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About Project
Corner and end component for the Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional. Featuring a modern wood slat design.
Dimensions
Materials and Tools
6 – 1×4 Board, 8′ Length
Cut List
3 – 1×4 @ 25 1/4″ (Front Apron AND Seat Supports)
1 – 1×4 @ 26″ (Side Apron)
1 – 1×4 @ 24″ (Side Seat Board)
6 – 1×4 @ 20 1/2″ (Seat Boards)
2 – 1×4 @ 14 1/4″ (Front Legs)
4 – 1×4 @ 28 1/4″ (Back Legs)
2 – 1×4 @ 22 1/2″ (Back, Short Top Apron and Seat End)
2 – 1×4 @ 23 1/4″ (Back, Long Top Apron and Seat End)
1 – 1×4 @ 24″ (Short Top)
1 – 1×4 @ 27 1/2″ (Long Top)
General Instructions
To ensure you are working from the most accurate and up to date plans, work directly off of the blog, and read comments. I do update plans and the version in your Google Reader or email or saved PDF or printout might have been updated, so be sure to check the blog before begining any building. Work on a clean level surface. Predrill and countersink all of your screw holes. Use glue. Check for square after each step. And most importantly, have fun and be safe.
Step 1
STEP 1: Seat Supports and Aprons
Use 2″ screws and glue to attach your front apron to the seat supports. Then attach the side apron as shown above. You can choose which side you would like the seat support to go on, depending on how you want your seat boards to lay, but the overall dimensions will not be altered.
Step 2
STEP 2: Seat Boards
If you have a Kreg Jig™ (Kreg Jig™) you can attach all of the seat boards as shown above. Notice how the back is 1/2 offset from the side. The gaps are 1/2″. If you do not have a Kreg Jig™, start by attaching the purple board above (the Seat Side) to the side apron with 2″ screws and glue. The overhang is 3/4″ on both the side and the front. Then attach your seat boards as shown above.
Step 3
STEP 3: Front Leg
Attach your front legs as shown above. Make sure you ad a screw at the bottom of the leg to keep the legs from splitting apart at the bottom.
Step 4
STEP 4: Backs
Build your backs with 2″ screws and glue as shown above. The top on the right sits flush with the legs, the top on the left overhangs the back leg by 3 1/2″ as shown above. Make sure you join the two back pieces by screwing through the top of the back board into the top edge of the back apron.
Step 5
STEP 5: Assembly
First join the purple back piece (shown above) with the chair seat, as shown above. The add the blue section, screwing to both the purple boards and the gray boards.
Yesterday, we looked at the first piece for this Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional. And you loved it. And you loved how easy it would be to build. But it get's even better.
This sectional is actually only made up of two easy to build plans. Yesterday's Armless Sectional, and Today's Corner Sectional.
The white pieces show above are the Armless Sectional Pieces, and the red sections are the corner sectional pieces. Also, you can use the same sewing patterns here for cushions, or purchase box cushions sized a standard 24" x 24" for the seats. Make sure you read the post on the Armless Sectional, I cover more details on connecting the pieces, on adding a back piece to keep your back pillow from falling through, and some links on where to buy DDIY cushions.
Don't forget, with just these two very easy basic plans, there is unlimited configurations you could create to fit any space. You can see a few DDIY configurations here, from West Elm, but I would encourage you to measure your space to build for your needs.
Need 10 Sectional Pieces? Here's my advice, tackle one a day. And then have a sewing party at the end. That's how I'm getting my playhouse done, one wall at a time, between putting kid's down for naps, laundry, cooking, dishes, being Grace's Mom, volunteering for my Mom, posting plans, and responding to your questions and emails. If you can break something into smaller, manageable sections, you can then allocate your time and set daily goals.
I'm sitting here with four kids, wishing I could be out finishing this wall, but the reality is I've got a baby napping and three kids that tend to make lots of noise. You know exactly what I'm talking about. And you also know that our kids, the very reason I am building this playhouse, are the most important project we will ever undertake. So it's okay if this is all I can do for today. I'm just thankful to have found 30 minutes to frame this wall. There's always tomorrow.
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I really like the way you
I really like the way you think Ana! Thanks for the encouragement, what a great post!
Wow! I don't even know where
Wow! I don't even know where to start with my poor backyard, but I'm already picturing lounging in a sectional like this. Encouragement makes DIY home improvement (like the misadventure at my house) possible. Thanks Ana!
Thanks for all the wonderful
Thanks for all the wonderful plans. I am currently building all the furniture for our first house because of your blog, but big thanks for BEING A MOM. Kiddo's need their mom and it is easy to get distracted. Thanks for letting everyone know that it is still important to you with all the other things you could be doing instead. :)
I modeled this up with an
I modeled this up with an addition - a couple of end tables that could serve as extra seating, tables, or if you built them to size, they could fit into the empty part of a "U" shaped configuration to make a giant outdoor "daybed/lounger" - at least that is how I'm planning on configuring my sectional!!! You can check out my idea (there are two pictures) on the suggestion board of the KOW flickr group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/1333045@N24/?added=2
Wow Ana, you've read my mind.
Wow Ana, you've read my mind. 2 weeks ago I was in PB ;) and was hoping you would come up with plans. I was even planning on posting a suggestion, (you may have had a million of those already!) I'm so excited. I'm planning an outdoor party this summer for a friend's birthday. This will be great!!! and the first project I will takle! Hopefully I can post some pictures.
I wonder if you could use
I wonder if you could use this inside LOL
I so LOVE all of these plans,
I so LOVE all of these plans, but I'm running into the problem that some just aren't stout enough for my family. Is there a chance the plans could be modified to use heavier materials? Maybe there are modifications already posted for this, so sorry if this is a redundant comment/question - thanks!
Thanks all! Aggie, the best
Thanks all! Aggie, the best way to make the chairs more stout would be to add more supports under the table, and maybe using a 2x2 for the front apron. The legs should totally be fine, but if you are concerned, you could double up the legs, or use 2x4s. I personally prefer to use 1x4s in this type of application because they tend to be "prettier" boards than a 2x4.
I think you would be surprised at exactly how strong these pieces actually are. Again, think about where the weight will be (the seat) and then add your supports there.
My husband built us this
My husband built us this lovely sectional! We found cushions that fit the bottom perfectly at Lowes, I remade the top ones to fit. The only thing he did differently than the plans is to add horizontal slats to the backs and he added 1"x1" under to be able to screw pieces from the back or underneath so no screw heads show. He also made a coffee table. Really professional looking! Thanks for the plans!
I am in the process of
I am in the process of building this but having some issues with the length specified for the Back, Long Top Apron and Seat End which says it should be 23 1/4". Shouldn't it be 22 1/2" just like the other apron? The long top is 27 1/2" and the instructions say it is supposed to overhang the back legs by 3 1/2". So that leaves 24" when measuring to the outside of the back legs. Now I take 24" and subtract 1 1/2" for the width of the board and I am getting 22 1/2".
How much varnish do you need?
I absolutely love this plan! We're going to build this sectional with 3 corner pieces and 5 seats (and we're using 2 x 4's instead of 1 x 4's). I'm trying to estimate costs and want to know how much varnish would be needed for this project. Anyone have any idea how many gallons?
Varnish volume
It will depend somewhat one what varnish you're choosing to use (varnish is a generic term that covers a host of sins). Some are thicker than others, with differences in coverage. But assuming that this will be used outdoors, you'll need to stick to one of the outdoor finishes like a desk stain. A lot of finishes like polyurethane degrade very quickly when left outdoors.
My initial guess would be that one gallon would probably cover you, but if you're going to have a custom color mixed, get two gallons. That's assuming one of the acrylic based deck stains and my own coverage experience.
The penetrating oil stains probably apply at a different rate, but I can't tell you what it is. One of the nice features on modern finishes is that they tend to give you a coverage estimate on the can, in square feet. Square footage calculations for furniture can be a bit tedious, but you can make a good first-guess and work from there.
Wood type
I would like to make this sectional this year. Would you suggest using pressure treated? I was thinking of something like cedar that I think is naturally moisture resistant (?) but I want to keep the costs down as I know the cushions alone will be expensive. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Choosing Wood
Cedar would probably be a nice choice. Nearly anything will work if you put a proper outdoor finish on it and keep that finish maintained. I'm not a big fan of using pressure treated wood unless I'm forced to, because the natural tendency of pressure treated wood is to warp wildly unless it's carefully held down.
If you were to put an outdoor finish on southern yellow pine every couple of years, it would hold up very well. Both my dad and I have several pieces made from SYP and it's working quite well.
Thanx!
Appreciate the feedback. With all of us asking your advice, you are going to need your own blog soon! :)
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