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Style Files: An Eclectic Mix with Pops of Teal and Purple

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential

From Boho Chic to Vintage Mod, all three of these places is entirely different, yet all were so bold as to pair teal with purple and rock it like there's no tomorrow. I never thought I would be saying these words, but purple and green never looked so good...at least not since 1996 that is. Kind of loving it...

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Outdoor Corner Unit

Submitted by Cher-Ann Texter / Designs by Studio C

Project Details

You will be excited to know that this week is all about Outdoor Furniture! Yahoo! We covered the bench seating portion yesterday, and now for the Corner piece… The dimensions given are based on seat cushions measuring 21” x 21” x 4”.

Estimated Cost

Under $25

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Hammer or Brad nailer

Lumber

3 – 2x4 at 8’
4 – 1x4 at 8’

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
2” pocket hole screws
2-1/2” pocket hole screws
4 – 1” corner brackets and screws
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

4 – 2x4 at 19-1/2” with 15 deg. angle cut at bottom – Back Leg Top
5 – 2x4 at 13-1/4” – Back Leg Bottom & Front Legs
2 – 1x4 at 18” – Back Aprons, Back Slats, & Seat Back
1 – 1x4 at 17-1/2” – Front Apron
1 – 1x4 at 19-1/2” – Front Apron
1 – 1x4 at 22-3/4” –Center Support
1 – 1x4 at 21” – Seat Side
5 – 1x4 at 17-1/2” – Seat Slats
2 – 2x4 at 36” – Back Connector

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the angle for the back leg top at 15 degrees. If you have a miter saw, trim a little off of the top of the angle to allow for the seat (see drawing). Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in the top of the back leg, as well as at the angle. Attach to the bottom leg sections with glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the back aprons. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the aprons. Attach to the back legs using glue and 2” pocket hole screws with the aprons set back ¼” from the outer face of the legs.

Connect the legs to form a 90 deg. angle as shown in the drawing using 1” corner brackets – two in the front and two in the back.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the side aprons and the center support. Drill pocket holes at each end. The side apron for the left side of the unit (facing the unit) is longer than the apron for the right side of the unit. Attach the aprons using glue and 2” pocket hole screws with the aprons set back ¼” from the faces of the legs. Attach the connector in the center as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the back connectors. The angles are very tricky!! These pieces are cut very long in order to have enough material to play with the angles. A 15 deg. angle will need to be cut on the 1-1/2” edge (see drawing) while a 42 deg. angle will need to be cut on the 3-1/2” face. Once the angles are right, cut the pieces square at the opposite ends and attach using glue and 2” pocket hole screws through the legs into the top. Put a little glue in the angle joint and use a brad nailer to fasten together.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the back slats and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the back frame at the spacing indicated with glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 6

Cut the pieces for the seat back. Attach to the back apron and seat support with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 7

Cut the pieces for the seat side and slats. Drill pocket holes in each end of the slats as well as one pocket hole in the side piece where it will meet the seat back piece on the left side (if facing the unit) – the slats will screw into the back piece on the right side. Assemble with the spacing as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Apply glue to the top of the side aprons and legs, then lay the seat assembly on top. Secure with 1-1/4” brad nails through the seat sides and slats into the aprons. Attach to the back seat piece with the single pocket hole drilled in the seat side.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

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Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build Customizable Outdoor Furniture

Submitted by Cher-Ann Texter / Designs by Studio C

Project Details

Easily customizable to cushions of your choice… Just adjust the length or depth dimensions! The dimensions given are based on seat cushions measuring 21” x 21” x 4”. Corner unit coming soon!

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions

Tools

Tape Measure
Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
Drill
Square
Sander
Kreg Jig
Hammer or Brad nailer

Lumber

3 – 2x4 at 8’
7 – 1x4 at 8’

Materials

1-1/4” pocket hole screws
2” pocket hole screws
2-1/2” pocket hole screws
Wood filler
Sandpaper
Wood glue
Finishing Supplies

Cut List

3 – 2x4 at 19-1/2” with 15 deg. angle cut at bottom – Back Leg Top
6 – 2x4 at 13-1/4” – Back Leg Bottom & Front Legs
1 – 2x4 at 42” – Back Leg Connector
2 – 1x4 at 15-3/4” – Front Aprons
8 – 1x4 at 18-3/4” – Back Aprons, Back Slats, & Seat Back
3 – 1x4 at 19-3/8” – Side Aprons & Center Support
2 – 1x4 at 22-3/4” – Seat Supports
2 – 1x4 at 21” – Seat Sides
5 – 1x4 at 35” – Seat Slats

Instructions

Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.

Step 1

Cut the pieces for the legs. Cut the angle for the back leg top at 15 degrees. If you have a miter saw, trim a little off of the top of the angle to allow for the seat (see drawing). Set the Kreg jig for 1-1/2” material and drill pocket holes in the top of the back leg, as well as at the angle. Attach to the bottom leg sections with glue and 2-1/2” pocket hole screws.

Step 2

Cut the pieces for the front and back aprons. Note that the front legs are placed with the widest part of the 2x4 facing out, thus making the aprons shorter (15-3/4”), where the back legs are placed with the narrower part of the 2x4 facing out (18-3/4” aprons). Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the aprons. Attach to the front and back legs using glue and 2” pocket hole screws with the aprons set back ¼” from the outer face of the legs.

Cut the piece for the back leg connector and attach with glue and 2” pocket hole screws.

Step 3

Cut the pieces for the side aprons, center support, and seat support. Drill pocket holes in each end of these pieces. The side aprons will be placed ¼” back from the outer face of the legs and will be attached using glue and 2” pocket hole screws. The center support will be centered on the center front and back legs and attached using glue and 2” pocket hole screws. The seat supports will be centered on the front and back aprons, and attached using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 4

Cut the pieces for the back slats and drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the back frame at the spacing indicated with glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step 5

Cut the pieces for the seat back. Attach to the back apron and seat support with glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

Step 6

Cut the pieces for the seat sides and slats. Drill pocket holes in each end of the slats as well as one pocket hole in the side piece where it will meet the seat back piece. Assemble with the spacing as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Apply glue to the top of the side aprons, and the front aprons and legs, then lay the seat assembly on top. Secure with 1-1/4” brad nails through the seat sides and slats into the aprons. Attach to the back seat piece with the single pocket hole drilled in the seat side.

Finishing Instructions

Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.

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Dip Dyed and Dreamy

Submitted by RyTurner / The Design Confidential

From hair to chairs and every accessory in between the dip dyed trend has made a big splash. As it would seem this trend is here to stay for quite some time, and I for one couldn't be happier... In fact I pretty much adore everything about it! What do you think... love it or leave it?