2/22/2021 2x4 Outdoor Sofa | Ana White

2x4 Outdoor Sofa

SUBMITTED BY ANA WHITE (/USER/1) ON SAT, 03/16/2019 - 13:11

Di iculty: Beginner

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 (http://www.ana-

white.com/2015/06/free_plans/one-arm-outdoor-sectional-piece), a matching outdoor co ee table plan,
(http://www.ana-white.com/2016/06/free_plans/2x4-outdoor-co ee-table) and outdoor wood finishing
secrets. (https://www.ana-white.com/blog/2019/05/outdoor-wood-furniture-finishing-secrets)

Build your own outdoor sofa!  You'll just need some 2x4s and screws!  

Turn your outdoor sofa into a sectional with these plans:

One arm outdoor sofa plans (http://www.ana-white.com/2015/06/free_plans/one-arm-outdoor-

sectional-piece)
Armless outdoor sofa plans (http://www.ana-white.com/2015/06/free_plans/armless-2x4-sectional-
matches-ryobi-sofa-and-one-arm-pieces?page=1)
Matching outdoor co ee table plans (http://www.ana-white.com/2016/06/free_plans/2x4-outdoor-
co ee-table)
We also share our outdoor wood finishing secrets in this post. (https://www.ana-
white.com/blog/2019/05/outdoor-wood-furniture-finishing-secrets)

Dimensions

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Dimensions shown above. Recommend: Build to suit cushions

Preparation

SHOPPING LIST

11 - 2x4x10’ (prefer cedar boards)

150 - 2-1/2” to 3" long, self-tapping exterior decking screws  (#8, #9 or #10 will all work) 

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CUT LIST

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")

TOOLS

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Instructions

STEP 1

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Cut the seat framing boards with compound miter saw or similar.

Screw together with self tapping screws.

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STEP 2

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Now for the arms.

Cut the boards.

Attach longer 2x4 to two of the shorter 2x4s with screws.

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STEP 3

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Screw together with screws.

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STEP 4

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Screw together with screws, also attach to board from step 3.

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STEP 5

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STEP 6

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Attach seat boards to top of seat frame with 2-3/4" screws.

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STEP 7

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Screw back piece at an angle into the arms with 2-3/4" screws.  You can also use pocket holes.

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STEP 8

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Some builders add a middle row to the back/sides to help keep cushions in line.

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