A Porch Swing To While Away the Hours
Is there anything more nostalgic in summer than whiling away the hours on a porch swing? Enjoying a gentle breeze while swaying to and fro on a swing brings back memories of simpler times that were far less rushed and frazzled.
Photo by Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC
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To “while away” means to pass the time in a pleasant way. An upholstered swing on a front porch creates a comfortable place to enjoy a summer day or evening. Sometimes when it’s especially hot and humid, you don’t have a lot of energy so the porch becomes a welcome respite from chores or tasks.
Photo by Jeff Herr Photography
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Of course, the swing doesn’t have to be outside. You can enjoy one on a three-season porch, too. It’d be comforting to take a little catnip on this unique fabric swing.
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Boho chic style swings are becoming more popular and I could easily see this one at my daughter’s house. In fact, she has an enclosed back porch where a swing like this would be perfect.
Photo by Blakely Interior Design
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I love this modern take for summer swinging! It reminds me of a playground swing for adults.
Photo by Katharine Webster Inc.
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A pair of rattan swings are a clever alternative to the classic, larger swing you typically see. Pillows are a must because the reeds of these chairs can sometimes be uncomfortable.
Photo by Lindye Galloway Interiors
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And here it is! The nostalgic porch swing that you’d expect to see in an old TV show like Andy Griffith. The porch provides shade on a hot summer day and the movement in the swing creates a gentle breeze. All that’s missing is you – and a glass of iced tea!
Photo by Nostalgic Porch Swing Co., LLC
If you don’t have room on a porch for a swing, you could always try a glider which can go on a porch, deck, or even in the yard where space allows!
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Thanks Jennifer, these are wonderful ideas and they do sell a lot of different kinds. I want one for my back porch, i have a glider on my front screened in porch. It’s my favorite place to be Spring and Fall on my screened in porch.
I can certainly picture that chair at Bridget’s house! And more plants too, of course😉 I don’t think I ever mentioned that I almost bought a house very similar to Bridget’s. I think it is looking quite lovely.
I love the upholstered swing. One of my most nostalgic memories of growing up on a Missouri farm is sitting in the porch swing with my mother at dusk in our nightgowns after a hard day of farm chores, including evening milking, followed by a cooling bath, watching night fall. Northwest Missouri is very green and hilly and beautiful in the gloaming.
Comfy swings for resting on the porch or in the yard, wonderful ideas. I could enjoy all of them:0)