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    Build a DIY Outdoor Sofa (Video)

    Published: Aug 21, 2017 · Modified: Jun 7, 2020 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 12 Comments

    Have you ever been little hesitant about making something, but then after you decided to give it a shot and see what happens, you were happily surprised with the results? That's how I felt about this DIY outdoor sofa! I haven't ever built outdoor furniture, but when I stumbled across these easy outdoor couch building plans from Ana White, I knew they'd be simple enough for me to try. Let me show you how to build a beautiful, rustic outdoor sofa out of 2x4s!

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    To begin this project, download this free PDF materials list, cut list and instructions by Ana White.

    Next, pick up your lumber. I used cedar 2x4s so that this sofa would weather well outside. You'll also need deck screws, a drill, a cross-cut saw, stain (if desired), and brackets (if desired - I used these instead of pocket screws as called for in the plans).

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    Next, follow the directions in the downloaded PDF to build your sofa. You can also watch Ana's helpful video, below:

    I stained my couch frame & seat slats with Minwax's Ebony wood stain before I attached the seat slats to my sofa.

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    Finish off your DIY outdoor sofa with some outdoor back & seat cushions (I found mine at Ikea online, or you could sew some) and some decorative throw pillows.

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    Ain't she a beaut?! I'm so proud of this simple little sofa and I love its rustic / industrial look! I'm planning to use it for a deck project for Brookfield Residential, and I can't wait to show you the finished space soon.

    Here's a video on how I made this simple DIY outdoor sofa from 2x4s:

    DIY Outdoor Furniture - How to make a sofa from 2x4s

    If you've ever considered trying to build some furniture, this is a great piece to start with. Have fun!

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    1. Heather

      August 21, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      I love this! We are planning to build something similar for next summer.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        August 23, 2017 at 1:19 pm

        Thank you, Heather 🙂

        Reply
    2. August Bank Holiday Furniture Sale

      August 22, 2017 at 7:23 am

      I just love this DIY outdoor sofa. It is an amazing video tutorial.

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        August 23, 2017 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    3. Larissa

      August 22, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Beautiful colour choice for the stain! Looking forward to seeing the Brookfield project 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        August 23, 2017 at 1:14 pm

        Thank you, Larissa.

        Reply
    4. Emmm

      August 25, 2017 at 7:04 am

      I love it! You made a great sofa and I liked a lot the DIY barrel next to the sofa. Lovely combination xxx

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        August 26, 2017 at 9:18 am

        Thank you 😊

        Reply
    5. Sheree

      August 27, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      Great job Christina! We are redoing our deck, and I can't wait to add this cute sofa to the decor! Yours looks adorable!

      Reply
      • Lindsay - The DIY Mommy

        August 28, 2017 at 9:45 pm

        Thank you, Sheree!

        Reply
      • kanchipuram sarees

        September 20, 2018 at 1:37 pm

        Great job Christina! We are redoing our deck, and I can’t wait to add this cute sofa to the decor! Yours looks adorable!

        Reply

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