Built in bench?

4 years ago

Hi everyone.
We have a walled courtyard garden, which last yet, I had decked. Keen to make the most of the space, the sun and still leave plenty of room for the kids to play (this is our main outside area), I was thinking of having a bench built along the wall (shown in pics). My thinking is that this would allow us to easily follow the sun and push a table close for outside dining but also leaves space for kids to play.
What are your thought? Would free standing furniture be better?
Pics show expanse of wall..

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Sarah Chalker
Original Author
4 years ago
Should say that we have a load of lovely plants usually in the courtyard to 'soften it. Can't be seen here as I was just cleaning the decking :)
Stephen Edwards
4 years ago
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A custom bench (either freestanding or fixed) would be great, by building to your own design you can go for exactly the length/height that you want. I'd go for freestanding as it would always give you the option to adjust its position in future also go for built in storage underneath.

Edited to add that I love your stone walls
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Christine Wilkie Garden Design
4 years ago
Hi Sarah

Built-in seating is great but doesn't give much flexibility when you want to move things around - or follow the sun. Perhaps consider something that has the look of a built-in bench but can be lifted and moved around to suit. This one also doubles as storage - great for the kids toys and stowing clutter in a small space! We also turned one of the walls into a climbing wall for the client's children.
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Sarah Chalker
Original Author
4 years ago
Love the climbing wall idea
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Christine Wilkie Garden Design
4 years ago
Thanks Sarah Chalker. Once the children have grown out of it, it will be used to train climbing plants.

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Built in bench?

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