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What porch swing color is best?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

We just bought this home in the Pacific North West and it is gray much of the year. Wanting to put a colorful porch swing just to brighten things up (will spruce up the landscape as well in spring). I am thinking of either an Aruba blue, lime green or red. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

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KW PNW Z8

2 years ago

I think the colors look really great together - no clash at all! Place pillows with both the blue & green to tie the colors - there are a lot out there. See this link Outdoor pillows

You could also add a planter the color of door & place at swing or flip &/place planter the color of swing at the door. I’m glad you picked the green - I still think the red would not have worked with the red toned siding behind that swing area.

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robynpmay
Original Author
3 years ago
Here is house and swing options
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Arlene Awarda Architect
3 years ago
Hi Roby, Thanks for posting this!

I would go with

1) Red if you want a pop of color

2) Green above is also nice.

3) or how about the neutral beige or coffee color to match the garage door.

Some new landscaping a flowers would be nice. I am sure you have have ideas for more projects here.

Good luck and please post some 'after photos'!
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Norwood Architects
3 years ago
I'm liking the green color you have proposed.
robynpmay
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you! It seems to be between red and green then. Still can't make up my mind!!
calidesign
3 years ago
Green. It looks better with your landscape, but is still bright enough to look lively.
KW PNW Z8
3 years ago
Exactly where is placement of swing? if not inside gate them I’m guessing outside & to left of gate. For that spot, my vote is green. I think red will clash with wooden section above stone, & the blue doesn’t play off anything in yard now. The green color pictured isn‘t a screaming lime green but has some olive or sage tone in it that I think will pop & have the effect you’re wanting without detracting from anything else in the setting.
robynpmay
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you for the replies! Green it is and I will post a picture once installed.
KW PNW Z8
3 years ago
And, if you’re still liking the red & blue colors, place pillows with those colors on the lovely green swing!
robynpmay
Original Author
2 years ago
Okay here is the final picture with green bench! Now may change front door color since seems to clash lol.
calidesign
2 years ago
It looks great! The green swing looks perfect, and then your eye is drawn to the beautiful blue door. No pillows needed, which I think can look fussy, but a green planter at the front door is a great idea.

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