“I’m sure your bench looks great and will become a favorite place to rest and relax.” I’m really looking forward to your detailed instructions and the 7 more great ideas that await you under the photo! It’s amazing how creatively you can use old chairs and other furniture.

Why recycle old chairs?
Old chairs are often overlooked for DIY projects. They have solid construction, interesting shapes, and are often made of durable wood that can be easily modified. Here are the reasons why this is such a great idea:

Sustainability: They reduce waste and give objects a second life.

Originality: No two DIY projects are the same. Your bench will have a unique character.

Savings: It’s often much cheaper than buying new garden furniture.
Personal touch: You’re adding something you’ve created yourself to your home and garden that reflects your personality.
How to build a garden bench from old chairs (general instructions):
Since you say there are detailed instructions below the photo, here’s the general procedure you’d likely use:

Base material: Choose two to three sturdy chairs (ideally of the same or similar style to create a cohesive look). Kitchen chairs are often used.
Chair preparation:
Remove the chair seats. Leave only the backrests and legs with frames.
Clean the chairs thoroughly. If the old paint is peeling or damaged, sand them and prepare them for a new coat of paint.
Check the strength of the joints and reinforce them with screws and wood glue if necessary.
Bench construction:
Space the chairs at the correct distance (e.g., two chairs with backrests at the ends, or three, with the middle one having only one backrest).
Make a frame for the bench from solid wooden boards or slats. This frame will be attached to the sides of the chairs (to the legs and the remnants of the seat frame). For added stability, you can use screws and wooden dowels.

Attach the seat boards to this frame. These can be several narrow boards with gaps between them for drainage or a single wide wooden board.
Surface treatment and protection:
Sand the entire bench smooth to remove any splinters and prepare it for painting.
Paint the bench in a color that matches your garden. For outdoor use, it’s important to use outdoor wood paints or varnishes that protect the wood from moisture, sun, and pests. This will ensure the bench can withstand the weather in Ternopil.
You can choose light colors for a cheerful look or natural tones for a rustic look.
7 more great ideas for using old chairs:
I’m really excited to see what ideas you come up with, but here are a few others that are very popular and practical:

Flowerpot stand: Remove the seat and place a flowerpot inside the frame. You can also use multiple chairs to create a cascading flower stand.

Garden table: If the chair is sturdy enough, you can remove the backrest and replace the seat with a round or square plate, creating an original side table.

Coat/towel rack: Attach several chair backs to the wall in the hallway or bathroom. Each backrest becomes a unique coat rack.

Herb garden/flower bed: Remove the seat and place a raised bed inside, or build a small wooden box for growing herbs.

Shelf/display cabinet: Several chairs without seats and backrests (just legs and frames) can be attached to the wall in layers to create unconventional shelves.
Birdhouse: You can build an original birdhouse from a small chair. The seat can serve as a base for a feeding bowl.
Pet bed: You can transform a chair with a removable seat into a cozy bed for a smaller dog or cat by replacing the seat with a soft cushion.
I can’t wait to see your bench and hear about your ideas! It’s always inspiring to see how people transform old things into something new and beautiful.