Organizing Your Patio: 10 Great Ways to Install Built-in Benches
When decorating a patio, you can’t do without benches. One of the best options would be built-in designs. They not only save space by visually expanding the space, but are also incredibly comfortable, you can comfortably sit on them for the whole day.
1. One long bench
Terrace By Sullivan Design Studio
One long bench
Set up one long bench in your patio that can accommodate several people at the same time. Its height can be different, but it should correspond to the height at which it will be convenient for guests to sit both at the table and outside the table during communication and relaxation.
2. Bench in the shade of plants
Patio by Swell Homes
Bench under the awning
If there is an opportunity in the patio, then it is better to install a bench under the tallest plants. Care must be taken to select plants suitable for climatic conditions, which would grow over time and give shade.
3. Kill two birds with one stone
Bench by Cary Bernstein Architect
The bench can be placed anywhere
If there is a hill in the yard where it is impossible even to plant plants, then use it to set up a curved bench under it..
4. Visually expanding the space
Patio by Outhouse Design
Rest area on the porch
If the patio is small, then making it with a lot of furniture, not even oversized, is not the best option, it will look cluttered. It will be possible to seat more people if you install built-in benches, made exactly to size..
5. Benches and steps
One material – one composition
Bench in the garden
When renovating the patio, do not forget to install steps, paths and other elements, the finish of which will match the finish of the built-in benches, this will unite the space into one whole.
6. Comfortable bench by the fire
Patio by Ryan Group Architects
Campfire bench
If the fire is the center of the composition, then it will not hurt to install benches around it. You can either install two benches, connecting them at right angles, or arrange them around the entire perimeter.
7. Place for children and adults
Original bench by Jane Ellison
Set up unique combo benches in the form of a podium with a table at which it is comfortable to sit while sipping wine, while nearby children will be happy to have a tea party here with their dolls.
8. Stone bench in the open air
Garden Lounge by Margie Grace – Grace Design Associates
rest area with stone bench
The stone bench and table fit perfectly into the rustic courtyard. In summer, it is convenient to receive guests here, who can comfortably sit on soft multi-colored pillows. In winter, such a bench will decorate the courtyard as an element of the landscape..
9. Stylish and beautiful
Patio by Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture
Rounded benches
Straight lines and sharp corners of modern styles sometimes look harsh and not everyone likes them. If you want to soften the overall look, then you should use rounded shapes, for example, in the form of curved benches made of wood or stone.
10. A resting place you can only dream of
Patio by McDugald-Steele
Riviera everyone has their own
A stone bench with a sculpted back, soft pillows with striped covers, a cafe-style table and chairs and a beach umbrella will be transferred to the resort. Even if you are not supposed to rest on the Italian Riviera, you should not deny yourself the pleasure, at least mentally being on the seashore.
In the fresh air, if you wish, you can arrange a real luxurious living room, turning the patio or porch into a comfortable and stylish place for a pleasant pastime.
