i have to re-design a garden for school. it is a school project. im thinking of designing a bench, or a stool, anything that anyone can sit on. which one is better: 1. wooden or 2. metal im thinking of simple designs. not like the fancy ones but appropriate for a school. i've never done this before. how do i start? im looking for pictures of benches of different designs but i found the fancy ones with patterns, carvings, and all the very complicated ones... need help...

I am planning a project for the summer. I want to create a sitting area in my grandma's front yard. I thought it would be nice to build benches for it myself. Do you have any plans or suggestions for a beginner? It doesn't need to be fancy. Thanks.

We own a monument company and are looking to expand our product line. Due to the increase of cremations in our area, we feel that the benches would be a good way for people to memorialize those that have been cremated.

they can be painted (pref white) or plain teak or similar

We've had these 2 white garden benches that are made from cement, they're a bit discolored over the years, should we paint them white or should we just brush them off with a hard-bristle brush?

I have a garden bench that I have had for 2 or 3 seasons. I believe that I used some sort of tongue oil on it initially. What type of weather protectant is best for this?? (I am cleaning and sanding it...) Can I use something that is used to protect wooden decks?

some real color but don't want the furniture to look tacky. I like things to look natural since I live on a river and the landscape is all indigenous to the area. One bench over-looks the river, two others are in a patio area. I also have a picnic table that could use to be re-painted, it's currently a dense red. If I paint, do I need to prime first? Any color suggestions?

I am renovating my garden and like to have a bench.