Outdoor furniture projects

Tiered plant stand
A great summer project for your deck, balcony or outdoor space...

Toadstool table
Turn a terracotta plant pot and saucer into your very own toadstool table...

Barrel bar
Turn an old wine barrel into a handy ice bucket and table...

Corner bench seat
Functional and stylish - somewhere to sit and relax + waterproof storage...

Ply trestle table 
Make a stylish ply trestle table for a Matariki celebration...

Hammock stand
Build this sturdy hammock stand and create a place to relax...

Time for a cuppa
Transform a humble terracotta plant pot into this stylish coffee table...

Planter pot and stand
Use timber and concrete mortar mix to make a statement piece...

Dog bed
Give your furry friend a comfy dog bed with a colour scheme that...

Chairs to that!
Giving a retro wire chair a new lease on life, a classic look of the 1950s...

Stargazing style
Enjoy watching the stars this Matariki in a stylish refurbished recliner...

Cheerful flower planter
If you’ve got an old chair lying around, why not turn it into a planter...

DIY stencilled bench seat
Make a feature of an existing garden seat or add some personality...

Ready to roll
Try this clever idea for making painted rope-laced seats out of old tyres...

Smart storage
Keep your entrance clean and organised with a mini mud room...

In the swing of things
Repurpose an old pallet to make a luxurious garden swing...

Concrete block bench seat
Make a colourful bench seat out of concrete blocks...

Outdoor bench seat
Learn how to make a bright and colourful outdoor bench seat...

Outdoor ottoman
An old tyre gets reimagined as functional furniture...

Pallet coffee table
Create this rustic style coffee table using old pallets & reclaimed timber...

Toad stools
Brighten up your backyard with colourful toad stools...

Recycled daybed
Build this fabulous daybed made entirely from recycled native timber...

Take a seat
Upcycle a couple of wooden doors into this stylish outdoor seat...

Pallet bar
Create this simple outdoor bar using an old pallet...

Basket plant stand
Turn a humble basket into this stylish pot holder for indoor plants...

Potting bench
This waist-height bench will be your ideal companion...

Planter bench
Planter bench It’s easy to utilise the edge of an raised bed...

Sun lounger
Jacob Leaf shows you how to build a stylish sun lounger...

Wooden trolley
Take an old wooden trolley and give it a new look with metallic paint...

Garden seat
Create this simple square garden seat from landscaping timber...

Garden seat
It’s easy build this simple garden seat from timber...

Garden daybed
Create this stylish garden daybed from fence palings...

Glasshouse shelves
Create some simple shelving for a glasshouse or conservatory...

Rainbow bird table
A fabulous new top of vibrant colours makes a bird table new again...

Plant stand
Make this stylish outdoor plant stand from a chair...

Garden coffee table
Create a fabulous painted mosaic garden coffee table...

Creative vision
We’ve turned a plain wooden stool into an eye-catching outdoor essential...

Barrel table
It’s easy to transform an old half barrel planter into a smart garden table...

Outdoor furniture
It’s easy to spruce up weathered outdoor furniture...

Outdoor shelf
Create an exterior shelf using timber battening...

Outdoor seating
Outdoor furniture makeover with Resene Woodsman wood oil stain...

Outdoor coffee table
Build this stylish outdoor coffee table from fence palings and finish...

Whitewashed shelves
Build this simple garden shelving unit and finish it off with...

Arts and crafts seat
Build this stylish arts and crafts style seat using timber and...

Rustic bench
Build a stylish wooden bench using reclaimed wood...

Build a swing seat
Create a swing seat for your backyard, and then sit back and enjoy it...

Colour me new
Children's furniture is easily revived and refreshed...

Table talk
Learn how to spruce up tired outdoor furniture...

Step it up!
A splash of red transforms a rumpty old ladder into shelves...

Barbecue bench
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage. This one has industrial chic...

Boxing clever
This cool multi-purpose trunk is finished in timber stains...

Garden bench
Create a simple garden bench with treated timber and Resene Woodsman...

Potting table
Turn a humble kitset potting bench into a stylish garden feature...

Make your deck chairs look new!
Freshen up some old timber deck chairs with a bright nautical theme...

Garden hammock
Here’s a great addition to the backyard that will see you enjoying...

Outdoor furniture
Rose Hughes upcycles pallets into stylish pieces for your deck or patio...

BBQ unit with chopping board
A clever outdoor unit to complement your outdoor food prep area...

Tea for two
Spruce up old metal tables and chairs to transform...

DIY rope ottoman
Upcycle an old tyre into this super stylish outdoor footrest...

Winter DIY bench seat
Learn how to make a winter DIY bench seat...

Take a seat
Restore some cast iron to give a garden seat some gravitas...

Planter table
Learn how to create a clever space for succulents and edibles...

Build a child's bench
Build some cute, colourful garden furniture for the children in your life...

DIY garden bench seat
Place this charming outdoor seat in the most picturesque corner of your garden...

Recycled drinks table
Build a patio drinks table from recycled timber...

Outdoor coffee table
Create this simple outdoor coffee table – an ideal addition to a deck or patio...

Indoor/outdoor chair
Turn an old wooden kitchen chair into patio furniture...

Picnic table
Paint a wooden picnic table - a new lease of life...

Corner unit
Use Resene Karen Walker Chalk Colour to paint a corner unit...

Plant shelves
Brighten up a corner of a conservatory with these stylish plant shelves...

Green seed drawers
Make this seed storage unit from recycled materials...