Garden swings can be pet-friendly spots, too. In this outdoor space, a slate pathway leads to an Adirondack-style swing made of southern yellow pine by Uwharrie Chair Co.
Garden swings and arbors are decorative and functional elements in outdoor living. This back patio and yard, by Edward Andrews Homes, has both for a pleasant backdrop.
The coral red finish on a swing by Uwharrie Chair Co. complements the fall foliage. A pergola enables the Veranda Swing to be placed anywhere in a garden.
A stepping stone pathway leads to this cool double reclining swing in a shade garden designed by homeowner Judy Hartley. Her suburban Atlanta garden was on the 2015 Through the Garden Gate tour hosted by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County.
A whimsical room features a swing chair and draperies of birds, butterflies, insects, and plants in Europe and China. The pattern was inspired by a book of etchings by French naturalist Pierre-Joseph Buchoz. The Buchoz Floral fabric is in a textile collection by the New York Botanical Garden and Vervain.
A tiered fountain is one of the highlights of this restful Spanish-inspired garden space. White and purple flowers grow in beds surrounding the walkway and a gazebo provides shade and a relaxing bench swing.
This lively backyard deck features natural wood planks and vibrant red-orange outdoor furniture, including an armchair and ottoman. A built-in rustic treehouse with a hammock and swing provides a fun spot for kids to explore.