Outdoor Furniture Projects

Garden benches, tables, loungers and swings built for outdoor use.

Step-by-step guides

Written by our editors, with materials, tools and safety notes.

Guide

Outdoor Furniture

Build a Simple Backless Garden Bench from 2×4 Lumber

Beginner
A few hours
Low cost

DIY Outdoor Builds guide

A potting bench with compost inside a garden shed

Guide

Outdoor Furniture

Build a Potting Bench with a Lower Shelf

Intermediate
About a day
Medium cost

DIY Outdoor Builds guide

Community builds

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Choosing a outdoor furniture project plan

What to compare between builds:
- Timber and finish suited to rain and sun
- Fixings that will not rust or stain the wood
- How the furniture is kept off wet ground