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Bench seats provide a relaxing space for enjoying the garden and can be an easy D.I.Y. project for beginners.
Best of all, there's many ways you can tackle a bench project, incorporating different elements and using a range of materials.
Get inspired by these bench seat designs shared by Bunnings Workshop community members and let us know if you need a hand building your own.
1. Besser blocks
Besser block outdoor bench by @sandy_d
Sandy shared this easy D.I.Y. bench seat made using Besser blocks and Pine posts. The wildly popular project inspired Workshop member Rob to share a step-by-step guide How to build a Besser block bench seat.
2. Storage
Bench seat with firewood storage by @tony1982
Tony built a gabion bench seat with decorative rocks and built-in firewood storage.
Pool blanket box bench seat by @ourcountrycoast
Handy storage for a pool blanket as well as attractive pool-side furniture built with treated Pine and cladding.
3. Planter box
Bench seat with planter box by @diy_hausdesigns
Rufaro made a bench seat with a built-in planter box clad with Merbau decking.
Bench seat with storage and planter box by @LePallet
Riley built a large outdoor bench seat with storage underneath and a box that can be used as a planter or to store cold drinks. He also built another version using pallet timber.
4. Screening panels
Custom bench seats for fire pit entertaining area by @lcooksey88
SpeRite Merbau panels were used in this custom bench seat design to match the fence screening in a fire pit outdoor entertaining area.
5. Decking boards
Bench seats with built-in planter boxes by @raymond265
Raymond built this bench seat frame using Pine that was painted black and then clad the seat with decking boards.
6. Fence palings
Outdoor bench seats and planter boxes by @Poppop
Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Poppop built these corner bench seats and planter boxes using fence palings.
7. Timber sleepers
Simple outdoor bench by @TheCouchman
Workshop member TheCouchman shared a simple bench using Pine sleepers cut to size by the Bunnings team.
Bench seat using Pine sleepers by @cadsman
Workshop member cadsman built this rustic outdoor bench seat using three Pine sleepers.
8. Recycled timber and offcuts
Garden bench using decking offcuts by @woodalwaysworks
Workshop member woodalwaysworks made this garden bench seat using decking timber offcuts.
Simple bench using recycled timber by @AnitaH25
Anita made a large recycled timber bench that's an easy D.I.Y. project for beginners.
9. Hand tools
Bench seat made with hand tools by @AndrewJones
Made exclusively with hand tools, this bench seat features classic mortise and tenon joints.
10. Steel
Timber and steel industrial-look benches by @She_Skills
Made from timber and steel, these industrial-look benches would look stylish anywhere.
How to make an outdoor bench seat
The Bunnings team has shared a step-by-step guide to building an outdoor bench with storage to provide a comfy spot to sit and admire your garden while adding handy storage space.
The Bunnings team also has a simple guide how to build an outdoor garden bench, complete with video and tools and materials.
Get more inspiration from the Bunnings Workshop community and our Top 10 most popular indoor and outdoor furniture projects, as well as our Top 10 most popular outdoor bench projects.
