DIY Outdoor Furniture Ideas

Haven't found the right furniture for your outdoor space yet? Curious to know where to get started and how? We have the answers for you. From tutorial videos to top projects, we have ideas to inspire you and get you started making your own outdoor furniture. Be sure to follow the popular discussions happening right now on the topic.

Outdoor Furniture Basics
Choose wisely
Be sure to only buy chairs and tables that were designed to be outdoors. Don’t purchase items that will mold or get blown away.
Measure up
Measure the terrace or deck space before buying furniture to avoid getting chairs and tables that look too small or big in the space.
Set your intention
Do you intend to relax or is it a place for barbecues? Decide how you wish to utilize the space and purchase the appropriate furniture.
Color and materials
Earthy colors blend well in a garden and don’t reveal dirt. Opt for easy-to-clean materials which won’t get damaged by wind or rain.
Stay tidy
Especially in the fall and winter, clean and wipe your furniture on a regular basis to prevent leaves and mold from accumulating.
Top Projects for Outdoor Furniture

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Outdoor Furniture Videos

DIY outdoor furniture in video tutorial format. This is what you've been looking for.

Outdoor Table Using Pavers!

This is the EASIEST concrete table top ever! The whole build only cost $35 and we use it constantly!

Folding Chair Upcycle

This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.The next time you see a folding chair by the curb, grab it! You can turn it into the perfect game-day chair.

New Life for an Old Chair

I had an Adirondack chair which really needed help. I was going to paint it then I had another idea.

I Built a Fire Table Out of a Recycled Wine Barrel and Wire Spool.

I wanted to surprise my family with a unique gift so I built an outdoor table from a recycled wine barrel and wire spool. The catch was I integrated a propane burner into the project to produce a fire table the whole family could enjoy on those cool nights. Follow along and you too can build something unique like this.

New Outdoor Furniture Projects

Browse our new DIY outdoor furniture projects and get inspired.

Browse Outdoor Furniture Projects
Give Your Backyard a Stylish Makeover With Overstock & Safavieh
Beautiful DIY Live Edge Oak Table
A "Tie-Dye for" Set of Barstools!
Herb Garden in Patio Table
Macrame Lawn Chair
Make a Simple DIY Pallet Sofa Chair From Recycled Wood
How to Build a Simple Potting Bench.
How to Paint Wicker and A Wicker Chair Makeover
Beverage Cart Made From a Metal Utility Cart!
DIY Side Table: How to Craft a Stunning Faux Stone Patio Accent Table
How To Refinish Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
Painting A Stool With A Mackenzie-Childs Look
Build a Pallet Sectional - Pallet Furniture DIY
Transform Wood With Acrylic Pour Painting
Changing Table Turned Potting Bench
Turn a Vintage Milk Can Into a Stylish Stool
Refresh Outside Plastic Furniture
DIY Dollar Store Side Table
11 Pictures of Crazy Cool Uses for Tree Stumps
Awaiting! Potting Bench/Table Addition
7 Ways to DIY a Pool Noodle
Restoring Grandma's Cart
Make an Industrial Style Pipe Leg Table With Just One ToolA
Big Rustic Style Cooler
Stained Glass Patio Table for Under $25
New Life to Inexpensive Resin Wicker Chairs
Outdoor Cinder Block Wet Bar/Gardening Station
Free Pallets in Augusta Georgia!
Iron Bench & Table Into Chair & Ottoman
How to Build a Portable Slide-on Railing Bar Top / Counter
New Patio Table From Old One
Concrete Patio Table
How to Use up Your Old Broken China to Make a Unique Mosaic Table
Painting Watercolor Onto Fabric
Lowe’s Picnic Table Makeover, Memaw’s Way!
The Hardest Button to Button: A DIY Tufted Storage Ottoman.
Rewebbing a Lawn Chair Without Actual Webbing
Turn a Glass Top Table Into a Wood Top Like Magic!
DIY Cable Spool Table for Ummmm...Wherever!
Turn a Folding Table Into a Dining Table!
Wicker Chair + Spray Paint = Instant Happiness
Turn an Inexpensive Wire Basket Into a Gorgeous DIY Table
Amazing Upcycle: How to Make an Outdoor Lounge Chair From Bed Slats
Velcro to the Rescue! No More Outdoor Cushions Blowing Away!
Upcycle an Old Patio Umbrella to a Beautiful Painted One!
Folding Table Makeover With Retique It Liquid Wood
Upcycle Plastic Folding Table
Before You Pitch Those White Resin Chairs...
DIY Crate Stools for Toy Storage
Beer Cap Table
I Built a Fire Table Out of a Recycled Wine Barrel and Wire Spool.
Refinishing Wooden Slat Patio Chairs
How to Create a Rustic Wood Footstool With Jute Twine
New Life for an Old Chair
Outdoor Entertaining: How to Construct a Versatile Cinder Block Bar
Personalize Any Project Using Freezer Paper!!
Distressed Paris Grey Bar Stools
Refurbished/Recycled Trampoline Swing!
How to Upcycle an Old Bed Base Into a Cold Frame
Changing Table to Bar Cart