LB I think you confuse me as much as I probably confuse you. LOL. ;-) I noticed I had some crazy auto correct word in my last post which I think was supposed to say "able" (I can't remember now what it even said) ;-) Oldroo I think the builder said something like sticking the old roof bats under the floor. The rain, yes we had it here more then a week straight!! It was great because 1) I was on the sunny coast in Qland that week! And 2) we are on tank water which we have been running off empty for about 6 months now and we just got a second tank connected a few weeks ago as well as guttering on our shed and guess what.... Our tanks were overflowing for days!! We could of filled 3 or 4 tanks at that rate!! So I am very happy about the rain!! :-D

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A couple thoughts. a) This appears to have been placed at the center of the back of the yard, for something that is not a central activity. Consider moving it to a less dominant location, and perhaps filter the view of it from the house with some small trees or multistem shrubs like crape myrtle or lilac, that will also provide a pleasant fragrance. b) This design is like a council fire of the boy scouts, perhaps for telling ghost stories or instructions for the days to follow. You want cozy, cuddle by the fire, arm around your neighbor environment. A place for a quiet conversation, like with corner seating. Or with loud, slap on the back joking around, therefore closeness. A useful space, with or without the fire. Great place to sit with the dog and read that mystery you have been putting off. I think the gravel floor might be the most suitable to all activities, even for the kids parking their bikes there while they toss a ball around. You might want to place a horse shoe court next to it, so they could use the same benches from the other side to watch the contest or the fire - might need a refrigerator handy for the beer. Analyse first, then plan. Enjoy!

I'd consider wider block of wood (sleeper for rustic or smooth sleeper for contemporary) as an upright at various positions - rather than a solid backing (uneven number) then add cushions of all sizes - that way you can arrange them however you like and change the tone for the season. Still having places to lean but not blocking the whole back of the seating. OR like the image below with bright cushions, have a cushion with an attached roll at the back - If the seating area you've built is deep. Rgds Jac