# Modular Porch Swings SwingLab by Andy Hilton is Modern and Versatile By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swinglab-by-andy-hilton References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/swinglab-modular-porch-swing/) & [swinglab.co](http://www.swinglab.co/pages/the-swing) For those dreaming about sitting on a porch on a warm summer day, the SwingLab by Andy Hilton will make that fantasy even better. It is a porch swing that is incredibly [modular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular). While the seat itself stays static, the backrests can be switched around to accommodate a variety of positions. From a traditional design to [a more comfortable lounger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calma-lounge) or even a two-seater, the possibilities appear endless. Made entirely in Jackson, Mississippi out of rot-resistant Cypress wood, the SwingLab by Andy Hilton also boasts a lightweight aluminum frame that is suspended using steel aircraft cable. What makes the porch swing even more appealing is how it combines tradition with modernity for a unique and relaxing experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Outdoor Furniture:** Innovative outdoor furniture that can be easily reconfigured to fit different purposes creates new opportunities for home and hospitality businesses. - **Modular Design:** Using modular design to create versatile products opens up potential for customizability and sustainability in the furniture industry. - **Hybrid Traditional and Modern Design:** Combining traditional woodcraft with modern materials and technology can bring fresh appeal to classic products and attract new audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Furniture:** Innovation in outdoor furniture design can create new opportunities for furniture makers, outdoor recreation businesses, and hospitality establishments. - **Home Decor:** Introducing versatile and customizable products can disrupt the home decor industry by appealing to a wider range of styles and customer needs. - **Woodworking:** Exploring new materials and design concepts for woodworking can help artisans and craftsmen stand out and diversify their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Exterior Lounge Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-bed.md) - [Playground-Inspired Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-seat.md) - [Curvaceous Outdoor Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niu-swing.md) - [Modular Seating Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-modular-chair.md) - [Adventurous Versatile Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipster-seat.md) - [Wooden Structural Outdoor Bedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hut-lounge-bed.md) - [Hammock-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmera.md) - [Dual-Function Play Swings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy.md) - [Beachside Modern Daybed Setups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-daybed.md)