Ever wanted a space reminiscent of the garden you once adored in fairytales? Well, here’s your chance to get it; we bring you a wide range of ideas to help you pick out a favorite. Whether you want something more in line with nature or are hoping to create unique backyard structures, we have you covered.
While indoor structures confine you to stick to design themes, the beauty of outdoor spaces is that they provide you with limitless freedom. You can let your creativity flow and create masterpieces that channel your inner child with these creative outdoor seating ideas.
Do you have a child who loves the Jungle Book? Or better yet, were you a fan of Mowgli as a child? You may be able to bring some of the jungle aesthetic into your backyard with a sunken flagstone fire pit and wooden benches.
Here, the design of the benches is the true star of the show. A half log bench with a textured wooden plank aided by uneven twigs for support is truly a sight to behold. Tie some ropes around the twigs for the visuals, and you have a rustic jungle campfire feel for your outdoor seating arrangement.
Wood, perhaps, provides the most freedom design-wise, especially in backyards. You can effortlessly create pieces of art with reclaimed material. Carve along the natural contours of the wooden trunk to create an outdoor seating area. The bench, when incorporated into the yard, blends in with the surroundings to look as if it naturally belongs there.
Obsessed with hobbit homes but are unfortunately too tall for them? Well, how about a Shire inspired gazebo instead? You can also create rustic arbor benches with a covered wooden roof. Leave the natural wooden textures and make the most out of their original shapes to have it look like the structure sprouts naturally from the ground.
Creativity knows no bounds when you have nature’s cover to balance out the wildest of your visions. Want a grand mushroom-like seating area for your family? You can create it using wooden trunks and a little bit of workshop work.
Create raw, earthy looks by keeping a bare finish on your unique structures or paint them a specific color. With a little bit of elbow grease, you can create grand structures fit for royalty or create magical outdoor spaces for your children.
A wooden lattice over an otherwise ordinary gazebo can take the look to a whole other level and is just as creative as a hobbit-inspired one. Refining wooden trunks to a more structured and uniform bench-style can incorporate that natural, earthy look in an otherwise modern yard. Paint it in different colors to keep the look interesting and add a table in the middle to create an outdoor dining area that people of all ages can enjoy.
Want something a little more country style? Opt for old English wooden pub benches in your covered patio. Complete the area with a stone surround fireplace that doubles as a pizza oven, and you have the ultimate outdoor kitchen and dining area. One that is unique and has character; you can even play dress-up with your kids and give them a feel of the country lifestyle.
Creativity really knows no bounds, especially when working with a material as versatile as wood. There isn’t anything you can’t create once you put your mind to it. Here are a few creative outdoor seating ideas to get the wheels turning.
