Every garden should have a garden bench.
Preferably positioned in a sunny position with something beautiful to look at. A place to perch when you only have a few minutes to spare. Or somewhere to linger longer when you have time on your hands. A comfortable resting place that is there come rain or shine. Summer or winter. Beckoning you. It doesn’t have to be protected from the rain or hidden in the garden shed for months at a time. It needs to weather and age, and become a part of the permanent scenery. It needs to be a part of the fabric of the garden. A friend.
Metal Garden Bench, £198, Mia Fleur
Some garden benches can be elegant and ladylike. Providing form and decoration and a pretty focal point.
Valentino Arch Bench, £129.99, Dunelm
Some go even further and can be a support for fragrant climbing plants. A destination at the end of a path.
Wave Garden Swing Seat, £1,749, Cuckooland
Some can be a comfortable refuge from the sun on the hottest of days. A place to read. To think. To swing.
Peru Ornate 2 Seater Wooden Garden Bench, £79.99, Homebase
Add a pretty cushion and even the sturdiest of benches can be a place to relax and admire, and listen to the bees.
Metal Garden Bench, £69.99, Homesense
Many benches are a from of art in themselves.
Alexander Rose Teak Lutyens Garden Bench, £585, Cuckooland
Or a design classic.
Oxyo Weekend Garden Bench, £380, Viva Lagoon
Some can add colour to a shady corner.
Salcombe Wooden Painted Bench, £157, B&Q
Or a shabby chic air to a lovely old wall.
Radinka Metal Garden Bench, £275, Out There Interiors
Some can lend an industrial vibe.
Rowlinson Rustic Seat, £169, Heritage Gardens
Or go rustic completely.
Which is your type of bench?
Karen
I love them all!
(Probably why I’m terrible at shopping – can never pick anything!)
However…the only thing I think of when I see the arched ones are…SPIDERS! Think of all the webs haha x
deardesigner
Hadn’t thought of that Karen. But now you mention it……..:-)
Stacey Sheppard
Such a lovely selection. What a difficult choice. I’d love the swinging one. It looks so relaxing and luxurious.
deardesigner
Doesn’t it just Stacey. Might be good for getting babies to sleep too 🙂
Old Fashioned Susie
I have to say I think comfort would come before style in this case for me, some of these are stunning but I’m not sure how comfy they’d be… I love to dose in the garden
deardesigner
That’s true for me too Susie. I’d probably add a mountain of cushions 🙂
Antonia
What a great selection, I’m finding it hard to choose a favourite. Although I do like the Tolix style, I’m also quite drawn to the pretty Mia Fleur one have to say the Homebase metal bench is a great price!
deardesigner
I’m the same Antonia. I do like a bit of metal in the garden. 🙂
Rachel
What a great selection, and well timed too, as I’m really fancying a garden bench. I’ll probably opt for a wooden bench, but I do love the metal one and the orange one is a fun and contemporary splash of colour. Methinks it might be a tough decision…
deardesigner
Haha, and there was I trying to be helpful Rachel. 🙂
Aubrey
What a nice design. Love the shabby chic and the wall!
deardesigner
It’s great isn’t it Aubrey 🙂