Sunset commissioned a master woodworker to design projects for 18 high-end, elegantly simple pieces of outdoor furniture. Step-by-step instructions guide builders through the process, and over 200 color photos show off the beautiful design and craftsmanship of the completed projects.

Family, friends, kids -- everyone enjoys hanging out in the backyard or garden. Just think how impressed they'll be when they find out you built the furniture. Sunset commissioned a master woodworker to design these 18 high-end, elegantly simple pieces of outdoor furniture. Full-color photography shows off the beautiful design and craftsmanship of the completed projects. Several kinds of outdoor-resilient wood are used, such as pine, teak, mahogany, and recycled plastic lumber.

Key Features:

-- 18 projects, each rated by level of difficulty

-- Stunning custom designs for benches, chairs, tables, a window box, potting bench -- even a doghouse

-- Over 200 step-by-step photographs with easy-to-follow directions

-- Patterns, plans, and exploded-view illustrations

-- Complete materials list