The only thing that stops me from hanging a huge glider in my front porch is the knowledge that I would turn into one of those crazy porch swing addicts who refuses to do anything except nap, read, and yell at the children to bring more snacks. Perhaps you have more willpower?
If so, here's a simple DIY giant porch swing, spotted via Nest Egg, that you can recreate with a few simple materials: wood, rope, hooks, cushions, and (optional) a beautiful view. For step-by-step instructions, go to Nest Egg.
Photographs via Nest Egg.
Above: Nashville-based designer Rachel Halvorson designed this big swing to be suspended beneath the overhang of a barn. To make it, start by building a wooden platform, roughly 6 feet by 4 feet, and add railings for the back and sides. See Nest Egg for details.
Above: To hang the swing, Halvorson used sturdy gymnastic climbing rope. A 30-foot length of 1.5-inch-thick Manila Climbing Rope With Eyelet End is $115.95 from CFFIT.
Above: Ms. Halvorson had custom cushions made. I recently ordered custom cushions for my own outdoor furniture from Cushion Source. I was pleased with the service, price, and speedy delivery. The site offers 884 different fabrics, seat cushions in three different thicknesses, and all kinds of custom shapes. For more information, see Cushion Source.
For more addictive porch swings, see 5 Favorites: Porch Swing Roundup.
This is an update of a post originally published June 20, 2013.
More Stories from Gardenista