Garden benches are the most popular small architectural forms. They can be made in any size and design, but in addition to their direct purpose, benches also perform a decorative function. You can make a garden bench for yourself using our drawings and photographs.
How to make a bench from waste materials
The easiest way is to make a bench out of wood. This traditional material For garden furniture, affordable and easy to process. But even in this case, you can save money by choosing as the main material the one that literally lies under your feet.
The first option is trees, poles and stumps from your own site or a nearby forest plantation, in which sanitary felling is carried out.
Having carefully cut off a couple of medium-sized stumps, they can be placed on the base of the bench. Use poles to make a bottom crossbar for structural rigidity. And for sitting, loosen part of the trunk on the circular. If there is no equipment for longitudinal sawing, then you can take an unedged board 75 mm thick.
In this example, the bench is already more comfortable - in addition to the seat, it also has a backrest. The model is a little more complicated, since you will have to find a higher part of the trunk and process it in two steps - first make a profile cut with a “ledge”, and then split the workpiece into two halves.
And to assemble the next bench, you will need:
- two short logs of the same diameter for the base;
- two medium-thick poles for back support;
- one long log, sawn into two halves (for the seat and back).
In short logs, you need to choose a groove so that the long log fits into it. Then the seat is secured in the grooves, and each pole is fixed at two points - to the base and to the seat. For fastening, it is better to choose powerful self-tapping wood bolts.
Another budget material for a country bench is pallets ( wooden pallets). But not just any pallet is suitable for making garden furniture. Ideally, you need one from a good edged boards, the so-called Euro pallet, which can be identified by the EUR marking.
In principle, the standard width of a Euro pallet is somewhat large for a seat - 80 cm. You can shorten it to 67 cm by cutting it along the contour of the central bar. But you don’t have to do this. Here are some examples of simple designs with different options bases and seats:
1. A bench made of four pallets uncut to width. Three serve as the base, and the fourth serves as the back. You will have to remove some of the support bars from the pallet for the backrest, and ensure the rigidity of the bench using wooden slats.
2. In this case, four pallets are also used, but already trimmed. Three ropes woven with a braid are used to secure the backrest, and wallpaper nails are used for decoration.
3. This bench is made from just two pallets. One is whole, and the second is cut and, as it were, bent at an angle - it serves as both a seat and a backrest. The design is good for its mobility - there are small wheels as legs.
Perhaps the only inconvenience of using Euro pallets as a source material is standard sizes 80x120 cm. They to some extent limit the possibilities for creativity. The use of ordinary lumber (boards, beams and beams) allows you to make a garden bench to suit every taste.
Board and block
It’s worth saying right away that any bench drawing can be adjusted for specific conditions. The only limitation is that the thickness of the board and the cross-section of the beam are sufficient to provide load-bearing properties.
Below is a drawing of a bench, which is made of only three “paired” elements:
- seat and back;
- a short support (back leg) made of a trapezoid-shaped board;
- long support (front leg).
1- front leg; 2 - rear leg; 3 - seat; 4 - back; 5 - front view; 6 - side view
The result is a stable structure with a triangle at the base and two transverse stiffeners.
This is what this bench looks like in real life.
This drawing shows the bench in a more complex design. To make it, you need a 40x140 mm board (supports, back and seat), a 40x70 mm block (short bundles of supports) and a 20 mm board (long bundle between the sidewalls).
And this is the same design, but using a board and a block 75 mm thick. Small differences in the base and attachment of the ligaments are not fundamental.
In principle, there is only one condition - the boards in the seat are fastened with a small gap, sufficient to compensate for the expansion of the wood under high humidity.
Large forms
Wooden benches in a “large format” look original.
For example, here is a “thick” unedged board across the entire width of the log. Covered with transparent varnish, it conveys the natural beauty of wood with all its color transitions.
From rounded logs you can build not only a cottage or a bathhouse, but also a garden bench like this.
And from timber you can assemble original chair, capable of serving not only under a canopy, but also on outdoors— removable pillows are easy to bring into the house in bad weather.
Stone and wood
Stone, like wood, also fits organically into the landscape suburban area. Of course, a smooth slab is practically never found in nature, but you can use sawn stone.
The next option is easier to implement - the bench is made of small blocks of wild stone. And since such a surface is not only cold, but also uneven, you can’t do without pillows.
Pillows add comfort, but you have to constantly bring them in and out. That is why wood is used for seats on garden benches, regardless of the base material. This is how this original bench uses a gabion (a mesh cage filled with stone, crushed stone or pebbles) at the base.
Concrete is no less popular for making the base of a bench. But it’s difficult to make a form with a complex contour for pouring at once, but small formwork is simple. And even a “cold seam” when poured in two steps will not affect the strength of the structure (such as in this photo).
Another option artificial stone– hollow construction concrete blocks. It is enough to fasten them together with good masonry glue, and lay a beam in the cavity, and the bench is ready.
Metal and wood
The simplest benches in design metal frame use a square profile.
You can weld two sidewalls in the shape of the letter “H” from a profile pipe, and a solid wooden seat will also serve as a “stiffener.”
The following example also uses solid wood as a stiffening element, but the supports are made in the form of a square with a cross member for attaching the seat.
And this is the simplest self-supporting structure made of a square profile, the strength and rigidity of the welded base is sufficient for the seat to be made from a wooden block.
The following photo shows a factory-made bench.
But if you have a pipe bender in your home workshop (and it’s easy to make one with your own hands), then bend two types of arches and a “wave” from round pipe Just. Then the metal blanks must be welded, plastic plugs must be placed on the legs (sold for any profile and pipe size) and the bars must be secured to the “wave”.
Time at the dacha involves not only activities on the site, but also relaxation among the trees and blooming greenery. Best choice Garden benches are used to create a relaxation area. They perform not only the functions of furniture, but can also become an element of decoration of the territory. The choice of style depends on the architecture of the main building on the site, while general design will look elegant and harmonious.
Comfort and safety
In pursuit of unusual options garden furniture, do not forget about the requirements for this item. They are directly related to the purpose of the garden bench.
- Convenience. The shape of the seat and backrest must correspond to the structure of the human body. This will allow you to rest comfortably.
- Safety. Reliability of assembly and the ability to withstand considerable loads will be ensured by high quality materials. This requirement applies to fittings and fasteners.
- Resistance to atmospheric factors. Based on the fact that garden benches are installed outdoors, they must be resistant to bad weather and withstand any changes in external conditions.
- Mobility. This property will allow you to change your vacation spot without much difficulty. For example: in summer it is preferable to hide in the shade, but in autumn and spring you are tempted to soak up the gentle rays of the sun.
Selecting a location
Placing a bench on the property is not an easy task. Several factors influence this decision. If there is a pond on the site, then you should choose this picturesque place. The contemplation of the water surface is calming; the proximity of water will give the desired coolness on a hot day. A good option maybe a corner in the shade of mighty trees or next to a hedge.
When placing a bench, it is important to imagine what kind of view will be available to the person sitting on it. It's no fun to look at the knots and holes in your neighbor's fence. Aesthetic pleasure after a hard day will be provided by the view of blooming flower bed, alpine slide, fountain or other elements landscape design. Or maybe the site offers a picturesque panorama of the river, sea, mountains or other natural beauty? This gift is worth using when planning a vacation spot. 
Varieties
There are several options for garden furniture, differing in design.
Bench
The simplest type of bench. Has legs and a seat. You won’t be able to rest comfortably on it - just sit down and take a breather. 
Bench with backrest
This option is much more pleasant for spending time. It allows you to sit comfortably on long term.
Garden group
A garden bench, complemented by a table, is a great place to gather with the whole family or with friends. 
Furniture for any weather
If equipped lightweight design with a canopy, you get a distant relative of the gazebo. Of course, it won’t save you from a windy downpour, but you can get minimal protection. If there are no trees on the site yet that provide shade, then this species will hide from the sun. 
Works of art
Garden benches can look like artistic objects. I want to present them for everyone to see. Carved sides made of wood or stone, openwork patterns of metal parts and other techniques transform ordinary furniture into an object that evokes admiration. 
There are also stationary and folding benches. For the first type, massive structural elements are used that are not afraid of the influence of changes in temperature and humidity. The second type requires lightness. They are usually made of plastic or wood.
Materials
In the production of outdoor furniture they use different materials: wood, metal, stone, plastic. The product can be made from one type or a combination of several components.
Tree
The owners loved the wooden garden bench summer cottages most. The fact is that natural warmth, purity and ease of processing allow you to create products for any garden design. Wood species that are resistant to rot are most often used. For example: oak, larch, hazel, cherry, teak, etc. The cost of furniture directly depends on the price of the material.
Stone
The main advantage of stone benches is their long service life. But sitting on such furniture is not very comfortable. In the warm season, soft pillows can increase comfort, but in the cold season nothing will help. They are used more often in decorative purposes. Marble, quartzite and granite look incredibly beautiful. Another disadvantage is the high cost. 
Metal
Best looking openwork designs, which look light and airy. They will decorate any area. For a comfortable rest, you will need a mattress or pillow that fits the size of the seat and backrest. 
Plastic
A garden bench made of such material does not shine with special beauty. Under the influence of sunlight, the bright color quickly loses its original appearance, and the material is destroyed. But at the same time, such furniture is easy to care for and can be easily moved from place to place. The price of such products is pleasingly affordable. 
Combined options
In this case, the scope for imagination is not limited by strict boundaries. The materials combine perfectly with each other. As a result, the garden bench acquires more advantages and gets rid of some disadvantages. Wood or rattan is chosen for the seat, metal is used for the back, and the supports are made of stone, metal, and concrete. Interesting solution is the use of gabions. Metal mesh blocks are filled with fragments of stones, glass, large pebbles, etc. Such furniture looks unusual and beautiful. 
How to make a bench with your own hands
You can create a garden bench with your own hands if you have some work skills. You need to start with a drawing to decide on the design and materials. If this is your first experience in making furniture, then you should use wood. The simplest option is a garden bench with a backrest. Detailed drawing You can find it on the Internet, determine the dimensions and calculate the amount of materials:
- bars for support;
- boards for back and seat;
- elements for fastening.
It is important to carry out the installation, observing the accuracy of connecting the parts, in order to avoid distortions and breakage of the furniture. Wooden parts are treated with a special impregnation or covered with a layer of protective varnish. 
If you have extensive experience working with wood, you can build a set of furniture. It consists of a table and two benches. Each item is assembled separately, and then the elements are connected into one product using bars, two on each side. The tabletop is fixed on cross-shaped legs. In order for the structure to become stable, the benches are fixed first, and then the table, exactly in the middle. And now, you are already the owner of a comfortable corner for a shared meal in the fresh air. 
A garden bench provides an excellent opportunity to realize creative ideas. For the manufacture of unusual types of products, for example, trimmings are suitable plastic pipes. Securing them with connecting elements and liquid nails, you can create unique things. An interesting solution that will please both children and adults is a wooden bench in the form of a swing. A flight of fancy may suggest other solutions, but, first of all, you need to remember to maintain convenience and safety.
Each personal plot should have several benches and benches with backs so that you can good weather relax outside, sit under the gentle sun and just take a break from working in the garden. You can buy such a wooden or metal bench, or you can simply make it yourself. In this article we will look at what types of benches there are and how you can make one of them yourself, having everything at hand necessary tools and materials.
How are there species?
There is a bench with a back a large number of and every owner country house or dacha chooses for himself the option that best suits his exterior personal plot.
Benches come in a variety of varieties depending on their scope of application.
- Ordinary benches with a back are suitable for any personal plot and will fit perfectly into the exterior of the yard. They are comfortable and very practical, as they have simple design and unpretentious in their appearance. Suitable for installation near the house, in a gazebo, near a pond, etc. They can be made of wood, metal, stone, and also be combined (wood and metal, wood and stone, wood and brick, plastic and other building materials).
- Corner benches will look great where you can’t put a regular large bench with a back. They can be placed in the corners of the gazebo, in gardens, as well as in any convenient location on a personal plot. Such benches can be metal, wooden, stone or combined.
- Ordinary benches without a back can be installed anywhere, as they are universal and convenient enough for any country house. They can be easily made with your own hands, since they are made according to the most common standard drawing of the classical type.
- Oval, round or semicircular benches with and without a back will look great in the center of the same round gazebo, in the center of the garden or in another place where they will create an aesthetic exterior for the entire garden plot, as well as perform their direct functions. Also, in the center of a round bench there can be a tree, a green bush, a beautiful flower bed blooming, or even a children’s sandbox. Here everything depends on the imagination of the master and the functional needs of the owners of a country house or dacha. They can be made of wood, metal, stone, as well as in a combined form from various compatible friend with a friend of natural materials.
Photo gallery: do-it-yourself garden benches with a wooden back - types and designs
Wooden bench with metal legs for the garden 
Wooden bench with forged metal legs for the garden 
Corner wooden bench with brick support 
Semicircular wooden bench on a brick support 
Shop from wooden beam garden with backrest 
Decorative wooden bench for the garden with supports made from flower boxes 
Classic wooden garden bench with handrails and backrest 
Round wooden bench with back for the garden 
Original bench made from solid logs for the garden 
Wooden bench on supports made of natural stones for personal plot 
Wooden bench with concrete supports in the form of flower beds 
Wooden bench with wooden supports as flower beds 
Wooden bench with wicker back for the garden 
Stone designer bench for the garden 
Square wooden benches for the garden
Preparatory stage: drawings, dimensions, angle of inclination
Before you start making a bench for your personal plot from any type of material, you need to take all measurements and draw up exact drawing future design. This is necessary so that it turns out smooth without distortions and rolls. Also, the design diagram will help to calculate required amount material for making benches of any type.
For the manufacture of wooden structures For a personal plot, pine, oak, birch boards or logs are usually used, as well as pear, hornbeam and durable larch. Almost any tree is easy to process, has excellent decorative qualities, and also fits aesthetically into the countryside landscape. The main advantage of wood is its beautiful aesthetic appearance. But meanwhile, it negatively tolerates exposure to sunlight, high humidity and low temperatures (severe frosts). Therefore, it is best to install wooden benches in closed gazebos, on terraces covered with awnings or make them portable (collapsible) so that they can be put away in an enclosed space (pantry, basement, closet) for the winter.
Steel supports will be the most competent choice for making a bench with a wooden seat and back to place it on the territory of a summer house or country house. This bench will serve you for at least 15 years, and you will not need to remove it during snow or rain.
How to make a wooden bench with a backrest with your own hands
To set up a wooden bench we will need:
Before you start making a wooden portable bench, you need to cut the boards into certain elements:
- All prepared boards must be sanded, all side parts smoothed and thoroughly soaked with antiseptic. Then leave until completely dry.
- We mark the height of the bench at 40 cm. Starting from the very middle at the top of the elements of the longest legs that will hold the back, you need to make an oblique cut at a slight angle of about 20°. Then all the corners of the bars must be cut down and sanded on both sides. In this case, the back will have an inclined shape. The cuts must be strictly identical, otherwise the bench will end up skewed and have an unattractive appearance, and it will be uncomfortable to sit on.
- Assembling the bench legs. The distance between the legs should be about 28 cm. Front (facade) and rear wooden pairs benches for support on the invisible inner side must be fastened using prepared bars and self-tapping screws. We connect the legs with a beam, which we cut to cover the entire width of the structure - 50 cm. It is best to do a double strapping - top and bottom.
- In order to protect self-tapping screws and screws from premature corrosion, it is necessary to pre-drill the necessary holes and recess their heads slightly into the board.
- On the frame of the bench, as shown in the drawing, we nail or screw the planks at certain intervals (1 or 2 cm). Three planks will be used for the seat and two planks for the back. After all the elements are filled, it is necessary to check with a level the correctness and evenness of the entire structure. For greater reliability, stability and rigidity, the legs at the bottom are secured with strips on both sides. It is advisable to leave gaps of several centimeters between the slats for better air circulation and drainage. We attach the backrest (the first bar) at a distance of 20 cm from the seat, and the second - at a distance of 38 cm from the seat.
- The structure of the bench needs to be strengthened and for this it is necessary to bottom trim legs To do this, we take two beams 1.5 meters long and screw them to the front and rear legs of the bench frame.
Bench decoration
After completing all carpentry work, the bench must be completely treated with fire retardant and then covered with waterproof varnish in several layers or regular oil paint.
If you want to make the bench more aesthetically pleasing and designer-friendly, you can simply saw the boards lengthwise and then stuff them diagonally, crosswise or in a herringbone pattern.
Making a garden bench from wood and metal
A bench with a back, a wooden seat and durable metal legs will the best option garden furniture that can be installed in your garden plot. This design can be left outside without any problems even in winter.
Material calculation and necessary tools
To make a bench we will need:
- One iron corner with a shelf measuring 40 - 50 mm;
- One beam for making a bench seat 40 mm thick;
- Special bolts;
- Hacksaw or grinder;
- Drill;
- Screwdriver;
- Electric or gas welding machine;
- Sandpaper or sanding machine.
Step-by-step instruction
- The metal corner must be cut into four pieces of one meter each to make vertical supports for the structure. Cut five pieces of half a meter and two pieces of one and a half meters to make a frame for installing a seat and back boards on it.
- To make the back and seat, we cut seven strips of timber, 1.5 meters long and 10 cm wide. We sand them and smooth all the side parts well. We soak all the boards well with an antiseptic and leave until completely dry.
- We cut the ends of the joining parts from the iron corners exactly at an angle of 45° and then connect them in series using hot welding. First, we make a frame for the seat and weld the iron legs well for the subsequent attachment of the backrest to them, as well as the stops. During the welding process it is necessary to use protective equipment.
- In the boards of the seat and back, where the fastenings will be located, it is necessary to drill holes for special bolts. After welding work metal structure It is necessary to sand well at the seams in order to eliminate all irregularities and bumps. Then treat the metal with a special anti-corrosion coating and oil paint in two layers.
- We bolt the finished back and seat boards to the finished metal frame. We first impregnate the boards with a fire retardant (preferably saline) and then cover them with a good layer of water-repellent varnish or colored paint.
- It is necessary to make markings on the ground for the legs. To do this, you need to dig four holes about 50 cm deep and pour river sand (about 10 cm) on the bottom, and fine gravel (about 20 cm) on top. We lay pieces of roofing felt on top and place reinforcing mesh. We install the bench legs into the holes and check the horizontal evenness of the structure with a level. Then fill the legs with concrete (ratio of sand and cement 3:1).
- If you plan to place the bench on a regular asphalt or paved surface, then you do not need to make a concrete foundation. The legs of the structure are made from four pieces of iron angle, about half a meter long. For greater stability to the bottom of the corners, it is necessary to weld square “heels” or strengthen the entire structure using a lower metal frame.
Finishing
All metal structural elements must be treated with anti-corrosion agents and primed. Then paint with regular oil paint.
We impregnate the wooden elements with special antifungal agents and fire retardants, and then paint them with waterproof varnish or colored oil paint.
If desired, the metal parts of the bench can be decorated with various forged iron patterns, which you can forge yourself or purchase ready-made from special companies.
Bench for a personal plot on brick supports
Material calculation and tools
To make a bench we will need:
- Construction brick;
- Wooden boards (thickness about 40 mm);
- A pack of self-tapping screws and self-tapping screws;
- Several bags of cement, fine sifted sand (6 bags or more) and gravel.
Step by Step Actions
On stone-paved and concrete areas, the bench must be placed on cement foundation. On soft ground it will be necessary to make a columnar foundation.
- We mark the area for the installation of brick racks and remove upper layer soil (turf). We dig holes with a diameter of 20x20 cm and a depth of about 50 - 60 cm to construct the foundation. At the very bottom of the well we pour sand 10 cm thick and on top crushed stone 20 cm thick. We compact all this well, water it a little and leave it for a day.
- We put several pieces of roofing felt on top and place a bundle of five reinforcing rods in the hole. We fill it all with concrete and let it harden for about three or four days. To mix concrete, we take cement, sand and fine gravel (1:3:5).
- We place a small layer of liquid concrete (1–2 centimeters) on the prepared foundation. This will be the basis for the future brick decorative base. Next, we begin to lay the brick with the dressing. The masonry is made to the width necessary for the structure, that is, the same as the bench itself or a little narrower. The height of the brickwork should be about 50 cm. Inside the masonry on the top row we leave space to form a shelf for the subsequent installation of a bench seat.
- We fasten the seat boards together using boards and self-tapping screws. Then we install the finished bench on the prepared brick supports. We impregnate the wood with fire retardant, let it dry and cover it with a special water-repellent varnish or colored paint.
- Also, depending on how long the bench will be, you will need to make several brick supports. Corner or shaped (semicircular, round, oval) structures are best installed on a solid brick base, which will be located on a strip-type foundation.
Bench decoration
We treat all wooden planks with antifungal agents and fire retardants, and then prime and cover them with waterproof varnish or regular oil paint. Brickwork does not need additional finishing, as in itself it looks quite beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. If you still want to make it a different color, you can also paint it with oil paint.
Video: how to make a bench for a country house yourself
If you make a bench out of wood and metal with your own hands, you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor for many years and relax on it in the shade fruit trees. With proper and timely care, such a wooden bench with metal or brick supports will serve for many years. But in order to prevent it from being damaged by heavy rains or snow in winter or autumn, it is best to put it indoors, if possible. Regular maintenance can significantly extend the life of your bench in your garden.
You can relax calmly in the shade of trees in the summer or bask in the sun on a cool autumn day on a wooden bench that you installed in the garden yourself. IN modern design garden furniture is one of the full-fledged elements of landscape design.
Taking into account the decorative value of garden benches made of wood, you should try to choose a model that will harmoniously fit into environment. For a young garden or summer cottage without big trees It is better to choose light furniture options with decorative thin metal legs, simple benches and benches that are laconic in shape. If the garden is old and well-groomed, then seats in the Provence style are suitable - stylized as antique furniture with wooden decor.
I can decorate an overgrown summer cottage with an imitation of a wild natural thicket with benches assembled with my own hands from natural material- driftwood, driftwood, lightly processed branches. A bench made of logs hewn with an ax would look very good in such a garden. Such seats should be installed in places hidden from view: among flowering bushes or around a bend in a path.
When choosing a place to install a bench for a summer house, you need to pay attention to the views that will open to the eyes of those sitting on it.
It is not advisable to place the bench in such a way as to contemplate an unsightly fence or compost heap. Place it near a pond or flower bed, under a branchy old tree.
Then your relaxation will be complemented by the pleasure of the smell of flowers and the play of light on the water, the rustle of leaves and coolness in the shade.
Various types of benches can be installed on the veranda near the house, in the relaxation area by the pool or outdoor fireplace. They will also find use under a canopy in the garden. In each case, you must adhere to general rules compatibility of a wooden product with general style plot. How to do original benches from the pallets, watch this video:
Wood is traditionally chosen as a material for garden furniture - an easy-to-process material that allows you to bring almost any idea to life. Currently, along with ordinary boards and bars, you can use moisture-resistant varieties of thick plywood. Made from durable and aesthetically pleasing sheet material you can assemble designs that are suitable for modern designer landscapes and for an ordinary courtyard that does not have certain style characteristics.
If wooden benches are made in a stationary version, then care should be taken to protect them from moisture. A variety of impregnations and paints and varnishes can serve this purpose. Outdoor furniture will have to be coated with paint or varnish every 1 to 2 years as the protective layer wears out. Such measures can significantly extend the life of a wooden structure.
How to build benches yourself?
In order to build a comfortable bench with your own hands, you need to make a sketch of it. Exist optimal sizes garden furniture, which must be observed in this case:
- seat height above the floor - 40 - 50 cm;
- width (depth) of the bench - 50 - 55 cm;
- The height of the backrest above the bench is 35 - 50 cm.
These dimensions allow a person of average height to sit comfortably, lean on the back, and stand up easily. If the owner’s build differs greatly from the average, then the dimensions of the bench will have to be selected individually. The backrest is usually made with a slight tilt back. For more information about wooden benches, watch this video:
To work with wood you will need the following tools:
- hacksaw or jigsaw;
- drill and screws, or hammer and nails;
- roulette;
- pencil.
To assemble products of complex shapes, wood glue can be useful. It is used to fasten parts that are connected using the tongue-and-groove method or with a furniture dowel. For plywood products, long metal threaded studs and nuts are useful.
A simple bench for a vegetable garden or bathhouse
Even a novice craftsman can make a simple wooden bench with his own hands. Such benches can be seen in abundance at the gates of village courtyards; they can be placed near the beds, in a bathhouse or utility room. They are not distinguished by their sophistication and decorativeness, but they can perform the functions of garden furniture quite successfully. To make a bench you will need a board 2 - 2.5 cm thick and about 20 cm wide.
Benches for a bathhouse or vegetable garden are easy to make
According to the drawing in Fig. 1. you need to cut out the following parts:
- seat - 1 piece;
- apron - 2 parts, the length of each is 10 cm shorter than the seat;
- legs - 2 parts.
File off the corners on one side of each apron piece as shown in the diagram. Measure 2 - 2.5 cm from the edges of the element for the legs on each side in the upper part, cut a groove 10 cm long. If desired, cut out holes for the handles on the bench seat. To learn how to make a bench with your own hands, watch this useful video:
Assemble the product in the following sequence:
- Drill holes for self-tapping screws in the plane of the apron board at a distance of 10 cm from each end. Place the board in the groove on the leg parts and screw the screws through the holes into the edge of the board. Attach the 2nd leg pattern to the other side of the apron.
- Repeat all steps and attach the apron to the other side of the bench base.
- At a distance of 15 cm from each end of the seat, make several holes in the plane of the board. Place the part on top of the base and attach it with self-tapping screws, screwing them into the end of the leg part. For strength, you can make additional holes along the length of each side of the seat and attach it to the apron boards.
Treat the surface of the product with coarse emery cloth to remove hangnails. If necessary, paint the bench to your taste.
Simple bench with backrest
Another simplest project shown in Fig. 2. To make a bench with a backrest with your own hands, you will need 2 pieces of logs about 25 cm long, boards for the back and seat, and 5x5 cm bars for the backrest posts. If you want the seat to be a little higher, you can take 4 pieces of logs or timber and lay them on top of each other, fastening them with dowels.
The back is screwed on with self-tapping screws on the reverse side
Making the bench is very simple. To ensure that there are no nuts or nail heads on the surface of the product, fasten the parts using dowels and glue. The back can be screwed with self-tapping screws wrong side so that they don't drill right through the board.
To make dowels, you need wooden rounded rods (a thin handle is suitable for garden tools). Drill 2 holes in the log with a diameter equal to the thickness of the dowel. Based on their location, make corresponding recesses in the underside of the seat. The work must be done very carefully so that during assembly you do not have to adjust parts of the bench. For more information on making a bench with a back, watch this video:
Lubricate a piece of wood for the dowel with glue and insert it into the hole on the log so that a small fragment remains outside. Its length should be equal to the depth of the recess drilled in the seat (Fig. 3). Lubricate the dowels with wood glue and place the board on them. Do the same with another piece of log.
Cut the bars to the required length to make the backrest posts. Screw it to the ends of the logs with self-tapping screws. Drill 2 holes in the upper part for attaching the backrest. The distance between the holes should be less than the width of the board. Screw the screws through the holes into the board. The finished bench can be painted or coated with clear varnish.
Stylish bench with backrest
Making garden furniture according to the proposed project is not difficult at all. The basis of the structure is slabs of porcelain stoneware or concrete and boards 2 - 2.5 cm thick. If desired, heavy materials can be replaced light plywood the same thickness. A wooden bench with a back will be mobile.
Stylish bench has an interesting backrest
The following parts will be required:
- squares 50x50 cm for legs (plywood or board) - 12 pcs.;
- boards or plywood rectangles 15x200 cm - 5 pcs.;
- backrest supports 15x65 cm - 4 pcs.;
- crossbars 15x17.5 cm - 2 pcs.;
- threaded rod M16 55 cm - 4 pcs.;
- nuts and washers M16 - 8 pcs.;
- self-tapping screws
The plywood will first have to be cut into fragments of the required shape and size. If boards and slabs are used, this step can be skipped. To learn how to make an original bench with your own hands, watch this video:
Drill 2 holes at an equal distance from the edges in the upper part of the square parts of the legs. Adjusting the long parts of the seat as in the diagram (Fig. 4), make 2 holes in them on each side. Screw a nut onto one end of each rod and put on a washer. Alternating long and square elements, assemble the bench. Tighten the nuts on the other side of the studs.
This bench can be used without a backrest.
But for convenience, you can do it too. To do this, fix 4 boards 15 x 65 cm with self-tapping screws from the inside of the back of the bench. Glue crossbars between them or place them on dowels.
Decorative benches made from natural materials
Untreated wood is an excellent material for garden furniture. The bench, similar to the throne of a forest king, fits perfectly into the landscape, imitating wild nature. Such seats are very appropriate near rockeries or old trees with a spreading crown in an overgrown corner of the garden. Rustic benches go well with picnic areas trimmed with wild stones or barbecues made of sandstone and boulders. Original shop in this video:
The simplest option for sitting from logs is a monastery bench. To make it, a raw log needs to be sawn in half lengthwise. Legs are made from short sections, laying them cut down on the ground. Long halves of logs are secured to dowels from above, cut side up. To prevent the bench from staining your clothes, it is better to choose logs hardwood and dry them well before assembling the furniture.
To remove splinters and burrs, the cut plane must be planed smoothly with a plane and treated with emery cloth.
A complicated version of such furniture is a bench made of logs, supplemented with a backrest with your own hands (Fig. 5). To attach the backrest, you need wooden or metal supports and a crossbar. These parts can be made from thick wood branches, timber, or steel strips. Fastening is carried out using self-tapping screws of sufficient length or nails.
Examples of original wooden benches
A log bench can be made in another way (Fig. 6). The photo clearly shows the grooves in the upper part of a thick log sawn in half. You need to insert a board at least 4 cm thick or a beautiful cut of a tree trunk into the grooves. If desired, an exclusive piece of furniture made by yourself can be supplemented with a backrest. The supports for it need to be attached to the inside of the legs on flat surface. The crossbar can be a thick branch or the same cut of wood as for the seat.
Chopped table with benches
A set of table and benches will be convenient at the dacha in the dining area or near the barbecue (Fig. 7). It’s not difficult to make one if you know the basic techniques for making wooden log houses. To begin with, 2 logs of approximately equal thickness are placed on the ground. With an ax you need to cut out semicircular recesses (bowls) at the ends of the logs. The size of the bowls will depend on the diameter of the log that is chosen for the seats. This trunk needs to be sawn lengthwise. An example of chopped furniture in this video:
In the middle of the 2 lower logs, you need to cut out 1 more cup to install the transverse support. It may not be a very thick log. Its length should be such that the ends protrude beyond side surfaces trunks.
For the table base you need shorter logs. Their length is approximately equal to the desired width of the tabletop.
In the middle of each trunk, you need to cut out recesses that are suitable in size to the thickness of the crossbar. Lay the parts of the log house with the cups down, covering the transverse log with them. Make a tabletop from the boards and secure it with nails. Place the halves of logs in the places designated for them.
How to make benches from branches or driftwood?
Exactly this creative activity. Having found beautiful driftwood and polished driftwood trunks in the forest or on the shore of a pond, you can make furniture amazing beauty(Fig. 8). Each such bench is unique, because it is difficult to find 2 identical branches. Therefore, there can be many solutions for how to make a bench from driftwood.
The main thing for all such products is one thing - the parts are adjusted directly on the spot to fit the already finished legs, seats, and backs. The branches should intertwine harmoniously, forming a structure that will support the weight of an adult. To connect non-standard parts, you can use both self-tapping screws and nails. The most reliable connection is with dowels and glue. Where a tight fit of the pieces of the structure is desired, driftwood can be trimmed with an ax.
The most original benches can be made from branches and driftwood
Such decorative benches can even be used to decorate rooms in a chalet or rustic style. They go well with wild stone trim. They will look harmonious in the garden among flowering bushes or near a pond.
The variety of models of benches that you can make with your own hands from wood is limitless.
The main thing in making furniture from wood is the careful fit of parts.
Then ready product It will turn out neat, without distortions. Treated with moisture-proof impregnations and coated with varnish or paint, any garden seat will last for many years.
Landscaping and landscaping of a personal plot is not a matter of one day. You will have to spend a lot of effort, time, use your imagination, be patient, and only then the result will be obvious. But even after painstaking work has been carried out, the area will require attention: cleaning up fallen leaves, dust, somewhere something needs to be touched up or corrected.
And so that the site does not seem ordinary, it can be periodically supplemented with various decorative elements: , fashionable in last years- In addition, you can install beautiful benches in the garden... This review will be devoted to benches and benches.
Is a bench needed at all on the site?
The question immediately arises: is a bench needed in the garden at all? The answer is clear - of course, it is necessary! We argue that at every site there must be a place where you can take a break from work, hide from the hustle and bustle, just sit, listen to the birds singing, enjoy the fresh air, read a book, and, in the end, dream.
How to make a bench with your own hands (video)
Any person needs all this, thus he gains strength, strengthens his nerves, discovers the hidden potential in himself, because it is not for nothing that the Eastern sages spend so much time in their gardens, meditating. In addition, we have all known for a long time that many creative people look for inspiration in such calm, beautiful corners at any time of the year.
Where to put a bench
When choosing a place for a future bench, it is better to give preference to that part of the site where trees grow, flower beds are thought out, fruit bushes, and a babbling brook runs nearby. After all, it is in such places that unity with nature is most clearly felt; here a person will rest peacefully, and his nervous system will quickly recover from the stress of everyday life and other negative factors. Also, the best place for a bench will be in work areas, next to flower beds or beds. After weeding or watering the plants, you can immediately sit down on a bench and gain strength for further work.
DIY pallet bench (video)
Bench selection
As for choosing a bench, the assortment in stores is really wide; you can buy a metal bench, wooden, plastic, stone (marble, granite, quartzite), or a combination bench. Models with carved wood elements or forged metal additions are in great demand. If you want something more exclusive, you can make a sketch of the future product yourself and visit a carpenter with it, he will be happy to make your dreams come true. When choosing this product, we recommend that you take a closer look at benches with a back, as well as handles; they are comfortable to sit on in a completely relaxed position. But benches without a back are not intended for long gatherings, since sitting on them you will need to constantly keep your back in good shape.
Unusual shop with three XXX do it yourself (video)
Bench to site style
First of all, you need to build on the style direction of the site if the garden is designed in Japanese style, a bamboo bench painted red will fit wonderfully here, which should be located near a pond. 
In the Chinese garden, a bench with a lattice back entwined with climbing plants. And a gravel, winding path should lead to the bench.
Country style implies the presence of the most simple but comfortable wooden bench, traditional natural color or painted in a discreet brown shade.
Of course, one cannot fail to mention the Provence style, borrowed from the inhabitants of the provinces - France. The bench should be quite modest, a little antique, in a vintage direction, white, blue, purple or light blue.
A garden in the Art Nouveau style can be supplemented with benches of strict shapes, possibly with forged elements, or stone benches in the shape of animals, insects, etc. By the way, stone benches will look great next to improvised Alpine roller coaster.
Plot in Italian style beautiful benches with stucco elements are successfully emphasized. Such a bench can be placed near a small pond, with sculptures on its shore.
An English, discreet but perfectly organized garden is best complemented with stone benches with wooden or metal inserts; the color may contain golden shades. 
Natural style, which is otherwise called forest, can be emphasized with a bench made from tree cuts, on a hemp-like base (legs).
The colonial style, which originated in early America, is best complemented with wicker benches, but you can also install an ordinary wooden bench in a metal frame.
Garden benches - photos
