Benches Outdoors

Build this strong garden bench using a simple biscuit joinery technique.

Design says - A circular bench designed to fit around a tree or a large planter. I based the model on the Monhegan tree bench by Weatherend. The actual piece is 78 in. in diameter and 36 in. high at the back. The seat height is 17 in. - This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a box crib-style outdoor bench and planter using the free woodworking plans available at the link. It is an easy to build project best made from exterior grade lumber like cedar or pressure treated.

A touch of contemporary to your outdoor space. This easy to build bench features a slatted top. Use indoors and out, as dining seating or just a bench to rest on outdoors.

A simple bench gets stylish with some clever cross bracing and false notching. See why so many have built this bench already!

Build this outdoor bench using the free step-by-step woodworking plans at the link.

Build a comfortable bench with a backrest using the free plans provided at the link.

We built this bench for along side a trail. Painted or stained or just allowed to weather, it would look fine in many settings or at the edge of your garden, lake or where ever.

This outdoor bench measures 72 inches long and would be a great addition to any backyard or front porch. Here are the free plans.

Build an outdoor farmhouse style bench using this free woodworking tutorial.

This is a take on the five board bench but sturdier. Follow along at the link and build your own.

A Garden Bench does not have to be elaborate and you do not need detailed plans.

This garden bench could easily be an indoor bench as well depending on the material you choose to build it from. Here are the free downloadable plans.

Build this planter bench which features a planter at either end. Here are the free plans to build it.

Build a handsome bench for your outdoor space using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.

This handsome bench hides a hose. Coiled hose is a necessary evil in a garden you need one, but when it is not in use, who wants to see it? Instead, you can store one or two hoses in this handsome bench. It is built from 1-by-6 boards; we used ipe, a rot-resistant tropical hardwood, but you could choose cedar, redwood, or teak for natural beauty and durability.

A simple to make three seater garden seat. Constructed soley of pine decking with plans, instructions and material prices.

Outdoor accents to your deck or patio can be both comfortable and useful. A planter bench can function much like a sofa or end table indoors. Scroll down the page at the link to find the free downloadable plan.

Build this modern outdoor bench using the free woodworking plans available at the link.

At the link you will find a video as well as full instructions to build this horse themed bench. There is also a link where you can download the free templates for the back portion with the horses.

Alternating thicknesses of lumber give this planter-bench its distinctive linear rhythm. Interlocked with the planters, the bench seat repeats the strong horizontal lines. A handsome detail at each corner of the planters--butted joints with countersunk copper-pipe end caps that mask long deck screws--hints that the project is easy to build.

This bench folds up practically flat for easy storage when not in use. Here are the free step-by-step instructions.

Follow along at the link or download the free woodworking plans to build this awesome planter bench for your yard.

Build this outdoor bench using these free step-by-step instructions including cut list and materials list.

Using a pair of ceramic pots as featured in this article, this is a novel approach to building an outdoor patio bench that uses minimal lumber.

This cute bench is easy to build and you can customize the length to suite your needs.

Build a modern outdoor storage bench for your patio or backyard. Make sure to use exterior grade lumber and these free plans.

This outdoor bench is easy to build using regular size lumber. Follow along at the link to see how to build your own bench.

This bench is perfect for an entryway or backyard patio. This is an easy building project, just follow the free plans at the link.

This double seat garden bench has a bonus feature: leg rests!!! That's right. Relax and enjoy your garden seats in style. Build it using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.