Pallet wood sofa for outdoor living!
You might say I have a special place in my heart for pallets these days. This pallet wood sofa for outdoor living showcases my favorite place to sit!
While this sofa is a little bit more involved to build than this simpler 2 pallet chair HERE, the perk is it’s easy to customize the size to anything desired!
So if you’re into outdoor living furniture that’s a little more on the unique side, this pallet wood project is for you!.
3 PART POST
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1: Pallet wood sofa reveal and wood slice button tutorial – you are here
2: How to build the pallet wood sofa tutorial is HERE
3: How to build a pallet chair in 2 hours is HERE
2013 pallet sofa revision
Changing the look of this pallet sofa is fun, and easy too! Here, the burlap coffee sacks were loosely wrapped around the seat cushion, topped with random loose pillows.
How to make the big burlap pillows HERE.
Learn how to make the little grain sack pillow HERE.
Ok, so here’s the pallet wood sofa tour along with how to build wooden buttons!
Pallet wood sofa for outdoor living!
How to make wooden buttons
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When I found this fab post on Pinterest on how to make wood slice buttons, I knew I had to try.
Thanks for your wooden button inspiration, Lindsey! Here’s my version.
1 / Using a compound miter saw, 2 sized branches were sliced. I found out pretty quick that bigger was better this round.
2 / A drill bit and cordless drill were used to create two holes.
3 / 2 types of twine were doubled up, then sewn onto the pillow.
4 / This pillow case was made with a piece of found canvas with rivits at a thrift store. I placed a regular bed pillow inside the canvas, then folded into the shape I desired. The loose, folded over areas were hand sewn to stay intact.
Cute! The perfect woodsy touch!
Pallet wood sofa reveal
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And here’s what that cute pillow looks like on the pallet wood sofa!
1 – Reveal post – you are here
2 – Wood pallet sofa – visit tutorial post HERE
Chunky wood post legs
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A combination of 2×4’s, 3×3’s, and all sorts of random found pallet boards were used for the entire project, rating the wood free.
I LOVE free. And the challenge to make it all work.
It’s this pallet wood sofa is comfy as all get out, sturdy as a rock and large enough for the two of us. Which was the REAL reason for making it.
Large wooden armrests for beverages
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Building the sofa arms large enough to hold a cup of coffee is a massive perk, making this outdoor sofa such a great place to relax!
For sofa upholstery, a mix of warm whites along with a painter’s cloth keep it light and bright for summer yet not fussy at all.
Here is how I later updated the fabric, stenciling the drop cloth into this super cool subway-style!
Gate-styled chair back
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My first intention had been to create an old gate look for the back, but the random boards were a rather quirky twist I was taken to mid stream… so I left them.
Funky armrest designs
As for the sofa armrests, anything goes. The quirkier the better! I love the authentic crate stamps on any wood piece to really stand out and shine.
A crate stencil
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Add your own crate stamps with THIS STENCIL
Ah… my little cat visitor Teddy means the photo shoot was taking too long.
Well, come on in then, dog!
The aftermath of a long ongoing project are numbered stickers that end up where they don’t really belong…. nice upside down 6 ya got there, Jenna. 🙂
And then… “Mom, can I sit down yet?!?”
I think we’ll call this one a wrap. And a success! We ALL love this pallet sofa!
This pallet sofa turned out so cute, and is as cozy as can be!
And here’s how to build it…
Visit Part 2 – How to build this pallet sofa HERE
And here’s another way to add a pad to your pallet sofa HERE
Other related projects you may enjoy:
Learn how to make this painter’s drop cloth fabric HERE
Make this easy 2-pallet chair HERE
Build this cute patio farmhouse table HERE
Visit more pallet wood projects HERE
And many more rustic patio decorating projects HERE
That is so awesome. I need to convince hubby that we need a couple of these in the backyard. I love those buttons. I’ve been wanting to make some of those.
Hi Donna, I love your blog, but don’t comment often…but I had to with this! It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! I wish I had the talent, skill and the resources you have because this is something I would LOVE on my patio. Seriously, beautiful.
this project is incredible! i absolutely love everything..even your pets at the end! so glad you have a new little nook for kids, pets, and you to enjoy 🙂
very impressed with this and showing my husband..fingers crossed 😉
katie@little things bring smiles
That pallet bench is incredible, Donna! You really did a jam up job on this project. I love every little detail. Will certainly be showing this one to Mr. Buckets, so he can get his wheels turning. I’m sure we will be seeing this project in some magazine very soon.
Ohhhh, Donna!!!! THIS is my absolute favotite!!!
Looks so inviting. What a great place to relax with a good magazine and cool drink. Now which Magazine will this pop up in?
I’ve gotta find a source for pallet wood!
Great piece of deck furniture. Love the button cushion and the others too.
Wow! I love your outdoor sofa! I cannot believe it was free! You did an amazing job on it and I love your pillow with the wooden buttons too.
Amanda
Girl, you’ve just got inspiration oozing out of you…no, not PERspiration…I said INspiration!! And I love those buttons!
Magnificent. Those buttons are perfect and your bench is so you and so cute. 🙂
You’re amazing! It is wonderful! (And I love the pillow, too!)
Well, I LOVE it! You are amazing with those palettes. I guess it’s time I started looking on craig’s list for some. You’re so inspiring. And..I thought that’s what Pinterest was for. To actually MAKE the stuff you’re inspired by.
-Paulette
Hi Donna, Amazing!! I LOVE it!! I NEED to make something out of pallets. I even did a blog post with about it, with a bunch of pics from Pinterest. Well it looks like I’ll be adding one more to my board. ; ) Great job. ~ Catie
That is so amazing.
Donna, I think you’ve out done yourself! In one word AMAZING! Love everything from the buttons to the critters and your son. What a cool addition to your deck.
You totally rock!
Is there no end to your innovative designs?
The comfy part sold me… if I could get my hubby to help, we could totally dress up our “nakie” patio, and actually relax back there 🙂
I gotta say…my favorite of all times…I guess cuz it can be sat on!
Wonderful job!…I am thinking of making one the size of a baby crib mattress…vinyl so the drop cloth cover slips off & a bit water proof!
Thanks as always for inspiration!
Your buttons and sofa are awesome! Good job!
I could pull something off without Hubby’s help, since he’s way better with a tape measure and saw than (he is with) our one year old daughter.
No sense in torturing her 😉
Oh my goodness, I love it! I have been thinking of building my own outdoor bench, I love that you used scrap wood, it looks amazing. And the pillows??? Love! I want to curl up on your chair!! haha!
PERFECTION ! xo
Okay, I’m just loving those buttons! The bench is fabulous but…I’m loving those buttons! 🙂
A million wows! This is one of my favorite things I have seen in a while- can’t wait to “pin it”! You did an amazing job!
I think I’m going to have to pin this… 😉 hehe…
This is simply gorgeous! I especially love, love the button pillow. I want one.
LOVE IT! The buttons on that pillow are oh so cute and anything that doesn’t involve sewing is high in my books!
Jenn 🙂
Nice job Donna! I love it and I love that you used a combo of white for the cushions and pillows! Beautiful job! as usual!
Susan
I LOVE everything Donna! You have done one amazing job.
That is fantastic! I sure love your style and FREE materials are so good and right.
It looks like you all are enjoying the bench and I know you’ll spend lots of time out there relaxing.
FlowerLady
I love it! It is so fabulous…the sofa…the cushion and the pillows!! Perfect!
Hugs
SueAnn
Brilliant! you rock!
Yet more super cool projects! Love the buttons and the pillows, I might have to give both a try, if the DH would let me near HIS tools for the buttons.
very awesome
I love all of it, the buttons are especially awesome!! Great job! I took the YHL pinterest challenge too, what great fun 🙂
Hello Donna,
I have been telling my hubby for years that you can built cool stuff from old wooden pallets. I can’t wait to show him your blog post. Nice work!
Smile, Paula
Wow, this is an amazing retreat. Love the bench. Very creative. Those buttons are fantastic. I have to try that.
Karen G
I love it! The scale is perfect, it looks so sturdy and the accessories are perfect. And your dog looks so much like my grandpuppy! You must take a look…http://subjectschosenatrandom.blogspot.com/2011/05/way-you-wear-your-hat.html
Love, love, love your blog!
Di @ Musings
Donna! I love it all. You did a fabulous job. And those buttons are too cute! I’m glad you found those and shared them with us.
gail
Love it! You are so creative. Looks like it’s a happy spot for all the family!
Laurie 🙂
Simply amazing!
Love the buttons!
tot
What can I say? I just love it…what a practical use of FREE stuff! Done right! Just sThe weet! AAnd th
Blogger giving me fits again….It should have said..Just sweet and the perfect touch…the perfect buttons.
One word: Wow!
Miranda
http://www.justdrinkacoke.com
VERY KEWL!!! So keeping this in mind for one of the shade gardens. Have to change up plans due to hubby cleaning out basement and getting rid of some future furniture fix ups 🙁
Donna,
This is totally amazing! I think it’s lovely and I gotta give it to a gal who makes wooden buttons!!
hugs
sissie
Thank-you everyone! Your comments are very encouraging! Playing around with the idea of making a chair as well but need to find the right cushion first. (that’s the big secret by the way!)
More info coming soon.
Donna
Donna! You just keep getting better at the Pallet inventions. I LOVE it! What a cozy place to hang out. You need to pitch a book on all the cool things that can be made with Pallet Wood and the directions. It would sell like gangbusters!
wow. this is totally beautiful. I love the buttons, and the pallet couch. I would like to see how you constructed the couch, it would be cool to make one myself!
I found you on younghouselove, and my name is Whitney… I also have a blog http://www.loveinhabit.com & I would love it if you would follow me! I think we have similar interests, and I have a goal of getting 100 followers by 2012.
Thanks! Whitney (I will be checking out your site again!)
I love those wood buttons…who comes up with these genius ideas?!
I just made a PB inspired bench for my deck with old junk wood. I’m a proud “Donna” student. 🙂
Now I’ve gotta go back and add some buttons made from tree branches. 🙂 Lisa~
It’s beautiful! I love it. Will you come make me one?
I LOVE this so much I yelled to the hubby ” here is your next PROJECT” !!! After all he did build me the farm table!!
~~HUGS~~
Oh my goodness….I love THIS!!
nothing short of FABULOUS! This is the cutest piece of furniture I’ve ever seen.
love that pillow too! and oh my goodness…do i have some brances to make buttons out of! Sweet…my hubby’s gonna love you Donna 🙂 I now have another project for this weekend, have to get it done early though (before dawn), 107 here right now and supposed to get hotter.
These look completely fantastic! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great Job!
Oh my goodness. Is this inviting or WHAT? May I come and sit a spell?
SuZeQ ~ kosec@sbcglobal.net
Super cool bench AND buttons:) LOVE those buttons!!
I love this. I need to make some of those buttons for my sister.
I have to chime in and say that is AMAZING! So cool!
I love this project. Pallets are everywhere, and easy to come by. What is the seat cushion made from, it looks quite thick and comfy? Another great project:)
Oh my Gosh! If you could ever design one big enough to lie down on….I will try to make one for outside. You are the best!! Well done. Can you imagine old red blanket pillows for the winter? Ann
complete fabulous-Ness! Love the last picture with your son and pets enjoy the newly completed project -ENJOY 🙂
Hi Donna,
This is a great project and such a wonderful use of old pallet wood! You’ve outdone yourself on this one!!
Love those buttons too.
Jane
Okay, you are just incredible!! This is just so fun and cozy and woodsy looking. It really is great!!! You’re style is so fun. I absolutely LOVE it!!! And yes, a sofa arm that does not do it’s job of holding a coffee cup, is just not an arm worth having. 🙂
Can’t wait for the how to. What an awesome project. Those branch buttons are too cute and so no duh. I’ve got to try that.
AdOre that bench! And those buttons are too cute. Great job!
I have just recently started following your blog, and I must say, I am hooked! And I certainly have access to wood pallets. I like most of your funky ideas, and might copy some in the future. That is, if I ever get done with my growing list of projects!
I have a half-done bench thrown out back cos it just was all wrong. And now I see this! arrgh! dare not read your next post cos then I’d have to pick it up again. This is so gorgeous, the whole set-up and I.am.so.gonna.make.those.buttons. You’re torturing me!
Best ever bench, and love the buttons, I saw them in a Farm magazine about 2 years ago, always wanted to do them. Love the photo’s!
SHUT UP!
Donna,
Are you human? Please make feel good and tell me you are not! WOW!
Pinning, facebooking, twittering…name it. I am sharing!
As usual Donna, you have created another fabulous and quirky item. Love love love those buttons! Definitely adding both these projects to my idea journal.
Thanks for the non stop inspiration!
~ Tracy
Donna, it is GORGEOUS!!! And that pillow…those buttons…LOVE THEM!
Donna I love it. You amaze me at what you can make out of a pallet. Wonderful!!!
Amazing! You are sooo talented! Love your new bench. Thanks for sharing.
me too! love it ~ so unexpectedly clever to have a comfy cushioned chair out back. You always do such a nice job with your building, your craftsmanship is flawless. oh, and the little wood buttons – totally charming 🙂 xo, Diane
That’s amazing! Love the wood buttons (great future project idea) and the bench.
I made a dining table out of a pallet last week- (with a lot of help from my dear hubby!) Don’t you just love free wood?
If you want to see it, you can go to sweetswansongs.blogspot.com, although my pictures are not nearly as beautifully taken as yours. 🙂
I think I might follow you! 🙂
This is so cute!! Love it!! The idea to make your own buttons was genius!!
i just love this–your buttons are so adorable!
this is INCREDIBLE!! going to check out how you made it right now!! i am in love with how you styled it too 🙂
xo dana
thewonderforest.com
holy cow! craigslist/pallet here I come!!
I have to try making those buttons ….thanks for the inspiration!
Those buttons are the cutest! I seriously wish I have a month doing nothing but crafting and decorating. Your works are truly inspiring.
LOVE it!!!! The bench, the button’s….all of it looks GREAT!!!
Question….the little “tool box” How did you attach the handle? Is it just open across the top where the handle part is?….so you can’t really lift it up by the handle….or is there something across there that I can’t see?
Thanks!
:~)
Hey Nancis, I attached the tutorial up above in the main post for the tool box. It’s tricky to explain. 🙂 thanks for the kudos!!
A friend of mine got me hooked on your blog. We both fell in love with this sofa. When the place we work at said they had pallets for the taking, I decided that I was gonna go for it and make one too! It took me two weekends and I had to borrow a saw. I have never built anything like this and was so excited when it was finished! I still can’t believe I did it! Thank you for the inspiration! Gotta run…I’m on to my next project ! 🙂
I love it!! I wish I was created enough to be make one or two for my backyard! They would be perfect under the tress to sit back and relax! Amazing!! Fantastic job you could of imaged everything you can make out of a pallet.
Beautiful job on this! The pillows with the buttons, the pictures of the pets and kids, it’s perfect! Congrats on winning the Talent Scout Party magazine feature! This is a winner for sure!
Congratulations on the the C&B feature! Well deserved! This is beyond fabulous!!
Congrats on the win. That is so awesome.
Wow!! Great bench! I can’t wait to make one just like it. 🙂 Okay, now I HAVE to ask… WHAT did you use for a cushion??? Like you said, that’s the “big secret”. I’m dying here, so please don’t leave me hanging! lol
All the info is included in the ‘how to build’ post. You can read it at:
https://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/08/how-i-built-pallet-sofa-part-2.html
OMG!!!!! My dog is the spitting image of your dog right down to the pink nose!!!!! She is a Husky/Akita mix and her name is layla!!! A bit fluffier but it’s a little freaky!!!
I adore this bench! I think there will be one of these in my near future. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
I am totally going to try with but use our crib mattress as the cushion!! I need an outdoor comfy lounge place since my little boys want to swing and jump on the trampoline all day! 🙂 Thanks Donna! You’re the bomb.com!
xoxo, Mallory @ Classy Clutter
Its gorgeous Donna! We have quite a few pallet boards too and I have a handy husband, so this would be great! I adore your home-made buttons of your pillow!!!! So cute!
And it just looks so cozy..any room for one more?
Have a great day!
Deborah xo
Nice! The sofa’s wonderful. I’ve made buttons from driftwood and from branches for a years now. Never tied them off in quite that way though. Thanks for the inspiration.
One of those “duh, why didn’t I think of that moments” (smacks head). Just make sure that the branches (buttons) are well dried before putting them next to fabric you care about. 🙂
Posts like these make me really, really, really wish I had a backyard and some shade trees of my very own so I could curl up and read … and pick up sticks for buttons. 🙂 Love the sofa idea, Donna.
Donna, I made 2 of the couches now and figured out how to attach the backrest. Cliff@metrofbc.com if you’d like pictures. Thanks for the idea.
I would like to see how the back is attached. I went to your site but there is not pictures.
This is so wonderful. I get free pallets from the local newspaper company. I’m going to try this. This would look wonderful on our country porch. Our wicker couch and chairs are falling apart. I love the cushions too. I just hope I can do this. I have ham fabric bags and old money bags from a bank years ago. I’ll turn them into cushions or pillows. Hope this turns out great. You did a beautiful job. Thank you for this fantastic idea. Can’t wait for more ideas you produce. Gives me something to do. 🙂
That is most lovely sofa ever! Now to find me a pallet or two. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent to everyone. I also love the burlap pillows.
Merlynn H. Wierzbicki
Redding CA
Wow! So glad I stumbled across this. Will definitely be sharing this idea.
I Completely LOVE your website. Its such a pleasure to see what you have created. I want to make these sofa or chair and I am reusing couch cushions that the frame is in poor quality but I will recover the good cushions with fabric. It will make a great conversation piece.
I am SO. IN. LOVE. with this gorgeous sofa! I’ll be featuring it tomorrow with my favorite Summer Projects. Swing by to check it out at http://www.makingitinthemountains.com. Wishing you SUCH a lovely weekend!!!
Hi where did you get those bags from I just love them im from Oakland, Ca . The whole couch is just awesome im going to try and make one. Thanks
I get the bags from a local coffee roaster called The Back Porch, in BC Canada. I suggest to check your own local coffee roasters!
Thanks for the fast reply also did you make the stencils or did you buy them and from where thanks
Just love all your projects, and this is certainly right up there at the top! You are so creative and inventive-a great combination. Thanks so much for sharing your work!
I saw this and had to have it! Hubs surprised me This weekend 🙂 im so in love with your pillows and color pallet. Where did you get them?
Wow, lucky you! 🙂 The burlap pillows are just coffee bean sacks that were stuffed with large pillows. The rest are odds and sods from here and there, it’s been years so I’m uncertain from where. And I’m not sure what you’re referring to with ‘colour pallet’…
I meant the colors you chose of the light creams you used for the pillows and to cover the bottom support cushion . I love the checkered pillow and the one with the buttons. You did a great joy of tying them together. Did you get them at world market?
Lindsay, sorry I didn’t explain that better in the post! The button pillow was made with a piece of canvas I landed at a thrift store, wrapped around a regular pillow.
The checkered pillow was from a thrift store.
And I understand what you initially asked now… you meant the colour palette… not wood pallet! haha
I rarely shop retail, so what you see on my blog are generally thrift store finds. I’ll edit my post to reflect that. Thanks!
Wow you have a great crafty gift then! thats usually what i do but figured you spent lots on it 🙂 its beautiful. Thank you for sharing.