Built-ins can also take it a few steps further and build them out for more cushy lounging.

When you've got guests coming, seating is key. Built-in benches, dining chairs and an ottoman to perch on provide plenty of options on this inviting deck.

2. The wall surrounding this outdoor patio made this photo worth bookmarking for many Houzz users. Houzzers were inspired by the built-in planters and all of the seating that this practical wall provided.

1. Use one long bench for multiple seating areas. Make the most of your space by using a built-in bench long enough to span several seating areas. Vary the height of your bench so you can position an outdoor dining table at one end and make a lounge area at the other end.

Use of wall and (bamboo?) planters

For Steve and Mary Beth's Deck

deck

Luv built in seats

Terrace Benches

Planter box

Open porch idea

Seating, with raised drink rest

Outside

patio stone bench

front deck could be like this

wood

Table area built into bench

banquette

Madronal

can put seats inside bench during winter

court yard

All

Seating area

Built in bench for poolside

warm cozy space

Raised side tables, an interesting idea.

pocket garden bench

built in patio

Buildin bench patio

deck

Table by built-in seating

benches

Seating with armrest/side table

nice

bench

Just gorgeous

Built in seating no chairs

different built-in bench heights

Patio

cabin?

Love this long bench with the "tables" raised and built in

Patio

Seating

built in bench

outdoor

seating

Ooooo

Bench

More lounging area

furniture

w2

Lovely outdoor space

Kelok courtyard and under covered deck

outddoor space

Bench

sitting

benches

roof garden

Built in tables in seats

mix of table seating with lounge style seating

deck bench

Patios

bench

bancos

Jardin

Love the Outdoor Seating

Everything

Ottoman

simple yet classy

benches and use of table.

Seating for porch

Built in bench seating

outdoor patio living combine seating with table

One long bench on deck for seating. one part for dining, the other for general seating

Built in seating

Deck bench dividers

Love it

Built-in benches

Nice built-in bench for deck

Multiple sitting with banch

Patio

Patio

evrything

Bench / retaining wall

Separate seating from table, but still not isolated.

I love the space

Bench Seating

Bench

Patio benches

The seating area

Deck?

built ins

Building ours

bench

TERRASE GARTEN

The walls that double as a garden trench

bench

painting room

bench

outside firniture

long bench in deck area

Bench w table

love the bench seating

banquette

outdoor bench

type of seating for back of home

bamboo privacy

mueble en obra para terraza principal.

built in seating for the patio

Bancos

footstool

cushion for patio

patio

we could incorporate benches into our space

built ins

los cojines y la forma en sembraron los bamboos

Banquette

Wish we had summers that would make this worth the effort!

Love the wooden deck very sleek and clean lines

Inside out capability

built-in benches

outside seating area

can also be considered

backyard

So fresh

Great use of built-in seating. Love the varied heights. Flexible, functional.

Built-in bench on back patio

Benches

Patio

builit in seats

Love this deck with built in benches

outdoor ideas

Seating

Built in benches

The bench

bench

Bench

outdoor seating

seating area

wrap around seating/dark wicker; white seat cushions

Built in patio bench http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10856567/list?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u280&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery6

Built in bench click I for info

Bench built in

benches

fvfg

built in bench on deck

Lots of seating

Built in bench on patio or deck

Wall with plantets

Deck bench with planter back

like

Rooftop deck bench idea

Two areas to hang out

Bench seating

Bench

Garden

Inspiration for a patio revamp!

lovely

corner built in tables too

awesome for a deck

i really like

Built-In Seats

great seating idea for the roof deck!

Bench

Bench

One can spend delightful evening with guest and family.

like the patio

Perfect for the backyard! AKA: New Outdoor Spa area with water feature

WOODEN BENCH FOR BALCONY

fabrics in sitting area - add fire pit

patio

bamboo in the back of the built-in bench

Built in bench

built in bench

deck area: notice greenery+fence

like

Edging

Dream decking

Built in deck seating

seats in open balcony

concept

De ruimte en de vele zitplaatsen

the wooden bench

decking

benches for new deck?

Planter

Bench built in seating

Different heights

built -ins

Like the wood built in planter/ wall & benches.

Deck

built in benches on deck

bench seat

Bench built into deck

Deck railing

bench seats

Bench seating

great idea for sides of roof deck