Even if you don’t have a large family, there may be times when you wish there was additional seating.

A great way to add additional seating without taking up a lot of deck space is to add a built-in bench. It gives the kids a place to sit away from the table where everyone else is sitting or provides a place for someone to read a book or enjoy a quiet respite on their own.

The key to good deck design is to make your deck as versatile as possible within the allotted space. Adding a bench to your deck can add this versatility.

This tip is from our e-Book 15-Deck-Planning-Tips available for download from our website. Click the link to download this e-Book.

Benchmark Building Services Inc. offers customized deck lighting solutions from various companies including Trex and Timbertech. Please feel free to contact us about a custom deck and deck lighting solution for your home.

That’s all for now. Until next time, we’ll keep Building It Right.™