You should be able to enjoy every inch of your home. You’ve worked hard to turn it into a place that exudes comfort and happiness, including your yard. Here’s how to make garden furniture so you can relax around your plants, porch or patio. No matter where you live or what you prefer, you’ll find the best furniture plans for all your outdoor needs.

Many people imagine sprawling plants and rows of vegetables when they picture gardens. You can certainly build features for that type of setup, but you can also place furniture in your yard. Patio and deck usage is also typical for garden furniture, so you can build whatever works for your property.

Garden Furniture Project Ideas

Here are some popular variations that will work in your garden or around your home’s exterior.

1. Homemade Pallet Couch

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Anyone who lacks experience with power tools can easily make a homemade pallet couch. It’s an easy starter project because the pallets arrive ready to go.

Think about the size and shape you’d like for your couch and measure each pallet’s size to determine how many you’ll need for the right height and length. All you need to do is hammer or screw them on top of each other, including vertical pallets for the back of the piece. Find cushions made with outdoor fabric in your colour or pattern preferences and your couch will be ready for relaxing.

2. Adirondack Lawn Chairs

Adding furniture to your outdoor spaces can become expensive. The average consumer spends £326-£1,630 on outdoor furniture for patios, gardens and other areas. Why spend all that money when you could build popular options like Adirondack chairs?

You’ll need some woodworking tools experience to complete this weekend afternoon project. Collect poplar wood planks, deck screws and your preferred sealant. Use a circular saw, drill and screwdriver to cut the planks down to size, taper the back pieces and assemble chairs you can use in your garden.

3. DIY Garden Arbour

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Gardens don’t feel complete without decor. Many homeowners build arbours to vertically frame their plants and give their backyard more character. You can do the same by cutting pressure-treated wood planks to the height you need and screwing them together. Finish your arbour with sealant paint in a colour that matches your home’s exterior and set it into place with a mix of concrete and gravel or by attaching it to raised garden boxes.

4. Garden Coffee Table

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You’ll need a place to put your refreshing drink while watching the sunset in your garden or cooling off after tending to your plants. A coffee table could be an excellent addition to your property. All you need is a place to put it.

People commonly use flagstone, brick and concrete to make their porch or patio foundations, so consider creating a new section of your garden with those materials. Once they are in place, build your coffee table with two-by-four planks, a circular saw and deck screws. Everything will come together and make the perfect place to relax outdoors.

5. Hanging Swing Bed

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Your garden should be a peaceful place, so it’s a prime location for a swing bed. See if there’s a thick tree branch to hang it from or make an arbour if not. Framing lumber and clear pine planks will make the bed’s structure. Use finish nails, wood glue and eye screws to hold everything in place before painting it with a sealant stain. Add comfortable cushions to have the perfect place for a sunny nap.

6. End Tables With Built-In Cool Boxes

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End tables could be the best furniture addition to your property, whether you already have a bench in your yard or make a couch to complement your garden plants. They’ll support flickering candles or lanterns during your evening parties and even keep your drinks cold with built-in cool boxes.

Cedar boards and screws make the entirety of each end table, while plastic planter boxes will line the inside of each cool box. You can switch out the boxes for potted plants whenever you don’t need the unique features for parties.

7. DIY Picnic Table

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There are many garden uses for a picnic table. Use it to catch up with friends over a meal, repot plants under the summer sun or paint decor for your outdoor furniture. You can assemble a table with plenty of seating with two-by-four planks, wood screws and threaded rods. Remember to seal it against water damage to make your project last much longer.

How to Make Garden Furniture

You’ll make your furniture differently, depending on what you want to build. However, you can follow these steps to pick the best options for your yard.

1. Reflect on Your Property

Take a good look at your property to determine how much space you can use. You may have to stick with lawn chairs and a coffee table before you can clear enough trees for a future picnic table. It depends on what you already have in your yard.

2. Consider Your Budget

Building your garden furniture will save you more money than buying from a furniture store, but you’ll still need a budget for the supplies. Compare prices for lumber, screws, nails and potential power tools at local home improvement stores to determine the best deals.

3. Match Your Materials

Your garden furniture will look much more at home on your property if it matches the rest of your house. Think about your porch or patio materials to match them to your new furniture.

You could create a brick retaining wall behind your lounge chairs or make a concrete bench surrounded by flowers. The furniture will look perfectly in place alongside the other exterior features of your home.

4. Remember Safety Precautions

You should always have safety precautions in place when you build something. Wear gloves, safety glasses, a face shield and closed-toe shoes to prevent injuries. It’s also in your interest to apply sunscreen or bug repellant if you’ll work outdoors.

5. Invest in the Necessary Tools

Power tools make it much easier to build garden furniture, so consider leaving room in your budget for investing in them. You can always reuse them in the future if you want to make home renovations or additional outdoor furniture.

How to Maintain Your Garden Furniture

After completing your dream garden furniture, ensure you take care of it so it lasts for years. Wash each piece with soap and water at least annually, if not more often. You’ll avoid mould and mildew growth that could make your loved ones sick or degrade your furniture’s quality.

Wood sealant is another way to protect your creations. It will block any water from seasonal storms and even reduce ultraviolet (UV) ray damage. Sun and weather exposure is unavoidable, but preventive maintenance like wood sealant will preserve your furniture for as long as possible.

Make Garden Furniture This Summer

Anyone can learn how to make garden furniture that enhances their property. Consider how you want to use your outdoor space or transform your garden. You’ll pick the best projects for your lifestyle and celebrate the garden you’ve worked so hard to grow.

Rose Morrison is a home living writer with over five years experience writing in the industry. She is the managing editor of Renovated.com and loves to cover home renovations and decor to inspire everyone to live their best DIY life. When she isn’t writing, you’ll find her baking something to satisfy her never-ending sweet tooth.

 

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