DIY Modern Patio Benches: Building a Wooden Bench

Take advantage of your garden, deck or porch by getting modern patio benches. The market today holds more styles and designs of benches than ever, so you should find the one that best suits your needs, style and even budget. But perhaps the most popular among them all are wooden benches. If you are considering buying one, make sure that you buy one from a trusted manufacturer to ensure high quality materials and construction. Below are some examples.

Sauna Bench by All Things Cedar

The Sauna Bench by All Things Cedar is a free standing cedar bench with a handy lower shelf for the shower room, sauna or by the pool side. Made with clear Western Red Cedar, it has a sanded finish with rounded edges. It features zinc plated hardware with a dowel and connector bolt assembly.

56 1/2″ Sakura 2-seater Bench by Anderson Teak

Designed with Asian flair, the 56 1/2″ Sakura 2-seater Bench by Anderson Teak features simple traditional stylish that has not ever and will never go out of style, but quietly blends with any décor. This furniture bench features a comfortable contoured seat that offer a convenient surface.

6-Inch Cedar Countryside Garden Bench by Creekvine Designs

The 6-Inch Cedar Countryside Garden Bench by Creekvine Designs exudes grace and refinement. Handmade with old-world craftsmanship from genuine red cedar, it’s the epitome of opulent outdoor living. This bench adds an element of splendor to any porch, patio, backyard, or gazebo.

If you are proficient with carpentry and DIY skills, you can build an outdoor wooden bench. In just one to four days, depending on the design that you want, you can create your own personal comfortable place meditating, bird watching  and chatting with friends.

1. Select a spot for your outdoor or garden bench. In a flower garden, on a deck, near a bird feeder or bath or under the shade of a covered patio or front porch are popular places to relax.

2. Choose a design. Do you want a back on your wooden bench, arms, a storage area under the seat, or cushions? Or would you want just a simple, natural, classic or ornamented style.

3. Buy your materials, along with any tools that you need. Make sure that you consult with a formal design plan. Have your lumber yard or home improvement store cut the wood to measure, if you can.

4. Decide on your finish. Will it be sealed , painted or just raw wood? Ask your sales associate for advice and buy the amount and any tools you will need.

5. Assemble your outdoor or garden bench according to your design plan. Do the finishing work on your wood bench: painting, sealing, or sanding, and adding any other embellishments.

6. Sit back, relax, sip a cool drink or read a book, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

This can be a fun project that you and your family or friends can get involved in. Once the bench is finished, serve everyone some snacks to celebrate for a job well done.