Bespoke Outdoor Seating & Benches

Bespoke outdoor seating can transform an unused corner or terrace into a comfortable, practical part of your garden. At Decking Gurus, we design and build custom outdoor benches and integrated seating for residential and commercial projects across London, Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and the wider South East.

From contemporary garden benches and built-in seating to integrated storage and complete entertaining areas, every design is created around the surrounding space and how you want to use it.

With 10+ years of experience and 100+ completed projects, our own experienced team manages the project from design through to construction and finishing.

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Outdoor patio with a curved wooden bench with black backing and a separate circular wooden plant bed, surrounded by potted plants and brick walls.
A brick-walled courtyard with a wooden circular bench surrounding a tree. The tree has green leaves and some colorful paper decorations hanging from it. The floor is made of wooden planks and there are two windows on the brick wall.
Indoor patio with a curved wooden deck, a circular wooden bench around a tree, and brick walls with windows, plants, and decorative elements.
A modern outdoor balcony with light wood decking, black and natural wood planters, and a nearby brick building with large glass windows. Green trees and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.
Wooden outdoor deck with built-in bench seating, adjacent to a house with large glass sliding door and surrounded by green foliage and trees under a blue sky with clouds.
Wooden bench with backrest on a wooden deck, adjacent to a house with a window and door, with green ivy on the wall.
Wooden outdoor bench with backrest and side storage compartments, situated on a wooden deck with green foliage background.
A built-in wooden bench with lighting underneath, adjacent to a garden bed with pink and purple flowers and green foliage, against brick and white walls.

Bespoke Seating Designed Around Your Outdoor Space

Good outdoor seating should feel like a natural part of the garden rather than furniture that has simply been added afterwards.

We design and build bespoke outdoor seating in a wide range of styles, materials and finishes, with each solution tailored to the property, surrounding landscape and how the space will be used.

From contemporary benches and integrated seating to curved designs, corner seating, floating-style benches, storage seating and seating incorporated with planters, every project can be individually designed.

We consider the seating alongside the decking, terrace, pergola, outdoor kitchen, planting, lighting and surrounding architecture, helping create a cohesive outdoor environment.

For projects where visual planning is beneficial, a bespoke 3D design can help show how the seating and surrounding features will work together before construction begins.

Outdoor Seating Styles & Materials

There is no single type of outdoor seating that works for every garden.

Depending on the project, we can create built-in benches, freestanding-style seating, corner arrangements, curved seating, floating-style designs, integrated storage benches and seating combined with planters or privacy screens.

Materials and finishes are selected around the individual project and can be coordinated with the surrounding decking, pergola, outdoor kitchen and landscape.

We also specialise in bespoke steel construction where additional strength, stability or a particular architectural appearance is required.

Steel can provide an excellent supporting structure for permanent outdoor seating, while a wide range of external finishes can be used to achieve the desired appearance.

The aim is not to build every bench in the same way — it is to select the right design, construction and finish for the individual outdoor space.

Integrated Outdoor Storage

Built-in seating can do much more than simply provide somewhere comfortable to sit.

Where suitable, we can incorporate discreet storage beneath or within the seating, helping make better use of the available outdoor space.

Storage can provide a practical place for cushions, garden accessories and other outdoor essentials while keeping the surrounding terrace uncluttered.

The internal construction, ventilation, drainage and access are considered as part of the overall design, creating a practical solution without compromising the appearance of the seating.

Seating with Millboard Decking

As Approved Millboard Installers, we can design bespoke seating as part of a complete Millboard decking project.

This allows the decking layout, seating, borders, steps, planters and lighting to be planned together rather than treating each element separately.

Millboard and complementary architectural finishes can also be incorporated into the seating design where appropriate, helping create visual continuity between the deck and surrounding features.

For decking projects requiring additional structural strength, our galvanised steel subframes can be measured, cut, fabricated, welded and assembled on site.

The result is a more integrated outdoor space where the structural and visual details work together.

Seating with Pergolas & Outdoor Kitchens

Bespoke seating works particularly well as part of a dedicated outdoor entertaining area.

We can combine seating with pergolas, outdoor kitchens, BBQ areas, bars, dining spaces and lighting to create a practical and comfortable environment for entertaining and relaxing.

Planning these features together helps make better use of the available space and creates a natural flow between cooking, dining and lounge areas.

Rather than adding individual features over time, the complete area can be considered as one coordinated outdoor living design.

Integrated Seating & Planters

Combining seating and planting can soften a terrace while creating natural divisions between different areas of the garden.

Bespoke benches can be designed alongside planters and planting areas, allowing greenery to frame the seating, soften architectural features or provide additional privacy.

Different materials and finishes can be used depending on the overall design, allowing the seating and planters to complement the decking and surrounding landscape.

This works particularly well around terraces, boundaries and entertaining spaces where seating and landscaping need to work together.

Privacy Screens & Seating Areas

For overlooked gardens and terraces, seating can be combined with privacy screens and architectural screening to create a more comfortable and defined outdoor environment.

Depending on the overall design, screening can incorporate different materials and finishes to complement the seating and surrounding garden.

Rather than treating the screen as a separate boundary feature, it can be designed as part of the seating and wider landscape.

This can create a more intimate outdoor room while maintaining light and a connection with the rest of the garden.

Integrated Outdoor Lighting

Carefully positioned lighting can completely change how bespoke seating looks and feels after dark.

Depending on the project, integrated outdoor lighting can be incorporated into seating, surrounding decking, planters, steps and pergolas.

Lighting can highlight the shape and detailing of the seating, provide subtle illumination around entertaining areas and create a more inviting atmosphere in the evening.

Planning lighting during the design stage also allows cables and services to be kept discreet wherever possible.

Bespoke Seating for Different Outdoor Spaces

Our bespoke outdoor seating can be designed around a wide range of gardens, terraces and outdoor environments.

Depending on the project, options can include:

  • Contemporary garden benches

  • Built-in seating

  • Corner and wrap-around seating

  • Curved seating

  • Floating-style benches

  • Integrated storage seating

  • Seating combined with planters

  • Seating with privacy screening

  • Dining and entertaining seating

  • Terrace and roof terrace seating

  • Commercial and hospitality seating

Every design is developed around the individual space rather than a standard configuration.

This flexibility allows us to create anything from subtle seating integrated into a garden to a larger architectural feature forming the centre of an outdoor entertaining space.

Residential & Commercial Outdoor Seating

Our bespoke seating is suitable for both residential and commercial projects.

For private gardens, seating can form part of a terrace, outdoor kitchen, pergola or complete garden transformation.

Commercial applications can include hospitality spaces, communal terraces, courtyards and other outdoor environments where well-designed seating can create comfortable and welcoming areas.

We work with homeowners, architects, garden designers, contractors and property developers, tailoring the design, materials and construction to suit the wider project.

Part of a Complete Outdoor Living Project

Decking Gurus specialises in complete outdoor living spaces, allowing bespoke seating to be designed alongside the surrounding features.

Our services include:

Using one experienced team helps maintain consistency throughout the project, from the underlying structure to the final finishing details.

Why Choose Decking Gurus for Bespoke Outdoor Seating?

  • Bespoke Design – Seating designed around your property, outdoor space and how you want to use it.

  • Different Styles & Finishes – From contemporary benches and integrated seating to curved, floating-style and storage designs.

  • Choice of Materials – Construction methods and finishes are selected around the individual project rather than using one solution for everything.

  • Steel Construction Specialists – Where appropriate, we can create strong and stable bespoke steel seating structures.

  • Integrated Storage Options – Practical storage can be incorporated discreetly where suitable.

  • Approved Millboard Installers – Seating can be coordinated with Millboard decking and surrounding terrace details.

  • Complete Outdoor Design – Planters, pergolas, kitchens, screens, lighting and other features can all be considered together.

  • One Experienced Team – We manage the project from concept and design through to construction and completion.

  • Residential & Commercial – Bespoke seating solutions for private gardens and commercial outdoor environments.

Get an Estimate for Bespoke Outdoor Seating

Planning bespoke outdoor seating or garden benches in London, Essex or the Home Counties?

Send us photos, your postcode and a short description of your project and we'll provide a free initial remote estimate.

If the estimate aligns with your budget, we can progress to a detailed site survey and, where beneficial, a bespoke 3D design.

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