Arbors

Beautifully detailed drawing of a garden arbor gate. Will dress up any landscape. DXF Format

Building a swing arbor is a fun weekend project that can really spruce up the landscape without requiring a lot of out-of-pocket expense. Plus, the project is fairly easy to build, requiring only basic carpentry skills, and can provide years of outdoor enjoyment.

At the Lowes site you will find free woodworking plans to build an outdoor arbor. Hang your favourite swing from this structure and you are ready for a relaxing afternoon.

This arbor and bench is a pretty straight forward build and the copper accents are really beautiful and unique. At the link you will find free step-by-step instructions as well as tools and materials list.

Use the free plans and instructions at the link as a guide to build your own arbor. The size you need will depend on your location, for instance, as part of a gate and fence system or freestanding.

This freestanding swing is a perfect perch for enjoying the garden. The wooden part of the structure is not difficult to build if you have intermediate woodworking skills and basic tools.

Once you set the posts for this triangular arbor, the rest of the build will go rather quickly. Here are the instructions.

Build this simple seating/planter/arbor project to create a quiet, private space in your yard or on a deck. It provides shade and comfort as well as a welcome screen from neighbors. You can install it on an existing patio or build it on your deck.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a trellis arbor with fence. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Material, Cutting and Hardware list only. This project is featured in Workbench Magazine Issue 258.

Build this house shaped arbor for a walkway or path in your yard. Here are the free plans to build it.

This arbor has a slight curve to the top and lattice on the sides. Here are the free woodworking plans to build it.

You can add a little romance to your garden with this handsome arbor bench. The freestanding 60-inch-wide, 30-inch-deep, 86-inch-high structure has a number of subtle features that add to its appearance, strength, and comfort.

This arbor features a lattice design perfect for climbing flowers. However, you can create your own to either close it in more for added privacy or open it up for a lighter feel.

Build this simple shade arbor using the free woodworking plans available at the link.

Build this obelisk arbor using these step-by-step instructions and free downloadable plans.

Build a peaked roof arbor using these free woodworking plans.

Build an arbor bench to create a focal point in your back yard, Here are the free woodworking plans to build it.

This garden arbor is easy to build and features lattice on the sides for your climbing plants.

Build this arbor using these free woodworking plans. Perfect place to grow grapes too.

A freestanding arbor frame can support a store-bought swing or the custom model we will show you how to build.

This arbor will make a statement in your yard measuring 7.5 feet tall x 8 feet wide x 2.5 feet deep. It features a hinged gate and two small bench seats.

This arched arbor is easier to build than you might think. Here are the free instructions.

Build a beautiful garden arbor using old doors for the sides. Here are the free instructions.

This elegantly shaped arbor does a great job of defining an entrance to a space or drawing the eye to a favorite garden feature.

This arbor with built in bench would make a great place to relax in your backyard. Here is what you need to know to build one for yourself.

Building a bench and arbor combo is in some ways less complicated than building a standalone bench. The arbor provides the structure, and the bench comes along for the ride with no complex angles or fancy joinery.

Build this traditional entry arbor for added curb appeal for your home.

Frame your walkway with an easy-to-build arbor. This one cost less than $150 to build.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a trellis arbor with a swing. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.