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Garden and Yard

13 DIY Outdoor Bench Ideas

Published: Mar 18, 2024 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Want to add a bench to your porch or patio? Here are a ton of tutorials + woodworking plans for how to build DIY outdoor benches!

A bench can serve a lot of purposes in the yard - it could pair with a dining table, be seating in a garden, hold potted plants, or even just create interest in an otherwise blank and boring space.

Whether you want to save money or just build something completely custom, building an outdoor bench can be a great idea.

Today we are excited to share a ton of step by step tutorials and woodworking plans for DIY outdoor benches that you can build!

13 diy outdoor benches

DIY Outdoor Bench Ideas

Check out these tutorials for outdoor benches you can build yourself!

DIY Outdoor bench ideas

Check out all of these ideas for doable DIY outdoor benches - with step by step tutorials and woodworking plans!

Easy DIY garden bench- with plans!

Grab our woodworking plans for how to build this gorgeous, sturdy outdoor garden bench!

Our Hardscape Benches + Fire Pit with The Home Depot

If you prefer hardscaping, it's super easy to use stone pavers and lumber to create these built in outdoor benches.

DIY planter bench with trellis and storage - PDF Printable Plans!

This bench has hidden storage and a build in trellis planter!

How to make a bench out of a twin bed

Like upcycling? This wooden bench is made from an old twin headboard! Treat with spar urethane to seal the wood for outdoor use!

Photo Credit: www.abbottsathome.com

Free DIY Outdoor Sofa Plan, using 2×4’s: With Build Steps and Video

I love the sleek modern lines of this slatted wooden bench.

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

Our DIY Fire Pit: Building & Sealing the Wood Benches

These benches have a cinderblock base and are perfect for around a fire pit.

Photo Credit: www.frugalfamilytimes.com

How to Make a Deck Rail Bench – Simple DIY Builtin Deck Bench Seating Tutorial

Have a deck? Here's how to add built in benches!

Photo Credit: thediymommy.com

How to Build a DIY Rustic Bench - Free Building Plans

This backless bench is chic for indoors or out.

Photo Credit: www.b4andafters.com

Outdoor Bench Made with my Kreg Jig

This is a simple bench for the garden made using a pocket hole jig.

Photo Credit: diycandy.com

DIY Wood Bench

I am OBSESSED with the gorgeous joinery on this modern bench.

Photo Credit: www.lovelyetc.com

How to Build a DIY Wood Bench from Inexpensive 2x4s

This X frame bench is great to pair with an outdoor dining table or use on its own.

Photo Credit: lindiandruss.com

DIY Outdoor Bench | Simple Wooden Bench Plans

I love the sleek modern look of this wooden bench.

Photo Credit: thediymommy.com

Easy DIY Rustic Log & Reclaimed Wood Garden Bench

Logs make the perfect base for this rustic bench.

Where would you like to add a bench in your yard?

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