Benches Outdoors

This chevron bench was built using cedar for outdoor use but it is so pretty you could use different wood and build it as an indoor bench. Or…build both! At the link you will find free woodworking instructions to build this bench.

Build this beautiful X-brace outdoor bench using these free woodworking plans.

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.

Build this outdoor garden bench using 2 x 4s and these free woodworking plans.

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

Follow along and build your own tree bench for your yard.

Build this sturdy bench for your backyard with just a few tools and some lumber. Paint or stain it to go with your setting.

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

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

This outdoor storage bench was built using cedar but any exterior grade wood could be used. The seat lifts up to reveal storage and the bottom is mesh hardware cloth.

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

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

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.

Build a great slat back outdoor bench for your front porch or yard using the free woodworking plans available at the link. Perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

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.

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

This garden bench is made using all 2 x 4s and is easy to build using these free woodworking plans.

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

This outdoor bench measures approximately 4 feet long x 12 inches wide when complete. Here are the free instructions to build it.

At the link you will find complete instructions you can download to build your own chippy tailgate bench.

Build a backyard corner bench with planter. Great for a patio or deck as well. Free plans at the link.

Build an outdoor bench using these free instructions. Makes a great project for a beginner woodworker.

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

Build your own outdoor benches using this free tutorial.