$2,700.00
A hanging daybed swing named for one of America’s most celebrated barrier islands. The Kiawah features a three-slat open back, extra-wide armrests, and a show stopping profile.
There’s a particular feeling you get arriving at Kiawah Island for the first time. Winding under a canopy of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, the Atlantic appearing through the maritime forest ahead of you, the whole pace of things slows down before you’ve even parked. Kiawah (pronounced Key-Oh-Wuh) sits just south of our Charleston workshop; a barrier island known for its pristine beaches, ancient live oaks, and accommodations to include The Sanctuary and storied Ocean Course.
It’s a place designed quietly but deliberately, for people who understand the value of unhurried time in a beautiful setting.
That’s the feeling The Kiawah swing bed is modeled around; confident without being loud, refined without being fussy, and built for the kind of unhurried afternoon that most people don’t give themselves enough of. Guests at The Sanctuary may sit on the Grand Lawn watching dolphins hunt the surf, but your version of that experience happens on your porch.
The Kiawah started as a question: what if we took the modern aesthetic our customers love about The Charlotte and made it breathe? The Charlotte’s solid paneled backrest creates a sense of enclosure and visual weight, but others wanted that same modernized language with a lighter, airier feel; something breezy that felt more connected to the outdoor space.
The answer is the three horizontal slats that define The Kiawah’s backrest, coupled with a wider overall profile than anything we offer.
Spaced evenly and running the full width of the frame, the backrest design maintains the clean geometric lines of a modern open-back swing bed while fundamentally changing how it interacts with its environment. The Kiawah’s armrests are noticeably wider than what you’ll find on our other models—wide enough to hold a coffee mug without balancing, wide enough to prop a book, wide enough to function as a true built-in side surface rather than a nominal arm. The effect is a hanging daybed swing that feels more open, more connected, and more intentional.
Loveseat (64″L x 33.5″D x 28″H) — Slightly larger than The Charlotte’s Loveseat thanks to the wider armrests. Fits our 52″x28″ Loveseat mattress.
Twin (85″L x 43″D x 28″H) — The most popular Kiawah size. Fits a standard 39×75 mattress. Comfortable for 2–3 adults with generous 3.5-4″ armrests.
Full (85″L x 58″D x 25.5″H) — Maximum lounging space. Fits a full size 54×75 mattress. A wider lounging, resort-level experience.
Not sure what fits your porch? Send us your measurements at relax@lcswingbeds.com — we’ll tell you exactly what works and if it needs any modifications to ensure a perfect fit.
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Every Kiawah is built by hand in our Charleston, SC workshop. Primary stress points use mortise and tenon joinery and coated Timberlok hardware. Joints are glued, assembled, and finished before hardware is set.
*IF SELECTING PREMIUM CUSHION UPGRADE: Choose from more than 300 fabrics available in Sunbrella’s Outdoor Upholstery collection at this link. Once selected, input fabric name in space provided above. *Selected fabric must be one of the options available in the linked collection herein*. Fabric cleaning instructions can be found here .
**Some assembly is required. Swing arrives partially assembled with easy-to-follow assembly instructions. Signature required for delivery. Cushions and/or rope may ship separately.**
Loveseat-Size: 64″L x 33.5″D x 28″H
Twin-Size: 85″L x 43″D x 28″H
Full-Size: 85″L x 57.5″D x 28″H
Weight capacity is 1,280 pounds, based on the ceiling hooks provided if you purchase one of our hanging options.
The Kiawah swing bed weighs between 80-150 pounds depending on size and wood chosen.
Size: Twin
Finish: SW Pure White
Hanging Option: 1” Manila Rope
Cushions: Mattress and Cushion Package 4 (Magnolia)
Main Fabric: Customer Owned
Cording Fabric: Customer Owned
It’s a suspended swing bed sized and proportioned for horizontal lounging, much closer to a daybed or outdoor sofa than a traditional porch swing. The Kiawah hangs from four points via rope or chain from your porch ceiling, ceiling joists, or pergola beam.
Both are contemporary designs from the same Charleston workshop. The key differences: The Kiawah has a three-slat open backrest; The Charlotte’s back is a full solid panel. The Kiawah’s armrests are also meaningfully wider. The Charlotte reads as more enclosed and architectural while The Kiawah reads as more open and daybed-like. Both pieces are uncompromisingly refined design statements.
Noticeably so, even with cushions. The slat spacing is generous enough to allow a real cross-breeze, which is one reason the Kiawah is a popular choice for customers on the Gulf Coast and throughout the Southeast.
Black powder-coated chain is the preferred choice for customers going for a more contemporary, finished look. We don’t recommend bare steel chain for coastal or humid climates due to rust potential over time.
It is not recommended for a variety of reasons, but can work in indoor settings. We offer custom-fit outdoor mattresses in and cushion sets designed specifically for the Kiawah, which is the recommended option for any porch with direct sun or weather exposure (though we may be bias).
This question always depends on the size of swing, but best practice is to retain a *minimum* clearance of 12 inches on all sides, though 18 is a safer bet if you can “swing” it (haha). Send us your measurements if you’re unsure as it’s one of the most common pre-purchase questions we get, and we’d rather help you confirm fit before you order.
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