Easy DIY Garden Swing Tutorial

When the weather starts getting warm this time of year, I want to be outside all the time, relaxing in the dappled sunshine and enjoying the soft spring breeze fluttering in the leaves! I have a beautiful garden, and there are so many flowers in bloom right now. The birds are at the feeders, the butterflies are flitting from blossom to blossom, and it is just a wonderful place to be.

Here are gorgeous garden swings which inspire me! I think you will find them just as spectacular as I do!

Relaxing Swing Bed

Most garden swings are based on benches, but this one is a full-out bed that you can lay down on if you want to take a nap! As you can see, this design uses a pallet, like a lot of other DIY furniture crafts these days.

Lilacs and Lace

This simple but lovely idea for decorating an outdoor swing actually comes from a book by Selina Lake called Outdoor Living. Adding a little lace and some flowers to a swing is something anyone can do—but what a gorgeous effect

Swinging Bench with Shade

This swinging bench is from a garden show. I’m not sure what it is made out of, but it looks like a recycled industrial component of one sort or another. I love the look and feel this creates—and as a bonus, it provides shade for the bench itself.

Patio Swing/Bed

This is another garden swing featured at the same show as the one above. This one has a lot in common with the swinging palette bed I shared with you before. I really like the openness of the design as well as the bold, eye-catching colors that were chosen.

The Floating Bed

his is a product you can actually purchase; the company will customize it to your needs. You can choose whatever setup you want and you can even pick a covering option if you want one. This looks exceptionally cozy and very spacious too! It is easily large enough for at least two people to lounge around on.