DIY SECTIONAL SOFA + FREE PLANS

DIY SECTIONAL SOFA + FREE PLANS | MODERN BUILDS

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HOW TO BUILD A SECTIONAL SOFA // COUCH out of 2x4's and 3/4" plywood with basic tools. This Mid-Century Modern, Box Sofa inspired sectional was a ton of fun to build and I'll be uploading free plans later today as soon as I get them completed!
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

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@GarrettCrosgrove Жыл бұрын

Being a furniture repair technician. The frame of this sofa is 20 times stronger than anything you can buy from a manufacture. I've repaired hundreds of couches, sofas, and chair frames. They are all so cheaply made, and in my opinion they are made to fail within 3-7 years so you go back and buy another one. Great work Mike!!!

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett!!

@GarrettCrosgrove Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds Yeah!

@doubledarefan Жыл бұрын

What you are griping about is known as built-in obsolescence. Designed to fail.

@tauriscruggs2085 Жыл бұрын

Hey Garrett! That’s so cool that you’re a furniture repairman. I have a really old 8ft curved Victorian style couch. I’m unsure when it was made and if it has been refurbished or not. There are feathers that sometimes come out of the long bench seat cushion. When i take the cushion off to fluff it sometimes i see the bottom is fabric and springy but doesn’t feeel like it has actual springs. It definitely doesn’t feel like a solid plank of wood under there. Is there a way i can figure out when this couch was made? How are the bottoms of old couches like this constructed? It’s very well made and very comfortable. And lastly, do you have any idea of what this cushion is made up of? It can’t be all feathers. Thank you for reading ❤

@GarrettCrosgrove Жыл бұрын

@@tauriscruggs2085 I mainly have modern couch repair experience. They have changed the way make them a lot over the years. My guess is that their are some kind of springs under the seat. We call it the seat deck. Nice couches today will have springs either coiled, or in a zigzag pattern. cheeper ones will use flat bundgie cord type material. As for your old couch I would guess possibly a coiled spring. If you turn the couch upside down you might be able to see inside to see how its put together. If their is a dust cover cloth you'll have to remove that to see. just do a corner and peak with a flashlight. As for the cushion, it could well be just feathers. Thats a common fill back in the day. now days they use poly-laytex-foam, and nylon fiberfill type products. Hope this helps

@johnathandietz615 Жыл бұрын

You could also get a sowing machine and make some covers to put over the cushions. This would hold them together, and you could wash the covers if they got dirty

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I’d like to learn how to make cushions for my next sofa build and avoid pre-made cushions!! Gotta get a sewing machine!

@DrunkInPublic Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds I’ll buy and send you one if you do the research and tell me what to but

@nigelmtb Жыл бұрын

Sowing 🤔

@JeniLove808 4 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking! This is AWESOME

@bookamus7825 Жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about your builds is they’re alway simple. Like they’re a great starting point and if someone where to recreate them they’re easily modifiable. I see people commenting about how you didn’t do ‘xyz’ but the beauty is you can easily change that for your own build! Great video!

@frostedfluke Жыл бұрын

Exactly this is above average simple diy. So you can embellish on it YOUR WAY some just want to try to show how many HGTV shows theu have watched w fancy designer terms and miss the whole point of what DIY means. GOOD JOB

@amusingkiwi9586 4 ай бұрын

This video is perfect fr. I want to build a couch cuz my bfs mom spent over 2k on a couch and its already broken in less then a year 😐

@jlwhere81 Жыл бұрын

There are lots of outdoor sectionals on KZfaq that look better and are likely simpler imo. 731 woodworks video is probably my favorite.

@Stevenyoung100 Жыл бұрын

It's literally plywood with wish cushions on top. Congratulations.

@kimhaas7586 Жыл бұрын

I like where you’re going with this. I was trying to think how I could put something like this in my basement. But I will probably make the main section twin size so that I can put a foam mattress on it.

@hnremak Жыл бұрын

I hope you really do it... You can't keep saying "I will probably" forever.

@hissonshinegirl Жыл бұрын

I have a day bed in my spare room with a twin mattress....making it a very deep seat So I added thick Custom pillows I made for the back cushions that go over regular back cushions to lessen the depth of the seat as a couch....but I do love the deep comfiness when I want cozy so I remove the deeper back cushions or plop my legs up on them when using them as a bed to watch tv. A deeper seat is great for taller people

@lolafalana6960 Жыл бұрын

True DIY with easily obtainable materials without any exotic tools (that most of us do not have). Love, love, love! Thank you!

@biancamendez944 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! I want to build a sectional for my small space. I’d like it to have a modern look but I need functionality, like some storage. I’d also like it to have a pull out bed, it’d have to be a small one since my space is confined. Most I’ve seen online are functional but they lack comfort. I feel like because you know your sectionals measurements, for ultimate comfort and good looking/feeling yet easy to clean fabric. You can go to an upholstery and create comfortable cushions as well as comfortable back/arm rests. You need something that won’t sink you into the couch, otherwise you’ll be feeling the base soon. Thanks for the idea!

@michaelwheeler334 3 ай бұрын

This blueprint is not for a sectional it’s for a movable deck…

@trishdadish21 9 ай бұрын

Wow this looked so easy to make. Love the simplicity. I would suggest adding a small piece of wood to finish the front framing and hid the joining L shape ledge.

@macrumpton Жыл бұрын

So overbuilt it is hilarious!

@kungunganga4903 Жыл бұрын

You rock..i like that..i have been dreaming of self teaching carpentry woodwork..i started with search sofa making and you popped..keep up..am sure i will learn alot..i might even try to comment with questions as far as tools since am new to this..God bless

@vinettehart5387 Жыл бұрын

Looks good and comfortable.

@Xhrissuazo Жыл бұрын

I think this is great ! Just have someone upholstery it and you’re solid !

@HomeMadeModern Жыл бұрын

looks good! cost effective! great project Mike!

@rajaharrison411 Жыл бұрын

I need a full video on the concrete floors! Nice sofa!

@marissajohnson5695 Ай бұрын

It’s kind of like a Moroccan couch, thank you for the tutorial! We are looking at building one similar.

@kenn1936 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for sharing this video.

@PassportBigBro Жыл бұрын

The first one on KZfaq 🤣 ok he’s got to be trolling 😂

@jessifishman 8 ай бұрын

Yeah NOT the first by far and pretty janky woodwork 😂 no thanks

@shirgutierrez3966 Жыл бұрын

You’re right, the first diy sectional on KZfaq. I love it!

@JupiKitten Жыл бұрын

Nice tip on the brush handles! 👌

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@IgorAnic9 7 ай бұрын

Looks simple, easy and accessible. I like it a lot!

@sandraorellana9522 Жыл бұрын

Dannng super cool, maybe in the future you could try to build a similar sectional but with storage inside!

@DrunkInPublic Жыл бұрын

This thing is built wayyyy better than our 2000.00 couches that the supports literally fell out of

@Nina_Sophia 9 ай бұрын

Looks great! I'm tempted to try making one.

@jonchalk3855 Ай бұрын

Awesome. The platform you made can also be made as a bed platform. Versatile.

@tyharris78 7 ай бұрын

Really cool how you provided plans , thanx

@sandyallen1488 Жыл бұрын

Ana White did a sectional a few years ago. I believe she was the first.

@busygiraffe7003 Жыл бұрын

The edges look sharp. Ouch 😬 imagine if the cushion moves a bit since nothing is keeping it from sliding or moving around you have just hardwood lol. Decent build. Just missing some finishing touches imo.

@snacking5908 Жыл бұрын

Sander or router. Problem solved

@Tmassey011 Жыл бұрын

Same thought. It's why when I build furniture I stay away from plywood and primarily use 4x4 and round the edges. Great build quality on this though. It will last forever.

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I rounded the edges with the sander but I’d rather have more square edges than put an shreds I’ve round over on the wood. I guess I don’t really bump into furniture as much as viewers cause people are always so worried about my shins hitting beds and everything else lol

@denvernow7294 Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds "And on this episode of Modern Builds, we'll be making new shins. Super pro!" 😎

@antoni3477 Жыл бұрын

@@ModernBuilds you did an amazing job. For the clumsies in the world like me all we need to do is put some batting around it and cover it up with some fabric if we're so concerned. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us. Continued blessings 💖

@MichaelJohnson-cd4wb 6 ай бұрын

This build is amazing! I’m gearing up to do something similar and I’m wondering, how stable are the sides and back? have you had any concerns about them being prone to snapping under pressure?

@somethingsomethingusername802 7 ай бұрын

After struggling to save up the dough to venture out on my own as a poor college student working full-time, and after visiting multiple furniture stores/outlets and seeing the absurd prices for what amounts to little else than mass produced crap by the lowest bidder, this video (among others) is going to save my wallet... and my soul lol. Thank you so much! Have basic carpentry skills but also family members who are far more savvy with a hammer and saw than I. So hopefully when the time comes to move in I should already have a few pieces of quality furniture waiting for a new home.

@mishafrolovdesign Жыл бұрын

Looks like those cushions would slide off the base while laying on this thing.

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I ended up putting 1/4” foam yoga mats under the cushions and that keeps them from slipping around on the plywood! Plus extra padding 😂

@spikefivefivefive Жыл бұрын

Great idea If you added a roundoever to the edges with a router it would add a nice touch I think.

@chlatepdng Жыл бұрын

I would cut all the corners off (no stabby stabby )

@adedotunogunbiyi4844 9 ай бұрын

Looks great!! Nicelydone

@coziigurl 11 ай бұрын

My favorite is still the rachspeed couch

@rebeccazuckman9059 17 күн бұрын

Just found ya! Also love that you share with us what’s in your head. My appriciated.

@JohnThomasKong Жыл бұрын

Looks great.

@brunoangel4556 Ай бұрын

Amazing job

@anandabruce5408 6 ай бұрын

This is very beautiful

@MoniqueAlva Ай бұрын

Awsome build ..love it

@alexandrealbergaria6224 Жыл бұрын

I literally just come to his videos to see the comments. 😂

@mikelitoris6315 Жыл бұрын

Comment section is the only good part lol

@kcChicken123 Жыл бұрын

Same. I'm not even gonna watch the video tbh. No offence to this guy, he gets the job done

@alexandrealbergaria6224 Жыл бұрын

Just sadly done

@groundupRVA Жыл бұрын

he said 8 foot pieces of wood are 98 inches, that's super pro

@sagwalydia4738 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing..

@yossid422 Жыл бұрын

Cushions double stacked looks ridiculous. Would get a different option

@Ebolachicken Жыл бұрын

mattress topper with diy fabric cover.

@thabisapenze7085 10 ай бұрын

I love it👌

@briannacollins1442 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@thriftyhomediy Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, I also build my own DIY sectional sofa with storage.

@henryskinner1092 Жыл бұрын

Hi, nice and easy and quick. I thought about Anna Whites video (2) to be exact. Nice build.

@sandyallen1488 Жыл бұрын

Yes Ana White did her sectional a few years ago.

@halamadrid153 9 ай бұрын

For no knowlege its really not looking bad even my eyes still burning from seeing how you did it 😂 greatings from german

@bromma1979 Жыл бұрын

Nice job 👍🏻

@idamack8235 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! There is a couch on Joybird called Denna that I have been hesitant to buy over 3K. I love woodworking (basic stuff building cabinets etc.) and keep saying I think I can make that couch instead of paying all this money. Your frame is exactly the same as the Denna I just need to make it a u frame. My next project! I think it will be better quality.

@michaelwheeler334 3 ай бұрын

The Deanna is not a single piece of plywood on top it has straps and quality timber…

@rayhanaahmed5086 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@sahtification Жыл бұрын

You're an angel

@Erwintajwinie 3 ай бұрын

Pekerjaan yang benar2 modern😮🚁👍👍👍 sukses trus bung!

@loganc4233 Жыл бұрын

Bomb!

@DommoDommo Жыл бұрын

Damn, I want that sofa. Looks comfy as hell.

@doozerakapuckfutin Жыл бұрын

60 tooth or blue tape wood also prevent blow out / tear out sir . 👍

@jagjitsingh816 Жыл бұрын

Very very nice ❤

@RaheemBuh 5 ай бұрын

How have I never seen someone use a piece of MDF as a fence for a skilsaw. That's brilliant

@silkyway8596 2 ай бұрын

wow, great😍👍

@ninjaonline Жыл бұрын

Introducing: The Shin Buster 3000

@abexx17 Жыл бұрын

isn't semi-exact your company?

@ModernBuilds Жыл бұрын

I’m a part-owner yes!

@SynergyFightClub Жыл бұрын

As is Maker Brand Simple Finish. Smart to be a partner of the companies you use! Shows you stand by the product, bc it works!

@AtmosphERIC35 3 ай бұрын

Any other sites to get these cushions, the link in description is outdated

@asherhead4174 8 ай бұрын

What size screws did you use in this?

@ciaraj1336 10 ай бұрын

where are the cushions from?

@jasondowney4873 11 ай бұрын

Velcro strips between those cushions would keep them in place and tidy

@rnavedojr 6 күн бұрын

Are those studs? Or pressure treated?

@questionmark9819 Жыл бұрын

Looks good. How much did it cost to make? Not the tools, just the materials.

@acerhoa5 Жыл бұрын

He wont reply to these cuz it aint worth it

@HernanHH95 26 күн бұрын

How do I get quality foam cushiosn

@tylermiwa8249 9 күн бұрын

Does he make everything with 2x4?

@ruffgirl1776 Жыл бұрын

I can’t find your link for the pillows?

@bigperm005 Жыл бұрын

Tried to order from simple cushions but slims out of stock! What's ETA?

@SAWD-UST Жыл бұрын

How about a link to the cushions.

@KeirNy Жыл бұрын

This is definitely 1-800- SUPER PRO

@clarissawilliams9783 Жыл бұрын

Where’s the link to the sofa cushions?

@Angibbabee Жыл бұрын

I know those cushions are going to come off. 😂. DEF need cushion covers. Which could be custom ordered or wherever you ordered the cushions from, I’m sure they have cushion covers available.

@ApplianceButler 9 ай бұрын

Unless you are buying Midwest USA handcrafted furniture this appears to be far and away better than what you will find in most Big Box or furniture outlets. Ever taken those apart? Flimsy mdf board, some springs and cheapest low grade lumber typically sourced from the other side of the world. Like others stated this is a great starting point. Just add some of your own foam and fabric and it would look like any other modern sofa.

@1115991 Жыл бұрын

you can put some velcro on the cushions so they will stay in place

@luislago3509 Жыл бұрын

Good job I would just hate to move the larger piece looks heavy

@fredbass5384 Жыл бұрын

How do you measure wood quality?

@mlbumller Жыл бұрын

Link to cushions?

@IQbalplus62 Жыл бұрын

what is the thickness of the plywood for the bottom

@stefaniasantoro2863 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, I just don't think it would be very comfortable with those armrests. Also, are you going to sew some covers for those cushions? I don't know if I like the double layer look...

@assistatodos Жыл бұрын

Esse sofa se tornou meu sonho agora😍🇧🇷

@russianbear2 Жыл бұрын

It's about 50% complete. Needs to soften all edges, cover all exposed plywood.

@werowero9167 Жыл бұрын

its a good idea for cat owners, im gonna try it.

@vemcomacah8165 Жыл бұрын

Alguem tem as medidas e materiais usados nesse projeto?

@T-DMidnight Жыл бұрын

I don’t see the lists of cuts I need to make

@chakireladraoui9331 Жыл бұрын

Good my friend

@Cr7and10LM Жыл бұрын

Hi mike your the best builder I have saw yet and since I saw your bus building videos I literally watched half your vidoes by the way I am subscribed

@newbiediy2026 Жыл бұрын

Challenge accepted. Im going to DIY a sofa and cushions

@chlatepdng Жыл бұрын

How much for materials (not counting cushions)

@doubledarefan Жыл бұрын

When I'm done with a foam brush, I save the handle.

@CaptM44 Жыл бұрын

Is the radiata pine high grade on both sides?

@Rachelshy2345 Жыл бұрын

What was your cost roughly on this?

@AMRedemption Жыл бұрын

What’s the material costs on this? Ive seen people use “nylon straps/tape” to make a woven suspension layer so it’s inherently cushioned. I want to make one.

@crystalBall9287 Жыл бұрын

I've been doing research on furniture making and I would suggest not doing the webbing alone. It sags very quickly. I've seen some designs that does the webbing over the s-shaped support springs to help offer spring and support. Hope that helps.

@meganmoloney1401 Жыл бұрын

@@crystalBall9287 Ooh, can you share the link where you found designs with webbing over s-shaped support please? Thanks so much!

@bodybypriest3325 Жыл бұрын

No link for the cushion

@nikkigantt1684 Жыл бұрын

The plans you provided doesn’t have wood measurements or instructions?

@heatherlaird-mcleod3271 Жыл бұрын

Great effort

@alexisarechiga4282 Жыл бұрын

Do you have an estimate of how much the costed was to make?

@heroofnow1 10 ай бұрын

this will vary greatly based on your location so giving prices doesn't really make sense - also going to depend on if you have the tools used in the video or not.