Outdoor Benches

1. Decide how you want your garden benches to function: are you a gardener, a relaxer, or the member of a large family that needs extra seats? Do you need extra storage space? Choose patio bench that best fits your needs.

2. Wooden benches are long-lasting, especially cedar, redwood, and teak. Recycled plastic benches are also a great environmentally friendly option.

3. If gardening is your favorite hobby, consider a potting bench, which has space to store your tools. Some even feature planters, so you can practice your hobby right in your garden bench!

4. A personalized bench is a special addition to your patio that features your initials, a saying you love, or some other saying personal to you in a font, size, and style of your choice.

5. A garden bench planter or tree bench offers the best of both worlds: a cozy place to sit and built-in landscaping options.

6. A kids bench that is designed for children comes in a smaller size and is great for the parent who likes to keep his/her children busy during adult gatherings and give them their own special seat of honor.

7. Decorating your outdoor bench with bench pillows and bench cushions not only makes the teak bench a more comfortable and inviting spot for conversation, but it also gives you the chance to add your own personal tastes, such as a vibrant color, a vivid design, or even a monogrammed option to make the space special.

8. Summer is when outdoor spaces become high-traffic areas and your long-lasting deck bench will let you spend even more time in the warm weather. Make sure your space is comfortable, attractive, and functional to make it the best it can be.

9. Consider buying a full set of matching outdoor furniture: find a table and chairs that match your stone bench, or consider mixing and matching for a more eclectic outdoor look.

For more on garden benches check out our Bench Basics information.