A small front porch gets a modern makeover with boho macrame swings. This budget-friendly transformation is relaxing and beautiful!
Happy almost Summer!
I’ve always loved swings…I would even put them inside if I had the chance. But Peter has always shut down my plans for swings… in the gazebo, the back patio… and almost the front porch. But this year I played the “it’s my birthday and Mother’s Day all in the same week” card.
And so he spent some quality time in the hot attic above the porch installing blocking so he and my dad could hang them up. Love you guys! You put up with a lot. XOXOXO
Our Small Front Porch Before…
Modern Front Porch Decorating Ideas…
And my plans… I actually put together about twelve different outdoor rug and pillow combinations because I’m a little crazy like that. In the end, the blacks and whites and aquas won out.
I wanted to tread lightly with this design, since the exterior of our house has craftsman features, including the pillars on the front porch.
Font porches aren’t a big deal here in Seattle like they are in some parts of the country. That’s not to say we don’t drool over gorgeous wrap-around porches.
But most houses aren’t built with a lot of extra space for a seating area. We tend to have our outdoor living spaces in the back yard.
But I think front porches are going to take on a whole new significance in the Summer of Social Distancing. I’m loving that I can have a friend over and provide hospitality and a nice spot to chat, without anyone having to come into the house.
I would have hung the macrame swings six feet apart… but there wasn’t enough room on our small porch. And I suppose swinging would be less than relaxing if you keep whacking into pillars.
MOdern Porch Swings
I’ve been eyeing these round macrame swing chairs for a few years now… they just speak to me! And the price was speaking to me too… $65 is hard to beat!
I was honestly thinking these porch swings would be mostly for show and not that comfortable… but I was seriously wrong! They are AMAZING! And everyone who’s sat in them agrees!
I added these inexpensive grey outdoor cushions for an extra layer of comfort.
And isn’t this wood end table gorgeous?
Shop My Porch
These are the budget-friendly products I used:
A. Macrame Swing Chairs, from Wayfair
B. Round Grey Porch Swing Cushions, from Amazon
C. Globe String Lights, from Target
D. Black & White Tasseled Outdoor Throw Pillows, from Target
E. Tasseled Outdoor Rug, from Target
G. Black & Cream Reversible Rio Mat, from World Market
Modern Front Porch Swings At Night…
And it’s also the perfect spot for drinks after the kids go to bed…
I’m so excited for this new outdoor living space! Did you enjoy this post? Please help me out by pinning it!
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Super groovy porch I would love to have this look too!
Hugs,
Kippi
Thank you! If you lived closer I’d invite you over for a mojito!
Absolutely love these!
Thank you so much Lori! I’m loving them even more than I expected to!
Where were these purchased? Love the vibe ❤️
Thanks Trixie! Here’s a link for the Boho swing chairs: https://amzn.to/327sMoj