Benches Outdoors

Enjoy the shade of your favorite tree with a bench you can build yourself!

Build this bench for your yard or garden with this free tutorial.

This rustic wooden bench is perfect for indoors or out. Remember if you plan to use it outdoors to use exterior grade lumber. Free plans at link.

The slight curve of this bench makes it perfect for napping. Follow these steps to build one for yourself.

Building your own patio bench is a better option than buying one because you can customize it to your needs.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a curved wooden outdoor bench. 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.

Here is a popular addition to your lawn or garden that can be built of either pine or hardwood, depending on what you have on hand. The seat, as shown, is made in two sections so that it may be taken apart and stored in the garage or basement during the winter months of the year.

Build this rustic bench for outdoors or indoors. Easy to build with no difficult joinery. Great beginner project.

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

Build this outdoor bench using these free downloadable woodworking plans.

Build this bleacher type bench and enjoy the sunset in comfort.

The ottoman is pushed up against the edge of the bench to make it a relaxing chaise.

Build your own outdoor benches using this free tutorial.

What makes this storage bench perfect for outdoors is the fact that it was built from cedar. You could also build it using pine or some other wood and it would be suitable for indoors. Free plans at the link.

A two-in-one outdoor project gives you a place to store and a place to sit.

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

This is one of those projects inspired by a comment by the wife about needing something to sit on by her garden while doing various things associated with gardening. A small bench would fit the situation, as long as constant exposure to the weather would not kill it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a circular tree bench. 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.

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 rustic outdoor bench using this free tutorial.

Build this fun double X bench using these free step-by-step woodworking plans.

This simple bench can be constructed in a couple of hours. All it takes is two boards and 18 screws, for a cost of less than 25.00.

Build this simple outdoor bench for your front porch, patio or even your fire pit. At the link you can download the free plans to build this for yourself.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a garden bench. 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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a garden bench. 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.

This is a cutting diagram only, for the garden bench that appears in the Workbench Magazine Issue 308. Project size is 60x38x18 inches. There Is enough information contained here to accurately build this seating project.

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.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a bench you could use outdoors or indoors. 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 sturdy bench for your yard using these free woodworking plans.

Build a modern bench perfect for by your front door. this one is even pretty enough to bring indoors. Free plans provided at the link.