A bench can be a lovely piece of furniture, gracing the foot of the bed. It can also be comfortable seating on a patio or deck, made all the more comfy with thick cushions for lazy afternoons.

Bench plans are easily customizable and provide clear, easy-to-follow instructions that make this a great weekend project. There are even plans to build a cedar storage bench, with ample space for out of season bedding.

Choose wood that harmonizes with your project. Use teak or redwood to create a long-lasting outdoor bench, or beautiful hardwood to complement your indoor furniture style.

Bench plans are available in a variety of skill levels, from an easy-to-do basic seat to a stylish paneled chest-shaped bench. Use one of these plans to enhance your skills and add stylish, moveable seating to your home.

	Simple Wooden Bench Plans Here are instructions for building a solid wood bench that can be stained or painted to suit your needs. www.craftsman.com
	Outdoor Comfort These bench plans are for a wide outdoor bench built with eight 6 ft long 2 x 4’s and doubles has a cot for napping. www.woodgears.ca
	Padded Mini Bench You can inexpensively build this little bench is a single day using this woodworking plan. www.thedesignconfidential.com
	Build a Dining Nook Here is a project for creating a wooden dining nook out of dark stained plywood, then lined with Oregon timber that has been recycled. au.lifestyle.yahoo.com
	Fold-Away Seating Build this simple little outdoor bench using wooden slats, a few pieces of hardware and this plan. www.woodsmith.com
	The Spa Bench This plan lets you use the wood of your choice for building an elegant spa bench that has an area below for storing towels. ana-white.com
	Cubby Hole Storage and Seat Here are seven steps for building a small comfy bench with a padded seat and roomy storage area underneath. www.timbermart.ca
	Build a Storage Bench This storage bench measures eight feet long, has 3 large and 3 small storage compartments and is easy to build. ana-white.com
	Nesting Bench Plans Build an assortment of wood benches that are stackable and offer extra seating for outdoor or indoor use. www.homeathome.homehardware.ca
	Handsome Bench This attractive bench for two has a back-rest designed to look like woven wood. Build one using this step by step project. ana-white.com