10 Outdoor DIY Projects That Inspire Beauty and Relaxation

DIY Pergola

Pergolas are the epitome of outdoor living and relaxation. While this structure won't help you to ward off rain or keep the sun out of your eyes, it does make your home look more attractive and will allow you to define your outdoor spaces a bit. This is an easy project that can be completed in a weekend and pergolas are great for climbing plants or hanging flowers. You can alter the plans just a bit if needed to make the pergola a bit larger.
Project Details – Popularmechanics

DIY Outdoor Kitchen

You know you want to be cooking outdoors when the weather permits, so why not build your own unique outdoor kitchen? You will need the basic outdoor grilling supplies like a grill and mini fridge if you want to incorporate one. The plan helps you to completely build the outdoor kitchen structure and then you just have to drop your appliances in when you are finished.
Project Details – Builddirect

DIY Chaise Lounge

What could possibly be better at the end of a long day than relaxing on your own comfortable chaise lounge? This project is really easy and can be completed in less than a weekend. You can alter the plans to make the lounge larger if you want it to hold two people instead of one. When you are finished, just add the cushion or if you really want to DIY it, you could make your own cushion.
Project Details – Ana-white

DIY Wrap Around Tree Bench

Sitting under the tree is very relaxing and you can do it when you build this wrap around tree bench. It takes just a few supplies and is very easy to do. If you have a favorite tree in your yard, build this bench around it and make it everyone's favorite. Note that if you are building the bench around a younger tree, you do have to make it a bit larger to allow for future growth.
Project Details – Thisoldhouse

DIY Garden Bench

Concrete garden benches are lovely and very sturdy. You can build one, or more than one if you want, and add grace and charm to your outdoor living area. Even if you have never worked with concrete before, the plans for this bench are very easy. You can do these in various different sizes and have them sitting all around your flower garden.
Project Details – Traditionaloven