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These 19 Peaceful Porch Swings Will Inspire You to Sit a Spell

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Elegant Black Porch Swing
Credit: 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.

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Sunny Waterside Swing in the Trees

2019 Idea House Swing Porch
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Liz Strong

This deep, twin-mattress sized swing is topped with comfortable blue pillows to ensure a deep sleep.

Tour the full Crane Island Idea House. 

Similar porch swing available here ($639.63, wayfair.com).

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Rustic Porch Swing

Rustic Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Tria Giovan, Styling: Olga Naiman

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.

Similar porch swing available here ($239.99, wayfair.com).

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Elegant Black Porch Swing

Elegant Black Porch Swing
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

This classic porch features a comfortable bed-style swing. Clear the calendar—once you take the first swing, you'll be here for hours.

Tour more of the outdoor living spaces from this Southern Living Idea House.

Similar porch swing available here ($639.63, wayfair.com). 

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Classic Black and White Swing

Turnball Park House Plan Front Porch
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Matthew Gleason

A timeless spot to watch the world go by, the homeowner covered this swing's chain with rope for simple upgrade. 

Tour this new home with an old soul. 

Similar porch swing available here ($367.14, homedepot.com)

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White Farmhouse Porch Swing

White Farmhouse Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

This plush white porch swing provides extra seating for this spacious wrapped covered porch—perfect for entertaining.

Tour more of the Nashville Idea House.

Similar porch swing available here ($899.99, walmart.com).

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Single Rattan Swing

The Sleeping Porch
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

A solo rattan swing makes a statement in this wicker dotted sleeping porch. Such great bones don't need to be hidden by accent pillows, but pops of coral and yellow help keep the eye moving. 

Tour the full Myrtle Beach Idea House. 

Similar porch swing available here ($455.99, wayfair.com.

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Relaxing Patterned Blue Swing

2018 Idea House in Austin, Texas Blue and White Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

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. 

Similar porch swing available here ($679.99, wayfair.com).

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Cozy Screened In Swing

White Porch Swing Day Bed with Green and Yellow Pillows
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lydia Pursell

Comfortable accessories make a daybed swing feel like a natural extension of a home's living room.

See more of this Alabama backyard retreat. 

Similar porch swing available here ($639.63, wayfair.com).

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Bungalow Porch Swing

Bungalow Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Tria Giovan

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.

Similar porch swing available here ($749, homedepot.com). 

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Classic White Porch Swing

Classic White Porch Swing
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

A traditional wooden porch swing is cozied up with blue-and-white cotton pillows. A rustic bench serves as a side table.

Similar porch swing available here ($516.99, overstock.com).

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Cozy Fall Porch Swing

Cozy Fall Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Tria Giovan

This screened porch features an upholstered swing that the homeowner had custom made based on an antique bench she saw at a Paris flea market.

Similar porch swing available here ($609.99, wayfair.com).

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Back Porch Retreat

Back Porch Retreat
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

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.

Similar porch swing available here ($679.99, wayfair.com).

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Colorful Coastal Porch Swing

Colorful Coastal Porch Swing

This colorful porch is right at home in its beach locale. The inviting swing is the perfect spot for a post-beach snooze.

Tour this colorful beach getaway.

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Bright Green Porch Swing

Bright Green Porch Swing
Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

This wooden swing gets a splash of personality with a cushion in a bold tropical pattern and two green throw pillows.

See more tips on setting up a porch swing.

Similar porch swing available here ($355.99, wayfair.com). 

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Bright Red Porch Swing

Bright Red Porch Swing

Red is the defining color throughout this outdoor space. Using a single hue is an easy way to tie the look together. Extra pillows add color and comfort.

Similar porch swing available here ($617.52, wayfair.com).

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Bright Blue Porch Swing

600 Square Foot Cottage Porch with Teal Furniture
Credit: Joseph de Leo; Styling: Liz Strong

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. 

Similar bright metal rocking bench available here ($222.99, overstock.com).

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White Winged Back Swing

Mainson Studio WaterColor, FL Beach House Front Porch Swing
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

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. 

Similar porch swing available here ($659.99, wayfair.com).

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White Slatted Style Swing

Blue and White Porch with Wicker Chairs and Swing
Credit: Melanie Acevedo

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.

Similar porch swing available here ($628.32, wayfair.com).

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Family-Ready Porch Swing

Laid-Back Porch

Deep and comfortable, a large porch swing is ready for everything from playtime to nap time. 

Similar porch swing available here ($659.99, wayfair.com).

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    2 of 19 Rustic Porch Swing
    3 of 19 Elegant Black Porch Swing
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    6 of 19 Single Rattan Swing
    7 of 19 Relaxing Patterned Blue Swing
    8 of 19 Cozy Screened In Swing
    9 of 19 Bungalow Porch Swing
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    11 of 19 Cozy Fall Porch Swing
    12 of 19 Back Porch Retreat
    13 of 19 Colorful Coastal Porch Swing
    14 of 19 Bright Green Porch Swing
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    16 of 19 Bright Blue Porch Swing
    17 of 19 White Winged Back Swing
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