It’s high time you give that lonely patio a refresh with a brand new outdoor collection debuting here on TDC. Enjoy those long summer days to the fullest. We have plans today for the loveseat, and many more collection pieces will be coming down the line in the next few weeks!
This plan was custom made to fit these fabulous cushions with a smattering of these for the back! You can also buy this combo set if you prefer. Cushions have a way of being super expensive, so we took the chore out of this task and designed the piece to fit them perfectly. A great price and gorgeous color selection – hard to beat!
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- Tape Measure
- Saw – Jig Saw, Circular, Table, or Miter Saw
- Drill
- Multi-Square and Carpenter’s Square
- Sander
- Kreg Jig – if you build frequently, invest in this one.
- Nail Gun
- 12 – 1×2 at 8’
- 5 – 2×2 at 8’
- 1 – 2×4 at 8’ (or use a small 8-1/4″ scrap that you have on hand)
- 2-1/2″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 1-1/4″ Pocket Hole Screws
- 2-1/2″ Wood Screws
- Countersink Drill Bit
- Pocket Hole Plugs – Paint Grade, Pine, Oak – optional
- Clamps
- Safety Gear
- 3/4″ Edge Banding – optional
- Wood Filler
- Wood Glue
- Sanding Supplies
- Paste Wax
- Finishing Supplies
4 – 2×2 at 24-3/4” – Legs
- 4 – 2×2 at 27-1/4” – Side Tops and Bottoms
- 12 – 1×2 at 27-1/4” – Side Slats
- 2 – 2×2 at 48” – Back Top and Bottom
- 1 – 2×2 at 13-1/2” – Back Top Center
- 12 – 1×2 at 23-1/4” – Back/Bottom Slats
- 1 – 2×2 at 48” – Front
- 2 – 1×2 at 48” – Front Slats
- 1 – 2×2 at 27-1/4” – Center Support
- 1 – 2×4 at 8-1/4” –Back Support
- 1 – 2×2 at 8-1/4” –Front Support
- 18 – 1×2 at 23-1/4” – Seat Slats
Cut the pieces for the Legs, Side Tops and Side Bottoms. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Side Tops and Side Bottoms. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. Pay close attention to which direction your pocket holes face – it’s up to you (just make sure that you are consistent).
Cut the pieces for the Side Slats. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Side Slats. Place the Side Slats to where they are flush with the inside of the Legs and spaced 1-1/2” from each other. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Back Top, Back Bottom, and Back Top Center. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Back Top and Back Bottom. Drill pocket holes in both ends and each sides of the Back Top Center. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Back Slats (you will only use 8 of the Back Slats in this step). With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Back Slats. Place the Back Slats to where they are flush with the inside of the Legs and the front side of the Back Top Center and spaced 1-1/2” from each other. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Front and Front Slats. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of the Front. Reset the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, and drill pocket holes in both ends of the Front Slats. Place the Front Slats to where they are flush with the inside of the Legs and 3/4” from the front edge of the Legs and spaced 1-1/2” from each other. Assemble the Front as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws and the Front Slats with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Center Support, Back Support, and Front Support. With the Kreg jig set for 1-1/2” material, drill pocket holes in the top ends of the Front Support and Back Support. Assemble as shown with glue and 2-1/2” pocket screws. Secure the Front Slats to the Front Support with 2-1/2” wood screws.
Use the remaining 4 Slats from Step 4. Place the Bottom Slats to where they are 3/4” from the back edge of the Back Support and spaced 1-1/2” from each other. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
Cut the pieces for the Seat Slats. With the Kreg jig set for 3/4” material, drill pocket holes in both ends of each Seat Slat. Place the Seat Slats to where they are flush with the top edge of the Center Support/Side Bottoms and spaced 1-1/2” from each other. Assemble as shown with glue and 1-1/4” pocket screws.
To make this a Loveseat that you can really sink into, purchase the Outdoor Deep Seating Cushions from Target. After all, we based our Loveseat dimensions off of these cushions – they will fit like a glove!
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