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DIY ottoman for a sectional sofa

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We already built a one-armed sofa and a corner unit for our outdoor sectional sofa and today I'll show you how to make the easiest and most straightforward from them all - a DIY ottoman.

If you are new here, you can read about my patio makeover here and about the outdoor sectional sofa.

Materials

  • 2 Β½" galvanized screws
  • 2 Β½" pocket hole screws
  • wood glue
  • sanding discs (80, 160, 220 grit)

Tools

  • Miter saw
  • Kreg jig (optional)
  • Power drill
  • Speed square
  • Sander
diy outdoor sectional sofa from 2x4s

How to make a DIY ottoman for a modular sofa

Step 1 - cut and assemble the sides

In this step, we need to make two identical sides for the ottoman.

Instructions for one side are below:

Cut two 2x4"s at 12", one at 21" and one at 24".

Attach them together using pocket holes. Use wood glue and make sure that it's square during assembly.

Step 2 - connect the sides

Cut two 2x4"s at 27 Β½" and attach them to sides with Kreg jig pocket holes. As always, use wood glue to attach them together.

Step 3 - Add brackets for slats

Cut two 2x2"s at 21" and attach them to sides with wood glue and screws.

Step 4 - add slats

Lay down slats and attach them with screws. I used 2x3"s for the slats and covered the whole ottoman but you can leave spacing the same as on the one-armed sofa and corner unit. Up to you.

To see dimensions, cut list, and lumber list you can download a printable PDF plan from my shop.

xoxo,

April

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