
Backless Bench
Get Creative With Your Wood Backless Benches
Todd Arend is a freelance writing professional whose expertise covers a variety of areas, including patio and backyard furniture, landscaping and design. He regularly writes for such sites as http://www.cedarwoodfurniture.com/
Wood backless benches are very simple in design. They can be purchased or made to a variety of lengths, some even seating four or more people at once. These classic yet naturally beautiful pieces of furniture can be placed in a variety of places from the yard to the garden to even indoors. Maybe the best aspect of wood backless benches is the opportunity to customize and personalize these benches to match your environment and your lifestyle.
One way to customize your wood backless bench is, of course, to make it yourself! These benches are fairly easy to build and will also be more cost effective than purchasing one. Making the bench by yourself gives you the creative advantage of choosing exactly what type of wood you would like to use. Teak and cedar wood are both great choices for these benches because they are weather resistant as well as attractive.
Building your own wood backless bench will also give you the opportunity to decide specific dimensions and shapes which will fit in with your home. One creative idea would be to make a tree bench, which wraps around a tree in your backyard. Another idea is to use the tree as your materials by using stumps and tree wood for the base. Benches can also be made specifically for tables you may already have, gardens, or for children.
Another way to get creative with the benches is by painting them. Painting furniture can be a rewarding process and can look beautiful when paired with other furniture painted in a similar fashion. Painting will require thorough cleaning and sanding before beginning. Applying paint to a wood backless bench can also be a great craft for families to do with their children.
Adding to your wood backless benches can also be achieved by making or purchasing cushions. Cushions are always a great idea when dealing with outdoor furniture because they can be purchased to match the rest of your outdoor furniture and will add comfort, especially on seats made of wood. Making cushions is also a fairly easy process and will only require a few supplies. When making or purchasing cushions, it is important to choose fabric which will be resistant to weather conditions such as rain or sunshine to avoid mold and fading.
Using your wood backless bench as a decoration in a garden is also a great way to use your creativity. Dressing benches up with beautiful flowers or even simply using the bench to hold planters will add a classic and warm look to any garden. Before incorporating the bench in the garden, always be sure the products such as the sealant or paint used on the furniture will not be toxic to your plants.
Another creative idea for wood backless benches is to make or purchase benches which double as storage units. Many benches are available which have a large storage unit under the lid which doubles as the seat. These storage benches can be a very convenient as well as creative piece of furniture because they can store garden supplies, cushions, and beverages while still providing a place to sit down and relax.
Getting creative is always a great idea with outdoor furniture because you can add character and personality to your outdoor environment.
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June 27th, 2011 - 12:01 am
Great Info and creativity ideas, thanks for your thoughts. Do you use any western red cedar wood?