Filling your backyard patio with comfortable furniture doesn’t need to be costly or take up all your free time – instead, homemade patio furniture may meet all of your needs and can show off your DIY skills at the same time!
Start with this slatted wooden pallet couch, and customize its appearance through paint or stain to reflect your own personal aesthetic.
Bench
If you’re searching for an easy backyard bench project that doesn’t involve woodworking skills, look no further than DIY Enthusiast’s plastic crate seat project. Not only will it add unique seating area to your patio setup but will look fantastic next to a fire pit!
Building an outdoor bar can be a fun patio furniture project to enjoy with friends and family on your backyard patio. With just some basic DIY skills, an outdoor bar will become the ideal place for social gatherings to gather around drinks while sitting idly outside.
Beginners woodworkers should be able to build this bench within several hours, even if you are new to woodworking. Start by assembling the legs – use a carpenters’ square to ensure even spacing of each leg before cutting with handsaw or power saw – then set them on top of one another ensuring equal spacings of 14.5 inches between them.
Daybed
If you require seating that doubles as sleeping quarters in an intimate space, daybeds offer the perfect solution. Offering both functionality and style – serving as both couch by day and bed by night–these designs feature beautiful wooden designs with eye-catching detailing for maximum appeal.
Based on your level of skill and preference, Old Paint Design’s twin daybed requires either a circular saw or jigsaw for miter cuts on its frame, as well as a power drill and one 1/4-inch wood screws to complete this project.
To give your daybed an elegant finish, use a random orbital sander fitted with #120-grit paper to round off its corners and edges using random orbital sanding techniques. This will decrease the risk of splinters while creating an ideal surface to accept wood stain well. Furthermore, apply wood stain pre-conditioner on all exposed wood surfaces on the daybed to help minimize contrasts and striations commonly found when staining softwood surfaces.
Stools
If you’re looking to upgrade your seating options for entertaining or simply hanging out, adding some stools could make a world of difference. There is an assortment of chair designs available to match every space and style from casual wood seats to sleek modern metal chairs – whatever works for you can be found!
Darlee’s metal stool features a backrest and footrest integrated into its frame as well as cushions for support. While its metal construction makes it durable and weather-resistant, its heat-retaining surface may become hot in direct sunlight unless covered with an umbrella or tarp.
DIY Enthusiast offers another option with their woven wicker chair: its seats swivel to allow comfortable chatting and eating with friends; however, this won’t suit everyone’s aesthetic for their backyard bar. If something more traditional works better in terms of decor then Ana White offers their Rattan Patio Chair which features more traditional styling with wooden deck compatibility.
Rolling Cart
Build a bar cart if you’re looking for an easy way to serve drinks and snacks at your next summer BBQ or pool party. This DIY patio furniture project comes equipped with two shelves – one for drinks and the other with storage for blankets, pillows, towels and sunscreen. Plus its wheels make it simple for rolling it around your back deck or patio!
Patio furniture plans provide the foundation to build seating such as sofas and benches, tables of any size or even fun accent pieces like porch swings. Not only will you save money and learn basic building techniques along the way; you may even save money!
Mom-of-three looking to add some flair to their outdoor space without breaking the bank? Try homemade patio furniture projects as an economical and quick solution. Easy enough for weekend completion and sure to add style and last when crafted out of weather-resistant wood and sealed with an oil-based stain or clear sealant finish, they make great additions for backyard retreats!
Coffee Table
Outdoor coffee tables make an essential addition to patio furniture, whether for hosting drinks or reading books. Plus, they make great buffet tables or prep surfaces when hosting parties!
This stylish outdoor coffee table can be easily assembled using pallets and concrete blocks for maximum functionality and decoration. Plus, this piece includes space for a planter for extra color and texture in the garden!
For an outdoor coffee table with more traditional styling, this simple-to-build outdoor coffee table made of wooden crates can be easily assembled using free downloadable plans. Crate style makes this project budget-friendly while herringbone inlay top looks fantastic – this project should be easy for most woodworkers starting out!
Log Table
Log tables add warmth to any outdoor patio, and building one yourself is both easy and affordable compared to store-bought ones.
This free DIY furniture plan creates a versatile outdoor dining table. Ideal for people with limited outdoor living space who wish to add additional seating, this DIY project provides all of the materials and instructions for assembly.
This project uses pressure-treated wood that’s been stained to protect it from UV rays and wet weather conditions, with expert tiling techniques used to craft an exquisite Mediterranean tabletop.
Make the most of each tree stump’s unique characteristics by turning them into charming stools that will look wonderful on your porch or even stacking them to form a coffee table at parties and weddings, or use them to seat guests at traditional picnic tables.
Pipe Table
Create this copper stand for your patio table without needing expensive supplies. Just combine some pipe pieces and wood plaques into this simple table decor item for your next gathering!
Are You an Avid Thrifter or Estate Sale Regular? A vintage milk can can make for an excellent DIY side table base! Even better, customize it further by personalizing with handprints of yourself as shown by this instructable.
If you want a table with extra stability, why not create one from wood pallets and concrete blocks? Your guests are sure to be impressed when they see that this patio bar was made using recycled materials! Plus, add wheels for easy mobility.
Cable Spool Table
If you’re searching for an eye-catching table to add to your family room, try this DIY wooden cable spool table project – an incredibly straightforward process which is sure to impress visitors!
Kaleidoscope Living’s reclaimed teak wood patio furniture from Kaleidoscope Living proves you don’t need to spend a fortune on outdoor furnishings. Teak is a popular wood choice, yet can be quite pricey. To save money and achieve the look you desire without breaking the bank, follow this beginner-friendly tutorial and build it yourself.
Even if you can’t afford natural teak furniture, there are still ways to spruce up your porch for summer. A simple coat of stain can transform its appearance while protecting it from elements. Cherished Bliss offers multiple methods on how to do just this while using General Finishes Exterior 450 water-based stain can protect outdoor wood furniture from sun damage and rain.
Porch Swing
A porch swing offers an enjoyable place to unwind and appreciate nature. These swings can accommodate one person at a time or a pair, with most made of wood, real or synthetic wicker, aluminum, or wrought iron materials.
Softwoods like pine and western red cedar make an affordable choice for a wooden porch swing, yet are susceptible to weathering and require regular refinishing or staining. Hardwoods such as teak and acacia may last longer but tend to cost more.
No matter your level of woodworking expertise, anyone can build this simple porch swing from two boards and rope. Our easy-to-follow instructions with photos cover every step of its assembly.