You can build this easy DIY Outdoor Sofa – It’s a tutorial on How to Build a 2×4 Outdoor Sectional. I only made the sofa part without the sectional. It’s a tutorial with the price breakdown. This Outdoor Sofa DIY is great for beginners. Ana White made this video 5 years ago, and I wish someone told me all the details before I made it. It’s a modern outdoor sofa that will instantly upgrade your outdoor space, no doubt, but please watch to make sure to understand what you are getting into. I love the look though. Everyone who sees it, thinks it looks great! You don’t need fancy tools. I made mine with pine wood. I break down the cost so you can decide if it will be worth it. This can also be made as an outdoor sectional sofa. Make a regular outdoor sofa or an L-shape outdoor sectional by adapting one of the arms. Customize the size to fit your space or cushions perfectly. Style it with stain and cushions to make it unique.
How much does this Outdoor Sofa Cost & How do you Build it?
Part 1: Cost Breakdown 00:00 – 00:46
Part 2: Instructions 04:33 -04:34
UPDATE: I do NOT recommend the Allen & Roth Cushions – they are NOT very comfortable and I would NOT buy them again. I will be stuffing them with another foam to see if I can make them more comfortable & make another video when cushion project is complete.
I will also be adding another board to the back as I determined the back of this design is not the most comfortable. Final updates coming soon!
TOOLS NEEDED:
Miter Saw, Speed Square, Tape Measure, Level, Drill, Pencil, (Pocket Hole Jig)
SHOPPING LIST:
11 – 2x4x10′ wood of your choice
150 – 2-1/2 to 3″ long, self-tapping exterior decking screws (size #8#9 or #10)
(Kreg Screws for pocket holes of your choice)
Stain or Outdoor Finish of your choice
I love my new tool for pocket holes. It’s so easy! Kreg R3 Jr. Pocket Hole Jig System (Jig System) https://amzn.to/3tQWl9C
CUT LIST:
9 – 2×4 @ 72″ (or cushion width x times 3)
13 – 2×4 @ 25- 1/2″ (or cushion depth + plus 1 1/2″)
2 – 2×4. @ 28-1/2″ (or cushion depth plus 4-1/2″)
Note: This is for 25″ x 25″ cushion 3 seater outdoor sofa. Buying 2x4x10′ will not leave you much waste. This will change a lot if you buy smaller pieces of wood such as 8′ boards, so keep that in mind.
SAVE MONEY WITH CUSHIONS:
Cushion Covers:
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Cushion Fillers:
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MY ADAPTATIONS:
I added a 2×4 on the sides and the back to make the cushions fit more snug. If you’d like to do that you will need an additional 2×4 that measures 72″ and 2 – 2×4’s that are 25 1/2″. I placed these boards with the cushions to see exactly where they should go to my desired fit.
MY STAIN CHOICES:
Minwax Pre-Stain
Behr Seal a& Waterproof semi-transparent color chocolate
Arborcoat semi-transparent in Dragon’s Breath
Original Video by Ana White: How to Build a 2×4 Outdoor Sectional Tutorial
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Video Rating: / 5
Wonderful work
I guess Jeff did all the work 😂
This is an amazing video with lots of great ideas and tips. Thank you! 😊
Great video! I have similar 25×25 cushions. I see that your length slats were cut at 72" — do you recommend multiplying the full 3x up to 75" so they don't run into the arms?
You could just make your own cushions. Basic sewing machine goes a very long way!!😮😮
I would just go to a thrift store and buy a cheap couch with cushions that are similar.
This is my idea…The measurements are rough eyeball estimates. I'm looking to build an outdoor sofa with back support beams that run across the back covering up the gap so its filled. I'm looking to lay down and not really fit cushions on it more so for lounging and laying down and giving the outdoor bed feel. I'm adding more supports to the floor on the arm rests and middle of the sofa to the floor for more support. I didn't change the seat frame height only the length. What do you think?
11 – 2×4 @ 96” Base Frame
18- 2×4 @ 48" Seating Frame & Arm Rest Frame Attachment
2-2×4 @12- for Middle Arm Rest floor support
2-2×4 @12-for Middle and back base frame floor support
If I want to make this an 8 ft couch I can just cut 9 pieces into 96" and then the rest should follow? I will definitely need to add in middle supports as well.
I like your suggestion of the pocket holes. Well done!
I kept cushions from some of my old sofas and the sofa of a family member. They make great dog beads until I'm ready to build!
Great job
How sturdy is this? Also, if I made it taller (I need to clear a water faucet on the side of my house, so maybe 22” at seat level) would it get wobbly? Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
Looks good
Use 1×4 for the seat slates!
Hi! We are interested in colloboration for our outdoor furniture. Kindly respond on Email.
Love your extra tips! Much needed as I have never done something like this before. How did it turn out with adding the extra board in the back? Is it more comfortable?
Very detailed review, thanks.
It matches your original well 👍
I like it ..
Absolutely amazing job ..
I am gonna try this.
you should have waited when wood prices drop. if you are looking with wood stain look in home depot oppps section where the can maybe find a dented or t spilled can you save 75 percent on cost . i built mine for practically for free. a friend gave me salvage pine wood from a construction site the other option is on facebook marketplace people are willing to sell or give free 2×4 away . for the cushion living in california some of the return or overstock are sold in pallets . These pallet are sold to outlet stores or swap meets. like the 8 pair of bottom and back cost 130 dollars. They were from the major stores of home depot or lowes. for the pocket jig its not necessary you need a craig jig to make pocket holes there a way of doing it with a regular drill bit where you drill down straight and than drill and angle of 30 degrrees . plus to fill top heads of the screw you can use wood putty to cover the holes or you can use a wood dowel to cover it. maybe you can use wood worker glue mix it with sawdust collected when cuttting your 2×4.
This would be perfect as a bed swing as well!