13 Free Porch Swing Plans

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Use a free porch swing plan to build your family a place to sit and gather during the warm months and cuddle under a blanket when the evenings get chilly. This is a project you can feel good about making and it will be used for many generations to come.

Building a porch swing is a fairly simple woodworking project perfect for the beginner or intermediate builder and will be a unique addition to your patio furniture. All the porch swing plans have detailed instructions and blueprints to help you succeed.

This will only take you a day or two to build and you can expect to spend around $150.

Don't limit yourself if you don't have a large enough front porch for a swing. Think about your back porch, deck, or even a tree in your yard. You can even suspend one from an arbor or swing set frame. A porch swing would make anywhere in your yard so much more enjoyable.

Simple to Build Porch Swing

This free porch swing plan will give you everything you need so you can build a beautiful porch swing. It has an extra high back to make it super comfortable. Included in the porch swing plan are illustrations, diagrams, written directions, materials, and tools list, cut list, finishing instructions, and color photos of the finished project. Simple to Build Porch Swing from Ana White

DIY Porch Swing Plan

Ashley Phipps from Simply Designing has come with this beautiful DIY porch swing plan that's casual but at the same time beautiful to look at. It has nice clean lines, giving it a more modern look. The plan includes color photos, a supply list, step-by-step directions, diagrams, and finishing suggestions. DIY Porch Swing Plan from Simply Designing

Crib Mattress DIY Porch Swing

This adorable DIY porch swing uses a crib mattress for the seat. It's built so that the crib mattress fits the deminisons of the swing. The ropes that hold up the porch swing and allow it to swing give it a touch of whimsy. The mattress has been covered, transforming it into a seat. This is the perfect swing for your farmhouse porch. Besides written instructions, there's a video that helps you through the process of building the swing. Crib Mattress DIY Porch Swing from Twelve on Main

Outdoor Pallet Swing Plan

With two pallets, rope, paint, and some basic tools you can make this outdoor pallet swing that's going to look great anywhere in your yard. Making it even sweeter, you can make this for around $30. There's a tool list, materials list, written directions, and photos to help you complete this beginner-friendly project. Outdoor Pallet Swing Plan from The Sorry Girls