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Board and batten, painted in Benjamin Moore’s Simply White, continues on the interior walls. A custom stained wood ceiling also features rough-sawn beams. The floors are wide-plank reclaimed pine. A lounging porch acts as one of the more popular spots in the home for sipping drinks and enjoying the view.Teak chaise longues and cushions: Teak Patio Furniture Sales; ceiling fans: Creative Lighting See more of this farmhouse
There are so many possibilities for this rustic-looking wood stand. Stack a few for display, or use just one as a potting bench, coffee table or additional seating.
Napworthy porch. A covered porch is the perfect place for napping — the fresh air and gentle breeze soothe, but the roof is there to protect you if a sudden shower springs up while you snooze. Any daybed makes a fine napping spot, but I think the rocking motion of a hanging bed is especially restful.
5. Cozy outdoor lounge. Built-in benches topped with thick cushions, a sturdy coffee table and an eye-catching Moroccan-style pendant light make for an outdoor space you’ll want to settle into and not leave. Extend seating possibilities with a pouf or two, and don’t forget the candles for even more evening ambiance.
3. Measure and mark where you’ll hang your swing. Set the spots for the hanging hardware between 2 and 4 inches wider than the length of the swing. For example, space the hanging hardware 62 to 64 inches apart on the ceiling for a swing that is 60 inches wide. This prevents the chains or ropes from rubbing against the sides of the swing.Do a final check on your measurements for mounting the swing to the porch, lining up where the center of the swing would fall and marking ceiling joists. You can choose to have either four ceiling anchors or two, depending on your swing style and setup.
How to Hang a Porch Swing1. Attach hooks to the swing. If your porch swing doesn’t come with pre-installed hardware, attach your own. Where to install the screw eyes depends on the style of your swing. In general, install hooks on the outer sides of the swing in even, opposite points where the swing will then hang in a balanced way.For daybeds and deep platform-style seats, attach four screw eyes (two on each side) to the swing base, setting them back about 3 inches from the corners.For classic bench swings, attach two screw eyes to the outsides of the arms, set back a few inches from the end, or to the bench seat below the end of the armrest (as pictured here) and two more on the backrest, a few inches above where the armrest meets the backrest. For either setup, drill a pilot hole first and then screw in the screw eyes by hand.
Measure your porch. How much space you’ll need for a porch swing depends on the size and style of swing you select. In general, you’ll want to have at least 4 feet of space for a standard bench swing to swing back and forth, and more space as needed. Leave at least 14 to 16 inches on either side of the swing for clearance. Swings mounted on two chains, rather than four, require a larger space for the arc of their swing (add 2 to 4 more feet of clearance). Swings mounted on four widely set chains (a common setup for daybeds) don’t swing in an arc as much as move back and forth. Therefore, they require less additional space to account for movement.Tip: When planning, it can be helpful to mark a swing clearance box on the porch floor using painters tape.
The homeowners extended the original small porch to wrap around the rear of the house. An antique tobacco drying basket hangs on the wall. Wicker furniture: Loom Collection, Lloyd Flanders; outdoor rug: Crate & Barrel See more of this farmhouse
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