Here are photos of our front porch. On the right side, there are 2 Pollywood rocking chairs. We have ordered a 5' wide Pollywood swing for the other side.

We can't decide whether it would look better if it was hung facing out, so it would swing back and forth with the windows behind it towards the front railing, OR if it would be better to hang it so it swings towards the rocking chairs on the other side of the porch ( so it swings left to right as you face the porch)

I was concerned it might bump up against the 6' window if children really "swing" on it aggressively, but the manufacturer said that the 81" depth we have there between the railing and windows is sufficient. They recommend 18" to 24" in front of and behind the swing so it won't bump the house.

In addition to getting your opinion on which would look and work best, we'd welcome advice from any who have hung a swing like this. Should we reinforce the joists in the attic above the porch before installing the swing? We have 2x6 rafters/joists going perpendicular to the front of the house. We will hire someone, but still welcome your suggestions on how to ensure it is not going to fall down!