Varieties and placement of benches with a back

A beautiful and comfortable bench is an indispensable detail not only at the dacha, but also surrounded by many home interiors. Such designs differ in their design. Benches are available with or without armrests, with or without a backrest. In this article we will talk about different types of benches that have a back support in their design.

Benches with a back are considered one of the most comfortable. They are very comfortable to sit on, since there is always reliable support under your back.

Before starting such work, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with all the requirements that apply to high-quality benches with a back.

• High level of comfort. One of the most important requirements. The bench must be comfortable. Its device must be ergonomic, thoughtful - both the length and the depth of the structure must be ideal. Only if this simple rule is followed can one expect from a bench that a person will be able to properly relax and rest on it. You can lean on the back and relax. The optimal angle of inclination of the back support should also be provided.

• Security level. Another of the most significant requirements. A garden bench with a back must be of high strength and reliability. It must seamlessly withstand the impressive loads that can be applied to it. In order for the structure to meet this requirement, only high-quality and practical materials must be used for its manufacture.

• Resistance to changes in moisture level. Furniture intended for placement in the garden or in the country should not be subject to mechanical damage, rotting or drying out. If the bench does not meet this requirement, then it will quickly begin to rot, crumble and become moldy, because on the street it will not be possible to avoid contact with moisture, winds and aggressive sunlight.

Any bench should harmoniously fit into the surroundings of the local area. If the design meets this requirement, then the garden or courtyard in which the bench is located will look aesthetically pleasing and attractive.

Quality garden benches are different. They are divided according to several criteria. May differ directly by their device. In the garden or near the house, you can place comfortable benches with a back that have such a structure.

• With armrests. Some of the most convenient options. On such a bench, a person can sit as comfortably and relaxed as possible, putting his hands on the armrests. Often, such structures, complemented by soft upholstery, are installed not in a garden or yard, but in a home interior. Often the pieces of furniture in question are displayed on a balcony or loggia.

• With folding seat. In such designs, as a rule, a spacious storage system is provided. In it, the owners can keep any things they want. Benches with a folding seat are often made or bought in order to then put them in the hallway or corridor, but similar models can also be installed in other rooms / areas.

• Straight. Straight benches with a back are the most common standard.They are as easy to manufacture as possible. Basically, these benches are placed along free walls, if it is a home interior. Straight models require more space for placement.

• Corner. Very convenient designs that do not seem cumbersome visually and do not take up much free space. Sitting on a corner bench, you can have a very good rest in a friendly company. In addition, such models look attractive and original.

• With additional elements. Garden benches can boast of high functionality, the design of which is complemented by auxiliary elements. Models with a side urn, a canopy in the form of a solid arch or a small folding table are very popular and convenient in operation. This garden furniture turns out to be more difficult to manufacture, but it has no equal in use.

Both in summer cottages and in home interiors, you can see many more different models of benches with a back. For example, designs with high or low back support, as well as specimens with adjustable height, are in great demand - there are a great many options.

Benches with a back are subdivided in accordance not only with their structure, but also with the material of manufacture. Let's analyze in detail the description of the characteristics of different models.

Light and attractive benches made of plastic are quite popular today.

In addition, plastic products have a number of other advantages:

• since plastic models are lightweight, they can be freely transported or moved to another place, if necessary;
• such structures can have a very different design performance - it will be possible to choose the right option for any setting and for any customer's tastes;
• many plastic products are quite inexpensive, but at the same time they are of very good quality;
• plastic structures do not deteriorate from contact with dampness, moisture or precipitation;
• really high quality plastic benches are not subject to mechanical damage.

If you save money on buying a plastic bench, you can run into a vulnerable structure. Such models are easily damaged, cracked and burst under external influences. In addition, many of the cheap plastic shops look too simple and uniform. If you want to beautifully complement a garden or courtyard, then this option will not work.

Benches made of plastic can lose their previous brightness of their color under the influence of aggressive sunlight. Plastic garden furniture coatings often fade very quickly, which negatively affects their appearance.

Natural wood is a solid, environmentally friendly and beautiful material that is most often used in the manufacture of high quality garden benches. The result is aesthetic designs that have a natural color and print.

Too aggressive sun will often dry out wooden garden furniture. Also, wood can be attacked by various pests, which can be very difficult to get rid of.

To protect the wooden bench from the listed problems, the owners will have to regularly treat it with special antiseptic solutions. Only they can protect garden furniture from early damage, mold, rotting. Some users refuse wooden benches due to the listed disadvantages. However, if you take care of the tree, it will last for many years and will delight you with its presentable appearance.

Wood benches are also good because they easily fit into almost any landscape design. Such garden furniture will not stand out from the natural scenery. In addition, there are a lot of both cheap and expensive options among the wood options. So, benches made of rattan, pine, larch, walnut, oak and many other species are beautiful and high-quality.

If you want to put on the site the most durable, wear-resistant bench that does not require regular maintenance, it is advisable to take a closer look at the metal models. Such constructions are quite common because they have many advantages, namely:

• look stylish and modern, may have coatings that imitate more expensive materials;
• such structures are not afraid of temperature drops, as well as mechanical damage - it is very difficult to break or deform a metal bench;
• metal benches are durable and strong, they will definitely not start to fall apart after the first season.

True, metal benches are often quite heavy and massive, so it can be difficult to rearrange them from place to place. Metal benches still need to be treated with special anti-corrosion compounds. But in general, such garden furniture is more resistant to moisture than wood.

It is quite possible to design a comfortable and high-quality bench with your own hands. Often, homemade models are very reliable and beautiful.

You will need to first draw up detailed diagrams and drawings, which will indicate all the nuances, features and dimensional parameters of garden furniture.

Having a detailed project at hand makes it much easier to build a good bench without making serious mistakes. If the drawing of the future design is ready, you can proceed to the next stages of making a high-quality bench.

The home craftsman needs to take a responsible approach to the choice of material from which he will make a bench for his summer cottage or home. Let's take a look at some of the nuances that should be taken into account when making the right choice.

• It is rare that only one material is used for the production of benches. The most reliable and durable structures are obtained precisely from a combination of materials. A win-win tandem - wood and metal. Instead of metal, you can use concrete slabs, stone, brick. In most cases, the seat and back are made of laminate, natural boards and wooden slats, but the frame and supporting parts are made of stronger materials.
• The best supports for such products are constructed from practical and wear-resistant steel. A properly made bench made of metal and wood can last for more than a dozen years without losing its attractiveness.
• Metal benches are less popular, although they are the most durable. Not every home craftsman undertakes to make such garden furniture, since working with metal is not as easy as with the same wood. To build a good bench from the material in question, the craftsman must be well-versed with the welding machine and other tools for working with metal.

If the master has little experience in the manufacture of garden furniture, it is better not to undertake complex work and begin to "get acquainted" with the independent construction of a purely wooden bench. It is easy to work with this natural material, because it is malleable and does not require the use of a welding machine.

Having decided on the material from which the bench will be made, it will be possible to choose the appropriate toolkit. If you decide to build a high-quality wood bench, you will need to prepare the following tools:

• electric circular saw;
• electric jigsaw;
• hand hacksaw;
• electric drill;
• a plane (both manual and electric are suitable);
• grinder;
• screwdriver with a set of bits;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver;
• pliers;
• hammer;
• square, pencil;
• paint, thinner, brush.

You will also need the following materials:

• edged boards having a thickness of 30-50 mm (based on the size of the future bench);
• wooden blocks with a cross section of 30: 50 to 50: 50 mm - for the construction of the seat and back of the bench.

The tree must be dry, without any signs of decay or dampness.

If you have prepared all the necessary materials, tools and drawings of the future bench, you can proceed directly to its manufacture. The main thing is to rely on sketched diagrams at each stage of creating garden furniture in order to avoid annoying mistakes.

We will analyze step by step how you can make a good homemade bench from natural wood.

• Based on the data that are reflected in the detailed drawings and diagrams, it is necessary to correctly and accurately cut the workpieces from the boards.

• The next mandatory step is the meticulous processing of wooden blanks using a hand or electric planer. Both tools will show high efficiency, but it will be much easier to work with electrical equipment.

• Next, it will be necessary to correctly cut off the necessary oblique parts from the lower crossbars, support components and the future bench back. It is better to do this slowly so as not to make mistakes.

• After that, you should proceed to the assembly of all the supporting components of the future garden furniture. For reliable fasteners, you can use screws or nails. Although such details simplify the work, they partially weaken the connections. When connecting all the necessary components of the structure, it is important to check their position using an ordinary square - so the master can immediately notice the mismatch of the parts being fastened.

• Now you need to carefully connect the components using the lower crossbar.

• Wooden planks are mounted on top. The last elements will become the seat of the homemade bench.

• After that, you can install the slats from which the back of the bench will be folded.

• The assembled and ready-made bench for the summer cottage will definitely need to be processed with a grinder, getting rid of all the sharpened edges and areas. The structure should not be left with irregularities, burrs, protruding fibers and other imperfections left after processing with a plane. It is best to remove the chamfers so as not to accidentally plant a splinter in your hands or other exposed areas of the body.

• A wooden bench, which has already undergone the sanding procedure, is covered with 2 layers of paint. Before applying the next layer of paint, it is important to make sure that the previous one is already dry.

• Some craftsmen resort to interlayer sanding of painted garden furniture - this way you can achieve the perfect smoothness of a homemade bench. The surface becomes more accurate and aesthetic.

If you plan to make a stationary garden bench, then you should act on the same principle, but besides this, you will need to dig several recesses. Further, the constructive supports of the finished bench will need to be installed in these recesses, and then fill them. Further, it will be possible to attach the bench itself to the frame and fixed supports and fix it with threaded connections or ordinary nails.

Stationary products are more reliable and durable, but they are much more difficult to paint or repair if the need arises.

It is because of this that portable benches are often made.

For a quality bench made to be placed on the street, you need to choose the most suitable place. Consider a few good solutions for placing a homemade bench in the yard or garden.

• If the bench is an exclusively decorative component, and no one will sit on it, then it is advisable to place it in the center of some design composition. For example, it could be a lush flower bed.

• The most beautiful place to place a garden bench is an area with a flat, well-groomed and neatly mowed lawn. True, in such territories it is allowed to install benches only if the green spaces are not subject to trampling. If the lawn cannot boast of such properties, it is better to lay a neat path to the bench and place a platform under it.

• A good solution is to place benches next to interesting design compositions on the site. Then it will be much more convenient to admire them. It can be a charming garden fountain, a pond, beautiful flower beds, special figurines and figurines, bird feeders.

• Benches are often installed in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the house. This is one of the most common and standard solutions. You can also set up benches along the garden paths and paths.

• Often, garden benches are installed in a dedicated recreation area or in a place where a barbecue area is equipped. Here you can put several benches, tables and other necessary pieces of outdoor furniture at once. Multifunctional structures with folding tables, attached urns and drawers are very well suited for such areas.

Of course the owners can choose to install the benches and another place that seems more appropriate to them. It all depends on the preferences and tastes of the household. The main thing is that the bench in its place does not interfere with anyone, does not block access to other objects on the site.

A well-made garden bench with a back should be not only comfortable and safe, but also attractive.

Such a detail in the garden will always attract a lot of attention, decorating the existing environment. Let's consider some good options.

• A chic decoration of any area - a bench made of light boards on a contrasting black forged base with floral figures. A similar model of a bench can be placed on a neat island lined with paving slabs. Wave-like lines and contrasting color combinations will certainly brighten up the environment, making it more presentable and rich.

• Universal benches can be made of black metal and wood, but to make the design brighter and more luxurious, it is complemented with various decorative elements. For example, it can be large and intricate black forged patterns embedded in a wave-shaped wooden back. At the same time, the metal legs and armrests of the bench should not be too flashy and intricate, so as not to overload the structure with details.

• A very original and fresh solution for a garden plot is a Japanese-style wooden bench. Its back can be made slightly bent back with features characteristic of the specified style. In this case, the legs of such a bench should be made wide and high enough. Such a shop will look gorgeous against the background of lush bushes with pink flowers - it will be difficult to look away from such a design decision.

• Against the background of wild grapes or walls covered with skillfully trimmed greenery, a long black wooden bench with strict and restrained forms looks very original and stylish. Garden furniture will look more presentable and aristocratic if you give its surfaces perfect smoothness and a light, unobtrusive shine.

• The simplest, but a win-win solution for a garden plot is a classic wooden bench of simple shapes, painted in a universal white color. Similar designs can be supplemented with a backrest and armrests.White benches easily fit into a wide variety of environments, in harmony with the surrounding details.

• Quite complicated in execution, but very beautiful, chic wooden benches with carved details are obtained. Ornate carvings can be used to decorate different parts of the structure, for example, the backrest and frontal bases under the seat. A wide variety of patterns can be cut on wood surfaces. It can be flowers, graceful lines, and small animals - sea options.

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