending the fabric well with weathered wood arms. Tour the full Austin Idea House. Bungalow Porch Swing Hampton Bay Cane Patio Outdoor Patio Swing with Square Back Cushions Home Depot View On Home Depot An extra-long porch swing anchors this porch space and, at 7 feet long, invites stretching out for long afternoon naps. The swing is hung the swing by ropes to give it a more natural look. A brightly patterned outdoor rug pops against neutral tones. Tour this vintage style bungalow. Classic White Porch Swing Highwood Lehigh 5-foot Eco-friendly Synthetic Wood Porch Swing Laurey W. Glenn View On Overstock A traditional wooden porch swing is cozied up with blue-and-white cotton pillows. A rustic bench serves as a side table. Back Porch Retreat Ebern Designs Concow Solid Wood Porch Swing Photo: Laurey W. Glenn View On Wayfair This back porch is outfitted with coral-patterned pillows and a swinging daybed to make a comfy retreat. See more of this timeless coastal home. Bright Blue Porch Swing Studio 350 Turquoise Metal Eclectic Outdoor Bench Joseph de Leo; Styling: Liz Strong View On Overstock Busting with vibrant vacation vibes, this powder-coated aluminum swing is just one element of a covered porch that rocks. Tour this 600-square-foot beach cottage. White Winged Back Swing YardCraft 2 Person Porch Swing Wayfair View On Wayfair Neutral tones let the shape of this swing do all the talking. All you need is an accent pillow to sit and enjoy the view. See more of this neutral beach house. White Slatted Style Swing Highland Dunes Gerri Solid Wood Porch Swing Melanie Acevedo View On Wayfair You can't go wrong with classic white paired with a haint blue ceiling. A blue and white palette keeps things breezy and gives the appearance of more space. Family-Ready Porch Swing Longshore Tides Cano Solid Wood Porch Swing Wayfair View On Wayfair Deep and comfortable, a large porch swing is ready for everything from playtime to nap time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit