Arbor Plans - Free DIY Arbors to Build

Arbor plans can help you make a beautiful entryway to your yard or house with a comfortable swing or bench. A garden arbor can also do double duty acting as a support for roses, grapevines or other climbing plants.

Free DIY arbors are available in many shapes and styles to compliment any architectural style and many are easily customized to fit a specific area. Choose an arbor project with a gate or double doors, bench or latticework for added interest, or select a simple structure of posts and cross-member stock lumber.

CCA treated lumber is the most economical building material, but redwood is a beautiful and long lasting wood that can be used for an arbor structure that is attractive and durable. Always use galvanized or stainless steel fasteners to avoid rust and corrosion.

Free Rose Arbor Plan by ExtremeHowTo

Here are plans for a rose arbor that measures 7 feet tall and is wide enough to place outdoor furniture under.

Inexpensive Sturdy Arbor Plans by Fine Gardening

Detailed instructions to help you build an arbor that is good-looking, strong and sturdy plus easy on the budget.

This arbor could be built in a weekend with just a little wood.

Free Garden Arbor Plans by Garden Plans Free

Using basic woodworking skills, you can build this simple arbor in a short amount of time with little investment.

Building the sides first, then building the pieces for the arched top are some of the techniques listed in the instructions to help you get this arbor built in the easiest way possible.

Simple Entryway Arbor Plans by Better Homes & Gardens

With this project you can easily build an inexpensive entry using the instructions and list of materials.

This project page is from Better Homes & Gardens and includes a detailed diagram for building.

BuildEazy's Large DIY Arbor

Here are straight forward plans to help you build this arbor. Simple design with large posts supporting a very basic structure. Shouldn't be too hard or take too long to build this DIY arbor.

Old Fashioned Entrance - Arbor Plans by Wayne of the Woods

Give your garden or lawn some added beauty by building this old fashioned wooden arbor.

Nice, easy to follow instructions accompanied by step-by-step photos of the building process.

Arbor with a Bench by Sunset

Build an arbor that measures 60 inches wide and 86 inches high and has a charming and comfy bench seat.

The arbor has lattice side panels and a trellis on top for vines. Perfect for a garden or a corner yard hide-away.