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.
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.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
eskgizmo
Wed, 07/22/2020 - 17:54
Easy and beautiful!!
Great simple and easy design. I tweaked it a little to make 2 smaller love seats to fit under pergola(4 feet seating). I'll definitely be using some of your plans as starting points in future. I had a harder time finding cost effective cushions than actually building pieces. Love em and thank you!!!
2x4 loveseats https://imgur.com/gallery/534Euxl
hojoah59
Sun, 08/02/2020 - 17:08
using just 2x4x8 only
sometimes it is hard to get 2x4x10s. If I were to use 2x4x8s how many would i need?
Thanks
dktoronto
Mon, 08/10/2020 - 21:05
I used only 8ft boards -…
I used only 8ft boards - think you can get away with 15 of them as I recall.
Wayner1966
Mon, 08/17/2020 - 17:21
Cutting Costs
Hi. Just wanted to know if using pressure treated 2x4s for the seat frame and seat boards to cut the cost would be a bad idea. (They will be hidden hnder the seat cushions). Thanks
jgordon
Thu, 08/20/2020 - 21:46
Cushions
What are the dimensions for the cushions?