Home Improvement Ideas Decks Deck Designs & Ideas Built-In Seating Solutions for Your Deck or Patio By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin Sole is the senior home editor at BHG. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design expertise. She has vast experience with digital media, including SEO, photo shoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 19, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos If you're tired of replacing expensive patio furniture year after year, consider these built-in outdoor seating solutions. These creative benches help define the borders of outdoor rooms and create comfortable seating. 01 of 17 L-Shape Bench Built-in outdoor benches like this one provide plenty of seating for al fresco entertaining. Built around an established fir tree, it contributes to the structure's clean, angular sensibility, and the linear slats quickly disperse rain. Get free quotes from deck and porch builders in your area. 02 of 17 Curved Bench A curved rail and cantilevered bench wrap around this deck, creating a pleasing addition to the rectangular backyard. 03 of 17 Garden Seating As you design a courtyard, keep all of the views in mind, including the one from above. Two built-in wood benches provide the perfect spot for enjoying the lush garden that crowns the courtyard. A fan on a cantilevered beam cools the seating area on hot summer days. 04 of 17 Trellis Seating Area A need for privacy inspired this unique deck with a curved-trellis seating area. The built-in bench follows the curve of the trellis and establishes the space as a destination for relaxation. 05 of 17 Handcrafted Bench Constructed from scrap cedar, a built-in bench provides a convenient, custom-made element that contributes to the deck's well-crafted character. 06 of 17 Mahogany Benches Featuring a concrete foundation paved with flagstone, this deck offers a classic Arts and Crafts setting for a spectacular view. Mahogany benches provide easy seating for entertaining and serve as railings around two of the deck's edges. 07 of 17 Low Seating Low built-in benches function as seating and an edge barrier for this railing-free deck. 08 of 17 Corner Bench Warmed from above by a propane heater, a built-in corner bench offers cushioned comfort, storage in an underneath cabinet, and a view of the surrounding yard. A widely spaced lattice screen offers privacy while still allowing a breezy openness. 09 of 17 Fire-Pit Benches Built-in benches around a fire pit offer the perfect spot for relaxing day or night. 10 of 17 Stone-Wall Seating Creating areas with distinct personalities makes this small backyard patio seem larger. This stone wall provides additional seating and spirals into a small water feature that's 18 inches in diameter. 11 of 17 Deck-Perimeter Seating Built-in bench seating and planters help define this deck's perimeter. 12 of 17 Deck Conversation Area Built-in benches form a cozy conversation area on this multipurpose deck. The coffee table is built of the same materials to give the design continuity. 13 of 17 Low-Maintenance Seating The concrete and brick used to create this handsome patio seating area are low-maintenance materials that resist the effects of wind, water, and temperature changes. The washed-aggregate surface of the concrete doesn't need sealing. 14 of 17 Outdoor Kitchen Seating Built-in benches provide extra seating and waterproof storage to this outdoor kitchen. 15 of 17 Pretty Curved Bench Built-in planters and side tables flank this deck dominated by a curved bench. The bench is constructed from green 1x2 clear cedar planks, and the planters are made from tongue-and-groove cedar. 16 of 17 Well-Designed Benches A series of small, multilevel decks connect intimate niches and various outdoor rooms, including this fire pit with built-in benches, much like interior hallways connect the spaces inside a home. 17 of 17 Integrated Planters Plantings at the edges of the deck make this seating area a popular outdoor gathering spot. Carefully chosen containers cover the edges of the structure and create a transition into the surrounding landscape. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit