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Home Projects Outdoors How to Build a DIY Modern Outdoor Sofa
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Today I’m going to show you how to make a DIY Modern Outdoor Sofa. We’re in the process of overhauling our back deck and this outdoor couch is going to be the cornerstone of the patio set. I designed it to be a great place to chill with deep cushions, a tilted back and enough room to comfortably seat three adults. And with clean lines this modern sofa makes a great statement on our back porch.
I only used 2×4 and 1×4 materials in the construction which are readily available at the home center. You don’t need a whole shop of tools to build this either. With just a mitersaw, drill, and a circular saw you can do everything I show here. Being an outdoor sofa it’s made from cedar and I used exterior screws to withstand the elements. This was a perfect opportunity to partner with SPAX on this build and try out their new HCR-X exterior screws for the joinery. I’ll tell you more about them later and how they saved me a bunch of drilling.
I’ve got detailed plans and a video for this build available below. The video will show in real time how everything fits together and the plans include a detailed cut list, step by step instructions and 3D CAD drawings of each step. Read on to see how you can make your own!
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Here is what you’ll need for the project:
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I’ll walk you through the build step by steps to make the couch. You can jump to each section using the links below
Start by cutting parts for the outdoor sofa side assemblies from cedar 2×4. Each side needs a 27-1/2″ top, a pair of 22-1/2″ uprights and a 24-1/2″ base.
Begin assembling the sides by drilling ⅜” holes halfway through the tops of the armrest on each end. Drive 2-½” screws into the holes to join the boards. You’ll fill these holes with cedar plugs later for a nice clean look. You could also use pocket holes here and in most other parts of this build if you prefer that method.
Repeat this process for the other side and before moving on drill holes at the bottom of each assembly for attaching the base of the armrest later.
You can cut 3/8″ plugs with a 3/8″ plug cutter to fill the holes in the armrest. A plug cutter is kinda like a drill bit with a hollow center that gives you a perfectly matched plug from the same material as your armrests. If you don’t have a drill press or plug cutter you can also buy cedar dowels for plugs.
Use a generous amount of glue on the plugs and install them just proud of the surface. After the glue is dry sand them flush to the surface.
Next you’ll cut the 2×4 base stretcher that connects the sides to 69″. This was initially just a design element but it ended up adding a lot of stability to the whole sofa. Flip it and the armrest bases upside down and connect them with 2-1/2″ screws .
Flip the stretcher back over and bring in the armrests and attach them with 2-1/2″ screws through the holes you predrilled earlier. Fill these holes with cedar plugs as well.
Now you’ll move to the seat base for the modern outdoor couch. The base frame is made from 2×4’s and needs a front and back each 69″, two sides at 24-1/2″ and two inner supports at 24-1/2″. The two inner supports need notches cut in them to hold the 1×4 seat slats. Lay out four notches 3-1/2″ wide by 3/4″ deep on the inner supports.
I used a dado blade on the tablesaw to cut out the notches on the boards. You could also make them with a series of cuts within the notch area with a circular saw then clear out the waste with a chisel.
You’ll also need two 24-1/2″ cleats to support the outer ends of the 1×4 slats. Rip a 2×4 in half for these or use 2×2 material. For the final seat parts cut four 1×4 seat slats to 66″.
Start the seat assembly by joining the outer frame with glue and 2-½” screws using clamps along the way to help square things up. For the inner supports, space them evenly with the center of the boards 23″ from the outer edge. Do the assembly upside down so the top surface will be flush when you finish.
Flip the seat over and attach the cleats to the sides. The slats should be flush with the outer frame so use a scrap 1×4 to set their position. When the scrap is flush, attach the cleats with 2-½” screws.
Now lay the 1×4 seat slats into the notches and attach them with 1-½” screws . These new HCR-X exterior screws from SPAX are perfect for this application. They have a corrosion resistant coating for outdoor use and like all SPAX screws, they don’t require predrilling. This was great when screwing in all these slats because it saved me from predrilling 32 holes.
Next you’ll build the modern outdoor sofa backrest. From 2×4’s, cut four uprights to 21″ with 15 degree angles on the bottom end. The uprights will be connected by 1×4 slats similar to the seat base. Lay out three 3-1/2″ wide by 3/4″ deep notches and cut them with a dado blade or circular saw as before.
Add a taper to the back of the uprights by striking a line 1″ over from the top notch and 6″ down the upright. Cut to the line on the tablesaw or with a circular saw.
Cut three 1×4’s to 69″ long for the back slats. Lay out the uprights with the same spacing as the seat supports and attach the slats with 1-½” screws .
Now is a great time to sand everything and apply finish. It’s much easier to work with the large flat assemblies than to try to sand into corners once the sofa is put together. Sand to 150 grit and apply 3 coats of exterior spar urethane .
Before assembly install rubber feet on the bottom of the sides to minimize contact with water.
Clamping some temporary blocks to the sides to position the seat which should be 12-1/2″ to the top of the seat. Put the seat in place and secure it to the sides with two 3-¼” screws per corner.
Put the back in place and join it to the seat supports with a 3-¼” screw through each upright into the seat supports.
On the back side use two more screws to secure the outer pieces together and put another fastener into the back of the inner supports.
We went full out DIY on this build. My wife made the cushions with help from this video on How to Make Easy Box Cushions . The base cushions are 24″ deep and 23″ wide and the back cushions are 18″ tall and 23″ wide. You can also purchase cushions online or at a local store to fit your needs.
The fabric my wife used was an outdoor fabric and the foam was regular density foam from Mybecca. Even though the sofa is outdoors it is still covered, so we didn’t go for the exterior foam which was 2x the cost. We used 5″ foam for the seat and 3″ foam for the back.
If you want to see more patio furniture like this modern outdoor sofa then head over to my Outdoor Projects page where I have all kinds of projects for the great outdoors.
SPAX provided me with product and/or monetary compensation as a sponsor of this build. All opinions are my own and are not filtered by the sponsor.
love your stuff, how about a chaise lounge (had to spell check that one)
I thought about that. Might do that if I don’t do a loveseat!
I’m in the process of building this so thanks for sharing but I am concerned on how the seat is attached to the armrest which is just by 3 1/4″ screws. Do you feel that will be sufficient to hold up the weight? I like the clean lines but I was thinking about putting an L bracket on each corner to add additional support.
Hi, Just wanted to thank you for the plan which I built the set (3-seats and 2-seats) for my back yard. It is the best plan and we are happy with the results and really enjoy it. The best part about the plan is: incline back rest (15 degree), light and elegant (with 2×4 and 1×4). Notes: You need to shop for the seat pads and the back pillows to your styles. Thank you, Scott
Thanks, Scott! Glad you loved the plan. Got any pics to share?
I want to thank you for your detailed video and online project step-by-step guide to building the outdoor sofa. I was able to follow them and make a sofa for my wife. She loves it. Thank you!
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The best way to clean is with the sponge or cloth that has been dipped into soapy water. Simply wipe down the surface covers with the soap and water, and then wipe dry with a clean cloth. This method should work just fine whether you’re wanting to remove a stain or wipe away dust. It’s advisable to clean your sofa a few times during the sunny season to prevent the build-up of mould or mildew.
If your garden sofa has already been infected with algae or mould, it should suffice to wash it with water and vinegar. Don’t forget to wash off the vinegar. There’s usually no need to use toxic chemicals to clean your outdoor sofa.
Cushions and textiles need to be stored somewhere dry to protect against moisture. Don’t leave them out in the rain. Outdoor sofa cushions should also be stored off the ground to prevent pests getting to them. If possible, store them in an airtight container or a fabric bag. Avoid storing them in direct sunlight when not in use, since the sunlight will make the fabric colour fade over time.
Most of the outdoor sofa cushions from IKEA have removable covers. This means that you can just throw them in the washing machine when they get dirty!
The garden sofa cushions without removable covers are easy to handwash. Just follow these simple steps:
It’s important that you give the cushions the time they need to air dry. If not, they could get infected with mould or mildew. It's a good idea to refrain from using the cushions until at least a day after they’ve been washed and dried.
Check the product description of your specific garden sofa cushions if you want to know whether they are machine washable. H2: How do I keep outdoor sofa and cushions from sliding?
It can be annoying to feel the outdoor cushions slip out from underneath you. On a glossy surface, big cushions have a tendency of moving around. Fortunately, there’s any easy fix. To keep your outdoor sofa cushions in place, put an anti-slip underlay beneath them. This should stop them from sliding from one side to another on your garden sofa.
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