Based on my previous outdoor chair/sofa projects, I knew I would have to select the cushions first and then design the frame around its measurements. So I went online and found these great Squier cushions on sale from Target ($90 for set of 2). That gave me the basic measurements to determine the seat width and height for the chair.

• Cushion Seat Dimensions: 7.5″ T x 24.0 ” D x 22.0 ” W
• Cushion Back Dimensions: 5.75 ” T x 19.25 ” D x 22.0 ” W

From there, I drew out my plan on a piece of scrap paper. Side note, I really wish I knew how to use Sketch Up to draw a plan – putting that on my to-do list to learn someday soon :). Here’s a version drawn up in PowerPoint.

Then I picked up the lumber I would need, it’s mostly cedar except for the 4″x4″s which are Douglas Fir. I would have purchased cedar for those as well, but the lumber was a little sparse and rough that day at the big-box hardware store. Truth be told, I am just as much a fan of Doug Fir for outdoor furniture, it much less expensive and wears really well outdoors (rot resistant).  Here was my shopping list:

• 2 – 4″x4″x8′
• 2 – 2″x4″x8′
• 2 – 5/4″x4″x8′
• 1 – 2″x2″x8′
• 1 – 2″x6″8′
• Exterior screws
• 5″ hex head decking screws (FastenMaster HeadLok)
• Gorilla wood glue

And my cut list:

• 4 – 4″x4″ pieces cut with one end at a 45 degree angle to 24″ length (long side) – legs
• 2 – 4″x4″ pieces cut with two ends at 45 degree angle to 33″ length (long side) – armrests that connect the legs
• 3 – 2″x4″ pieces cut to 22″ length (or same as seat cushion width) – seat front/rear and back brace
• 2 – 2″x2″ pieces cut to 22″ length (or same as seat cushion width) – seat support
• 2 – 2″x4″ pieces cut to 26″ length – seat sides
• 6 – 5/4″x4″ pieces cut to 26″ length – seat top
• 2 – 2″x4″ pieces cut to 26″ length (or same as back cushion height plus seat cushion depth) – seat back
• 4 – 2″x6″ pieces cut to 15″ length – seat back
• 1 – 2″x4″ piece cut to 15″ length – seat back

I started by predrilling for the pocket hole screws I would need in the 4″x4″ armrests (hidden on the short side underneath). Then I assembled the arm/leg pieces by matching up the 45 degree angles. Once they were aligned, I glued and clamped. Then I came back once those were dry a day later and inserted 3.5″ exterior screws into the pocket holes underneath. I find it easier to screw them together after they are held tight by the wood glue. Then, I drilled pocket holes and screwed in the 26″ long 2″x4″ pieces between the legs, so that the top of the 2″x4″ would be 12″ off the ground. This establishes the seat height at 12″ high.

Then, I assembled the seats by lining up the 5/4″x4″ cut pieces and the overlaying the 22″ long 2″x2″s across the ends. I screwed them in from the bottom so that the 2x2s will not show. Then I aligned the 22″ long 2″x4″ end pieces and connected them by screwing them to the 2″x2″s as well.

To make the seat back I lined up all of the 15″ long 2″x6″ pieces and the one 2″x4″ and aligned them across the 26″ 2″x4″s. I glued them together and clamped until dry. It would probably be a good idea to come back and screw it together (probably using more of the 5″ hex head deck screws for an industrial look) – however it was held together well by the glue so I skipped that step for now :).

Here are the pieces I now have to assemble into a chair.

From there I took the seat the I just made and connected it to the arm/leg frames at 12″ high from the ground. I used glue and 5″ decking screws (hex head) to connect them from the outside of the frame.

Next once the seat was in place, I used the seat cushion to establish where the seat back would connect to the seat and tilted it at about a 12 degree angle (until it was comfortably reclined). I then used pocket hole screws to connect the back brace for the seat back to rest against. And I put in the seat back, turned the chair upside-down and screwed it in from the bottom.

Here’s what DIY outdoor chair looked like once it was all assembled.

Finally, I put in the cushions and here you have it!

I recognize it’s hard to follow plans that are mostly narrative. I hope in the future to be able to illustrate some of these. In the meantime, I hope you found this DIY project helpful – enjoy the summer! Please like & share

Cheers!

Author: Susan from graytablehome.com

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Bench/pew:

You can remove single side railing of the crib and then make use of it like a bench or pew. This will be very innovative and nice when you place it in your garden or patio, as its cost effective and only of the easiest furniture to make instantly with old cribs.

Bookrack:

You can make use of a single crib railing as a book rack in your living room or in the reading room, as your guests can make use of the latest magazines or newspapers during their waiting time.

Clothes drying rack:

This is one of the useful and fabulous ideas to make use of a crib railing effectively. You can just attach it metal chains and pull it forward when required. This will be one of the comfortable ways to dry clothes during winter or raining season.

Kids desk:

How cool is this remodel idea of turning their own cribs into a writing desk that will very much fascinate them. You can replace the cot with a blackboard so that they can also use it for writing and learning.

Towel storage:

You can make use of the crib rails to hang towels in your bathroom or also use it for storing shawls, scarf, etc. this will keep them organized and will be easy to grab too. Also you can paint them in various attractive colors and designs to make it look stylish.

Garden trellises:

If you are an ardent fan of gardening then you will love this idea as you can just slant and join them together like a tent and use it as a garden trellises for all the slender climbers in your garden.

Home office desk:

Mount a glass on top of the crib and you can use it as a modern home office work desk with the single side railing modified and attached as a shelf.

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Just throw a bedspread, rug, or any other cover over your sofa to give them a new look and to protect the sofa from getting dirty and damaged.

White sofas can be become dirty so easily and if you feel that it is very simple, you can add some more colors to it to bring on that look, which you feel is wonderful.

This lovely white sofa is decorated with a mild multiple colored rug that is sewed in the perfect size to fit the sofa, and the pillow throws are also matched accordingly. The choice of light colors adds so much elegance to the sofa.

This outdoor sofa is just a simple pattern and t make it look more beautiful and grand, a lovely beige small carpet kind of rug with hanging thread border is just placed over it to add style to the existing looks and additionally many pillow throws of a contrasting red stripped model is placed on the sofa to add more looks. This makes the outdoor sofa look so cool isn’t it?

If you are capable of sewing your own materials, then you can try something different like this. The sofa cushions are covered with beautiful blue and green colored cover and the lovely pleats of pink at the bottom of the sofa make it look cute and beautiful. The cushion pillows are designed in various contrasting colors to make it look bright and colorful. Colors always add beauty and this is no exception.

This beautiful vintage peach satin sofa slipcover looks very pretty and the beautiful sewing of the entire cover adds so much charm to it. The circular cushion pillow is designed in combination of beige and peach colors with lovely frills around it, and the other rectangular cushion is of beige color with lovely lace frills at the sides and cute roses attached on top of the pillow to make it more pretty.

This is a very formal and a simple design sofa throw that is of coffee brown color that contrastingly matches the sofa and the walls of the room. This looks very elegant and yet good-looking.

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How to Renovate vintage shelving unit :

The first step was to remove the top panel and also the two sliding glass inserts to make things easier for painting. The top came off easily after removing four small screws and the glass just lifted out.

The color we chose was Black F319 80 – 100% acrylic enamel in an eggshell finish from Benjamin Moore. It is the same paint we used for the Entryway Bench we built a while back and and is quite durable with a beautiful finish.

No need to prime here as this paint goes on thick and we also gave it three coats in total. It is also a very fast drying so we were able to apply all three coats in a matter of one night.

You can see how worn and stained the original finish was on the top of the unit. Originally we were going to try to restore it by sanding and re-staining the wood but in the end painting was the best option and we’re quite happy with the results.

Here it is all finished. We can’t wait to move it upstairs into the hallway and see how it fits in!

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1. Organic Sitting Area

Just look at how lovely this is! Warm, cozy, everything you want your sitting area to be. There isn’t a better way to go than bamboo. The organic motif is the perfect addition to your living room.

2. The Modern Outdoors

There’s nothing more serene or gorgeous than bamboo sprawling out in the open. A fresh, chic, and modern setting for the lovely outdoors.

3. Bits of Bathroom Uniqueness

Yes, ladies. You can have a vanity made out of bamboo, bamboo walls, bamboo  mirror and everything!  These tropical bamboo bathroom ideas  are stylish and elegant  indeed , especially. if you are living in a tropical climate.

4. Vacation-worthy Beds

Isn’t this bed just to die for? Bamboo is the perfect way to encapsulate all our vacation fantasies. t’s elegant, delicate, fresh, and reminds us of chic hotel rooms in the tropics.

5. Textural Tables and Chairs

6. An Eclectic Mix

Check out these incredibly stylish chairs in this mid-century setting.

7. Some colorful creations

Check out my guide and a few ideas on how to paint bamboo furniture here

Painting your bamboo furniture and embellishing it with other colorful touches breathes life into its classic, simple look. Making it go from 0 to 100 real quick.

8. Spacey, spectacular  bamboo curtains and space dividers 

Bamboo is perfect for those modern shapes, and the great thing about it is that it doesn’t lose its shape! Enjoy your furniture for the years to come.

9. A Tad Boho – Vintage Bamboo Furniture

Nothing says boho with a lot of character better than vintage rattan! This touch of boho flair is sure to breathe life into any space.

10. Artistically strong pieces

Bamboo is always magic, wouldn’t you agree? We hope you enjoyed the feast of delectable bamboo style options ,We know we did! Here you can find more ideas on how to decorate with bamboo and rattan. Good luck, and have fun!

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