The excessively warm weather forces us to seek shaded areas. That's why you should use this weather to build a special garden bench in your cool workshop, which…
Outdoor sitting areas come in all shapes and sizes. Some people have full dining and sitting areas in their backyards, others prefer to enjoy the outdoors from their porches and others still will o…
Are you considering a DIY project or the summer? Is so, what about creating an outdoor bench or sofa for your backyard.
Add a little extra seating with this simple outdoor bench made from scrap 2x4s and deck boards. I built it in one night using nothing but leftover lumber.
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Why is a bench such a welcomed feature in a garden? A garden can be a personal sanctuary and the garden bench provides a comfortable place for resting and admiring the results of your "green thumb". Garden benches can be focal points themselves or welcoming places where guests can stop and take in the beauty of your lush flowers. They also offer a nice view of other garden elements such as fountains and decorative objects. Offering a bench beckons a visitor to come in, take their time, and enjoy seeing what you have created. There are many styles to choose from. The important part is choosing a design that fits the style and the décor of your garden. Hopefully this blog post will help you decide on a style for your bench as well as a location you might consider placing it. Some other tips and advice are also included. Enjoy!! Sissinghurst Castle Gardens A garden bench is a finishing touch that completes a landscape. Benches help define spaces in a garden and, when chosen correctly, complement its style. howardrice.co.uk You can spend long hours planning and manifesting the garden of you dreams yet if you have nowhere to sit and enjoy its beauty and admire all your hard work, you are definitely missing out. Authentic Provence Benches have always been an important part of the garden. In 17th century France garden designs became fashionable. Topiaries and colorful flower beds attracted people to return to the pleasures of spending time relaxing in the garden, playing musical instruments, and even games. Bringing large, heavy and expensive furniture in and out of the house was impractical so it wasn’t long before the first garden bench appeared. thegoodlifefrance.com Since stone columns, urns, statues, and water features were popular elements for French gardens the bench du jour was also made of stone. Iron and wood soon followed. Every monarch wanted to have the best and most glorious garden and was ready to spend large sums of money to accomplish it. Therefore, as was the French style, stone garden benches would be quite beautiful. robertlandscapes.com gardenvisit.com Meanwhile in England, the focus was on unity with nature. Natural parks and gardens were the most popular and wood was the choice material for park and garden benches. This image is from the Blenheim Palace Gardens. via Pinterest Wood is especially popular for garden benches, largely because it is a natural product and always looks right in a natural or more informal garden setting. Aiken House & Gardens A wooden garden bench always stays cool to the touch when the sun is hot, unlike metal or stone which can get burning hot. Even painted they seem to blend beautifully into a garden. giovannadamonte.it via Pinterest ft.com If you are short on room in your garden try placing your garden bench within a flower bed. It will seem to be part of the garden, growing in the midst of the plants that surround it. diygarden.co.uk To save space a bench could be tucked right into a flower bed somewhere along the garden path so you can savor the fragrance of the flowers. The gentle curve of the back helps the bench blend in smoothly with it's natural surroundings. thepottedboxwood.com The iconic Lutyens Bench was inspired by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens and is the ultimate sophisticated choice for a variety of outdoor spaces. It's appealing design became the standard bearer for garden seating. via Pinterest Considered a pioneer of garden benches, the Lutyens bench is meant to resemble the elegance of a Victorian country home and was designed to grace the lawns and gardens of royalty. Be sure to place your garden bench near a source of fragrance. This bench will certainly provide a spot to enjoy the perfume of those overhanging roses. via Pinterest You might consider placing a bench halfway into your garden, to entice you in just far enough find a moments relaxation away from all household chores and problems. cotemaison.fr A bench could even be a place to rest at the end of a walk through the garden. homeepiphany.com Here two small painted Lutyens benches act like a pair of sofas facing each other in the courtyard. naturesigndesign.co.uk Another recognizable garden bench is the traditional Chinese Chippendale style with it's lattice motif. Most are made of teak, which is a tropical tree that is perfect for garden benches as it can last up to 50 years even if it exposed to elements. visitrosewoodgardens.com veranda.com farmfoodfamily.com There are many garden bench designs that fall into the Chinese Chippendale style. Designer Carolyne Roehm via Architectural Digest Another set of lovely and interesting white painted garden benches, this time with Chinese inspiration. The pair is perfect for this symmetrical garden space. stylemotivation.com Fretwork comes in many styles. These benches have been left natural. visittruro.org.uk White is a perennial favorite color for Chinese Chippendale garden benches. howarddesignstudio.com A colorful take on a classic style is nice as well. Designed by gardening enthusiast, Bettie Bearden Pardee, for her own Newport garden, the painted Parterre Bench is stunning in this all green garden setting. via Pinteret remodelaholic.com Headboard benches are a popular DIY project. It is easy to find old beds at yard sales and flea/antique markets. There will be tutorials on line to show you how! gardensfourseasons.com Another DIY garden bench can be made with picket fencing. anoregoncottage.com This one has been made from two old lyre back chairs! via Pinterest Rosalind Creasy via Pinterest A brightly painted deacon's bench looks lovely in a garden. homeiswheretheboatis.net And of course not enough can be said about the humble park bench style garden seating. They are sturdy, stylish, and a great place to drink your morning coffee and listened to the birds while you plan your day. joyinspiredhappiness.com via Pinterest Metal or wrought iron is a great choice if you are looking for something decorative and functional. brookegiannetti.typepad.com Antique iron garden benches are shaped into delicate and elaborate patterns. The process was tedious and expensive, but the results were beautiful. Not surprisingly, these antiques remain in high demand even today. Jacqui Hurst via Pinterest If you like a more simple and patinated iron bench you are in good company. These old benches are charming and quaint and gardeners everywhere adore them. google.com beatsons.co.uk Since the old fashioned iron style is popular there are many designs and colors to choose from in today's market. museumselection.co.uk Todays iron benches are manufactured so they can be affordable. gardenhomeandparty.com The old world romantic faux bois garden bench with it's elaborately twisted vines is still favored by gardeners everywhere. It fits so well into a natural setting. Christopher Fairweather An antique stone or modern cast stone garden bench will always provide a timeless addition to your lawn, garden, or terrace. kuisunik.com Cast stone garden benches will last far longer than plastic or wooden furniture and the carved ones add a touch of old world refinement. via Pinterest They can also be rustic....... latraversina.com or quaint and picturesque. Ron Herman Landscape There are so many wonderful styles of benches to choose from. Just make sure your choice works with the overall look of your gardens. houseandgarden.co.uk The garden bench can also introduce an element of art and architecture into your landscape. atlantahomesmag.com Remember that your bench will be a more comfortable resting spot if you give it some shade. housetodecor.com Some gardeners enjoy a secluded spot for their benches. An arbor provides a reasonable amount of cover. via Pinterest Try adding a vine for even more seasonal protection. This is a lovely, elegant bench that works natural or would be stunning in a color. via Pinterest I told you there was lots to choose from!! Vanessa Goodrich, photographer Choosing the correct piece of garden furniture can not only provide you with an eye catching focal point, but it can also help you enjoy your garden even more. marthastewart.com You may be such a busy and passionate landscaper that you find little time to actually sit on your garden bench for very long. georgianadesign.tumblr.com Just knowing it is there, reserved especially for you, will heighten the enjoyment and connection to your garden. Click below to see the previous post https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2021/05/decorating-with-azulejos-portuguese.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer In the event that I have not credited the correct source of an image, please contact me at [email protected] and I would be glad to correct it.
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A well-placed bench can make a world of difference in your garden.
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The allure of this classic bench has garnered my attention for years. Its distinctive curves and scrolled arms have always stood out when I have stumbled upon this unique bench in a garden setting.…
I've built this simple bench for a friend of mine to use on its home terrace and i featured it with two plots to fit in it some furniture plants to give it a better stylish look.
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Add a garden to your deck or patio with this combination raised planter box and bench.
The past three weeks could not have crawled by more slowly if they tried! Naomi from one of my favourite blogs Coulda Shoulda Woulda spoke this week about the Mercury Retrograde. I'm blaming the two week break-down of our wifi, Pneumonia and Shingles that was circulating in this household, entirely on this Retrograde!.. I mean - what other explanation could there possibly be. My poor little grand-daughters have been constantly sick as well. At last it feels (I hope) that things are slowly improving! So, while I wasn't lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself, I spent some hours on the computer doing 'house-stuff'! The joinery drawings went off to be priced two weeks ago and I thought I'd show you a couple of the kitchen drawings and my choices. It's such a coincidence that Heidi from Adelaide Villa is at a similar stage of her building as I am. I am full of admiration of her skills as an architect//project manager and full time Mum to three little children. Please go over to her blog and look at her kitchen choices as they are really beautiful - I especially love her choice of steel windows and the simplicity of her joinery. I was inspired by lots and lots of kitchens .. and in particular... Anyway - here are a couple of pics of my kitchen joinery. As yet, I am not sure whether the finish will be 2pac or hand-painted. It depends which price is more attractive! Unfortunately, I don't have all of the elements together in one picture so fingers crossed it will look OK when it all goes in! I will probably use Hogg's Bristle half strength as the colour on the doors. I am still undecided about what to use for the bench tops...Probably Caesar Stone... or Stainless or both? As you can see, it is a very traditional design Not much glamour - hopefully functional, warm and inviting! I have a lovely collection of old copper pots and Majolica which will be displayed. I will also have terracotta pots with indoor plants on the deep window sill alongside the sink. This kitchen tap from Perrin & Rowe at the sink. I have posted this pic to show the subway tiles as a splash back. This fitting above the Island - in chrome and clear ribbed glass shades. I will be using a grey grouting Polished Nickel door knobs Polished nickel drawer pulls These oak floors throughout the Butlers pantry, kitchen and Breakfast/living The Butlers pantry and kitchen The East elevation of the kitchen. The windows above the sink(not shown) are bi-fold. The door on the left through to rest of the house is glass with glass side-lights The view into the pantry from the kitchen. The half-glass door through to the dining room. Bottom right is a wine fridge, and bottom left of the door is a drawer dishwasher. The dishwasher to the right of the sink will unpack mostly into the eastern side of the island. The above shows the layout. The tiles shown in the pantry are incorrect...we are using timber flooring. I have also been dreaming about the garden.. probably as I've been inspired by Faux Fuchsia blog and her recent visit to many beautiful gardens in the UK. In a way, planning a smaller garden is more difficult as there is nowhere to hide .. ie - every square metre will be have to be planned out. There is a level change in the back garden, and we are planning a knee-high basalt stone wall with stone steps up to the higher level. The pool is situated on the higher level. I am using a timber pool fence which will weather grey and will compliment all of the pergolas which will be in natural timber as well. I would have loved having the pool in the courtyard off the house, but pool fences are ugly - no matter what material they are in. Below are Pinterest images which I love. Here's hoping for a bright, healthy couple of weeks ahead for everyone!
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For Ina Garten, a garden in East Hampton was a top priority. Now, more than a decade later, it is as vibrant as her entertaining empire.
