Both staples of outdoor furniture, backyard benches and sofas both bring seating aplenty and give your garden that indoor/outdoor feel. But what is the optimum seating option - a sofa or a bench?

Best Curved Garden Bench: Achla Designs Curved Backless Bench ($190, originally $250, Amazon) When porch or patio space is an issue, there’s nothing like a reliable folding bench to solve your seating ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. With the long, lazy days of summer looming, there’s no better time to ...

This project shows how to build three completely different outdoor benches in just one day. Each design pulls inspiration from high-end furniture, including a popular original build, a designer chair, ...

It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That's when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they're also available in a myriad of ...

When flipped upside down, this versatile gardening bench doubles as a seat and a kneeler, offering two ways to reduce strain on your back and knees. The seat and kneeling pad are made from EVA foam, ...

When it comes to making the most of a smaller outdoor space, functional furniture is the way to go. Outdoor furniture can add leisure and relaxation to your time in the great outdoors. It gives you a ...

THEN In 2013, the British Museum exhibited some 250 objects archaeologists had recovered from the site of ill-fated Pompeii, preserved in the hardened ash. Among them, a garden bench that suggested ...

These versatile DIY potting bench plans show you how to build the entire project as shown, or you can choose to construct only the bench (lower section) or cabinet (upper section). Want to learn how ...