Decorating Your Outdoor Swing and Private Getaway

If you plan to sit in your outdoor swing for very long, you will probably want to add cushions or pillows. Cushions transform your outdoor swing from an occasional place where you sit to a more luxurious place where you lounge in comfort. If you truly want to create a private getaway, you will want to coordinate your cushions with other accents. Think about color schemes, shapes, patterns—whatever elements you can repeat throughout the area as a theme.

Next, consider plants. You can add ground foliage, flowers, ornamental grass, or bushes to the area. You may plant directly in the ground, or you may gather potting soil and planters to create more portable arrangements of plant life. You might wish to buy outdoor swing cushions after you choose your plants. Sunlight levels in the area of the swing will affect which plants thrive there. (more information can be found in "Garden Teach You How")

You can also continue the design of your private getaway through other accents, such as water fountains, ponds, garden sculptures, or bird feeders. As you coordinate cushions, plants, and other accents, you’ll find a private getaway coming together with your outdoor swing as the centerpiece. Comfort, luxury, peace, and privacy, all rolled into one corner of your yard.