"There’s no better setting to take a breather than in your own outdoor bed swing. In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Martin Shuler, owner of The Bed Swing, offers homeowners the perfect combination of style and relaxation."
"Growing up on a dairy farm in South Carolina,
Shuler would often help build barns and fences. While those
experiences allowed him to gain firsthand craftsmanship experience,
his true passion for furniture design stemmed from bed swings
he saw on a vacation in the Caribbean.
“I remember going on vacations in the Caribbean and seeing
bed swings,” Shuler said. “When I saw them, I thought, ‘I could make that.’
So, I started creating and experimenting with my own designs for
friends and family and later developed my business.”"
After Shuler and his customers discuss size, style and color
scheme, construction starts with quality wood. “We use a lot
of cedar and pine,” he said. “The pine has to be treated and
kiln dried to sustain the elements, although cedar has a more
natural tendency to resist pests and the elements.”
“We select the best quality from whatever species we use,”
he continued. “And we do our best to use wood that is dried
properly with low moisture content so it is more stable when
it is a finished product and hung on porches.”
Shuler says he enjoys crafting custom bed swings because
of the relationship he develops with customers. To bring their
vision to life, he draws inspiration from their personal tastes
and design goals.
“I love talking to customers and helping them get the look
and feel to get their backyard sanctuary exactly like they
want it,” Shuler said.
“With our designs, I’ve tried to mimic
the quality standards that Sunbrella has and infuse them
into my business.”
In a competitive market, Shuler credits not only his
company’s creative designs but also his team's meticulous
attentition to detail as standout qualities. In looks that
range from clean and modern to charming and rustic, the
company bridges the outside world with a home’s interior.
