How to make a tree bench with your own hands? 205+ (Photos) Different options for your use
Garden bench - a beautiful element of landscape architecture. With its help, you can create a recreation area in the local area. Such structures are built both in production and with their own hands at home. In the production of different materials are used, even in some cases, they can be constructed from chairs, logs, other material that is on every summer cottage.
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Design features
Benches, unlike other small architectural forms, must comply not only with style, but also with ergonomics. Therefore, their choice takes into account the level of comfort, a single concept of landscape design.
Since their first appearance in ancient Egypt, many different types of benches have been invented - from home gardens to ordinary ergonomic designs. Their diversity is so wide, and in order to streamline this assortment, the constructions will be divided into three main types:
- Street benches - functional design, which is built from practical, reliable materials. They rarely differ in the beauty of their forms, in the diversity of their style.
- Garden designs - openwork benches with wrought iron elements. They perfectly complement the overall landscape design, settling the functional space.
- Constructions for cottage - differ in variety of types. They are a bright accent when forming a suburban area.
Garden bench - a beautiful element of landscape architecture
All designs can be divided into:
- stationary - a static element of landscape design;
- mobile - it is possible to transfer, install structures in any part of the garden plot, creating a comfortable recreation area.
According to their location can be divided:
- ceremonial - beautiful designs made of forged elements, wood, stone;
- Dining - models are comfortable, placed on the terraces, near the barbecue. They are built from different wood species;
- structures that are located near the water: the stream, pond, fountain. They are built from moisture resistant materials. Used concrete, stone;
- seasonal - mobile designs. Apply durable, reliable materials.
Must match not only the style, but also ergonomics
Manufacturing material
The material from which they are built, determines not only their location, but also the features of operation. Depending on the material they are divided:
Option of boards and cinder block
Each model is set depending on the style of the infield, the special preferences of the owner.
return to menu ↑Garden benches: types and features
Each country house has an adjacent territory. It can be functional - even beds, bushes, greenhouses, and other garden attributes. Some prefer the English lawn, which are the beds. But there are people who prefer shady gardens.
Decorate any park
How to choose a bench for the garden?
Backyard territory designers are divided into three main types in style:
- regular gardens - created according to geometric laws: smooth paths, strict forms, each bush, flower bed are in its place;
- rustic style or country music - bright flower beds, wooden fence, trees and beds;
- landscape areas. When creating style on the site preserves the natural beauty of greenery. Each element, for example, snag or a lowered branch, is not retracted, but is played up with the help of various decorative elements, including benches.
White woodwork
For each of the gardens will fit several options for garden benches.
Choose them depending on:
- the size of the garden;
- structural mobility;
- the material from which it is made.
For example, for a small garden in a rustic style, designs made of wood will look beautiful. In some cases, you can use the bench, which combines metal, wood. They will emphasize the refined style, will be pleasant to its additions. You can not install stone models. They will stand out from the background of beautiful greenery and well-kept beds.
You can install stone furniture in regular gardens near the fountain or stone statue. It will complement a single style and bring a highlight to it.. Wooden elements will look inappropriate.
A cozy choice for your garden
Combined: metal and wood
These designs are universal. They are installed not only on the plot, if the style allows it, but also on summer terracesin the barbecue area.Such models have a high aesthetic component.
Choose the shape and appearance of the model, depending on the purpose.For some cases, simple benches without a backrest are ideal; for others, it is better to choose a bench with a backrest and armrests.
Wood in combination with metal
Methods and options for manufacturing
Such structures are built on the production. The difficulty is that you need to have the tools to create the necessary shapes from metal. It is built as a support. Do armrests and legs of a design of it. The tree is applied to sitting and a back. This should be a dense wood, which is pre-treated with impregnations that protect against rotting:
- Pine - light wood with beautiful texture, color. With age, it only becomes more attractive. The disadvantage is easily damaged mechanically;
- acacia - dense deciduous breed. It is reliable, it can be used as the main material in the construction of the bench, but with prolonged contact with a wet surface, the color of the tree may change. Therefore, it is better to use it only for arranging the seat and back;
- cedar - expensive material that absorbs moisture. It is the best for street building. Since after drying it does not crack, it is deformed;
- teak - the high price of the beam does not allow many to use it in the construction of furniture for the street. However, it has many properties: it does not absorb moisture, does not crack and is damaged. Over time, gains even greater strength.
Such designs are universal
Depending on these parameters, the tree for the benches is selected. However, they are also composed of metal. His choice is equally important for creating high-quality and reliable design. All metal parts of the street structure are treated with anti-corrosion agents. The properties of this material, methods of finishing it affect the aesthetic component of outdoor furniture.
Therefore, the choice of this material is as important as wood:
- aluminum - A common option for creating a frame of outdoor furniture. It is easy to clean, can be cleaned, it is resistant to corrosion;
- steel - pipes, corners, channel bars. It is quite flexible in comparison with other iron alloys, so the furniture from it is very popular. Stainless steel is a durable and reliable material. It is resistant to corrosion, has a low weight;
- cast iron - high-quality, reliable material. It is used to create stationary structures, which should have a lot of weight.
Forged legs
Each outdoor furniture can have a unique design, which depends not only on the choice of materials, but also on the way it is finished:
- casting - The most common method of processing metal. With its application it is possible to achieve the creation of various forms and patterns. This method is used only in production;
- powder finish - gives the metal strength, attractiveness. It is safer and more beautiful than ordinary paint, protects the surface from damage. At home, to make such coverage is impossible;
- forging - a way by which you can create a completely unique drawings, patterns. Forged furniture considered the most beautiful, reliable.
However, to create outdoor furniture in the garden, you can use old metal objects, for example, bed. To build such a piece of furniture, you need to leave the bed frame and with the help of wood to make the backrest, seat. Such models will give coziness and uniqueness to your style.
In the form of a swing
Transforming benches
Transformer benches are functional designs that are used not only to decorate the backyard plot, but also to create a comfortable zones recreation. These models are characterized by mobility, they are practical, easy to use - in just a few seconds, the bench is transformed into a comfortable table with two benches.Behind him is comfortable to sit, enjoy the pleasant atmosphere.
What are the constructions:
- built from natural wood;
- made of metal and wood - combined models;
- collected from metal.
On private plots, constructions made of wood or combined models are used. They are ordinary without decoration, but very practical. Make such table, shops can do it yourself.
Easy do it yourself
Making your own hands
Before you start building a transforming bench, you need to prepare the material and tools, make a drawing. It can be done with the help of software for design and miscalculations. They can be found on the Internet or do the calculation yourself.
return to menu ↑Choosing a material
For the manufacture of the required timber, boards, the choice of breed depends on you. This article is written about the pros and cons of wood, which is used for shops. The board should be polished, it is better to check its humidity with a moisture meter.
The calculation of the material according to the standard drawing
To build needed:
- 4 bars with a section of 90 * 45 * 1445 mm;
- 5 bars 90 * 32 * 1480 mm.
For the manufacture of the required timber, boards, the choice of breed depends on you
For the work you need to prepare the tool that is required. And you will need:
- screwdriver;
- drill;
- level;
- corner;
- sandpaper for sanding surfaces.
A grinder can do this job better, but if there isn’t one, you can use paper (320). Also need screws, bolts, saw. You also need to buy paints.
return to menu ↑Manufacturing steps
- Making the legs design. To do this, take the bars and cut them into a length of 70 cm. You need to make 8 identical legs. They need to make oblique cuts on both sides in order to obtain the balance of the structure with further installation.
- The frame is made for construction. This will require boards, which need to be cut into four segments of 40 cm and the same segments of 170 cm. The corners must be made the same.
- It is necessary to strengthen the frame, for this you will need to nail a wooden bar in 50 cm steps. Thus, the structure will be divided and the bench will be protected from deformation.
- The legs are attached to the seats at a distance of 10 cm from the corners. It is important to make the connection quality, reliable. It is done with bolts.
For a big family
- A rectangle of 70 * 170 cm is created from the beam, which will be connected inside with additional material to ensure reliability.
- All made elements of the transformer are assembled. The work is difficult and responsible.
- It is necessary to cut off two bars 40 cm long. They are needed for attachment between the bench and the shield.
- Cut off two more beams, 110 cm long. They are used for the backrest. They are connected by screws.
- The frame is going to, only then it is sheathed from the outside with a tree.
Finishing tips
To protect the material from moisture, it is necessary to coat it with a stain, and then with a water-repellent lacquer. It dries for 36 hours, so after work you can not use the bench for several days. Such structures with proper care serve about 20 years. Over time, the frame can be replaced by metal, which will increase the service life.
To protect the material from moisture must be covered with stain.
Custom benches
These constructions are installed not only on personal plots, but also inside the house, in gazebos. Not only the design, but also the materials used in the assembly of the structure depend on the location.
return to menu ↑Bench in the bath: features
During the construction of baths washed only reliable materials. This tree, which under the influence of high temperature, humidity will not be subjected to deformation and will not change its color. For such models take:
- linden tree. It is easy to process, does not crack over time, dries quickly and heats up slowly. Minus - over time, the board darkens;
- aspen - possesses medicinal properties, but with long-term operation loses beauty;
- abashi. This tree has a porous structure, it does not heat up quickly, and retains its original appearance for a long time.
Solid wood
Benches in the bath are stationary structures. Their location is thought out at the design stage of the sauna. They must have a certain height, width, so that a person can comfortably fit on them.
They are built of several types:
- L-shaped - for paired medium area;
- straight lines - mounted in small steam rooms;
- U-shaped for large rooms.
Benches are made multi-level so that a person can independently choose a comfortable atmosphere for himself. On the lower shelves the level of heat and humidity is much lower than on the top.
return to menu ↑For the arbor
Arbor without comfortable furniture is useless. After all, there must be organized a place to rest. It can be equipped with benches, chairs, armchairs or a transforming bench. It is located depending on the area, structural features. The wrought-iron furniture made from the tandem of wood and metal, as well as fully wooden structures, looks attractive. Depending on the style of the room, you can choose the shops:
This option can be placed in the gazebo
- benches are built in the same style. If, for example, it is country, then the shops can be built in combination with metal, and only from wood. The designs made of old furniture or objects will look beautiful. As a support, you can use wheels from a wheelbarrow or regular hemp, beautifully carved. Attractive look models with carved elements, decorated with soft pillows bright colors. Artificially aged bars, which are used as seats, will give charm, comfort;
- rustic style - only wood is used, and it can be aged or used bars that have been standing in the yard for a long time. They will be the best basis for the shops. Metal and plastic are not welcome in this style. The furniture should be solid, solid. You can apply decorative ornaments as capes;
- Scandinavian style involves the use of many warm and soft objects. Benches are built for gazebos large, they are stationary with wide seats, high backs. To make such furniture attractive, soft pillows are added, which are custom-made to the size of the furniture.
An interesting option from scrap materials
Rarely install furniture made of stone or iron in the gazebos.
return to menu ↑In the hallway: a house with a soul
Arranging the hallway is as important as choosing furniture to other rooms in the house. After all, this room is the hallmark of any home.
What pay attention to:
- the size the hallway. In a small room you can not install bulky structures, they will visually reduce it;
- number of people living in home. If the family is large and the area allows you to better install a functional bench with drawers in the hallway. It should be big and comfortable;
- what functions will be assigned to the bench;
- in what style it will be made.
In the interior of the hallway
For this room are purchased models made from different materials:
- plastic - models are combined with other materials: wood, chipboard or fiberboard. Of them rarely build furniture for the hallways, only if the interior allows you to enter it. Plastic may have a different color shape. Plastic benches are easy to clean, transported;
- wood - durable, reliable designs. Due to the dense structure of the tree does not absorb moisture, under the action of solar radiation does not crack. For the manufacture of furniture used wood conifers, aspen, alder, oak. Such models may have a carved pattern on the legs, armrests or headboard.The wood is painted with a tinted lacquer to preserve the texture of the material;
- MDF and chipboard - used in the construction of furniture. Such designs are equipped with drawers or it can occupy all the space under the product. This material is used for the construction of furniture in living room, the bedroom. It can have a different color, covered with a laminated film, which increases moisture resistance;
Conveniently store different stuff
- forged - not suitable for all hallways. So that it does not overload this room, such structures are constructed in small ones. They perform only their main function - you can comfortably sit on it. The furniture can be backed or built with beautiful patterned armrests;
- wicker - beautiful models. They are inferior in strength to their counterparts, but their beauty minimizes this disadvantage. Such constructions are built both with a box for trifles, and without it;
- combined - used wood and metal. Such designs are practical, reliable. The skeleton of the structure is built of metal, and the parts on which the back is seated or supported are made of wood.
Choosing benches for the room can not be so strict with the material and its properties to withstand sudden temperature drops.
Provence style
Baby
Children's furniture is built in accordance with the norms established by our government. Therefore, to the choice of material, paints are subject to high requirements, prescribed in SPIPs. For the construction of shops used natural materials or plastic, which does not contain harmful impurities.
Types of children's benches, depending on their location:
Children's option in the form of horses
From the old crib
Often such designs can be combined with a table, canopy. If a bench is made for child's public site, you need to take into account all the rules set by the government. For the construction of children's structures in a private house, you can apply the model of plastic.
return to menu ↑Corner bench for garden, home, kitchen
The shops are built from different materials: stone, metal, plastic, wood. Among the variety of forms and types of benches, angular models look especially interesting. They are compact, but more spacious and beautiful. Many types of corner shops can be constructed:
- corner transformer bench - this model consists of straight sections of small size, which, if necessary, can be rearranged, while adjusting the structure to the conditions of another space;
Corner option
- On the plot you can find many places that can be used to create a comfortable resting place. A simple corner bench, placed against the wall, is easily mounted and does not require the use of programs for calculations. To assemble it you need to prepare a frame, a tree that will serve as a seat.It is installed near the free wall, which is sheathed with clapboard;
- Corner benches made of natural stone. Such structures are installed on the backyards. They are reliable, characterized by the lack of a back and decor. Such models are made on productions;
- corner bench with a table. In the design there are benches located between the table. It can be a little bigger and bigger, have a different color. This will only give the composition a unique look.
You can decorate with flowers
Such models are built of wood, rarely when steel can be used as a frame. For beauty, they are decorated with various decorative elements. If it is wooden structures, then as a decor there can be carved elements made on the legs of models, a headboard. If the construction is combined, then a beautiful forging is done, it can be made on the back or armrests.
Choosing from which material to make a bench for a private plot or for a hallway, a steam room, a playground, you need to take into account not only its beauty, but also its properties and reliability.
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