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Inspired Seating

Chairs, benches and dining areas offer a welcoming touch to a garden. Get ideas for your own home from what other gardeners have done. 

Three colorful chairs   Garden bench
   
 Red bench    Bench
     
Blue bench   Painted furniture
     
Red chairs with straw-bale table   Yellow chairs
     
Table and chairs   Two chairs
     
Mossy backdrop   Screened seating area
     

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