The most popular furniture piece in any garden is a bench, it can be found literally in every space. If you need a bench for your garden and are trying to figure out what it should look like, what functions it can fulfill besides being a bench and where to place it, here’s your guide for taking a right decision.
Garden Bench Materials
Wood
The most frequently chosen solution here is wood as it’s quite easy to build of it but it’s not durable, it can rot, it will weather with time and loose its color. Still, you may use stains and sealers to avoid that. A wooden bench is usually lightweight and can be moved anywhere and anytime, and it won’t get too hot in the sun. Wooden benches ca be styled very differently, from vintage designs to modern slab ones, so you will easily find your perfect one or even make it if you want.
![white vintage bench A beautiful space with pink climbing roses on the wall, a vintage white bench, blooms and greenery around.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/white-vintage-bench.jpg)
A beautiful space with pink climbing roses on the wall, a vintage white bench, blooms and greenery around.
![whitewashed built in bench A modern whitewashed built-in bench attached to the raised garden bed with blooms and greenery and a firewood storage unit.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/whitewashed-built-in-bench.jpg)
A modern whitewashed built-in bench attached to the raised garden bed with blooms and greenery and a firewood storage unit.
![modern wood slab benches A modern tropical garden with a living wall, trees, lush greenery and groundcovers, stained wooden slab benches.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/modern-wood-slab-benches.jpg)
A modern tropical garden with a living wall, trees, lush greenery and groundcovers, stained wooden slab benches.
![metal and wood bench A sophisticated garden with a green lawn, topiaries and blooms, a vintage wood and metal bench with lanterns.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/metal-and-wood-bench.jpg)
A sophisticated garden with a green lawn, topiaries and blooms, a vintage wood and metal bench with lanterns.
![red vintage bench A red vintage bench, a side table, some beehive decor and bright blooms for a lovely cottage-inspired space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/red-vintage-bench.jpg)
A red vintage bench, a side table, some beehive decor and bright blooms for a lovely cottage-inspired space.
![white bench tall back A white bench with a tall back placed un the apple tree is a lovely solution for a garden, you can enjoy fresh apples here.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/white-bench-tall-back.jpg)
A white bench with a tall back placed un the apple tree is a lovely solution for a garden, you can enjoy fresh apples here.
![traditional white bench A pretty and sweet cottage garden with trees, shrubs and a green lawn, with a white bench and pillows and some potted blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/traditional-white-bench.jpg)
A pretty and sweet cottage garden with trees, shrubs and a green lawn, with a white bench and pillows and some potted blooms.
Metal
Metal and forged benches are very long-lasting, and though metal can heat up a lot in the sun, it can still withstand harsh weather conditions and all that you should do is just repaint it from time to time. There are metal benches of all designs and they can be rocked in any styles.
![airy metal bench An airy metal bench placed right in the blooms won't change the landscape and will let you sit comfortably right in the meadow.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/airy-metal-bench.jpg)
An airy metal bench placed right in the blooms won't change the landscape and will let you sit comfortably right in the meadow.
![wihte metal around the tree A white metal bench placed under the tree is a cool idea for any space, from modern to vintage, it's comfy for sitting and can be moved to any other tree if needed.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/wihte-metal-around-the-tree.jpg)
A white metal bench placed under the tree is a cool idea for any space, from modern to vintage, it's comfy for sitting and can be moved to any other tree if needed.
![black metal bench A sophisticated forged black metal bench is a stylish solution for a more formal garden with blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/black-metal-bench.jpg)
A sophisticated forged black metal bench is a stylish solution for a more formal garden with blooms.
![refined white forged bench A beautiful white refined forged bench with floral bedding, a chest as a table placed right in the blooms creates a lovely and cute space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/refined-white-forged-bench.jpg)
A beautiful white refined forged bench with floral bedding, a chest as a table placed right in the blooms creates a lovely and cute space.
![metal wood bench A contemporary garden with a metal and weathered wood bench and lush greenery and blooms right at the back of the bench.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/metal-wood-bench.jpg)
A contemporary garden with a metal and weathered wood bench and lush greenery and blooms right at the back of the bench.
Concrete
Concrete is a great modern material for creating benches and it will perfectly fit a minimalist or modern space. They are often built-in, which creates a sleek look and saves a lot of space. Concrete is quite durable and though it’s prone to staining and can heat up, it’s still a very durable idea for outdoors and it won’t break the bank.
![concrete upholstery bench A concrete bench with grey upholstery to make it softer and more comfortable to sit on is a perfect match for a minimalist or contemporary terrace.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/concrete-upholstery-bench.jpg)
A concrete bench with grey upholstery to make it softer and more comfortable to sit on is a perfect match for a minimalist or contemporary terrace.
![brick upholstery bench An L-shaped built-in brick bench with striped upholstery and pillows is a cool idea for a terrace, it's comfortable for relaxing.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/brick-upholstery-bench.jpg)
An L-shaped built-in brick bench with striped upholstery and pillows is a cool idea for a terrace, it's comfortable for relaxing.
![brick bench stone top A brick bench with a concrete seat is a cool idea for a modern space, it looks laconic, and concrete won't get hot too much.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/brick-bench-stone-top.jpg)
A brick bench with a concrete seat is a cool idea for a modern space, it looks laconic, and concrete won't get hot too much.
![concrete and wood A cottage rustic space with lush greenery and blooms, wooden logs and a concrete and wood bench that was DIYed for the space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/concrete-and-wood.jpg)
A cottage rustic space with lush greenery and blooms, wooden logs and a concrete and wood bench that was DIYed for the space.
Stone
Stone is the most durable material for outdoors and it doesn’t require any maintenance, building such a bench of rocks is quite easy and you can do it yourself. It’s a very natural idea, and you don’t have to buy any rocks, just use what you have at hand. Stones are very long-lasting and you can reassemble the bench and assemble it in another part of your garden anytime.
![simple stone bench A garden with greenery, grass and blooms, with a rough stone bench that seems to be made in just a couple of minutes from large stones.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/simple-stone-bench.jpg)
A garden with greenery, grass and blooms, with a rough stone bench that seems to be made in just a couple of minutes from large stones.
How To Use Garden Benches?
Besides sitting on the bench, you can get a functional piece that will do more. First of all, you can DIY a storage bench with a space inside, where you will hide pillows, blankets and other stuff. Second, there are concrete benches with a cavity that can be used to store firewood. Third, you may use your garden bench to save a tree from being eaten by bunnies – just place it around the tree, this is a smart way to style this space. There are also benches with planters to enliven the space, and if you can’t find them, here are some DIYs. Go for a trellis bench to cover the top of it with blooming or greenery vines.
![lit up concrete benches A minimalist concrete terrace with a built-in pre-cast bench with lights, greenery and some trees.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/lit-up-concrete-benches.jpg)
A minimalist concrete terrace with a built-in pre-cast bench with lights, greenery and some trees.
![bench around the tree A bench around the tree with a pillow is a cool idea for a garden, this is a nice way to style the tree space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/bench-around-the-tree.jpg)
A bench around the tree with a pillow is a cool idea for a garden, this is a nice way to style the tree space.
![bench with a roof A bench with a roof in cottage style is a cool solution if you live in a rainy climate or want sun protection.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/bench-with-a-roof.jpg)
A bench with a roof in cottage style is a cool solution if you live in a rainy climate or want sun protection.
![built in bench with greenery A stained built-in bench with pillows and greenery all around: under the bench, next to it and even in the corner.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/built-in-bench-with-greenery.jpg)
A stained built-in bench with pillows and greenery all around: under the bench, next to it and even in the corner.
![built in wooden bench A contemporary terrace with raised garden beds and a built-in dark-stained bench with pillows surrounded with lush greenery.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/built-in-wooden-bench.jpg)
A contemporary terrace with raised garden beds and a built-in dark-stained bench with pillows surrounded with lush greenery.
![classic wooden bench A beautiful blooming corner with a whitewashed bench, lots of potted blooms in lilac and fuchsia, a stone and pebble path.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/classic-wooden-bench.jpg)
A beautiful blooming corner with a whitewashed bench, lots of potted blooms in lilac and fuchsia, a stone and pebble path.
![concrete and wood bench A modern space with a built-in bench made of stone and wood slabs is a cohesive part of the brick clad.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/concrete-and-wood-bench.jpg)
A modern space with a built-in bench made of stone and wood slabs is a cohesive part of the brick clad.
![concrete bench with lights and storage A modern terrace with a hedge, greenery, a concrete L-shaped bench with lights and firewood for the firepit here.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/concrete-bench-with-lights-and-storage.jpg)
A modern terrace with a hedge, greenery, a concrete L-shaped bench with lights and firewood for the firepit here.
![green vintage bench A vintage green bench with floral print pillows is a cool idea for a terrace with a vintage feel, it looks sweet and cute.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/green-vintage-bench.jpg)
A vintage green bench with floral print pillows is a cool idea for a terrace with a vintage feel, it looks sweet and cute.
![L shaped bench along the bed A modern terrace with a raised brick garden bed with greenery and blooms and a grey L-shaped bench that finishes the space.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/L-shaped-bench-along-the-bed.jpg)
A modern terrace with a raised brick garden bed with greenery and blooms and a grey L-shaped bench that finishes the space.
![metal around the tree bench This airy metal bench styles the space around the tree and is located right in the blooms without disturbing them.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/metal-around-the-tree-bench.jpg)
This airy metal bench styles the space around the tree and is located right in the blooms without disturbing them.
![metal round bench A beautiful dark metal round bench is placed around the tree and is styled with pillows is a cool idea for any garden.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/metal-round-bench.jpg)
A beautiful dark metal round bench is placed around the tree and is styled with pillows is a cool idea for any garden.
![pre cast concrete bench A modern white terrace with walls, a built-in and pre-cast bench with matching planters, with striped upholstery and topiaries.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/pre-cast-concrete-bench.jpg)
A modern white terrace with walls, a built-in and pre-cast bench with matching planters, with striped upholstery and topiaries.
Where To Place Garden Benches?
Most homeowners prefer to place them in the terrace or on the deck but you may also create a hide away in some tousle, in blooms and bushes. You can surround a tree with a bench creating a cozy nook in the shade, or go for a sitting arbor with a bench to hide from the sun and rain. Consider built-ins if you don’t have much space at your disposal and attach garden benches to raised garden beds adding waterfalls on the sides to create a whole combo in one that will become a focal point in your garden.
![seat with a back A tree with a stained wooden bench with a back is a cool way to have a seat in the shade and save the tree from bunnies eating bark.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/seat-with-a-back.jpg)
A tree with a stained wooden bench with a back is a cool way to have a seat in the shade and save the tree from bunnies eating bark.
![semi circle bench A tree with a semi-circle stained bench is a cool idea for a garden, you can sit here enjoying fresh air and shade.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/semi-circle-bench.jpg)
A tree with a semi-circle stained bench is a cool idea for a garden, you can sit here enjoying fresh air and shade.
![sloped roof bench A grey bench with a sloped roof and some greenery and blooms in pots around is like a mini terrace for one.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/sloped-roof-bench.jpg)
A grey bench with a sloped roof and some greenery and blooms in pots around is like a mini terrace for one.
![stained bench around the tree A stained garden bench around the tree is a cool idea for a garden, you will save the tree from bunnies and will sit comfortably in the shade.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/stained-bench-around-the-tree.jpg)
A stained garden bench around the tree is a cool idea for a garden, you will save the tree from bunnies and will sit comfortably in the shade.
![stained bench storage A terrace with a built-in stained wooden bench with storage and matching raised garden beds with greenery.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/stained-bench-storage.jpg)
A terrace with a built-in stained wooden bench with storage and matching raised garden beds with greenery.
![trellis bench A bench with a trellis and climbing blooms and greenery is a cool decoration for a garden.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/trellis-bench.jpg)
A bench with a trellis and climbing blooms and greenery is a cool decoration for a garden.
![weathered wood bench A raised garden bed with blooms, a weathered wood garden bench that allows to sit next to the flowers.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/weathered-wood-bench.jpg)
A raised garden bed with blooms, a weathered wood garden bench that allows to sit next to the flowers.
![white bench upholstery A garden with greenery and potted blooms, a white bench with upholstery that is great for sitting being surrounded with blooms.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/white-bench-upholstery.jpg)
A garden with greenery and potted blooms, a white bench with upholstery that is great for sitting being surrounded with blooms.
![white metal bench A refined white metal bench with upholstery and pillows will be a nice fit for a chic and refined garden with a more formal feel.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/white-metal-bench.jpg)
A refined white metal bench with upholstery and pillows will be a nice fit for a chic and refined garden with a more formal feel.
![bench with back around the tree This comfortable stained seat with a back can be built around a tree, so you will get shade and will feel cooler sitting there.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/bench-with-back-around-the-tree.jpg)
This comfortable stained seat with a back can be built around a tree, so you will get shade and will feel cooler sitting there.
![stained benches with storage A modern terrace with lush greenery and a stained L-shaped garden bench with storage space inside is a very smart solution.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/stained-benches-with-storage.jpg)
A modern terrace with lush greenery and a stained L-shaped garden bench with storage space inside is a very smart solution.
![built in bench waterfall A built-in wooden bench with a whole combination of waterfalls and garden beds is a unique feature for any modern garden.](https://i.digsdigs.com/2024/07/built-in-bench-waterfall.jpg)
A built-in wooden bench with a whole combination of waterfalls and garden beds is a unique feature for any modern garden.