13 Awesome DIY Outdoor Bench Projects: Seating for Garden Contemplation

Lingering in the garden requires seating—benches are movable, unobtrusive, and satisfying DIY projects. Far beyond two blocks and a board, these 13 benches offer style, storage, and soul.

Hello Daly's cinder block bench: simple, inexpensive, lasting, contemporary—good step photos.

Fab Every Day's cinder block bench: under an hour, adhering optional—college bookshelves on garden steroids.

Aristo Crafty (Jenny Meese): colorful bench with how-to—love the palette.

My Daily Randomness (Britt): cedar bench with planters—Home Depot challenge, great woodworking tutorial.

Sawdust Girl's $20 X-Leg bench: drawings, 8 steps, abundant photos.

Rambling Renovators: L-shaped storage bench from deck remodel—experienced woodworker project.

Accessorize and Organize: pallet outdoor sectional—short tutorial, step photos.

Build it with Brooke: Ana White 2x4 bench—free plans link.

BHG modern bench with storage: full instructions, love the finish.

Inspirational (no tutorials): Three design-forward benches to spark creativity.