2x4 Outdoor Sofa

Di!iculty: Beginner Projects

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)

Collections: Reader submitted photo (https://www.ana-white.com/community-

2x4 Outdoor Collection (/woodworking-projects/collections/2x4-outdoor-collection)
Essential (/woodworking-projects/collections/essential)
projects/outdoor-sectional-37)
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 This simple plan is the foundation for amazing seating in your outdoor space. Easy to build and
customize, designed for standard size cushions, this is one of our most popular plans for good
reason.

photo by 14ERMOM (https://www.ana-white.com/user/655186)

More Plans in this Collection / Sectional Pieces

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)
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 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

Dimensions shown above. Recommend: Build to suit cushions

Preparation
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 SHOPPING LIST

11 - 2x4x10’ (prefer cedar boards)

3 - Deep Seat Cushions, 24" x 24" x 4-5" deep, with matching pillows
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150 - 2-1/2” to 3" long, self-tapping exterior decking screws (#8, #9 or #10
will all work)

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