No garden should be without a bench. Outdoor benches give your garden enduring beauty and invite you to sit and enjoy your surroundings. Surrounded by trees and flowers, two people can enjoy the view and each other's company. It's a place where you can enjoy a summer breeze, the pitter patter of a fountain, or the activity of a bird passing by to say hello.

This project provides not only seating for two, but also ample storage for deck, patio or garden accessories. Overall dimensions are 51 inches (1.3 m) wide by 23 inches (0.6 m) deep by 21 inches (0.53 m) high. The unit pictured here was built from cedar and exterior plywood.

The plans for this project come with a complete materials list, cutting schedule, step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

Outdoor bench: Pattern No. MD-00221

Bonus plan:
Traditional park bench: Pattern No. 2088