A single bench may be all you have room for, but it's not ideal for hosting guests outside. This budget-friendly design from Habitat, however, solves that problem ...

4. Pay close attention to the material There are three garden bench materials that are most common – wood, metal and plastic.

This would work in the garage as a storage space for your garden tools ... the worktop is actually made od galvanized metal. This makes this bench just as durable as it is functional.