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Tales From the Back Porch

Make Your Outdoor Living Space One to Remember

Some of our most timeless tales originate on the back porch. Glaring summer afternoons spent sipping cocktails; cozy autumn nights accompanied by a roaring fire, friends and family; early spring mornings catching the first glimpse of the sun, nose tipped into a coffee cup. These moments are what make a house a home and a porch a sanctuary.

As we head into warmer months, it's worth noting Saturday morning cartoons, weeknight dinners and afternoon playtime sessions will all move outside or onto the porch. Set yourself up with a relaxing repose in the form of a bed swing. Atlanta Bed Swings is a Marietta-based custom bed swing manufacturer ready to help create your dream porch. Through one-on-one consultations, they have designed and created over 3,500 bed swings across the South, making them experts at their craft.

"Late winter and early spring are wonderful times to refresh outdoor porch living spaces," says Erin Tice, owner of Atlanta Bed Swings.

They specialize in customization. Everything from frame style and color to hanging hardware to over 2,000 custom fabrics made in their Marietta upholstery shop is fully customizable, along with swing size and bracing technique. 

The swing's cushions and pillow covers are removable, allowing for easy maintenance and seasonal style swaps. Innovative moisture-blocking inserts prevent mold and mildew buildup and make fabric changes seamless. According to Erin, it's common for customers to trade their bright colors and dainty florals of spring for emerald hues and bold statement patterns in the fall. As a style virtuoso, she recommends starting with a neutral base and building upon it with pops of colors and subtle patterns. 

Don't just add a bed swing and call it quits, though. A porch is an extension of the home, and with luxury furniture like a bed swing comes endless design opportunities. Add porch sectionals and glider chairs as finishing touches, which the same wonderful company can completely customize to match your swing. When in doubt, rely on your bed swing to command the room. 

As Erin puts it, "A bed swing takes center stage in any space, so the visual appeal is certain."

If you're ready to turn your porch into a homey haven, contact Atlanta BedSwings this spring for exceptional, turnkey service and the fastest turnaround times in custom furniture by visiting atlantabedswings.com.

  • Erin Tice presenting Atlanta BedSwing's custom fabric selection.

"Late winter and early spring are wonderful times to refresh outdoor porch living spaces. Whether you curate new furnishings or replace cushions and decor, you'll enjoy home corner to corner."

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