Make an Outdoor Pallet Sofa That's Comfy AND Cute!

by Donna at Funky Junk Interiors

I didn't use my patio for about a year. Know why? Because it had a table and chairs on it. I just longed for a super comfy long term sit with a good book in hand. So I ditched the table and instead, went for supreme comfort... with a twist.
Not desiring the standard fare of what was for sale, I went about making my own comfy outdoor furniture. And the result? A pallet wood sofa that's not only comfortable, but pretty cute!
The secret to the comfort? It's all about the cushion. Read on for more...

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, This little sofa is the perfect size for our smaller covered patio The oversized cushion from a futon sofa was wrapped with a painter s drop cloth making clean up an absolute breeze

This little sofa is the perfect size for our smaller covered patio. The oversized cushion from a futon sofa was wrapped with a painter's drop cloth making clean up an absolute breeze.

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, The random backing boards were intentionally staggered to show as different heights Aren t the different tones eye catching

The random backing boards were intentionally staggered to show as different heights. Aren't the different tones eye catching?

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, Stamped board details were celebrated rather than hidden The lettering on one arm is an added quirky perk in my book And perfect to hold a requisite cup of fresh hot coffee

Stamped board details were celebrated rather than hidden. The lettering on one arm is an added quirky perk in my book. And perfect to hold a requisite cup of fresh hot coffee.

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, It all started with landing a cushion from a thrift store for a whoppin 10 The framework was then built around the cushion s size A dry fit was created to grasp a style

It all started with landing a cushion from a thrift store for a whoppin' $10. The framework was then built around the cushion's size. A dry fit was created to grasp a style.

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, Here are the measurements If you can t make them out the link to the original tutorial is at

Here are the measurements. If you can't make them out, the link to the original tutorial is at: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/08/how-i-built-pallet-sofa-part-2.html

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, The base was then planked up as well as a separate piece for the backer board Since this sofa stays put the backing simply leans on the house

The base was then planked up, as well as a separate piece for the backer board. Since this sofa stays put, the backing simply leans on the house.

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, May I boast for a moment Because this is really cool This crazy little idea proceeded to win 1st prize in a Canada wide Upcycle Challenge and landed in Canadian Living magazine Whoop

May I boast for a moment? Because this is really cool. This crazy little idea proceeded to win 1st prize in a Canada wide Upcycle Challenge and landed in Canadian Living magazine! Whoop!

make an outdoor pallet sofa that s comfy and cute, home decor, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, painted furniture, pallet, patio, Wish for even more creative outdoor sitting areas Check out this post with 15 HomeTalk features Is one of them you

Wish for even more creative outdoor sitting areas? Check out this post with 15 HomeTalk features! Is one of them you? http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2009/07/character-outbuilding-part-4-all.html

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Bet26745080 on Feb 26, 2018

I do love the look of pallet furniture, This one looks more polished than others I've seen. Could you tell me how much weight it would hold?

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