Making your own DIY garden furniture is a great way to flex your creative muscles and produce a space that’s totally unique to you. From comfy corner sofas to characterful garden accessories, making something with your own hands is both rewarding and easy on the wallet.
Whether you’re looking to give your garden a new look without breaking the bank, or simply love to get hands on with creative projects, read on for some seriously cool DIY garden furniture ideas.
One of the best and most straightforward ways to make beautiful wooden garden furniture is through using pallets, which you can buy from most major home and DIY stores. These provide you with easy-to-assemble building blocks that look great against a garden backdrop. Once you’ve built your furniture, you can either leave it as it is for a chic, rustic aesthetic, or experiment with paint, cushions and other decorations to really amp up that personal touch.
To make any of the below pieces of garden furniture you’ll need:
It’s easy to make seating with pallets in a variety of designs, such as cuddle seats, larger sofas and even corner sofas. To get started, follow these simple instructions:
To create a garden bar out of pallets the same rules apply as above – simply use your building blocks to get your desired shape and top with further pallets or another material of your choice to create a bar surface. If you can find some leftover tiles from another job, these can be a great option for a stylish, quirky bar that’s easy to wipe down too!
You can find lots of bar-shape inspiration on sites like Pinterest – choose from simple options like a free-standing mini bar, or more complex alternatives like a corner bar with its own dedicated seating.Â
To create a vertical planter out of pallets simply take one pallet and upend it, so its standing on its side. Next, attach some wooden planks horizontally to the struts on the underside of the pallet to create rows to pop your plants in. Simple!
Fancy a DIY garden project but not quite up for a full building-from-scratch job? Adding a lick of paint to some of your old wrought iron garden furniture can be a great way to get a whole new look without expending too much effort. To do so, simply follow these instructions on a clear, dry day outside:
Getting creative in the garden is a great way to wile away summer days, and can result in a beautiful space that feels that bit more rewarding than simply buying-in. With the simple DIY hacks above, you’ll be well on your way to an outdoor area that’s functional, stylish, and – most importantly – 100% unique.