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Back Deck Furniture

May 30, 2012 |

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posted by Utopia_mom

About This Project

I started with the simple white outdoor sofa, then the factory cart table, adirondack stool, and 2 simple outdoor lounge chairs. Wow! This was my first adventure making furniture. All in all it took me about a month to make everything in my spare time. I made a few mistakes along the way, all part of the learning curve. But definitely learned so much from this site. I am forever grateful to you, Ana.

From Plan (new):

Simple Outdoor Lounge Chair

Factory Cart Coffee Table

Simple White Outdoor Sofa

Estimated Cost:

Total cost for all about $150 for all 5 pieces of furniture

Estimated Time Investment:

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Required Skill Level:

Starter Project

Type of Wood:

Pine (not treated)

Finish Used:

I primed and painted with exterior latex (3 coats). All the furniture is on a covered back deck. I did not use cedar or any other better suited outdoor wood due to cost and the fact that all the furniture is well protected from the elements. I made the cushions for the sofa, but bought the chair cushions from Home Decorators.

Chairs, Factory Cart, sofa

4 Comments

clips

beautiful!!

You did an amazing job and I just love the happy colors you chose:-)

posted by bhoppy | on Thu, 2012-05-31 07:53

Thank you bhoppy! I wanted

Thank you bhoppy! I wanted colors that contrasted with all the blue-grey on the deck. It was so much fun.

Annette

posted by Utopia_mom | on Thu, 2012-05-31 08:00

clips

iron looking pieces on corners

What did you use? Painted angle brackets?

posted by BJ D | on Mon, 2012-06-04 08:36

factory cart

Yes, for the factory cart I painted angle brackets black. I also painted the caster wheels that I got from Tractor Supply.

Annette

posted by Utopia_mom | on Mon, 2012-06-04 09:10

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