Benches All Types Woodworking Plans for Projects

Fluted legs and a pastel color scheme bring Victorian-era charm to this patio-pleaser, but you can finish them as you wish. Build a pair of planters and link them with a bench, as shown in the photo— ...

The toughest thing about building this mission-style bench is deciding whether you want to use it in your living room or out by the patio. The beauty and weather resistance of Honduran mahogany, plus ...

Stow deck, patio, or garden accessories in this seat for two. We built ours from cedar and exterior plywood. Other matching pieces in this collection which can be ordered separately include: Settee ...

Liven up an entry or hallway with the classic, dual purpose bench. Take a seat when taking off your boots, then use it as a handy storage for mittens, scarves, and other outerwear. You can stain it to...

Looking for a place to perch while you remove street shoes and ease into slippers? Here is a down-home bench that is as good-looking as it is practical. Our design combines straightforward stub-tenon...

This contoured, eye-catching bench derives its durability from rock-solid mortise-and-tenon joinery and decay resistant cedar. It has just eight different parts, and we have included full-size curved ...

With our original redwood planter/bench combo, you can add excitement to a drab walk, patio, or deck especially when the plants reach full bloom. Project measures just over 6 feet long by 22 inches de...

Keep coats, hats, shoes, and other items close at hand with these easy-to-build projects. You can make these matching pieces using inexpensive wood available at you local home center. Depending ...

Build the best seat outside the house with this handsome project. We used solid cedar, mortise-and-tenon joinery, waterproof glue, and stainless-steel screws for a bench that will look good for years....

Make through-mortises the simple way, by using a tablesaw coupled with edge-glued parts. Later, you will assemble the bench using eye-catching joints that feature keys and wedges in contrasting woods. ...

This Garden Bench with Trellis makes a great place to spent an afternoon in your yard. As an option, you can install lattice instead of the seat for a privacy screen plant trellis. Using just a few to...

In just a weekend and using five power tools, build this screw-and-glue-joined chest to hold rain gear, blankets, and other items. Use it in the entry as a bench or in any room in the house for additinal...

With this comfy cedar bench wrapped around a tree, your backyard becomes a relaxing nature retreat. Build it in sections in your shop, and then install them easily outside. Designed to fit a 20 diameter tree (63 inches around).

Using only portable power tools you can turn dimensional lumber (landscape timbers) into the star of your deck, patio or garden. Shop on Saturday and by Sunday you will be sitting on your own bench...

Authentic Arts and Crafts furniture once required advanced joinery skills. But you can assemble this bench using easy-to-make biscuit joints. If you are ready for a bigger challenge, follow our instructions...

Build this sturdy Shaker Bench with shoe storage in only a weekend. This project is part of our Basic Built series. In this plan you will also learn how to plug and hide screw holes. If you plan to st...

The back adjusts to your comfort level, you decide during the building process! Create a parking spot on your patio or deck that will be as comfortable as anything in your family room or rec room. Set...

Though it features elegant curves and a broad, solid seat, you will be surprised at how simple it is to build. The plan includes the article: How to Work with Natural Edge Slabs article 31-MDA-00270.

You can parlay less than 125.00 in materials and a couple of evenings in the workshop into this lovely bench, chair and table set. It would look great in any outdoor setting.

Start now, and you will be enjoying sunsets from this beautiful piece of outdoor furniture in no time at all! Built of cedar, this outdoor classic requires just strap iron and inexpensive bronze bushi...