The Complete Book of Garden Seating Great Projects from Wood, Stone, Metal, Fabric & More

by Kilby, Janice Eaton

• ISBN13: 9781579902094
• ISBN10: 157990209X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-30
• Publisher: Lark Books

Summary

"For ingenious and creative do-it-yourselfers, Kilby's guide to garden seating offers a treasure trove of project ideas to help gardeners create unique outdoor furniture. Using various materials including wood, stone and metal, Kilby places particular emphasis on recycled or ready-made objects, encouraging readers to think of new ways to work with existing items....goes beyond the stereotypical wood bench or resin chair. There's something for every skill level within the book's 40 projects, and each one is accompanied by a complete list of recommended materials, tools, and supplies."--Booklist.

Author Biography

Asheville, NC

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(13)
Function, Form, and Easy Style	13	(8)
Classics of Garden Seating	21	(5)
Found, Recycled, and Readymade Objects	26	(12)
Circle Your Wagons	28	(2)
Straw Bale Conversation Couch and Chair	30	(3)
Beauty and the Best Garden Chair	33	(1)
Water-Wise Living Garden Bench	34	(2)
Flying Lawn Chair	36	(2)
Rustic Wood	38	(10)
Rustic Mossy Garden Chair	40	(2)
Wattle-Go-Round Tree Surround	42	(3)
King of Siam Rustic Vine Loveseat	45	(3)
Living Trees, Plants, and Bamboo	48	(16)
Tree Trunk Plank Bench	50	(2)
Living Tree Armchair	52	(4)
Lemonade Tree Swing	56	(4)
Far East Cedar and Bamboo Bench	60	(4)
Brick and Stone	64	(10)
Recycled Granite Curbing Bench	66	(2)
When Is a Rock Not a Rock? Meditation Bench	68	(2)
Floating Stone Slab Bench	70	(2)
Recycled Brick and Bedstead Bench	72	(2)
Cement	74	(7)
Botanical Mosaic Garden Bench	78	(3)
Folk Art Fantasy Bench	81	(1)
Wood	81	(45)
Octagonal Tree Surround	88	(6)
Eat and Run Convertible Picnic Table and Bench	94	(5)
Extra-Comfy Loveseat	99	(4)
Garden Perimeter Bench	103	(3)
Romantic Sheltered Garden Bench	106	(6)
Easy Living Trestle Swing	112	(5)
Classic English Garden Bench	117	(5)
Low Country Joggle Bench	122	(4)
Metal	126	(13)
Floral Plaid Lawn Chair	128	(3)
Elegant Iron Chaise Lounge	131	(3)
Sparky, the Tree-Legged Chair	134	(5)
Fabric	139	(11)
Grommet Pillow Seat Sets	140	(2)
Deck Chair Covers with Matching Cushions and Hassock	142	(5)
Woven Sit-Upon	147	(1)
Director's Chairs in Bloom	148	(2)
Shade and Accessories	150	(18)
Morning Glory Garden Bench with Wire Fence Trellis	154	(6)
Easy Shade Lean-To	160	(2)
Dorothy Lamour, Where Are You? Giant Hibiscus Pillows	162	(4)
Simple Rustic Arbor	166	(2)
Templates	168	(2)
Designers and Contributors	170	(2)
Metric Conversion Table	172	(1)
Acknowledgments	173	(1)
Photography Credits	174	(1)
Index	175