Your pals need somewhere to sit if you’re going to be hanging out in the backyard every night this summer. Here are 16 of our favorite DIY seating projects from around the web!

1. Modular Outdoor Seating via Shanty 2 Chic

2. A pretty pallet swing bed via The Merrythought

3. Flip garden planters upside down and use them as chairs! via Studio DIY

4. Plastic chairs get a colorful makeover via Homemadediva.com video tutorial here

5. A DIY corner daybed broken down into two tutorial via The Apprentice Extrovert

6. A woven aluminum chair via A Beautiful Mess

7. Plants can grow through this modern planter bench via Sunset

8. This DIY cinderblock bench was made in under an hour! via Fab Everyday

9. A colorblocked DIY hammock via Design Milk

10. Store blankets in this L-shaped storage bench via Rambling Renovators

11. I see an all-white version of this outdoor bar in my future. via Recyclart

12. Recycle old rugs and turn them into ottomans! via Pretty Prudent

13. A DIY George Nelson-inspired slat bench via ManMade DIY

14. This mod pallet sofa is the perfect addition to a smaller patio via HomeMade Modern

15. I’m looking at cinderblocks in a new light after seeing this awesome setup via The Horticult

16. This hanging hammock chair is a must for your backyard! via A Beautiful Mess
