How to Build an Outdoor Sofa EASY | With Building Plans

Hey friends, let's build an outdoor sofa! To be honest, this was a much easier build than I expected it to be and it turned out even better than I expected, too!

I built it in just one day (filming it at that...which makes everything take way longer). But, full disclosure, I did come back the next day and disassemble it to change one thing about the design. If I hadn't been filming it to show you guys, I wouldn't have had to disassemble and reassemble for the camera haha. I could have just swapped a couple pieces.

So TECHNICALLY it took me two days. But it should only take you one :)

Lucky for you, you don't have to deal with design changes because I've provided the step by step build plans so all you have to do is grab your materials and get started. You'll be lounging on your new outdoor couch by the end of the weekend.

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Tools & Materials:
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Tools:

Miter Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Standard Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/32eoPBY
Kreg XL Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3MR78fq
Sander

Materials:

(2) 4x4x8 posts
(1) 2x2x8 board
(8) 2x4x8 boards
4″ XL exterior pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/43PH9vR
2 ½” exterior wood screws
2 ½” exterior pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3N2hsSd
4 ½” long timber screws or lag screws: https://amzn.to/3WY63qR
Wood Glue (exterior rated)
(3) 24″ x 24″ seat & back cushion sets (optional): https://amzn.to/3MWRoI8
Exterior Wood Finish: https://amzn.to/3CkvGbX

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Figuring Sizing Based on Cushions
01:21 Building Outdoor Sofa Side Frames
04:46 Adding Back Framing
05:36 Installing Front Supports
06:16 Adding Back Slat Supports
07:11 Adding Back Corner Slats
07:47 Cutting and Assembling Middle Support
10:05 Attaching Remaining Slats
11:03 Apply Sealer
11:33 FINAL REVEAL!