Couches are some of the most attractive items in a home, and you can choose to buy them or make yours at home. For those interested in DIY projects for home furniture pieces, this is an interesting one on making your couch. A total of four DIY ways by which you can proceed with making your couch will be outlined in sections below.
Classic 2X10s Style
The side panels of the couch are made from 2x10s that you cut yourself to length using a circular saw and a clamp to hold the wood in place. Get an orbital sander to sand the 2x10s until they are very smooth. Lay out the panels and mark where you are going to put the joiner. Apply the glue and clamp the whole board together to form one piece.
Use clamps on both sides to ensure there is no buckling from any side, so everything is nice and straight. Allow the glue to dry for about 20 hours before removing the clamp. The three panels made from 2x10s that you have will be used for the couch’s outer perimeter frame.
To the inside face of each of these panels, you screw a 2×3 in place so they create a ledge that will provide support for the cushion. Use L-bracket to secure at the angles. Fix the front support board using a mix of 2x10s and 2x3s. Place in the pillow to test for comfort. If all looks good, cover with Danish paint and put the cushion in place.
Zig Zag Style
Overall, you will need ¾ thick plywood, one 2×10, and a few 2x4s for this couch. You can get the cushion and leather from online stores. You also need to get polycrylic wax for sealing the plywood, interior paint for the frames, and foam for the cushions. Tools required are a cordless drill, circular saw, and an orbital sander. Once you have all this in place, you are good to go!
Put the circular saw blade at a good angle and cut into the plywood, then cut the 2x10s. Be careful as you are doing this so you do not cut yourself in the process. The next step involves cutting the 2x4s then you go ahead to assemble the frames. For frame assembly, you will need long finish screws.
Do a field measure, mark the locations for the angled cuts then you cut the plywood. Use the two hands when using the circular saw to slice through the plywood. The next step for you is to assemble the sofa. Remember to use the sander to grind away rough edges so the plywood parts can fit in very well and perfectly. Get your polycrylic wax to seal the plywood then use leather to cover the cushions. Complete the process and test the couch for comfort.
Upholstered Couch Style
This innovative modern DIY couch is ideal for your living room, children playing area, man cave, or even a section in your bedroom. It is easy to make this style once you have everything in place. You can even customize it as you like. Start by cutting your side panel frame. Cut a pair of 2×4 frame sides at 20 degrees on the longest side then cut a pair of frame sides also but at 25 degrees. Cut a ¾” plywood panel and let it fit in the hole of the frame.
Drill the ¾” pocket holes inside the plywood panel then fix the frame together. Apply some glue to the mitered joints so they stay in place. Hold them in place together till the glue is dry. Get the left side couch top frame which is made from the 2x4s and do the same for the left. Then do an attachment of the couch legs to the frame. Then fix the bottom frame to the frame at the top by using wood screws until they fit.
The next step is including the back panel made of plywood; pocket holes of ¾” should be drilled in place and then attached to the frame. Get the seat supports and put them in place using screws, then place the plywood seat and using screws. Construct the couch frame for the right side alongside the bottom bracket. Then add the seat supports, seat, plywood back, and do the finish as you desire. Paint and then allow to dry before you upholster it.
No-Sew Couch Style
For the frame of this couch, you will need eight-foot 2x10s and eight-foot 2x4s. You will also need 2.5″ deck screws, a cordless drill, random orbit sander, and a circular saw. Get the foam and cut the planks to their appropriate lengths. The legs are made from two pieces of the 2x10s, which you then put in place with the 2x4s to support the seat cushion. Once all the pieces are cut, sand them all down with the orbital sander.
Fix everything together into a frame using your screw, pre-drill the holes to prevent the parts from becoming loose. You can use a mallet to fix them in place properly. Checks to make sure all is centreed then screws the board on which the cushion will sit. Do the back support in a way that screws do not show from outside the sofa. Adjust the backrest to the proper angle before screwing in place. Use bungee cords to secure the cushion in place, and you are done!
