14 Awesome Plans for DIY Patio Furniture

This super-simple potting bench will make your gardening projects much more enjoyable — and it'll help you stay organized, too! Get the plans here.

Need outdoor seating in a hurry? This simple bench, based on author and ecologist Aldo Leopold's classic design, can be constructed in a couple of hours, even if you are a novice woodworker. All it takes is two boards and 18 screws, for a cost of less than $25. You'll find the simple how-to instructions here.

Build this simple seating/planter/arbor project to create a quiet, private space in your yard or on a deck. It provides shade and comfort as well as a welcome screen from neighbors. You can install it on an existing patio or build it on your deck. Get the full plans for this arbor and benches here.

For large outdoor gatherings, copious seating is a necessity. This outdoor couch can fit several adults, and oversized arm rests act as end tables for drinks. Before getting started, you'll want to pick up the cushions for the couch first; depending on their size, you can make any adjustments to the cut list necessary for the perfect fit. Once you have the cushions, all the materials you need can be found at local home centers. We used treated lumber, but you can splurge for a naturally rot-resistant wood like cedar or cypress. We've got the full plans here.

Combining woodworking, metalwork and tiling techniques, this Italianate tile-top table makes a lovely addition to any deck or patio. The top is made from plywood, with mosaic tiles added for a Mediterranean feel. Adding the tiles is simple when you follow our expert tiling tips. The legs are hand-bent metal. Full instructions are given, but you'll need to make a gig to ensure accurate shaping. This is a straightforward DIY outdoor furniture project but it will take you several days. And the instructions tell you exactly what to complete each day. It will cost between $100 and $500.

Although it certainly doesn't seem like it would be a quick project, this gorgeous concrete table-top builds faster than you'd think. And it's an excellent introduction to working with finished concrete. Follow the plans for a complete how to for building this table, including how to make table legs from wood. The longest part of forming a concrete top is building the form. But once you've mastered that skill the rest moves along easily. Working on a smaller scale—such as the DIY coffee table shown here—allows you to put custom detailing into the DIY table while also providing your guests with a beautiful conversation piece on which to rest their drinks.

This beautiful faux marble table looks like stone, but has the strength and durability of concrete because you make it with Quikrete Countertop Mix. Learn how to make your own outdoor table as you follow along with the builder as he explains each step of the process.

If you'd like a more refined picnic table, one that will fit right in at a dinner party for adults or an afternoon barbecue with the kids, here's the design for you. The Craftsman style is timeless — and no one has to sit with a table leg in their way.

Build this attractive, durable stone look-alike table in a day, using inexpensive concrete products available at many home centers. You simply mold and pour the top, then assemble the wooden legs. When sealed, it's stain-resistant and can be used indoors or outside. Planning to surprise your kid? Lear how to DIY kid's outdoor table.

This folding wooden lawn chair is the perfect project for a beginner. It boasts a simple design, with a carrying handle cutout in the back for easy portability and a neat interlocking look. This DIY wooden chair requires mainly basic woodworking tools, although you'll need a table saw and a belt sander for best results. It costs $20 to $100 to make, depending on the wood. The chair shown is cedar, but you could also use Cypress fir or pressure-treated wood. You can easily build a chair like this in a day.

Sipping a cool drink in the shade of a patio umbrella is the ideal way to spend a hot afternoon. And this stylish umbrella table (here's how to build it) will provide a stable base to avoid accidents when the wind picks up. The base is made from plywood and No. 2 cedar, with the top from knot-free cedar or pressure-treated deck boards. The cost depends on materials. You'll need moderate skills to complete this project, such as how to use pocket screws and operate a miter saw. But you should be able to finish it over a weekend.

This Adirondack chair and matching love seat are designed for outdoor comfort. It's one of the wood projects designed for easy assembly, so that a novice can build them. And you can build them from inexpensive, durable wood that, once stained, looks beautiful. Learn how to make an Adirondack Chair and Love Seat.

Wouldn't it be nice to have all your gardening tools and supplies in one handy location? This pine hutch holds long-handled tools like shovels, rakes and hoes on one side, and smaller tools and supplies on shelves on the other side. Follow these simple project plans to build this good-looking garden hutch.