What is a Double Porch Swing?

When shopping for porch furniture, you’re going to come across a wide range of different designs, colors, and materials. While this can be overwhelming for someone not used to this type of shopping experience, shopping for porch furniture should be fun -- and we’re going to help make it fun for you!

One of the more common designs you’ll see today is a hanging porch swing. These are swings that are attached to the patio ceiling and hang down. There’s no stand, giving it a sleek design that makes it appear like it’s floating.

The difficult part of shopping for a hanging porch swing is choosing what type of hanging porch swing you want. With so many to choose from, we’re going to detail what a double porch swing is, why you should consider it for your patio, and how you can enhance the double porch swing with unique accessories.

Why Do You Need a Double Porch Swing?

A double porch swing is a type of hanging porch swing that features a double seat. The best way to explain this is by looking at indoor furniture since most of us know the different types of indoor furniture.

The double porch swing would be equivalent to the loveseat -- rather than an armchair (one person) or sofa (three-person). When looking at a double porch swing, it’ll almost look like two armchairs connected to each other and hanging from the ceiling. It’s a unique and sleek design that can turn your patio into a hotspot.

There are many reasons why you would want a double porch swing on your patio, but here are some of the more significant reasons:

1. With a double porch swing, you can turn your patio into a sanctuary.
2. Double porch swing gives two people their own space while being connected at the same time.
3. They have a much more sleek design than your typical hanging porch swing.
4. You can customize your double porch swing to match the rest of your house.
5. Encourage a more relaxing and comfortable experience on your patio.
6. Double porch swings are always going to make a good conversation piece for guests.

With so much to love with this type of porch furniture, you might be asking yourself why you haven’t decided to add one to your patio yet!

Different Types of Double Porch Swings

At The Porch Swing Store, we offer a wide range of double porch swings for you to choose from. We’re going to highlight three of our favorite designs that are available in our online store today!

• Adirondack Recycled Plastic - if you’re into the Adirondack design, you’re going to love this double porch swing. It looks just like your typical Adirondack chair, but it’s a hanging swing with two seats.
• Hershy Way Grandpa Series - this double porch swing looks more like your typical hanging porch swing but still has that double look to it. It comes with four feet of space.
• Adirondack With Center Console - going back to the Adirondack design, this one comes with a center console that flips down just like in your car. You might be able to fit a third person on this one, or you can flip the console down and have a place for your drink.

If there’s a double porch swing out there that fits your home, The Porch Swing Store has it. All of our porch swings come in different colors, so you can customize it to fit your style. For example, our Adirondack With Center Console double porch swing comes in 20 different color designs.

When you’re ready to start looking for your new porch furniture, contact us today and let us help!