13 DIY Garden Swing Ideas for Grownups

Jen Wallace |

Sep 10, 2024

The dog days of summer are fast approaching and there isn’t much else better than lazily lingering on a garden swing in the evening. And lest you think that swings are only for kids, please read on!

Whether it’s a porch swing, garden swing, tree swing or backyard swing that floats your boat, we’ve got a roundup of great DIY swing ideas. Choose from the all-around fun of the tire swing or the serenity of hanging pallet bed. Hello? I’ll take both options!

13 Garden Swing Ideas to DIY

Campfire Firepit Swings – Combine swinging with your firepit for the ultimate in outdoor living. What a great idea for inviting your friends over for an evening around the firepit.
DIY Hanging Porch Swing – This tutorial offers step-by-step instructions for building your own wooden porch swing.
Rustic Tree Swing – This is an easier project for those who aren’t as handy with a sawzall. Keep. It. Simple. Silly.
DIY Canvas Chair Swing – This is a great project for an indoor swing or for on a sheltered porch or garden structure with a roof.
Paracord Laced Pallet Garden Swing – Wow. This is an amazingly creative idea for repurposing pallets into a swing laced with parachute cord.
Repurposed Headboard Swing – Repurpose that old headboard into a hanging porch or garden swing.
DIY Summer Hammock – Make your own hanging hammock.
Repurposed Trampoline Swing Bed – Have the kids outgrown that trampoline? Turn it into a cool grownup garden swing.
DIY Woven Swing – Another great idea for an indoor swing.
Repurposed Tire Swing – You just knew that there would be a tire swing on this list.
Pallet Swing Bed – Pallets can be repurposed into anything–even a hanging swing bed like this one.
Repurposed Chair Swing – This is a simple project to turn thrift store chairs into a functional outdoor swing.
DIY Repurposed Skateboard Swing – Repurpose that old skateboard into a fun backyard garden swing.