Benches
When one thinks of a bench, a traditional park bench
often comes to mind. It's probably the green, wooden kind with the horizontal
slats. While the park bench is a beautiful and popular style used in neighborhoods
across the globe, there are many more varieties of benches available in today's
market. Benches are used in many backyards or gardens—sometimes purely
for decoration. Indoor benches have gained
in popularity over the last several years. Gardeners are wondering how they
ever lived without potting benches—an
innovative way to decorate and organize gardening tools. We'll briefly discuss
some of the types of benches available. We'll also look at some styles and commonly
used materials. Today's bench has evolved into much more than a recreational
seat.
Styles
As we mentioned, there are many styles of benches. A backless bench
makes a nice addition to the patio or deck. They're
great for sitting or a nice place for potted plants. Potting benches are the
ultimate storage unit. They're the perfect place to pot plants and store all
of the gardening accessories. Many people use a potting bench for entertaining.
They've got several drawers and plenty of table space for preparing food and
drinks.
The indoor bench looks fabulous in an entryway or bedroom. It doesn't necessarily need to be functional, it looks beautiful as a decorative piece. Some indoor benches feature a tall back with a mirror and hooks for hanging coats and hats. Many of them also have storage inside the bench.
Materials
Wood is definitely the most popular material used in bench making.
Commonly used woods include Cedar, Cypress, Pine and Teak.
Most wood benches are easy to maintain. For example, Cypress is known for its
durability and has natural oils that aid in the resistance of insects and rot.
Another widely used material is recycled plastic. These benches are great because
they are maintenance free! These come in a variety of colors and styles and
are very durable. There are also benches made of metals including iron and aluminum.
This is just a brief introduction into the types of benches available today. It would be a good idea to check out all of the latest styles in benches. They're an attractive and functional way to decorate any indoor and outdoor environment.
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Potting Benches Potting benches are the latest in innovative bench making. They combine the aesthetics of an outdoor wooden bench with the practicality of a storage shed. Potting benches come in many styles and have a variety of uses. They're the latest best thing for the backyard.
Gardening
Potting plants has never been easier. Potting benches feature a table-like workspace and shelves for storing tools and other gardening accessories. Some models featur...[more] |
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Teak Benches Teak benches are a beautiful addition to your home or garden. Teak furniture is one of the most popular styles of furniture on the market today. It is also one of the best choices of wood for outdoor furniture. When i...[more] |
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