I just finished building it. Home Depot nor Lowes sell 4x8's. the biggest is a 4x6 or a 6x6. I used 4 4x6x8's . they also do not sell those type of brackets, look for staircase brackets, the are thicker and able to support a nice load. a nominal height of approx 24inches didn't seem tall enough so I stacked 5, 4x6 to get an approx height of 27.5" for the arm rests. The 2x8s I have higher than shown here because it seemed so low, I raised it to about 13 inches. the backrest is at an angle of 70 degrees using a speed square pivoted from the back corner of the arm rests. It's quite comfortable even without the cushions which is the only thing left I need. Hopefully my experience can help someone trying to use local home centers to get this project done. Thanks a lot for the idea!

I am floored by how simple and beautiful this is. For anyone wondering, the seat cushions from Ikea are called Hållö.

Just finished mine in Shou Sugi Ban. Added a small Side table with the off cut 2x8s and some drift wood beam scrap that I pulled of the beach. Looks awesome!! Adding a chair to match (easy) just measure the 2x8 to what ever cushion you'd like. I'll cut the 4x8 at 31 ish for the arms. 4x8s are easy to find, skip the Home Center and use your local Proffesional Building supply Store. One thing not mentioned here is that there's no way you can drive the Lag bolts without predrilling. (Maybe if your using a corded hammer drill). I think there's better hard wear to use in place of the lag bolts. I would of used 14 inch construction grade timber screws. There a little more expensive but.. Awesome project all the way around!!! Thanks LOVE IT !!

This is the best looking, most simple, diy sofa I've seen. Great job. Thanks for doing what you do.

Oh wow, we're looking at making some items for the garden and so happy we found your channel. Love it! x

You're amazing. This is modern, gorgeous and solid. Excellent job.

Wow. Extremely simple but good looking sofa. Well done!

What a great idea! Love the simple design of it.

love this. simple yet stylish and actually quite beautiful!!

This is genius. Functional and awesome! Would be a great complement to a well landscaped lawn.

Very simple yet durable. Very NICE! 👍🏼

Love the IDEA! Now I just need a Patio :)

A great looking sofa for indoors too, love it. Subscribed.

That looks so simple and cool, thanks for making videos, love your videos

You make it look so easy. That was amazing!

Nice looking couch-- I was surprised to see how simple it is!

I love the look of this sofa! I'm so excited to make this (when the weather cools down of course). Thank you so much for the inspiration. I have just subscribed and am now going to stay up way to late binge watching your videos lol.

nice easy and strong design, perfect!

This is still one of my favorite projects of yours . I Finally have a patio big enough to make this for, so I'll be doing that now , thanks for having a cool brain, Ben

Great Project and Inspiration. Just finished mine, added another back with rebarb to make taller as had used different cushions. You guys are great..

I love this, I'm going to purchase the supplies for it now! Thanks man, keep up the good work..

Thank You, I love the simplicity.

Applause... to you Sir such a simple video on a amazing bench 🛋

This is Dynamite!!! Thank you for the tips, Braxtly Tools

amazing concept!! great sofa!!

THIS!....it's going to be my weekend project. Thanks!

I am going to make this!

greetings from rep of Ireland.fab outdoor couch . please up load more.

i did try it(made one). looks incredible. thanks for the design/idea.

Love it !!! So nice, so simple.

in love with this one!

Just found your channel - this is amazing!!! 😊😊😊

Always recommend to put wood conditioner for the miniwax grey stain to absorb better and finish off with a miniwax seal coat ! 2 extra steps but make a hell of a difference

Beautiful and easy to make piece!

Love your work!!

That is so dope... Nice and simple.. Love it

That looked great. I have to try this. Thanks

Great idea! I love it! Thank you!

great job .... very nice look... Bravo

This is a REALLY beautiful design! Great idea using the lag bolts!

Great job man cant wait to make it

Great JOB...VERY NICE

this is really cool,nice sofa

great couch !

Awesome! It's great how you made this with simple materials. Great stuff!

omg so gorgeous ....and the sofa is super cool too

I love that you are using ryobi tools because I was always told that I wouldn't be able to do anything productive with my ryobi set.

Sorprendente, rápido, lindo, práctico, fácil, gracias .

I love all your projects

Those tools look awesome

Very good looking. I'll do it. Thank you so much.

a wonderful design 👏👏👏👏

wow, nice work!

Astonishing DIY

Very very nice job!

well done!!!!! very very beautifoul and simple to do... bravo!

Simple and looks good. Great job.

I will try to make one like this... i love it

Simple and looks good.

Oh what an awesome idea! Great piece! Just wanted to say that there are GRK screws up to 24" long and are use sometimes in landscaping timbers. They do not rust and are extremelt hard so you would need hard tips for the drill. The larger sizes are hex heads too! They are pricey but well worth the money.

love diy. nice project.

Hello, wonderfull proyect there Thanks for sharing. Im planning on building this and have a couple of questions. First Im bulding this for an the inside is there anything in particular that can change the theme from outside or inside? What are the parameter that determine this. Second: Are the 2x4 Strong enough to not need any middle support to carry on the weight of three full size adults sitting on it. Thanks,

Amazing! So love this. 👏👏

Wow! This looks super nice

This is SOO cool man!! wish i was as handy!

This is fantastic!

Simples e bonito , ótima idéia gostei.

Nice... very nice... great job man!!!

Congratulations, it was very good!

I liked it very well, I love wood furniture!

Look like easy to do.. Nice diy..

Looks Good!

This is awesome. I think it would be great to build it together with my older kids.

this is sick,gotta get me some materials and start this project,thnx for the share bro.

Currently creating this couch with the color scheme of the previous box couch for my college dorm! Thanks a lot and I love all of your videos!

you are awesome!!! I'm starting my own custom furniture woodshop.

simple yet nice

going to try this super awesome

so nice. well done

omg I found your channel it's freaking awesome

Perfect!!! thanks for this video.

Very good. I liked it. Greetings from Brazil.

Simple sofa. I love it. i think i will make 2 of them. Thanks for the inspiration sir. I think i may have added some supporting beams on the bottom of the seat tho. Looks like it may sag over time if not. Still a great bench.

Beautiful and easy 👍

this is amazing!

Awesome work!

Just one word... Awsom

Hi I'd def try this. If I wanted to create this and then make another section to make it a sectional alltogether, how would you make the other side ? Is it possible ?

Great video.Thanks!

you definitely got a new subscriber with this awesome project!! this is awesome and seems actually doable. Thanks!! I look forward to checking out your website and other projects :)

Looks charming.

Good job congratulations. From Tenerife/ Canary islands_Spain

Love it!! Very simple 👍🏼👍🏼😊

Man that looks better than anything you can buy at IKEA! 👍

Love it!

I love this plan but how can i turn it into a sectional!! Thanks for all the vids!

I love this!! Good work! :D

Fantastic! Got my sub.

beautiful!!

Definitely going to build this and put it in doors!