Garden furniture design ideas
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Great patio furniture ideas will make your outdoor patio a space that’s chic, comfortable and functional, however it needs to be used.
For as many months of the year as the weather allows in your region, the best patio ideas can turn your space into an outdoor living room, dining area, kitchen or bar – or a combination of all of them – with furniture choices to accommodate family and friends.
Your patio furniture ideas might also need to include generous storage that doesn’t detract from its lines.
Of course, the best patio furniture choices will provide equal comfort and style to that you’d pick for interiors – plus be weatherproof for your local conditions.
Patio furniture ideas
Whether your backyard takes inspiration from contemporary, classic or country garden ideas, discover a whole host of the best outdoor furniture ideas to enhance your patio space.
1. Give patio furniture a bold backdrop
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When a patio is located by a wall or fence, using a deep or rich shade on this background will allow lighter colored furniture to stand out. This technique lets the eye appreciate the design details of chairs and tables in paler shades, whether they feature elegant curves or angular lines.
If your patio is right outside an interior dining space, you might want to take the option of using indoor dining furniture out there, especially if yours are iconic designs like these chairs. With easy access to the outside through sliding doors, moving furniture to the patio is easy, but be sure to make use of patio cover ideas to keep the furniture protected.
2. Choose sophisticated bar stools
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Add bar stools to your selection of outdoor seating for a relaxed and sociable ambience. Stools with back support provide maximum comfort, but opt for woven designs rather than solid materials to stay cool when temperatures rise.
Your preference might be to pick bar stools made from natural materials in order to harmonize furniture with your patio planting ideas, whether your backyard is contemporary or more classic in style.
3. Complement patio paving
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Selecting patio furniture that complements the shade of natural stone or pavers creates a harmonious effect.
‘For this Notting Hill, London, garden I chose furniture from McKinnon and Harris for the spa, pool area, terrace and balconies,’ says interior designer Katharine Pooley .
‘Here you can see chairs from their Duval range; I particularly like the tapered legs and trellis back, and the light gray finish works well with the soft gray limestone paving. I added a darker contrast pipe to the cushions to draw the eye and for a fun extra detail.’
4. Opt for natural stone
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Stone dining furniture is an elegant complement to traditional backyard designs. Both the table and seats can add decorative interest to the space with ornate carved ends. Benches have the ideal proportions for narrower patios like this one, but layer up cushions to boost comfort for sitters.
5. Make space for relaxation
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Loungers are always a desirable choice when considering furniture for pool patios, but any backyard will benefit from patio furniture on which you can recline in maximum comfort and style.
Upholstered in green, these sun loungers tone with both the surrounding planting and the lawn. The color also makes this chill-out zone distinct from the relaxation area near the house where the armchairs are upholstered in a sky blue tone.
6. Keep the look sleek
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If yours is a patio area that’s surrounded by buildings or you're looking for small garden ideas, opting for seating with slim metal frames and open weaves is a great strategy. It’ll keep the view through the patio open for the appearance of extra spaciousness. Metal is also the perfect complement to contemporary yard designs.
This patio has subtle contemporary style, with the color of the furniture toning with the gray pavers.
7. Go for a daybed
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Use patio furniture ideas to keep cool when the mercury rises by positioning a daybed on a shady patio. Light colored upholstery will ensure the temperature of the lounge seating itself stays down, too.
Surround the relaxation spot with leafy foliage plants, incorporate natural wooden deck ideas, and paint surrounding walls in green to evoke the atmosphere of a shadowed spot under the forest canopy.
8. Add decorative detail
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If a patio dining furniture set is looking dated, smarten it up – and give it individual style – by painting it. This version has been given a striped finish in shades that tone with the home’s window frames.
Use paint made for exterior wood for a hard-wearing finish. To paint stripes accurately, measure and mark their position in pencil, then use painter’s tape along the pencil lines. Press the tape down firmly to avoid paint seeping underneath.
Don’t let the paint dry fully before removing the tape, and pull it off carefully.
9. Factor in seating with an outdoor kitchen
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If your patio is also home to any outdoor kitchen ideas, think about furniture choice as well as the individual elements that make up the desired exterior preparation and cooking space.
Opting for bar seating is a winning tactic. It will put family and friends at a comfortable height for conversation while the chef is at work, and allow them to sit conveniently near the cooking area while still being safely separate from the work zone.
10. Create an interior-style set up
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Follow the example of professional interior designers in your outdoor patio furniture ideas, and team a dining set with an area rug to make it more of a focal point on the patio, like in this scheme that also makes use of sliding patio door ideas to enhance the flow between inside and out.
The result will be to make the patio feel as welcoming as a room inside your home, plus the rug will add color and texture to contrast with both the pavers and the furniture.
Although you could take an interior rug outside, it’s preferable to invest in a version that’s made specifically for the outdoors as it will be hard wearing, cope with the weather, and is easy to keep clean.
11. Play with a natural palette
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Wood patio furniture is a great partner to a country-style gravel patio. While the wood does need protection from the elements, keeping the finish natural will complement the soft shades of the patio’s surface.
‘Consider going for patio furniture ideas featuring curves, like this bench, to echo the soft, organic lines of a rustic backyard,’ says Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief Lucy Searle.
12. Bring zing to seating
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Choosing bold color isn’t the only option to make your patio furniture ideas attention grabbing.
Opt for a graphic pattern like the one on these woven chairs for a striking look and a contemporary aesthetic. You could also lay a patio in a graphic pattern, like this herringbone design.
Black and white will work set alongside hues from surrounding features, like these plantation shutters, as well as nearby planting however colorful.
13. Incorporate stash space
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Consider pieces that have room inside for storage when you’re selecting your outdoor patio furniture ideas. In a small backyard or courtyard garden, space to tidy away garden accessories such as cushions and rugs can be limited. But even a large yard might benefit from more storage – and in a convenient location.
Benches with lift-up seats are super handy, as are side and coffee tables with room inside. Because they’re doing double duty, the patio won’t end up filled with extra pieces, but tidying away will be easy when you’re done spending time outside.
14. Cater for cocktails
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A sectional is a sophisticated and sociable seating choice for a patio. Think about combining it with a low dining table that means you can go from simply relaxing to informal meals without having to move a group to a more formal dining set.
It’s a combination that’s ideal for serving cocktails, too, since drinks can be set down conveniently by all sitters, along with appetizers.
15. Share in style
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An outdoor chaise longue made for two can make a statement on a patio as part of your pool ideas, or elsewhere in the yard.
A design like this has the symmetry that makes it a fabulous complement to a contemporary yard that features garden bar ideas, but it would work equally well in classic formal layouts.
A wood frame has natural beauty and enduring style, but it also has the advantage of staying cool even when temperatures hit their peaks.
16. Fall for hot color
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Patio furniture ideas like armchairs, benches and tables in shades that pop work beautifully in bright sunlight. Think sunny yellows, azure blues, rich oranges and so on. Continue the look with matching planters or pillows for hard furniture.
Vivid hues can also be a way to introduce more color to yards where there isn’t much growing space for flower garden ideas in hot hues. For maximum punch and a modern effect, set bold accents off against a dark backdrop.
17. Pick modern metal
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Patio furniture made from metal can be a contemporary choice. Metallic frames are less bulky than those made from other materials, because of metal’s inherent strength resulting in a lighter look than that created by other options.
Metal can also be shaped to create attractive lines for furniture, like these super sleek chairs that will seat a big group around the table on the semi-shaded patio.
18. Relax with boho chic
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To create a cozy and laid-back ambience, go for boho-style patio furniture ideas. A mix of patterns in bold hues are a must, and while this isn’t a look that’s about co-ordination, they can pick up the shades of a yard’s most brilliant blooms to stunning effect.
Choose wood furniture with as natural a finish as possible. It will still need maintenance, but opt for varnish that lets its color and grain show through. A brick patio is a worthy backdrop, as are rustic pergola ideas like the charming vine-draped example above.
19. Mix don’t match
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While patio conversation sets are often the right choice, don’t count out the option of mixing different pieces to create a more casual look when designing a patio.
Shared elements between armchairs, sofas and coffee tables, such as a material, color or weave, will make them work as a whole. Think shape, too, to pull the look together, repeating curvaceous lines – as here – or more angular shapes.
20. Use industrial materials
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If you are looking to plan an outdoor kitchen with a brick pizza oven on your patio, a dining set with raw rather than polished credentials is a sympathetic choice. This design mixes wood and metal with the oven’s brick in an industrially inspired combination.
More refined notes can be part of the picture. Here, the table legs have been given a makeover with a gray paint color that repeats a shade from the outdoor kitchen’s countertop, while the wall is finished in a warm shade that harmonizes with the brick of the oven.
21. Embrace minimalism
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For minimalist patio furniture ideas, opt for clean lines and a restrained color palette that will hit the same notes as the rest of a minimalist backyard scheme. Pick seating made from materials and upholstered in shades that match the tone of hard landscaping, including pavers, paths, walls and garden fence ideas.
Repeat the crisp lines created by patio meeting lawn and structural planting in lounge seating, too, and arrange chairs symmetrically rather than in more casual groupings.
22. Bring in wicker
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The latest wicker patio furniture is generally made from synthetic materials, rather than organic ones like rattan and bamboo. The advantage of this all-weather variety is that it isn’t liable to damage caused by moisture.
Choose it for the appearance of the real thing, its durable nature and the ease with which it can be cleaned. It also has the advantage of being a relatively lightweight material, making it easy to reposition.
Of course, that lack of heft is a downside if your backyard is exposed to very windy conditions, so save wicker furniture for a sheltered spot.
23. Get set for a party
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When a patio is covered, there’s the opportunity to choose outdoor patio furniture more traditionally seen indoors and create an atmospheric setting for a whole host of garden party ideas.
It’s a shady retreat during the day too, of course.
Ornate Moroccan-style chairs and a low carved wood coffee table give this raised patio individual style, and they’re complemented by pillows and a bolster in warm orange tones.
24. Use a corner
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Building a bench into the corner of a patio can maximize the number of people you can seat when planning small backyard ideas. Opt for a dining chair height version and a table can be located here as well, so the patio works as both a lounging and dining space.
With a low square footage available, stools like these are a practical extra seating option as they’ll take up less space than a chair.
25. Make space for a crowd
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If you have factored a space for games into your backyard ideas, building seating into a patio is a great design idea.
‘My client’s request was to redevelop their entire backyard, turning it into a fun-filled entertainment space,’ says Gary Marsh of Gary Marsh Design LLC .
‘One of the components we all agreed on was a bocce ball court with a gathering area under the elegant California oak tree.
'My desire was to create an inviting and comfortable destination for those playing bocce ball, and spectators as well.’
26. Think table shape
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Just as with an inside dining room, it’s important to consider what shape of table will best suit the layout of your space when planning outdoor patio furniture ideas.
Round dining tables promote easy conversation as diners can talk to those seated either side of them as well as across the table, provided the diameter of the table isn’t too large. A round table can also feel more intimate, especially when paired with subtle patio lighting ideas for dining after dusk.
When you’re sizing the table – whether it’s round, square, rectangular or oval – always factor in enough room for chairs to be pushed back without toppling off the patio in order for guests to sit down and get up easily and safely.
27. Pretty up with wrought iron
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For ornate detail and a traditional look, opt for wrought iron patio furniture. It’s also a great solution for a patio subject to gusts of wind, as it won’t be blown over. Wrought iron has the benefits of being strong and hard wearing, but do bear in mind that the intricate finish is harder to clean than other designs.
Outdoor cushions are a must for wrought iron seating, as the surface is otherwise unyielding and will feel too hard to sit on for long periods. They will also keep seats at a pleasant temperature.
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As well as fulfilling its practical purpose, patio furniture ideas with a sculptural quality can provide a focal point within the garden, just as a specimen plant or a vertical feature might.
If you choose patio furniture to make an aesthetic statement, it’s worth planning your outdoor lighting ideas and design so it can be highlighted at night, and not just during daylight hours.
29. Choose sustainable wood patio furniture
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Wood patio furniture has plenty of benefits, and hardwoods can last for decades if correctly maintained. It can be an eco-conscious choice of patio furniture, too, but you’ll want to be sure the designs you buy are sustainable. The best way to check is to look for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood.
Wooden patio furniture can also complement outdoor fireplaces well, like this dining set that is teamed with a garden fireplace from Schiedel .
30. Sink patio seating
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Consider sunken seating as part of a patio design. It’s ideal for a sloped backyard, but sinking a patio is an interesting strategy even on level plots.
Built-in seating makes good use of any changes in height, and emphasizes the zone’s distinction from other areas where there’s freestanding furniture. This seating is curved, creating an intimate nook that is perfect when planning a shade garden.
Fun And Functional Outdoor Furniture Ideas – Forbes Home
Give your outdoor space an instant refresh with patio furniture ideas that make you want to leave the indoors and spend the warmer months lounging, entertaining and enjoying your own backyard. From dining tables that welcome the entire family, to chic sofas with pops of color and plenty of style, to the must-have outdoor accessories, there are plenty of ways to give your outdoor living space the upgrade it deserves.
These outdoor furniture ideas will inspire you to start planning the days and nights you’ll be enjoying the view from your own patio.
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1. Add an Outdoor Sectional for More Seating
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Everyone will want to spend more time outdoors if they have a cozy spot waiting for them. An outdoor sectional gives you more flexible seating for the times you’re entertaining or if you just want to stretch out. Plus, they can pull double duty and serve as seating around an outdoor dining table so there’s no need to move from one location to another. Outdoor sectionals often have additional storage options, and can be arranged and rearranged to fit all of your seating needs.
2. Don’t Skimp on Style
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Gone are the days where outdoor furniture only came in one or two styles or colors.
Now your outdoor living space can match your design aesthetic whether you’re inspired by modern, bohemian, farmhouse or mid century styles. Your outdoor space can compliment the furniture and decor inside your home or become a completely different styled living space. From chairs, tables, couches and accent pieces, you can create an outdoor living space that is not only practical and comfortable but also beautiful.
3. Warm Up the Space
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Don’t let your outdoor living season get cut short by cooler temperatures. Warm up the space with options that are stylish and functional like fire pits or outdoor heat lamps. From roasting marshmallows to keeping warm on chilly nights, adding a heat source will quickly become the centerpiece to your outdoor living space.
Choose a tabletop version for small spaces, or opt for a portable heater that can be moved from a patio or deck to wherever the party takes you. Larger fire pits keep a larger area warm and some even come with covers so you can transform the firepit into a table when not in use.
4. Create Cozy Corners
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If you have a small porch or patio or a space in your garden that you want to make your own, skip the big and bulky pieces and create a small living space that’s big on design and comfort. With chairs and tables that have a smaller footprint, your small space can have a big impact on the amount of time you spend outside.
5. Invite Everyone to the Table
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If enjoying delicious dinners al fresco is on the menu, then you’ll need a fabulous table that makes outdoor dining a family affair. For large spaces, choose an extra long dining table or put two tables together to create a fabulous family table. If you’re tight on space, choose a table that has moving parts or attached leaves so the table can grow when you have more guests.
Not sure how big of a table you can squeeze into your outdoor space? A good rule of thumb is having 36 inches between the table and anything steps, railings, or other furniture so everyone has enough space to pull chairs in and out.
6. Add Layers for Extra Details
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Add texture, color and visual interest to your outdoor space by layering on the decor and accessories. From a colorful outdoor rug, throw pillows with texture and pops of color, to lanterns, side tables and cozy ottomans, embrace the outdoor decor and personalize the space with a few extra items.
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7. Bring the Comforts of Indoors Outside
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There’s really no reason to go inside if you create an outdoor living space that brings all of the comforts of the indoors to the outside. From comfortable and stylish furniture, to an outdoor kitchen to whip up a meal, a built-in fireplace for those chilly nights, and a TV that lets you binge your favorite shows, you may never want to go back inside again.
8. Get Creative With Extra Seating
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Whether you’re working with small square footage or wide open spaces, you don’t always have to add more chairs to make sure everyone has a comfortable seat. Outdoor ottomans can be moved around, can double as footrests or tables and are the perfect option for additional seating when entertaining.
9. Create Multiple Living Spaces
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Just as you would create separate living spaces inside your home, use this design trick outside. From a place to dine, a place to lounge and a place to entertain, create different living spaces with visual cues like outdoor area rugs to separate the spaces and different styles of furniture in each space.
Keep the overall look consistent by using the same color pallet and accent decor.
10. Opt for Minimal Designs
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Sometimes less is more, and for smaller yards or colorful gardens, minimal designs are a perfect fit. Let the lush beauty of nature and your home be the backdrop for the clean lines, monochromatic colors and smaller footprint of minimalist furniture. The simplicity of the outdoor furniture will keep your outdoor space looking and feeling serene.
11. Just Add Shade
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We love a sunny day, but we also want to enjoy our outdoor spaces without the heat or bright sun chasing us indoors. When placing your outdoor furniture, be sure to consider shade and the times of day you’ll need it the most. From adding umbrellas to creating shady retreats on patios, you’ll enjoy a little break for the sun’s rays and your outdoor furniture will last longer.
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Have some fun with your furniture. Instead of floating a rectangle table on your patio or choosing the L-shaped couch for your deck, consider furniture that creates visual interest with different shapes. Rounded chairs and couches can become standout pieces and actually offer more space to relax and entertain.
13. Create Privacy With Style
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You may like your neighbors, but when you’re outside lounging, you don’t want to lock eyes with them. To keep your view, create shade and privacy, and to add a fun design element to your outdoor space, place your outdoor furniture inside a pergola with hanging curtains. You’ll feel like you’ve added a brand new room to your home.
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A set of garden furniture will enliven any suburban area. Why not do it yourself? After all, this requires a minimum of costs and skills, and as a result, you will become the owner of spectacular and original things.
Making furniture for outdoor gatherings, you can use all your imagination and resourcefulness. Use whatever comes to hand: boards, logs, car tires, pallets, and even hemp. Show resourcefulness and ingenuity, and your garden will sparkle with new colors!
In order to carry out landscape design of the site at the highest level, you need to turn to experienced employees.
Contents of the article:
Ideas
Garden furniture is conditionally divided into two groups: light and heavy. Lightweight, as the name implies, it weighs little and is easy to transport. In addition, it is often made folding. These are tables and chairs, sun loungers, swings. Heavy furniture is not meant to be moved. As a rule, these are massive tables and benches.
The concept of "heavy" should be taken literally: these are objects made of bricks, logs, concrete blocks. Therefore, when planning a site, you should carefully think about where to put such furniture.
For example, a brick or concrete set will look good next to a fence, and furniture made of the same material can be placed in the shade of a sprawling tree.
If you do a lot of gardening, you can't do without a gardener's table. This is a specially equipped table that greatly facilitates gardening procedures.
Make an unusual picnic table and invite your friends over for fun gatherings.
Arbor, no doubt, will become a favorite place of every family member. Equip it with folding chairs and a table.
If you (or your frequent guests) have small children, take care of them: build a miniature garden furniture set.
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If making a chaise longue isn't up to you yet, make a simpler chaise longue that looks like a wide bench.
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You can weave a hammock out of two planks and a cord, where you can relax from work, and the children can play enough.
Materials
Where to start? Inspect the site, look in the garage and pantry for rubbish that can be attached to the case. Don't be afraid to experiment. Give old things a second chance, let them sparkle with new colors.
Wood
Ideal for garden furniture, which confirms its popularity. Wood is easy to work with, it is environmentally friendly and does not need additional decorations, because wood is a self-sufficient material. To create garden furniture made of wood, hardwoods are suitable: birch, larch, and soft ones: pine, spruce and linden.
Wood must be treated with protective and antiseptic compounds. Remember that conifers emit resin, so they must be deresined before work. Dry wood is needed to make furniture. Dry it yourself if necessary.
Along with wood, you can use plywood, chipboard, fiberboard, round blanks for legs. An interesting application can find ordinary logs, branches and stumps.
The combination of wood with stone and metal looks very impressive.
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Weave
Rattan or wicker garden furniture is made to stand outdoors. It is light and attractive, but has a number of disadvantages:
- high sensitivity to natural factors, due to which the rods quickly begin to disintegrate;
- weaving is a painstaking and difficult process for a beginner.
And if the first disadvantage is removed by using artificial rattan, then with the second it is easier to buy a ready-made kit. If you absolutely want to master the art of weaving, start with something simple: a round seat or table top.
Unusual materials
Furniture made of wooden pallets looks original and unusual. Working with them is elementary: put one on top of the other ... done! By the way, they can be used not only for garden kits, but also in the interior of an apartment in a loft or industrial style.
Cement-bonded concrete blocks are an "indestructible" and durable option. Suitable for creating a table. Similarly, a brick table is made. Place a wooden tabletop on top.
Gabions, metal meshes with stones, are often used in fencing, but why not find them in non-standard furniture?
Metal is a durable and reliable material, but it is not easy to work with. To create furniture, thick tubes made of steel or duralumin, connected by bolts, nuts or welding, are suitable.
Tires are ideal for making swings and other furniture. Tires must be thoroughly cleaned before operation.
Wooden cable spools - ready-made table or stool (depending on size). Show your imagination decorating the table top and seat - and the set is ready!
Place a few pillows on a large log: the “cheap and angry” shop is ready.
Use stumps for seats and a large stump for a table.
Tools
You will need a tape measure, pencil, compasses and square to measure and prepare the drawing. Jigsaw, hacksaw, electric saw or other tools for cutting out parts. Sander, sandpaper for processing wooden surfaces. You can not do without a drill, hammer, wrench and nails, screws, nuts, glue to connect the elements. Purchase suitable fittings: corners, pipes, channels.
Varnish, paint or impregnation can be used for decoration - accordingly, tools for working with them will be useful.
Tips
If you are just starting out in carpentry, don't take on complex structures. No matter how easy it may seem, in the process of work, pitfalls that you were not aware of may appear. Start with something simple: a table, chairs. A little trick: it will be more convenient to use a chair, bench and other seats if they have a slight slope to the back.
Wood is easier for beginners to work with than many other materials.
An excellent option for a modern suburban area will be laying a rolled lawn using modern technologies.
Be sure to make a drawing or at least a sketch. Drawings of garden furniture can be found in the public domain or draw yourself. Do not start work without stocking up on all materials and tools.
Get inspired by other people's ideas by looking at photos of garden furniture. Maybe this way you will find an interesting use for the existing trash? An excellent source of inspiration can be IKEA garden furniture.
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Every owner of a private house of an urban or country type, summer cottage or personal plot, sooner or later faces the need to improve his territory.
And this is not about breaking beds and flower beds, planting trees and shrubs, but arranging comfortable, but at the same time practical areas for recreation, cooking and eating in the fresh air. It’s hard to imagine a landscaped plot without garden furniture, but not everyone can afford to buy one, and it’s much more pleasant to sit on a bench made by yourself or dine outdoors at a table that didn’t cost you a dime. In this publication, we have collected many options for garden furniture that you can make yourself. Possessing only improvised materials, a small set of tools and a great desire to make your site landscaped, comfortable and aesthetic.
In order for garden furniture to appear on your site that can become not only a reliable exterior item, but also a reason for the pride of the owners and the envy of neighbors and guests, you need not so much - waste material, perseverance, a little imagination, labor and effort. In this article you will find examples of making garden furniture from wood, building pallets, used household items.
Choosing a material for making country furniture
In order for furniture made by one's own hands to organically fit into the existing image of a summer cottage or a private courtyard, it is necessary to responsibly approach not only the manufacturing process itself, but also the choice of material. The most versatile and at the same time very malleable material in terms of processing is natural wood. The advantage of wood is that it can fit perfectly into any stylistic direction in the design of the landscape. And this can be achieved through a variety of design options - from massive furniture made from logs to light and elegant products woven from vines or twigs.
The advantage of wood for creating furniture with your own hands is that it has many manifestations. You can create a piece of furniture with minimal material processing in the shortest possible time. For example, ordinary hemp can be turned into stools or small tables-stands.
It is enough to make sure that the surface of the new pieces of garden furniture is perfectly hewn and becomes safe for use.
You can create garden furniture from branches and rods ...
or logs and large timber ...
shops and benches - an inalienable attribute of the summer cottage
Needs a very small rear courtyard where you can sit down to enjoy the fresh air, watch the sunset or meet the sunrise. Well, on the site of a large family or in the courtyard of hospitable hosts, where companies gather, it is completely necessary to take into account the possibility of seating several people.
One of the easiest ways to create benches and benches is to use a wooden beam and cinder block with square holes. The bench or bench is assembled as a constructor, you do not even need to use any tool or bonding solution, construction adhesive. The advantage of such structures is not only ease of installation, but also portability - you can easily disassemble your piece of garden furniture and move it to another place or put its parts in a shed until the new warm season.
If soft seats and sofa cushions are placed on a bench made of cinder block and timber, then an ordinary hard garden bench turns into a convenient, comfortable sofa.
Combining garden furniture materials, you can increase the strength and improve the appearance of products. For example, together with a tree in one or another modification, metal structures can be used, for example, parts of beds (backs, legs).
Outdoor dining area
Outdoor dining tastes better. Every owner of even a tiny backyard tries to create an environment in which they could have meals outdoors, even if we are talking about short breakfasts. Depending on the needs and size of your family, you can equip a small area for short meals, or install a spacious dining table for receiving guests in the fresh air. It is noteworthy that both options are within the power to implement on their own.
One of the simplest, but at the same time practical ways to organize an outdoor dining group is to make a table, together with benches. The model shown in the photo will require a minimum amount of material, but it will be quite roomy. The only drawback of such a dining group is that if you need to increase the number of people sitting at the table, then you can do this only for 2 seats (you will need chairs or stools).
You can equip a dining area or a segment for short meals (breakfasts and afternoon snacks) according to the type of bar counter. This is easy to do with the help of building blocks and wooden beams or boards. Only stools for such a countertop need to be selected as bar stools, with the appropriate height.
Recreation area in a summer cottage or household plot
Outdoor recreation is associated with different things for everyone. For some, these are gatherings with friends and neighbors, for others, reading on a slightly swaying swing, while others need sunbeds for air baths.
For all options for active and not very relaxing, you can make furniture with your own hands, and even from improvised means at minimal cost.
One of the most common ways to create garden furniture for a relaxation area is to use building pallets or pallets. The advantage of such an assembly is its simplicity - the wooden blocks are already formed in part of the future armchairs and sofas. Well, even the owner of a summer house or any other land plot who has not previously held a hammer in his hands can build a coffee table from pallets. Even building glue can be used to fasten the elements.
Another advantage of using construction flights for the manufacture of garden furniture is that you can get the material at a very low price or even free of charge, because we are talking about used products. It will only be necessary to take care of thorough cleaning of surfaces, leveling and slight polishing, impregnation of the material with antiseptics against decay.
Construction pallets can be used to create complete outdoor seating arrangements. It can be a spacious corner complex, composed of a sofa type, comfortable armchairs and a coffee table. It is enough to put soft pillows and seats in armchairs and sofas to set up a living room atmosphere right on a summer cottage or garden plot ...
With the help of wooden pallets, you can equip a zone not only for relaxation, but also for sleeping. A summer bed or just a layer of construction pallets with a mattress is a great opportunity to create a bedroom in the fresh air - take care only of a canopy over the bed to protect from the sun.
It is easy to build a comfortable swing out of old pallets. You can tie them on ropes or chains to the roof of a canopy and gazebo, on a terrace or just under a tall sprawling tree with thick branches.
A little less popular, but at the same time a practical way of arranging a summer cottage garden furniture is the use of building wooden coils.
They can be used to make armchairs…
Children's tables for games, creativity or short snacks…
In order to make a table with a stand at the base, you do not need to do anything at all, except for cleaning the surfaces and treating them with impregnations and varnishes ...
The reel table can be equipped with an umbrella and seats arranged in a circle at a comfortable distance from each from a friend…
Another common material for making garden furniture is used wooden barrels. They make very ergonomic chairs, tables and stands.
Storage systems and much more
In addition to the seats of various modifications, a summer cottage or a private yard also needs other items of garden furniture. Of course, it all depends on the needs of the owners - someone needs a pencil case for storing tools, others need a table, stepladder or stand, a box for storing a hose or shelves for installing potted plants.
