DIY FURNITURE OPTIONS If you’re more of a DIY person, you can build your own furniture, or at least some of it. There are free plans all over the internet for everything from pallet furniture to side tables, couches, and built-in benches. Put your woodworking skills to work and build a functional conversation piece at the same time.
PALLET SOFA For example, there are countless ways to build a sofa for the patio, limited only by your imagination. A pallet sofa is a popular choice, because the wood pallets are often available for free from local businesses. Use pallets for the bottom sitting area of the loveseat, supported by concrete blocks for height. Attach additional pallets vertically to create the back to the sitting area. You can make your pallet couch small or large depending on how many pallets you connect together. Then top with comfortable outdoor chair cushions that match your theme and design. This is just one example. COFFEE AND SIDE TABLES Outdoor coffee tables serve the same purpose as those inside the house, giving you a place to rest books, drinks or food platters. The most basic coffee table requires four legs of equal lengths connected by cross supports. You can buy or build one that matches or complements a set of side tables. DINING TABLE If you’re confident in your woodshop skills, go for the DIY patio furniture Olympic gold with a dining table. While it might seem intimidating, a dining table is simply a bigger version of the same techniques used in smaller tables. Rely on woods that perform well in outdoor elements such as teak, cedar, or redwood. If you choose to buy a dining table, carefully consider the size and material choice based on your situation. You may want a bar-height cafe table for the corner of a small plot or a large teak table for family gatherings.
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