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Allowing yourself the time to sit down and soak up the spoils of your garden is made all the more possible by a dedicated outdoor bench. By nestling a comfortable, stylish and sturdy bench on your lawn or patio, you'll be reaping the seating rewards while also adding a touch of flair to your home's exterior.
Outdoor Furniture, BrackenStyle and Outsunny are creating good value, weatherproof garden benches of the highest seating order, with plenty of two, three and four-seaters available. Whether you enjoy the natural appeal of wood or the more refined style of quality plastic and cushioned metal frames, Amazon, Argos, and John Lewis have got your back covered!
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Wood is one of the favoured materials for garden seating. With their natural and earthy appearance, wooden benches blend in perfectly with a garden's surroundings no matter what style you go for. Hardwoods like teak, oak, beech and maple are an excellent choice due to to their increased durability to stand the tests of weather, time and use. Most of these wood types are naturally rot-proof, ageing gracefully with time.
Softwoods such as pine, cedar and fir are also regularly used as they're cheap to produce and easy to work with. These softwoods require prior treatment in order for them to withstand the elements. However, all wood benches tend to soak through, leaving them damp for longer periods when compared to metal types.
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Metal benches offer a wide selection of designs, which is exactly why they're also such a popular choice. From the ornate styles of the past to the modern, clean lines that put an emphasis on the minimal, there's something for everyone with metal.
The three metals that make up the bulk of garden benches are steel, cast iron and aluminium. Steel and cast iron ensure a robust, heavy-set bench that has little to no chance of toppling over in any kind of weather, although make sure these metals have been powder-coated to stem off corrosion.
With very good corrosion resistance, aluminium is ideal for anyone who lives near the sea. It is also much lighter than steel and cast iron. One thing to consider with all metal benches is that they're prone to heating up in the sun which makes cushions a necessity in the summer months!
Just like metal, plastic benches come in all shapes and styles to suit all types of gardens. Regarded as being practically indestructible with unbeatable rot and weatherproof properties, plastic benches are sure to last a very long time.
They are usually constructed from durable PVC or tough plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene. Some of the heaviest-set options weigh just as much as metal benches while the more budget buys are incredibly light and more maneuverable. If you put worth in searching for the most sustainable choice wherever possible, look for benches made of 100% recycled plastics.
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Depending on the situations you intend your bench to thrive in, a backrest could be a prerequisite or an unnecessary addition you leave off the list. Of course, backrests will come into their own if you're planning to spend prolonged periods of time relaxing on your bench.
Picturing tranquil afternoons with a good book in your favourite spot of the garden? No doubt about it, a backrest fits this scene. If, however, you're after a multi-purpose bench that could be just as handy as an outdoor dining bench as providing extra seating for a party, then a backrest becomes less important.
Another strong point of backless benches is the fact that they can be easily picked up and moved about. These styles often won't feature armrests either, making them great at squeezing extra bums on seats when letting the good times roll with family and friends is top of the agenda.
Rocking back and forth on your very own swinging or 'swaying' bench is a sure-fire way to make the rest of your family and any nosy neighbours more than just a little bit jealous. By creating a rocking oasis in your garden, you'll be hard-pressed to want to sit or lie down anywhere else – and that includes your bed!
If a certain situation, like a family gathering, calls for a more straight-up and sturdy bench, then a few clever designs can be fastened to their sides to create a fixed seating system. Perfect for staving off any precarious situations with older or younger visitors.
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Products | Image | Click to purchase | Price | Key features | |
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1 | Outdoor Furniture Cast Iron Garden Bench | £434.79 High | Vintage-Styled Cast Iron With a Built-In Table | ||
2 | Fallen Fruits Bench With Planters|CF33W | £236.90 High Mid | A Unique Garden Bench that Will Blend Perfectly in Your Garden | ||
3 | Outsunny Glider Garden Bench | £134.99 Low Mid | A Reclining Option for Long Days in the Garden | ||
4 | BrackenStyle Wooden Garden Bench | £293.00 High Mid | A Simple Yet Sturdy Family Four-Seater | ||
5 | Lazy Susan Aluminium Garden Bench | £213.95 Mid | High-Quality Aluminium With an Antique Bronze or White Finish | ||
6 | John Lewis & Partners Valencia Garden Dining Bench | £189.00 Mid | Comfortable Cushion Bench That Can Double as a Coffee Table | ||
7 | Outsunny Metal Swinging Bench | £199.99 Mid | A Swinging Bench With an Attractive Design | ||
8 | Argos Home Rattan Effect Garden Bench | £180.00 Mid | Get Cosy on This Cushioned Rattan-Effect Bench | ||
9 | Habitat Pink Garden Bench | £80.00 Low | Contemporary Clean Lines in a Pastel Pink Shade | ||
10 | Argos Home Newbury Wooden Bench | £95.00 Low Mid | A Simple Affordable Option to Suit Any Garden |
Outdoor Furniture's vintage-styled garden bench comes in light green, bright white or black, ready to personalise to your tastes and outdoor area. Better still, the 100% anti-rust cast iron construction ensures this bench will be part of the family for near-on generations.
The delicate, swirling design of the backrest brings about a charm of the old that blends with the curved armrests in a decisively fashionable way. But the best feature is surely the liftable middle table, ready to hold many a cup of coffee or tea as you while away your time in the garden.
This bench from Fallen Fruits will not only give you additional seating space in your garden, it also has a planter on each side for you to grow your favourite plants that will further beautify your outdoor space. Whether you choose to plant some nice smelling flowers or expand your herb collection, it will instantly add some character to the bland cream-white finish.
But this planter-bench is not just about the aesthetics, as it is made from high-quality wood for superb stability and durability. It is easy to assemble too, though it does take some time for the flowers to grow.
Through a committed gliding system, this cleverly constructed bench allows for upright seating and the option to recline back for true outdoor relaxation. It seats three people, but it would also be perfect for lounging about in the garden on your own.
The frame is built from powder-coated metal for a good amount of corrosion resistance, while the fabric backrest and seat are both comfortable and water- and UV-resistant. Undeniably modern but not too much so, this bench by Outsunny is an excellent all-rounder.
Constructed from Scandinavian pine with a sustainable story, the BrackenStyle four-seater is a solid option through and through. With a tall backrest, chunky armrests and an extended width, this is a sizeable bench to suit larger gardens just as well as patios for times spent with friends and family.
This impressive wooden bench has also been dip treated and is ready to be stained or painted to a style or hue of your choosing. Bring a little slice of the pub garden life into your garden with a bench to remember.
There's nothing lazy about this Lazy Susan cast aluminium bench's construction. The elegantly woven backrest and bench alongside the curved armrests and legs are sure signs of its high quality and thoughtful design.
This bench lends itself to the kind of garden that's overflowing in excess with plenty of bursting flowers and plants surrounding its antique bronze finish. If antique bronze doesn't do it for you, there's also a white option for a slightly more contemporary look.
A John Lewis & Partners own-brand product, the Valencia garden dining bench establishes an assured level of quality. This backless option is just as suited to tucking under a dining table for meal times as it is being thoughtfully positioned in the garden or on the patio as extra seating when required.
Without armrests, it could very easily squeeze more than two or three for the sake of eating as this bench can withstand up to 127 kg. And if you need an additional outdoor surface, simply lift up the cushion and you have yourself a coffee table! Due to its weather-resistant synthetic wicker finish and durable aluminium frame, it can remain in your garden throughout the year.
Swing your worries away with Outsunny's rocking delight. The intricately woven flower and heart-inspired design of the backrest bring forth a classic charm perfect for two lovebirds to pass the time on, especially if you add your own cushions.
Constructed of powder-coated steel, you can bank on this bench standing up to the elements year in, year out for a good while. One slight note of concern is its inability to be locked in place, so you'll have to be comfortable with it being a swing seat and nothing else.
Another offering from the highly rated and popular Argos Home garden range, this rattan-effect plastic bench is built to bring the comfort. With an included cushion and back and armrests too, you'll be able to lounge away from the very first sitting.
The steel legs complement the rattan bench in design while also offering a good level of hardwearing durability. Unfortunately, no instruction on the number of seats has been offered. However, at 120 cm wide, it's likely suited to two people at a maximum, maybe three if you really had to.
An uncompromisingly contemporary three-seater bench by Habitat, the Indu is a remark of modern style. Finished in one of the most on-trend colours of the last five years, millennial pink, this bench has a certain appeal of the now.
The clean lines throughout the bench are another ode to its up-to-date design, fitting perfectly in a fun and funky garden or a plain patio area looking for a pop of colour. The only hitch is that it's advised to be brought inside during the winter months.
Argos's Newbury two-seater is the kind of bench that'll find zero qualms fitting into all types of gardens. Through a simple yet undeniably modern and slightly chic design, this bench is poised to impress.
Build using the budget hardwood acacia, this bench has been treated to withstand every season, although a cover is still recommended when not in use. Obviously, for the price, this isn't the kind of bench that'll be around to watch the kids grow up, but it'll still give a few good years of garden appreciation if positioned accordingly.
No. 1: Outdoor Furniture|Cast Iron Garden Bench
No. 2: Fallen Fruits|Bench With Planters|CF33W
No. 3: Outsunny|Glider Garden Bench
No. 4: BrackenStyle|Wooden Garden Bench
No. 5: Lazy Susan|Aluminium Garden Bench
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