Photos of wooden benches. Do-it-yourself garden bench with a backrest: drawings and photos of successful designs. Materials for assembling a garden bench

A bench is an essential attribute of a summer cottage or house adjoining territory. Often on the site there is a place not for one, but for several benches. One in the yard, another in the garden, the third at the gate. A do-it-yourself bench with a backrest is probably the easiest and most useful project that you can do in the country.

The beautiful wooden texture of the bench will look harmonious in any garden, especially if you use not just boards for the bench, but all parts of the tree that are available to you in the garden.

In order to make a simple bench, you do not need special skills or expensive tools, and wood in the country is one of the most affordable materials.

If you have never made a bench yourself, we will show you the whole basic process, based on which you can create your own little masterpieces.

We hope these beautiful benches will inspire you to design your own.

Do-it-yourself bench with a back

To begin with, we propose to master a simple design that is easy to manufacture and which has good rigidity and stability.

Wooden bench. Preparation of materials

In order to make a bench, you will need:

2 short front supports [A];
2 long rear supports (the back will be attached to them) [A];
8 short crossbars for tying supports and stiffening [B];
long boards for the seat and backs (their number depends on their width and the desired dimensions of the bench) [C].

If you are planning to make a long bench with a backrest with your own hands, then make sure that your boards that you have prepared for the seat will not sag under the weight of the people sitting on it. And if the boards really sag, then this can be fixed - you can collect another support and put it in the middle.

Every detail needs to be polished so that after resting on the bench you do not have to pick out splinters from various interesting places.

Remember also that if you want to dig in a bench, then your supports should be at least 40cm longer.

Garden bench. Execution of works

After your parts are cut to size and sanded, you can start assembling. For this, it is better to use self-tapping screws, but if you do not have a screwdriver, then the bench can be knocked down with nails.

It is important to fasten the crossbars with at least two self-tapping screws to each support as shown in the picture. And the greater the distance between the screws, the more rigid the structure will be.

Now it remains only to paint and let the paint dry.

And here's what you can get. You can give the bench a different look without changing the design. Just take a more roughly processed wood, and the result is a completely different thing! Although structurally its differences are minimal, and it is done in exactly the same way.

DIY bench

But even if it seemed too complicated for you, then for you there is a design of a bench with a back, which is done with a hacksaw and a hammer in just a matter of hours.

All you need is six boards of the same thickness (preferably at least 40mm).

Her scheme is elementary simple.

After all the parts are cut to size and sanded, it is assembled in a few minutes!

Only it is better to drill holes for self-tapping screws in advance so that the board does not split during assembly.

This bench looks concise and modern.
And this is not surprising, because there is nothing superfluous in this design. Each structural element is absolutely necessary and at the same time minimally sufficient. Your bench with backrest can be made in any way, we have shown only two of the simplest.

Benches photo

If you enjoy working with wood, you may want to expand your skills and add new original details to your bench.

If you are uprooting stumps in the country, consider that you have become the proud owner of a unique material for your next bench, which you will make with your own hands.

Often those of us who love and know how to do something with our own hands are simply embarrassed to waste our time on this “nonsense” - it’s more important to dig up a garden in time.

The pleasure that you will get when working on your garden bench project will bring you really happy moments.
And those around you who were puffing - why are you busy with a frivolous business, will be proud of your bench, which you made yourself, and tell everyone that you are so unexpectedly talented.

And we are sure that these successes will inspire you to try new ideas, because do-it-yourself benches are always more practical and cozier than ordinary standard ones.

Coming to the summer cottage, many expect to relax, unwind and have a good time. To translate these plans into reality, you need to take care of creating the appropriate conditions. It is not enough just to set up a few benches.

You can make an attractive and original corner in which you can relax, enjoy the surrounding nature and the results of your own work.

Location

The first problem to be solved is choosing a place for the bench. It affects the material of construction. For example, for an old garden with large branched trees, wood products are suitable, for a small area not heavily planted with trees and shrubs, small openwork structures are recommended.

If you search the net for examples of photos of a bench in the country, you can see that they are often a constituent element of gazebos, verandas and summer areas. If you are planning to do something like this, then make sure that all the details are done in a common style.

Choose a place for the bench so that it offers a pleasant view. It is unlikely that you will want to admire the fence of your neighbors or the walls of the barn.

It is advisable to choose places in front of lakes or rivers, flower beds, etc. The main thing is that the surrounding objects attract and please the eye, help to relax and tune in a positive way.

It is desirable that the shop is located in the shade. It is placed under the crowns of large trees or under canopies. Remember that it acts as a place to rest and relax.

You can put benches next to the beds. There are several benefits here. Firstly, the owners of the site will be able to monitor the growth of the crop. Secondly, the shop is suitable for taking a break from physical labor (digging, watering, harvesting) for a few minutes.

Do not forget about decorative ornaments. Have you made a simple bench with your own hands? Place flowering shrubs around it. Flower beds are also suitable for decoration. They are placed on an elevation or a special platform is created from bricks, tiles or logs.

materials

There is a large selection of materials that are used to make benches. The most common option is wood. And there is nothing surprising here. It is considered easy to process, has an affordable cost and low weight.

It is not necessary to use the same perfectly even bars. If you take natural material in its natural form, then the final result will certainly please both the hosts and guests. Instead of an ordinary bench, you get a real decoration of the garden plot.

Stone constructions are also popular. They are durable and aesthetic. But there are also disadvantages. It is recommended to sit on them only in warm seasons.

Forged products are the best choice for fans of luxury and elegance. However, this option is not suitable for those who are looking for how to make a shop with their own hands. Only an experienced blacksmith will make high-quality and beautiful metal structures.

Models that combine different materials look good. For example, a wooden bench can be decorated with textiles (pillows, bedspreads). This will make her feel at home and comfortable.

Preparation for work

Having decided on the material and location, you can begin to create a drawing of a shop. At this stage, the shape and dimensions of the product are determined. There are no strict rules here, but if you have any difficulties, you can follow the following scheme:

seat height - from 40 to 50 centimeters;
width - from 50 to 55 centimeters;
backrest height - from 35 to 50 centimeters.

If you want to make a bench with a back, then decide in advance how you will fix it to the seat. Also of great importance is whether you plan to transfer it or not. In non-portable models, the legs are securely fixed in the ground.

The drawing will allow you to understand how much material is required. Additionally, you need fasteners (nails, self-tapping screws, screws), a primer and protective paint.

Scheme of work

Consider the simplest scheme of how to make a bench with a back. For work you will need: two bars, wooden trimmings (two or three pieces measuring 150 x 200 millimeters); croaker.

We work according to the following scheme:

We make two holes in the ground (it is important that they do not differ in depth);
We level the corners between the bars and racks. You need to make sure everything is level. Otherwise, it will not be comfortable to rest on the bench;
We fix the bars (using self-tapping screws or nails);
We dig in blanks and tamp them down with high quality;
We fix the back;
We cover the wooden parts with a primer and protective paint.

This is the simplest shop that any master can make.

DIY shop photo

Most owners of suburban areas, whether it's a house or a summer cottage, want to know how garden plots are made, and this is not surprising. You now have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with several options, where drawings and photos of wooden structures are attached. Such furniture can be made portable or stationary, but if you do not use it in the cold season, then the second option is useless to you.

Family relaxing on a garden bench

What are garden benches?

Relaxation rocking bench

First of all, let's understand the meaning of this word. In various dictionaries of the Russian language, it is defined as a device for sitting for several people and at the same time it can be with or without a back. Synonyms include definitions such as bench, shop, furniture. But the bench, this is more seen as a low footrest. In our case, this is garden furniture, which has a backrest for support.

Such designs differ not only in size - they differ in other parameters, such as:

product configuration - standard, non-standard;
armrests - available, not available;
design - with wood carvings or strict straight lines.

Gorgeous wood carving design

Few people can make such furniture as in the photo above - it’s not enough to be an ordinary carpenter or even a cabinetmaker. This is already the art of woodcarving, which requires the mindset of the artist and, of course, practical skills. But every second person has the opportunity to make the simplest garden benches, if tools and materials are available.

Materials for assembling a garden bench

Edged polished larch board

The main material for garden benches is wood, but it has absorbent properties, which is highly undesirable for outdoor products. Of course, antiseptics such as Antirot, Neomid, Wood Healer, etc. are used to protect against street moisture, but it is better if the lumber itself belongs to the category of moisture resistant. Therefore, the highest quality garden furniture is made from oak and larch.

In addition, wood exposed to atmospheric conditions (rain, snow, fog, hail, frost, ice, UV radiation (sunlight), wind) is coated with alkyd-urethane varnishes. You can use brands such as Rogneda Eurotex, Varagan Premium Spar Urethane, Dufa Retail, Tikkurila Unica Super, etc. Such compounds will not only protect wood from atmospheric processes, but also from bumps and scratches - this is possible , due to the increased wear resistance of the coating. From paints such an effect is not to be expected.

Stock up on the following materials:

polished edged board 40-50 mm thick for a seat of any width;
polished edged board with a thickness of 30-40 mm for the back of any width;
planed edged board 40 × 70 mm or 50 × 100 mm for frame assembly;
timber 100 × 100 mm for the frame (not always used);
bar 70 × 70 mm for the frame and lintels;
antiseptic (liquid preparation);
paints and varnishes;
metal fasteners: wood screws, bolts with nuts and washers, steel corners.

Note. In some cases, to make a garden bench with their own hands, they can even use a log, spreading it lengthwise into two equal parts. Pallets can also be among the lumber - these are excellent blanks for assembling simple furniture.

Requirements for the quality of sawn timber

Chamber method of wood drying

An important role in determining the quality of products is played by the moisture content of lumber and this is no accident, because the structure assembled from a wet board will dry out in the future. Therefore, in order to choose the most suitable board (beam or bar), you should pay attention to the instructions of GOST 20850-84, where a board with 12% moisture is considered dry wood, and a natural (street) state implies 15-20%.

Drying lumber naturally

In our case, both the first and second indicators of the State Standard are suitable, since such furniture is intended for outdoor use. But it will be quite normal if you purchase very dry boards - there are no nodes here that can be critically affected by swelling of the lumber when wet.

It is important to pay attention to the presence of stains on the boards: if there are black spots, then this indicates that the wood is infected with fungal mold. But if you see blue spots, you can be sure that the drying was carried out without ventilation and the board was worn out. The presence of blackness and blue indicates an irreparable marriage and such products should not be purchased. Also check the boards for cracks and falling knots - they should not be on high-quality blanks.

Garden bench assembly tools

Minimum set of carpentry tools

We live in times of rapid development of technological progress, therefore, it is not at all necessary to use the minimum set of carpentry tools for work. That is, the purpose may remain the same, but the functionality and processing speed will certainly increase significantly!

What is useful from a carpentry tool:

manual (stationary) circular saw and / or electric jigsaw;
electric drill and / or screwdriver;
a set of drills, nozzles and crown cutters for wood;
manual milling cutter with a set of cutters (not always needed);
disc or belt grinder (not always needed);
chainsaw (for large workpieces such as timber or logs);
locksmith keys (cap, socket, open-end);
ax for working with logs;
tape measure, building corner, level, pencil, paint brush.

Some options for making wooden benches

To make a garden bench with your own hands, of course, you will need drawings and photos of finished structures so that you can imagine the end result. All the examples of furniture below are assembled from wood with a small amount of metal fasteners.

There are average dimensions of such products, therefore, in order to create conditions for a comfortable stay, you should adhere to the following indicators:

bench seat height - 400-500 mm;
bench seat width - 500-550 mm;
bench and back length - 1000-1900 mm;
back height - 350-500 mm;
Back width is up to you.

Option number 1 - a simple bench made of boards

Dimensional drawings

Sketch with the names of the parts: 1) front legs, 2) rear legs, 3) longitudinal drawers, 4) side drawers, 5) boards for the back and seat, 6) furniture dowel 80 mm long, 7) furniture dowel 40 mm long, 8 ) scarves of rigidity

At this stage, after selecting the necessary materials and tools, you need to measure each workpiece to make sure that its dimensions are sufficient for the manufacture of a particular part. You probably understand that under constant loads, the transverse docking of parts is extremely undesirable and even unsafe for a person under whom such furniture will break.

Joints of the main lumber are possible only on the seat, if a central pair of legs is provided there. For example, the bench will have 1990 mm and this length can be obtained by connecting two boards on the jumper of the central pair of legs. But for such an operation, it is necessary that both fragments of the board be of the same thickness and width, then, perhaps, the butt joint, with proper processing, will not even be noticeable.

Now you need to cut all the parts from the blanks according to the dimensions indicated on the drawing, or according to your own parameters, since there may be other needs in your summer cottage. All connections are made using dowels, self-tapping screws and bolts with nuts and washers (dowels, by the way, can also be replaced with self-tapping screws). But when choosing fasteners, you need to take into account the possible load on the bench. If children will use it, then the nodes can be fixed with screws and / or nails, but for a more serious load it is better to use bolts with nuts and washers.

Assembly should start from the frame, or rather from the legs, of which there will be two or three pairs, depending on the length of the bench, and if it is designed for two persons (meter), then the third pair is not needed. I want to draw your attention to the rigidity of the legs.

Usually these are two vertical boards or two beams - one to the top of the back, and the other to the bottom of the bench. There are also two jumpers: the lower one connects the racks in the middle of the short riser, and the upper one forms the basis for fastening the boards to the seat. In order for such an assembly to never loosen, kerchiefs should be screwed under the lower and / or upper jumper - these are triangles from the same profile from which the frame is made.

All nodes are labeled in the order in which they were assembled.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling all nodes (check the picture):

Frame molding. Two vertical racks (No. 1 and No. 2) are connected by transverse jumpers (No. 7).
Strengthening the rigidity. After that, they assemble another pair of legs in the same way (or two more pairs, if the bench is designed for three points of support), strengthen and connect them. To do this, use additional transverse jumpers (No. 4 and No. 5), and all pairs are interconnected by a longitudinal bar or board (No. 6).
Seat and back assembly. This operation will require polished bars or boards - they are fixed to the frame of the structure (No. 3).

Moisture protection

Wood treatment with antiseptics and varnishes

If you want the bench on your site to last for many years, it must be treated with antiseptics and / or alkyd-urethane varnishes, which were mentioned in the "Materials for assembling a garden bench" section.

Video: Assembling a very simple do-it-yourself bench with a back

Option number 2 - a bench with a log back

For the manufacture used thick boards and logs

Today, more and more often they look back to the past and in this regard, styles such as Russian and English country or French are in demand in the interior. All this can be combined under a common name in the "rustic style" group. You can look at successful homemade products, photos of making garden benches from logs with your own hands are located at the top and bottom of this paragraph.

Log bench with log table

But, how to make a bench so that it matches such a design, because the interior has nothing to do with it - it's the exterior. Nevertheless, it is possible to adhere to such a direction on a personal plot, especially since, in unity with nature, this should turn out to be very attractive. In this case, you can use not only logs, but also unedged boards, you just need to first get rid of the wane.

But it is advisable to start from the base, that is, an impromptu one should be built on the ground, since you are unlikely to be able to remove such a bench into a room or under a canopy at the end of the summer season - it is too bulky and heavy. As a foundation, you can make shallow pits of 7-10 cm each, fill in a layer of sand 5-8 cm deep, tamp, and cover with bricks on top (length 50-51 cm, for two bricks). The standard length or solid brick is 250 mm, width -120 mm, thickness -65 mm. This is quite enough to raise the structure a few centimeters above the ground, saving it from water and no concrete is needed.

The drawing is very simple, but very beautiful bench made of logs

Pay attention to the drawing located at the top - you see that the length of the bench is two and a half meters and 5-6 people can freely accommodate there. Of course, for a 50 mm board, this is too much load, but for a half log, where the radius is 100-150 mm, it is not at all difficult to withstand such a weight.

On the left - a scrap for the base, on the right - half a log for the bench

Legs, in the direct sense of the word, will not have to be assembled and installed here - their function will be performed by two logs installed on bricks (foundation) in a horizontal position. To prevent such coasters from rolling, you need to make the bottom flat, as shown in the drawing above, by cutting off part of the log with a chainsaw. In this case, it will be necessary to calculate these coasters so that they lie strictly horizontally and are at the same level with each other. Grooves are made on the blank for the bench, into which rounded coasters will then sit - this is also shown in the drawing.

Note. If you can't find enough thick logs to make the final height of the seat 40-50 cm, then you can attach thinner ones to the supports of thick logs. As a result, it can turn out even more attractive.

Now let's talk about the back - it can be both straight and inclined, it all depends on how you install the thrust profiles - strictly vertically or sloped. In the first case, two round timbers ø80-100 mm are suitable as thrust profiles - they will need to be screwed to horizontally lying logs that act as legs and to a half of the log, that is, to the seat. To create structural rigidity, the lower parts of these racks are cut lengthwise to the height of the bench. For fixing, it is best to use not ordinary long self-tapping screws, but anchor bolts, for example, for an anchor with a section of 10 mm, mounting holes of ø6 mm are drilled, or for a section of 12-14 mm, a hole will be needed with ø8-10 mm.

For an inclined back, a board 40 × 70 or 50 × 100 mm or round timber ø100-120 mm is used as racks. If this is still round timber, then at the junction with the supports (legs) and the bench, you need to make cuts to create a plane for rigidity. But when using a 40 × 70 mm board, you can even select grooves in horizontally lying logs with a milling cutter to hammer these stops there. The groove must be smeared with wood glue or PVA, and the board must be screwed to the bench.

The backrest, both on strictly vertical and inclined stops, is fixed according to the same principle as the seat - the landing grooves are selected in the half of the log, and, having smeared them with glue, they are screwed with self-tapping screws. Upon completion of the assembly, the structure is treated with an antiseptic and/or moisture-repellent paints and varnishes such as alkyd-urethane varnishes. Below is a video where the master tells how he made a bench from logs.

Video: Garden bench made of logs

Option number 3 - a semicircular bench in the garden

Semicircular bench in the garden

It may seem to you that this is a complex structure and its independent construction is beyond your power, but this is only at first glance. It is noteworthy that in this case, for such a design, a fairly uniform material will be needed, this is a board 40 × 70 mm, 50 × 100 mm and a bar 100 × 100 mm. And, of course, mounting materials.

Assembling the semi-circular frame for the seat

The top photo shows how the frame is assembled and it's very simple: first cut off five pieces of boards of the same length, for example, a meter. Then, from four pieces, you assemble two small meter frames using jumpers 40-45 cm long (three jumpers for each frame). Then another frame will have to be assembled between them in the middle, joining the side boards at an angle. Here it is desirable to use a board 50 × 100 mm, and fasteners should be made with self-tapping screws.

In total, you will need 4 pairs of legs (8 pieces)

Considering that the generally accepted height of a bench installed in the garden is about 40-50 cm, then for the legs you will have to cut off eight fragments of a beam 400-450 mm long.

The legs are screwed to the frame with self-tapping screws

The legs are screwed to the frame with self-tapping screws, but in order for the beam in the upper part to be flush with the frame, a board is placed for leveling, as shown in the photo.

When all the legs are screwed, proceed to the installation of the seat

When all the legs are screwed on, the frame is turned over to its normal position and the seat is mounted. Please note that the sheathing starts from the outer edge of the middle frame in order to set the direction for the 40 × 70 mm boards. In order not to fuss for a long time, you can immediately fasten several boards and cut off the excess with a circular saw right at the installation site. But you can also put a mark on each board by drawing a pencil from below. It is advisable to leave a small blockage between the boards - it will be more beautiful.

Backrests are attached to the legs and frame

Attaching the back to the supports

The stops under the back are first attached to the legs (to the side of the beam), and then to the frame using reinforced steel corners. When all the inclined stops are set, one or two 40 × 70 mm boards are screwed to them along the upper part as a back. At the end of the assembly, the structure is treated with an antiseptic and / or paints and varnishes.

Option number 4 - a garden bench with a back made of old pallets

Corner garden bench made from old pallets

Straight garden bench from old pallets

I think that in order to get such a garden bench with a back, made, drawings are not needed. Here the usual block assembly takes place using self-tapping screws, where the size of the structure depends on the geometric parameters of the block.

Standard pallet 1000×1200 mm

There are two types of pallets, ours (produced in the countries of the former USSR) and European. Our standard perimeter is 1000×1200 mm, and for Euro pallets it is 800×1200 mm. But those experts who have been manufacturing furniture from such materials for a long time recommend European coasters, since the board on them is planed, therefore, less time is spent on grinding.

Soft garden corner from old pallets

You can even arrange a rest in the garden on soft benches; for this, the structure is temporarily covered with pillows, which can always be removed in case of bad weather.

Wood processing in this case is no different from other options, that is, it is covered with an antiseptic and / or paints and varnishes.

Video: Making a garden bench from old pallets

Conclusion

If you want, you can choose one of four options for making a DIY garden bench with a backrest. You can also use the drawings given in the article, but if necessary, change the dimensions in accordance with a specific need, that is, focusing on the conditions of the site.

With the onset of the summer season, hardworking summer residents rush to the garden. During the cold months, so much work has accumulated that, perhaps, you will not find such a corner in the country or in the garden where the maximum investment of the gardener's strength and energy is not required. Weed here, dig up there, water here... Of course, with such an intense load, sometimes you want to sit down and relax for a while. And a garden bench is the easiest solution.

Garden bench - garden design object

In addition to their direct purpose, garden benches today can be safely called a real design object and the main attribute of a good rest in the country or in the garden.

In recent years, the focus of pastime in the country has changed markedly. If earlier the vast majority of gardeners worked hard on their 6 acres to feed themselves and their families, now more and more people prefer to go to the country just to relax. That is why the role of the design component of country rest has increased. The influence of comfort and aesthetic pleasure from admiring the landscape has expanded. And garden benches, as one of the types of small architectural forms, perfectly cope with the role of an artist-decorator.

It must be said that attention began to be paid to the importance in the design of benches back in the Renaissance. Already in those days, the best palace architects gave exquisite forms to the simplest and most familiar shops. And garden benches gradually ceased to be just an object for a respite, but turned into a full-fledged design object, which is part of a large beautiful garden.

In order for the seating area or dining area to emphasize the unique image of your garden, it is important to place garden benches correctly, taking into account the surrounding landscape, topography and the general style of the site.

Styles of garden benches

The style of garden benches directly depends on the style of the house. As a rule, benches appear in the garden, where there is already a main building. So, the stylistic orientation is already present.

For a classic garden, benches made of wood with carvings, wrought iron and stone benches with stucco elements are suitable.
For a country-style garden, benches made of brutal wood with deliberately rough shapes are suitable.
Japanese or Chinese garden will be decorated with bamboo garden benches.
The English style of the garden is emphasized by combined benches - a metal base and a wooden seat.
In a French garden, metal benches with beautiful complex curves will look good.
In a natural-style garden, benches made of stumps and rough boards will be appropriate.
Unusual benches in the form of a cat or a horse (made of wood or forging) will decorate the garden in a vintage style.

Garden benches are a great tool for zoning a site in landscape design. With their help, you can mark the boundaries of a recreation area or garden room, the beginning or end of a green corridor, etc. The garden may include a terrace, a dining area, a reception area, a swimming pool, a playground, and other functional areas. In order for each of them to be not only comfortable, but also visually stand out, it is customary to zone parts of the garden. And garden benches, as one of the types of small architectural forms, perfectly cope with this task.

According to the functional purpose, benches can be divided into:

They are usually placed at the entrance to the house. Therefore, the design and material of the front bench should match the exterior of the main house. For example, if there are forged elements near the entrance group (for example, a canopy over the entrance, window bars or a flower stand), then a forged bench will look more harmonious. It is wiser to choose the style of all forged products in advance. Strictly following the canons of garden design, in all forged products of the garden (from the fence to the trellis) a single pattern should be traced. Therefore, everything is thought out at the design stage.

Dining garden benches. As a rule, such benches are included in a single dining group, which means they must match the design and material of the table. Such benches are placed in the barbecue area, in gazebos, on terraces or in places where the family likes to dine. This area can look grand and serve as a kind of platform for receiving guests. Or maybe home-style is simple and cozy. It is in such corners that quiet family gatherings and tea parties take place.

Garden benches for relaxation. These benches are located in those places where it is pleasant to retire and relax. It can be a secluded corner in the garden or a platform in front of a pond. But the specific location of the bench in this area has its own nuances. When properly placed, the viewing angle provides the observer with the most attractive and beautiful view of the site. In addition, the bench or bench itself becomes a decoration of the garden and an integral part of the landscape.

It must be said that benches for rest include another subgroup, which is worth highlighting separately. These are the so-called relaxation benches. They are designed for the most secluded corners, away from any irritants and observers. On such a bench, you can even lie down if you wish. Soft pillows with your favorite melody, auto-training or frog croaking will help you relax as much as possible during the hours of summer heat.

Such small benches are located next to the garden, flower garden or flower beds. The name speaks for itself. On them you can relax a little while working in the country. There are no special requirements for the design of "garden" benches. They can be of the simplest form, without decorating frills.

In addition, garden benches are stationary and mobile. The type, material and design of stationary benches are selected more carefully, as they are located in the garden for a long period, and form (including) the final image of the garden.

Main advantage folding benches is their mobility. Folding benches are indispensable for small gardens. They fold quickly and easily and weigh little. The construction of these benches is very durable. And although folding benches may not be combined with the design of the garden plot, it is still impossible not to recognize the fact of their convenience.

As for the external design, the benches can be with or without a back, with or without armrests, as well as with drawers in which it is convenient to store some necessary things.

A bench is considered comfortable if:

Seat width - 50-55 cm
Seat height from the ground - 40-50 cm
Back height - 40-50 cm
Back tilt - 15-45 degrees
The height of the armrests from the seat is 15-20 cm

Material for garden benches

Garden benches are traditionally made of wood, stone, metal, wicker and plastic. The choice of material depends both on personal preferences and on the exterior of the garden. Recently, in the manufacture of garden furniture, materials are combined (for example, wood combined with artistic forging), which makes it possible to most accurately capture the stylistic orientation.

Properly selected furniture always becomes a real decoration of the garden. Otherwise (for example, a super-modern plastic garden bench) will look out of place next to a country-style house.

Wood- the most popular material for the manufacture of benches. At all times, the tree looked both beautiful and modern. Harmlessness and durability are the main criteria for choosing this material.

The most durable type of wood is teak. It was this material that was used even in the construction of ships. Therefore, for open spaces with constant exposure to external factors, it is better to purchase teak garden benches. With proper care, they will serve you for many years. Alternative options are oak, pine, larch, hazel.

Even deliberate rudeness looks original and stylish.

Metal. The popularity of metal garden benches is understandable. Metal products are practical, durable and, with proper care, resistant to precipitation. This group includes elegant forged benches, light aluminum and heavy cast iron benches. Each of these types has a number of advantages and is suitable for their tasks.

Aluminum, contrary to popular belief, a very durable material. It does not require special care and is not subject to corrosion. Aluminum garden benches retain their original appearance for a very long time, and thanks to a variety of designs, they are suitable for different seating areas.

Cast iron garden benches. Until now, in some parks, old cast-iron benches made more than a hundred years ago have been preserved. This is a very durable, heavy and quite expensive material. Modern cast-iron benches are available with various toning and anti-corrosion impregnations, which can significantly increase the service life. These benches are ideal for parks, squares and large gardens.

This refers to products made of steel by artistic forging. In fact, only a specialist can tell the difference between cast iron and forging. Without going into details of the chemical composition, we can say that forged garden benches are always elegant openwork lines that give any summer cottage a sophisticated look. In combination with other exterior elements, a wrought iron bench can literally transform a garden. I must say that forged products can be made in any style.

stone benches. Stone benches look impressive and monumental. The most advantageous stone benches look in a spacious garden. Despite the fact that they are not very comfortable and are not intended for a long stay, stone garden benches are still quite popular. They give the garden a special flavor and hint at the solidity of the owners. The problem with inconvenience is easily solved by placing soft pillows on the bench. In some cases, stone benches are even cheaper than wooden ones.

Plastic. The advent of plastic furniture made a real revolution just a few decades ago. She was especially fond of the owners of country houses. The advantages are obvious - plastic furniture is cheap and practical. It can be left on the street, it is diverse in color and shape. In addition, plastic furniture is lightweight, which allows you to move it to different parts of the garden. If the exterior of your house is made in a modern style, plastic garden benches and chairs will look quite harmonious.

wicker benches graceful, sweet, airy, light, but short-lived. They will not last long even if they stand under a canopy. This primarily applies to products made from willow vines. Benches coated with a special varnish will last longer. And yet, there are many fans of such garden furniture. A corner with a wicker bench immediately resembles a French garden or a view of the sea coast.

In recent years, garden rattan benches. This material is much stronger than willow. So, such furniture lasts much longer. Unfortunately, rattan does not grow in our latitudes, and exports from hot countries are expensive. Furniture manufacturers offer artificial rattan products. It is both stronger and lasts longer, as it is not afraid of either the scorching sun or rain.

Also, in recent years, gaining popularity hularo furniture- synthetic rattan. This material, based on rubber and other artificial additives, is in no way inferior in external characteristics to natural. And in some respects it even surpasses natural rattan. Hularo wicker benches do not fade and are not afraid of large temperature changes. Such furniture is pleasant to the touch and very easy to clean - it can be washed directly from the hose. In addition, manufacturers offer different colors, textures and weaving patterns. No wonder wicker hularo benches are becoming more and more popular every year.

An arch with a bench is a great solution for giving

This is almost a ready-made corner for relaxation. Now on sale there are models of arches or trellises made of metal, wood or plastic. A forged arch with a bench has always been an attribute of grace and aristocracy. On such a bench, you can not only retire surrounded by climbing plants, but also make a romantic date. Curly grapes, clematis, kampsis and a climbing rose are well suited to decorate such an arch.

Benches and benches in the garden at their summer cottage are a popular place to relax. Sometimes putting an ordinary bench is not interesting and trite.

After all, it is possible to build a whole corner for relaxation and comfort, so as not just to sit on a bench, but already enjoy nature, from your garden, from fruits planted with your own hands. There are many different ideas here.

Bench structures are usually lightweight and do not require special skills. Anyone can create a seating area with a bench if they wish.

Idea options

Everyone saw a photo of an ordinary bench. But I don’t want the simplest bench for my garden, I want something more original and beautiful.

If everything in your garden is already decorated and the whole area is in order, then the bench will never become superfluous. And, if you are just starting to equip your site, then it's time to start with bench equipment.

wooden bench

A do-it-yourself bench made of wood will harmonize well in the garden with all sorts of flower beds of beautiful flowers.

The easiest option for building a garden bench is two wooden boxes in which inflorescences grow, and between them a couple of sanded boards. If necessary, this bench can be placed near the wall, if possible.

Many people do not like such material as wood, because it gets wet quickly and is very difficult to care for. Instead of wooden material, stone and concrete come to the rescue.

In order to make a bench with a back, you need to try a little. For the back, most often they buy already processed wood. The seat is easiest to fix with metal corners.

They can be attached to concrete material using dowels, and to wooden material using self-tapping screws from the bottom or bolts through.

Many summer residents are wondering how to make a bench on their own for home and garden. And every year this question is gaining popularity.

Many give preference to ready-made store benches, but by doing the work yourself, you can completely surrender to the process and turn on your imagination completely.

metal bench

Metal benches are installed by a minority, since, of course, they are aesthetic and original products, but in the summer it is material that heats up to crazy temperatures, and if it gets even a little cold, the material becomes icy, and it is impossible to sit on it.

If you really want to use metal in the process of creating a bench, then you should combine two materials in your work: metal and wood. At the same time, the seats and backs are made of wooden material, and the structures of the legs and additional elements are made on the basis of metal.

There are many different original options for benches in this style.

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Pipe benches have recently gained great popularity. Rectangles are made from a profile pipe with the help of cooking, and jumpers are attached to the side walls, on which the bench seats will rest. This is a very reliable and safe option for creating a bench with your own hands.

If this option is slightly improved, then armrests are used for greater convenience and comfort. A bench in the garden with a wide seat, like a sofa, will also look elegant and original. This is comfort, convenience and luxury!

For complete comfort, you can put decorated pillows on such benches so that you can not only sit, but also take a nap in nature.

Board benches

A simple bench made of boards will also look aesthetically pleasing, the main thing is to be able to do it. There are the simplest designs, like ordinary benches, and there are more complicated ones in the form of a sofa or an elongated chair.

In a modern style, such a bench is easy to assemble, you just need to connect rectangles with partitions made of thin boards to each other.

The main thing is to turn on the fantasy. Even the most uncomplicated work can become the source of a masterpiece.

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On the basis of thin boards, various forms of benches can be made. For example, in the form of the letter P. The main thing here is to fix the seats and legs well and securely. Such a bench is easy to manufacture, but will last a long time.

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