This allows me to use seat cushions for the back instead of pillows. I noticed there is a 28 1/2" piece needed for the arm, but the cut list does not have this length listed, just a heads up! What are the dimensions for the cushions? After going through tons of Youtube videos, we had ruled out making our own, until we found this awesome video by Ana, where she creates a gorgeous sofa by building a simple frame out of 2x4s and adds very professional looking box cushions at the end to give it a plush and inviting look. New!!! i found this too, the easiest thing would be for the top rails to be 29.5" or recut all the sections and take an inch of of each one. Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service, Dimensions shown above. sometimes it is hard to get 2x4x10s. Cedar 2x4s seem to be on expensive side? https://www.ryobitools.com/nation/projects/4499, https://www.thefoamfactory.com/opencellfoam/HD36-R.html, (5) 2X4 @ 12 FEET LONG - CUT THE 70-1/2" AND 72" LONG PIECES FROM THESE BOARDS, (4) 2X4 @ 8 FEET LONG - CUT THE REST OF THE BOARDS FROM THESE BOARDS, (10) 2x4 @ 25-1/2" (includes back support), (1) 2x4 @ 70-3/4" (back support--cut to fit). Otherwise, this was fun to make and easy with the plans. Blueberry Chia Jam - 10 Mintues, 3 Ingredients! I might add a 2x4 toward the bottom/back to keep them in place. Please advise. I am doubting these plans and see lots of potential holes in the engineering especially if there are no solutions or replies to the followers/builders. I was wondering where you bought your cushions? What size cushions will fit this couch? I would love to build it and put it in our outdoor gazebo. What is the best cushion size for each couch? Click here to download Ana White's blueprints for this How-To! Recommend screwing at an angle into the legs if possible for maximum strength. What good is it to me if some one else does
The Home Depot carries a ton of choices for outdoor wood treatments. Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service, $120 for wood (per sofa), $12 for screws, $25 for water seal, $150 for cushions (per sofa).
if the sections are 4x2 so the widest point is 4" the smallest is 2" so simple maths 25.5" + the 2 + 2" sections adds upto 29.5" NOT 28.5" so they are 1" too short. I hope you feature this design on your website with the sketchup illustrations.
Karlah, they were so expensive! You'll just need some 2x4s and screws! And the piece that fits inside is 25 1/2 9 - 2x4 @ 72 (or cushion width x times 3), 13 - 2x4 @ 25-1/2 (or cushion depth plus1-1/2"), 2 - 2x4 @ 28-1/2 (or cushion depth plus 4-1/2"). Most additional's countenances never show up on camera. To make the seat part of this sofa, we are basically going to frame up a mini floor. Thanks for sharing! Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. You only missed one item on the cut list and thats the 28.5 cut for the arm rest. The arm rest is 28 1/2 Build two arms. step by step is some one else doing the thinking for you. New!!! Thanks, Great simple and easy design. You can use 24 x 24 inch cushions for the bottom or 25 x 25" (which will be just a smidge big, according to what Ana White said on one of her videos). Here in England we used pressure-treated timber wood with preservatives into the timber to protect against fungal & insect attack enhancing protection. I would like to make this couch without arms, yet have slats in the back any suggestions? They may be custom as the standard cushions fall a little short. Sanded with 120-grit sandpaper, two coats of Thompson's Water Seal (transparent).
Attach the final 72 long 2x4 board to the tops of the arms, at the back. I have had to develop my own plans because yours do not include everything or the cut list to materials bought are insufficient or wasteful. New!!!
With just some 2x4 boards, you could be seating in style this summer! I found this video so useful because my husband and I had been looking for a modern looking outdoor sofa for the garden and had accepted the fact that we were going to have to spend more money than we felt comfortable spending to enable us to get the modern sleek look we were both looking for. We love seeing your projects. All Rights Reserved. Thank you so much, I just made this set for the backyard and we love them! Made 2 of these the other day. NOTE: be sure to cut a 28.5 board for the arm. Some builders add a middle row to the back/sides to help keep cushions in line.
Cut list is incorrect, found this out after all cuts was followed. The cushions I designed this sofa to fit are theses: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Beverly-Beige-Replacement-3-Piece-Outdoor-Corner-Chair-Cushion-Set-89-22303/203790032?MERCH=REC-_-product-1-_-203790030-_-203790032-_-N and these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Beverly-Beige-Replacement-2-Piece-Outdoor-Chair-Cushion-Set-89-22301/203790030?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1-1-_-NA-_-203790030-_-N
Just attach 5 of the 25-1/2 long 2x4s to 2 of the 72 long 2x4s, spacing about 16 apart. Thanks. We also made the arms 2x6 boards so we wouldnt need end tables for the couch. Thanks! Love it! Hi can someone help me understand this plan. Thanks, Ana. Hi. 2x4 loveseats https://imgur.com/gallery/534Euxl. This is an amazing video that will take through this project, step by step. Since 2009. (They will be hidden hnder the seat cushions). Hah, the cushions would have cost just as much as a brand new seat with cushions, kind of frustrating. Thanks. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. I made the mud kitchen (second project ever) over the weekend and you make it so easy to follow! This time use a pocket hole jig set for 1- thick boards, and 2- long pocket hole screws. Hi, Nuck82- Sanding and especially sealing is a great idea for this project. I keep looking at this and thinking how awesome it would be to have an affordable way to add seat cushions. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. After so many requests, we've added a One Arm Sofa Plan (below) so you can turn your Outdoor sofa into a sectional! Blueberry Chia Jam - 10 Mintues, 3 Ingredients! The images are broken and there is no download. I cant wait to finish it up this weekend. It's working on our end so you may want to try a different internet browser. Exterior Spaces, Turn your outdoor sofa into a sectional with these plans: We also share our outdoor wood finishing secrets in this post. think you need to update the cutlist so it's correct. This helps us keep our plans free, but at no cost to you. The cushions in the image seem be be of different sizes. May add 1 (either 2x2 or 2x4) along the seat to keep the cushions from going out the back. The hubby wanted me to use recycled 4x4's so I changed up the arms a bit, but they fit with the rest. I'll post on the brag wall. Let me know!! But it looks cute and homemade so oh well. Cut Your Boards:
I see it in the plans but not the cut list so Im wondering if the material list is accurate? I made a couple minor modifications. Hubs had to take them inside his workshop and give them a play by play tutorial of how he made it! Cut all of your boards according to the cut list. This plan uses standard 24" x 24" "Deep Seat" cushions, available at most retailers, like these from Target. Your builds are always easy to follow and beautiful. Nice! Im having a hard time finding the correct sizes, I'm in the process of getting all my supplies and plan on getting my cushions at this site: https://www.thefoamfactory.com/opencellfoam/HD36-R.html Build your own outdoor sofa! Now we just have to finish (protect) them, and make some cushions for them. Im new to this and havent used my kreg jig yet so not sure what the difference is. For your convenience, here's the plans in this collection. I made a version of this today and I am very happy with the finished product. Super simple and all worked well. How can this be? Seat Slats:
Deep Seat Cushions, 24" x 24" x 4-5" deep, with matching pillows, 150 - 2-1/2 to 3" long, self-tapping exterior decking screws (#8, #9 or #10 will all work). Excited. I can find 1x4 cedar boards. I'll definitely be using some of your plans as starting points in future. Blueberry Chia Jam - 10 Mintues, 3 Ingredients! It looks great and is comfortable. This did not account for the one board that is critical of 28.5" long for the chair arm and no mention of it on the cut or material list. We love seeing your projects. Love this idea I'm going to have to do this. I really like this sectional. Other. hi Ana Attaching Arms to Seat:
Finished product looks great. I hope this helps. I mostly used pocket holes so the screws wouldnt be visible. Too bad you guys don't have a step by step like Ana has for all her other plans on her site!! Optional: Additional back support can be added as shown. Anyone have any of these downloaded which you wouldnt mind sharing? Great planso easy. Is this site professionally managed? Assuming your face shows up on camera, Watch Movies you are thought of as a "highlighted extra" and will bring in more cash as well as a Screen Actor's Guild voucher for your work that day. Please consider taking a second to share. Ana suggested to use a water sealer made by thompson apparently is very nice and water proof to protect the wood, Does this sectional have a back rest? Build your own outdoor sectional out of 2x4s! I would like to upload photos buy I dont know where to do that. Ana makes this project look practically effortless, she first constructs the frame and then just decks it. I don't think the dimensions are exactly right, but it occurred to me that it is close enough to adapt to the size of a baby crib mattress. Screw together with screws, also attach to board from step 3. we should be able to take a picture with the size of all parts
Thanks for taking the design time out of the equation to the point where I can just cut and drill! Just finished the frame and trying to find cushions. Attach the seat framing to the arms with 2-1/2 exterior screws, through the arm tie-in boards. (1) Moved the rear beam back 6 inches and added 2 vertical supports. I made some modifications:
Love em and thank you!!! He's already had one replaced. Anyone have a link to these type of screws needed? We love seeing your projects. New!!! Another important tip for you is to choose the wood that is completely straight, so I always go to pick mine, I never trusted ask for delivery when woods is involve, they can send any random and not completely straight, hope this help. This is very nice.
So I went with 22" from the outside boards and hoping it works out okay. We also have a plans to convert this sofa to anoutdoor sectional, a matching outdoor coffee table plan, and outdoor wood finishing secrets. Or another kind of wood. To finish the arms, add another 25- long board underneath the arm middle. I tweaked it a little to make 2 smaller love seats to fit under pergola(4 feet seating). All we need now is some one to say over and over " look what I made", Hello everyone - the plans for Ana's Outdoor Couch are now downloadable in Step 1 of the How-To (just make sure you are logged in to RYOBI Nation to view! Please consider taking a second to share. Treating timber wood helps extend the life of this construction material, reducing the levels of upkeep and repair needed. Hi!My daughter and I just built this!!! Is there a way to modify this plan to match the Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s? @DIY_Diva - We only have a finished image for this project. The plans were super easy to follow. Cant find self-tapping exterior deck screws, the ones i did find say wood to metal, not wood to wood. S. I cannot see any pictures or how to download this projectwould love the plans and instructions with photos? I really want to build this but am wondering what size pocket hole drill and screws you use?. Took me about 5 1/2 hours from start to finish (for both).
All Rights Reserved. Ana makes two projects here as well, one project is a sofa with arms and the other project is a sectional, she uses these same plans for both. I cant find 2x4 cedar boards anywhere. outdoor wood finishing secrets in this post. Thank you. The distance between the inside of the boards is 67". Since 2009. Beautiful! I had a harder time finding cost effective cushions than actually building pieces. Also, it would need to be chair height because my husband has bad knees. Is there a particular store you found your cushions? 22" + 20.5" + 22" + 1.75" + 1.75" = 68".
This DIY outdoor sofa has to be the nicest looking, most professional, and sleek sofas I have ever found in the DIY world. I'd like to make two of these for my patio. Im so curious where you got your cushions? Ana White plans include step by step diagrams and shopping and cut list. Since 2009. Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service, Modular Outdoor Seating from 2x4s and Cedar Fence Pickets, Outdoor Chair - Modern Comfort Collection, Outdoor Loveseat - Modern Comfort Collection, Lift Top Storage Sofa Sectional Seating Bases, Making Cushions for Tiny House Storage Sectional, DIY Daybed for Tiny House Seating and Extra Sleeping, Kids Couch - 2x4 DIY Sectional with Crib Mattress Cushions, Lift Storage Bed Trundle - Converts to Sofa for Tiny House Use, Tiny House Loft with Bedroom, Guest Bed, Storage and Shelving, One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece, Platform Outdoor Sectional with End Table (part 2), Trimmed and ready for Christmas - Dollhouse, our modified version of printers sideboard. What size are the cushions and where can we get them, Hi! What are your thoughts? Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. According to my measurements there would be 3 cushions at 24 wide x 27 deep. That's for 1 person doing everything on the ground. Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. Hi, Greg- There is a link just before the steps that allows you to download the plan, including a shopping list. One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece. Since this is an outdoor couch, do you have instructions on how to weatherproof the wood? Please consider taking a second to share. Standard outdoor cushions?
Please review Disclaimer and Terms of Service. While the supervisor will fix any such issues, all the more frequently the understudy is more worried about referring to, association, responding to the examination questions, www.expertmemoire.com/ and composing the techniques area accurately and to the rigid rules. After the first set of plans I built (patio furniture) I designed and made backs for them as they were terribly uncomfortable. Place decking on top, evenly spacing, and screw down, two screws per joint (recommended). Modern style meets DIY cool in this sturdy cedar sofa! All Rights Reserved. With just some 2x4 boards, you could be seating in style this summer! I just got some tree care to get rid of an old oak tree in my backyard so I can deck out the space with this sofa. Attach seat slats to seat support frame, with 2- exterior decking screws. Thank you. I used 8 foot boards instead of 10 (I have a tiny hatchback). Those step-by-step instructions are much clearer than the text-only procedure written here. Im addicted now! having trouble finding where to download the plans for this? Should i buy a mattress pad or something to put underneath the cushions or should i just buy firmer cushions. Be sure to create a new project and upload images so we can see how great it turned out! (2) Added some diagonal supports to connect the legs to the center frame for rigidity.
I still only used 11 pieces of lumber, I just made the smaller slats 24 inch (instead of 25.5) so each board was one big and one small and I made the 2 medium boards 27 inch. Hi, Ana. Arm Middle:
In this plan you ask to buy 5- 12' and 4- 8' 2x4's. It is my next project after planting season is over! I also put the back board vertical instead of horizontal for a little more support, I don't see any reason why to make it differently, its still deep seating and fit standard cushions from Lowes. Hi this looks beautiful! 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. A two and a half minute video is not a downloadable plan. Made this couch earlier this week for my screened in patio, I am SUPER happy with it.
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Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. If I were to use 2x4x8s how many would i need? We love seeing your projects.
Build your own outdoor sofa with just 11 2x4s. Hi everyone! Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Thank you for the plans, Ana!! In reply to Cushion Option by Michelle-Chaos, I tried the crib mattress it is too small, Cot mattresses come in all sorts of different sizes, i've used one thats 140 x 70 x 10cm and modified the dimensions of the build to fit, Yeah it's a great idea i've used 2 cot mattresses 140x70x10cm and modified the dimensions of the build to match, Sorry about that, they're over at Ryobi. Espero que si ;)! 4 should be used up since they are 2x4s, meaning 2 from each end of the 28 1/2 long board. (3) Used plywood for the seat instead of 2x4s, was going to add hinges so I could swing the seat up to store stuff under it, but just screwed it down instead. These are extremely hard to find so I am interested to know what others did for cushions. If you build the couch, we'd sure like to see it! I know this is an old thread but the Ryobi pages arent working and I would love to get my hands on the plans and cut list for this project!! if you need house cleaning service we got you covered! I built one of these couches. I am by trade a professional carpenter and I will please ask you to recheck your drawings materials and cut list. . Ibuildand sharesmart, stylish diy projects. Will that work? Thanks for the plans! Also would it be good to add a support in the middle or no need? One of my favorite projects I did last year was this 2x4 outdoor sofa. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Attach longer 2x4 to two of the shorter 2x4s with screws. Anyone have trouble finding cedar boards?? Attach arm rests (28- long) to legs (25- long) with 2- exterior decking screws.
I am new to this site but I don't see replies to questions posted and why is an escort service post allowed? @dickblazer we have fixed the link so you should be able to download now! The plans are on the sofa makers blog Ana White on Robi Nation. Thanks if anyone has good answers. Do you recommend doing such, or can i pass on this? Very odd. Love how it came out! the top rails on the sides are NOT long enough. I made mine in redwood which looks very pretty with all the different colors and patterns in it. Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. Thank you. I would need to make it more comfortable because we would sit on it for hours playing games. Blueberry Chia Jam - 10 Mintues, 3 Ingredients. Also consider a back for these benches. The finished product looks so cute. Please consider taking a second to share. I built this over the weekend. How To Make A Whimsical DIY Owl Dreamcatcher, 100 DIY Bedroom Decor Ideas | Creative Room Projects, 34 DIY Home Decor Ideas Made With Repurposed Crates, 43 Simple Snacks To Make in Less Than 5 Minutes, 34 DIY Photo Albums To Showcase All Those Pics, 31 Free Printables and Templates for Mason Jars, Visit our friends at DIY Projects for Teens, 5 (24) @ 12 feet long (cut the 70 1/2 and the 72 long pieces from these boards, 4 (24) @ 8 feet long (cut the rest of the boards from these boards). Can you share any info on the cushions that fit best with it?! Thanks Ana and Ryobi. Thanks Ana. Attach seat boards to top of seat frame with 2-3/4" screws. !For our first time, we did awesome!.The only adjustment I made was that I made it the size of a twin bed So my bottom cushion is actually a mattress!But great plan, great instructions !.On to the next project!!! This completes the seat frame. Any recs on good places to find cushions? Thanks for the plans!! Everybody loves them. Thanks for all the amazing plans! Thanks for letting us know! Copyright 2009-2011 Ana White/Ana White.com. 18V ONE+ HP BRUSHLESS 7-1/4" CIRCULAR SAW, 18V ONE+ HP BRUSHLESS 1/2" DRILL/DRIVER KIT, Furniture, Looks great Ana might have to build this :-). According to that list, you'll need 11 2x4x10's. Build Seat Frame:
We invited all our friends over to watch a movie and have some beers outside on our new sofa and they couldnt settle down long enough to enjoy the movie. Cut the seat framing boards with compound miter saw or similar. I love this outdoor sectional. Ana, My daughter loves your site and to date, I have built 3 sets of your plans. The Images and the downloadable blue prints are still missing. Attach seat frame to the arm with screws. Cannot wait to make this. I have a bad back. One says you need 9 at 72" and the other one says you need 11 at 72".
I bought 7- 12' and 1- 8' 2x4 and had less waste wood and all of the parts. The cut list on the video and the list in the project steps differ. Arms:
I made on but changed it up just a little, but the basic plans didn't change much. The video has all the step by step instructions. I used cedar and added the extra boards so the cushions would stay put. Use 2-1/2 exterior decking screws. What do you suggest? Wish she would include the measurements of the cushions she used so it would have been easier to find. Ibuildand sharesmart, stylish diy projects. All Rights Reserved. I added 1 more 2x4 to the back, just under the top rail. This brilliant Youtuber named Ana White really outdid herself on this project and the results are outstanding. Would you recommend cheaper wood that would also last long time outdoors (pressure treated pine, redwood). ), We can so do this, can't wait to make ours :). It is not currently listed in the cut list. Click here to download Ana White's blueprints for this How-To! Kmm4 - Did you find cushions? Recommend: Build to suit cushions, Modular Outdoor Seating from 2x4s and Cedar Fence Pickets, "Just Add Legs" DIY Bed Frame (All Mattress Sizes), Easiest Corn Hole Plans with Free Printable PDF, Doing the benches today but heres the table, daybed converted to fit ikea kura bunk bed, Reclaimed Lumber Farmhouse Bench by nhemlok, The Science Behind Three week diet regime. We used the cheapest we could find from At Home, the ones that included the top and bottom as one, and had to add some extra throw pillows for added comfort since the back seems to dig in when you sit! Therefore it should be 24 1/2 board, right? Hi, Karlah! Modular Outdoor Seating from 2x4s and Cedar Fence Pickets, "Just Add Legs" DIY Bed Frame (All Mattress Sizes), Easiest Corn Hole Plans with Free Printable PDF, Trimmed and ready for Christmas - Dollhouse, our modified version of printers sideboard. Ibuildand sharesmart, stylish diy projects. Click the blue link at the top, or paste this into your browser:http://eff5c75290b0e498bfcc-cdb2fd2cc8e016557784fa363a2704b5.r93.cf1.rackcdn.com/Outdoor%20Sofa%20Plans.pdf, Hi, The above Materials says you need 11 2x4 @ 72 inches and the downloadable plans say you need 9 2x4 @72inches. **Exclusive Feature**:
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I now have an extra 25 1/2 and am short a 28 1/2" board.. Great looking sofa, made one for my back deck <3. :). This plan is for the One Arm Sofa. One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece, Outdoor hangout using 2x4 and fence boards, Family Back Deck COVID19 Project Facelift, Modular Outdoor Seating from 2x4s and Cedar Fence Pickets, "Just Add Legs" DIY Bed Frame (All Mattress Sizes), Easiest Corn Hole Plans with Free Printable PDF, Trimmed and ready for Christmas - Dollhouse, our modified version of printers sideboard.
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