Build your own outdoor sofa with just 11 2x4s. Ana White plans include step by step diagrams and shopping and cut list.
We also have a plans to convert this sofa to an outdoor sectional, a matching outdoor coffee table plan, and outdoor wood finishing secrets.
Build your own outdoor sofa! You'll just need some 2x4s and screws!
Turn your outdoor sofa into a sectional with these plans:
We also share our outdoor wood finishing secrets in this post.
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Preparation
11 - 2x4x10’ (prefer cedar boards)
150 - 2-1/2” to 3" long, self-tapping exterior decking screws (#8, #9 or #10 will all work)
RECOMMEND: Build to suit cushions.
9 - 2x4 @ 72” (or cushion width x times 3)
13 - 2x4 @ 25-1/2” (or cushion depth plus 1-1/2")
2 - 2x4 @ 28-1/2” (or cushion depth plus 4-1/2")
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the seat framing boards with compound miter saw or similar.
Screw together with self tapping screws.
Step 2
Now for the arms.
Cut the boards.
Attach longer 2x4 to two of the shorter 2x4s with screws.
Step 3
Screw together with screws.
Step 4
Screw together with screws, also attach to board from step 3.
Step 5
Step 6
Attach seat boards to top of seat frame with 2-3/4" screws.
Step 7
Screw back piece at an angle into the arms with 2-3/4" screws. You can also use pocket holes.
Step 8
Some builders add a middle row to the back/sides to help keep cushions in line.
Comments
In reply to Cushions by ralfey
kmb23
Tue, 11/17/2020 - 17:35
Where did you find cushions?
Where did you find cushions?
GoDevils
Sat, 04/11/2020 - 08:05
Fun Pandemic Lockdown Project
My kids (10 and 13) had a great time building this set while on lockdown at home. We painted it all white. Now the challenge is getting cushions. We live in Arizona, so the sun destroys most material that is outside. I will likely purchase cushions that are made from Sunbrella material. Very expensive, but they will last longer.
In reply to Fun Pandemic Lockdown Project by GoDevils
kmb23
Tue, 11/17/2020 - 17:37
Did you find cushions? Do…
Did you find cushions? Do you know dimensions for cushions? We are in AZ too!
lknolan2
Sat, 04/18/2020 - 20:13
Great plan
Loved this plan! Super easy to follow and easy on the wallet. Only complaint is the amount of waste, but not really much could be done about that.
suev
Sun, 04/19/2020 - 13:17
How do you print so I can…
How do you print so I can have this built?
justinmgibson
Thu, 05/07/2020 - 09:50
Yes! Bring able to print the…
Yes! Bring able to print the plans would be incredible!
trfountain22
Sun, 04/19/2020 - 16:49
outdoor sofa help
Hi Ana,
I am getting ready to build this. I bought all the wood today. I have a couple questions though. For some reason I thought this planned called for pocket holes. (I have the Kreg kit). I guess I'm confusing it with another plan. So my question is it says to screw pieces together with the self tapping screws....but don't you see those after it's complete? I'm confused on why you wouldn't use pocket holes.
My next question is how hard would it be to make the back slanted? I saw a plan for a sofa that had a slanted back but I went this this plan because I am making a U shaped sectional. I would really like the back to be slanted though...but I don't think I could just wing it. I would need step by step directions and exact cuts. I'm a beginner!
Thanks for the help!
heathert
Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:02
Cushions and pillows
Beautiful! Where did you get the cushions and pillows?
scott james
Wed, 04/29/2020 - 05:21
I've seen a few people ask. …
I've seen a few people ask. I can't seem to find them either.
kellya72
Fri, 05/01/2020 - 14:36
Outdoor Sofa Length
Can anyone tell me why the sofa and the one arm sofa that you put together to make the sectional are 2 different lengths? The cushions would be the same size so wouldn't you need the same length. One is 72" and one is 70 1/2". Unless I'm reading it wrong.