Do-it-yourself sofa

The sofa is one of the most appreciable home decoration in any house. He is able to help relax after every difficult, tiring work day. But since it is not always possible to buy a sofa suitable for the device and price, it is possible to build it with your own hands. This article will be able to help you with this.

There is a huge variety of different types of sofas from materials for every taste. Everyone will be able to find one that is perfect for him: a product made of pallets, wood, timber, plywood or other types of materials. Below are more detailed descriptions of each species.

Today, furniture that is made from scrap materials and debris emitted after construction has a huge popularity.Of course, various factories offer many interesting types and designs of furniture, but original sofas, for example, from pallets (pallets), will become an unusual decoration of any interior.

Pallets are wooden platforms, they are available in every store for construction. The reason why they are very often used in the independent construction of furniture for houses is their low cost. To create such furniture you will not need special skills, the most important thing is to come up with a structure design.

To create a sofa out of pallets with your own hands, you need, of course, square or rectangular pallets, a saw, a hacksaw, studs, screws, a hammer.

These sofas are distinguished by their durability and reliability, as well as attractive appearance and special atmosphere. Their only disadvantage is the high, for many, very heavy, cost. Although the creation of such furniture is not easy, it is worth it.

Firstly, a wooden sofa, made independently, will fit into any interior, as it will be created on the basis of the design of the room. Secondly, it can be given any shape, even the most unusual.

Wood is a malleable material. Everyone is quite able to make a sofa of wood on their own.

The most optimal bar for the manufacture of any furniture - is a one-piece, drying chamber. You can pick up any kind of timber. This may be pine, ash, larch or, for example, oak.

The assembly technology of such a sofa is not particularly difficult. From this material, many are able to create real masterpieces.

Plywood is another very economical, cheap material. From it you can create a functional, comfortable, truly unique furniture. The simplest design of a sofa made of plywood is a sofa made of plywood-studded drawers. It is very light and at the same time functional option.

After the installation and repair work, there are always unnecessary materials that we very often just throw out. But no need to rush to do this, because they can be useful if you want to build a sofa in your living room or bedroom on your own.

Having collected a sufficient amount of profile pipe, you can build a quality sofa. It is enough to get acquainted with a not very complicated algorithm for working with a pipe and work a little.

This option is perfect for giving or for the garden. Metal can be easily found in any building market, store. Furniture made of metal is easy to assemble if you use bending tubular elements. If you practice working with metal, you can easily make a great addition to the interior.

To make a home-made sofa more reliable and durable, it is necessary, of course, to use appropriate materials. If you use a metal and metal profile, the sofa, created by yourself, will not be completely different in strength from what was purchased in a furniture store.

The cost of leather products on the market is now extremely high, and the acquisition of such a sofa can seriously hit the wallet. Having made a frame, having upholstered the case with several layers of foam rubber and leather upholstered products, you can get a wonderful sofa of no less poor quality than in many furniture stores.

Artificial materials can be no worse than real, natural. In the case when finances do not allow to get leather for upholstery of a homemade sofa, it is possible to create a sofa made of leatherette. In appearance, most likely, it will be not much different from a natural fellow, but it will save your budget a lot.

These types of sofas - not the most reliable of all, but the cheapest. They have a beautiful, aesthetic appearance. Easily amenable to wet cleaning.

Fiberboard of average density, or MDF (from the English "Medium Density Fiberboard") - a material of higher cost than chipboard, while having, compared with the latter, a number of advantages. Firstly, it does not emit substances harmful to human health. Secondly, it is twice as strong. Its main advantage is that it can be used to make the most diverse furniture, because MDF can imitate wood, metal, and even glass.

Sooner or later, with any furniture, time makes its own: it ceases to look as beautiful, fashionable and new as before. The same happens with sofas. What remains to be done if the old one has already outlived its own, but don’t really want to spend money on buying a new one, or do not allow finances? There is a way out: alteration of the old sofa into a new one.

First you need a complete dismantling of the cover or upholstery. In this case, the first thing removed armrests, then the mechanism of transformation, sidewall, back and seats. Next you need to prepare and cut the fabric for upholstery. After preparing the fabric and cutting out the foam lining, you can proceed directly to the upholstery of the sofa.

Human fantasy is limitless, and you can be sure of it by watching video tutorials on YouTube or reading articles on the Internet from people who create furniture from a wide variety of subjects. You can take note of several options. For example, if at home there were two or even three unnecessary chairs, you can make useful and new furniture out of this useless furniture. For example, you can make a full-fledged sofa!

To bring such an interesting idea to life, you need to follow the following simple instructions. After removing the seat, wind your chairs between each other with duct tape. Then reinsert the seat. Pick up plastic bottles (as an option, you can use any other materials) to add volume.

The most important thing is left to be: weave the resulting construction with a padding polyester, put on a pre-stitched cover (a huge plus: you can choose its design yourself). Voila! The real sofa of the chairs is ready.

Very often we all see various things made of tires at the dachas. These are flower beds in the form of flowers and, for example, swans. But not only these things can be made from this material.One of the most unusual options - a sofa of tires.

Seats on the sofa, designed the garden would be better to make removable. Then you can bring them into the room whenever you want. For stretching is to use a rope of nylon, as well as a rope. They will be very useful, because they do not rot. An interesting idea would be to stretch the seat on the sofa in the form of a “dream catcher”.

As you can see, the options for do-it-yourself sofas are endless. For its production, you need only the scheme, the necessary materials such as fabric, padding polyester or foam rubber, and a little more imagination and creativity. Functional, comfortable, stylish and unusual furniture can be made from a variety of scrap materials. The sofa, created independently by its own efforts, can be of any style, size (long, large, small), in a word, to be the way you want, exclusive.

The main plus of home-made sofas (in addition to cheap cost), thanks to which they are relatively popular, is that it is their choice to choose all their components: the right back, seat mats, armrests.You can choose the right structure for a particular house, a frame (for example, biaritsz).

Below is a detailed instruction, step-by-step master class for making various types of sofas at home.

To begin with, the frame sofas are also divided into several types. They include:

• rectangular;

• sliding;

The instructions show how to manufacture the lightest and most typical sofa - a rectangular frame.

Required tools: jigsaw or hacksaw, furniture or mechanical stapler, grinder, screwdriver, sharp screwdriver, scissors, sewing machine, tape measure, sharp knife.

Materials: bars (40-50 mm), plywood or other sheet material, foam rubber (thickness - 50 mm), sintepon, furniture fabric, wood glue, thread, self-tapping screws, markers.

• First you need to do the foundation - frame. His design is made up of wooden bars, the cross section of which is equal to 40-50 mm. The frame is assembled with the help of a screwdriver and screws.For the connection of wooden parts used special construction glue. The average length of the sofa is 3 m, but you can use any one you like.
• Followed by to make a sofa frame from boards. For convenience, you can also twist the entire frame design with special furniture belts.

• Next will be required make a sofa back, sheathe it with plywood or other sheet material. It is best and easiest to use the most uncomplicated form of the backrest - a rectangle.
• Also, as the back, made of plywood side backs. The most common form is the same rectangle.

• The next stage is foam coating. It will require foam mats. Mats of the desired size is required to paste over the back (top and front), as well as the sides. Next you need to strengthen it with glue. Glue is usually used either as a brush or as an aerosol. When the glue application is complete, you need to leave it for a while.
• The next material that will be required for the manufacture of the sofa is a synthetic winterizer. It is needed in order to hide all uneven places and add additional volume. The synthetic winterizer will make a sofa more comfortable and soft.First you need to do the grinding of sharp corners on the frame. Then you can proceed to upholstered sofa padding.
• The following is sofa upholstery fabric or skin (optional). On the Internet, you can find the necessary patterns for the cover and make it yourself or contact the studio. Next, you need to put a cover on the sofa, using a furniture stapler if necessary.

• Build a sofa - the final stage. At the end of all you need to collect all the seats and the rest together. Done! You can build such a sofa in about 3-4 days. It is an easy and economical way.

The necessary materials and tools: furniture fabric of the desired type, 2 foam sheets, 7 pieces of zippers, reinforced threads, glue, sewing machine, centimeter, chalk, sharp scissors; 8 foam pieces of 2 pieces each - a square (80 by 80 cm), a rectangle (60 by 80 cm; 20 by 80 cm; 30 by 80 cm).

• At the very beginning it is necessary to make four from eight foam rubber blanks. To do this, each pair must be glued together with PVA glue.
• Making the first part. On the Internet you need to find patterns sofa without frame. Mark up 3 strips of fabric, size - 20 by 160 cm. Two details need to be sewn in half, attached to them with zippers.Further we stitch opposite two sides.
• Next you need to sew the squares and stripes on the principle of a suitcase. We process the edges from the inside of products using overlock.

The method of manufacturing the remaining parts is the same. Therefore, below we will consider only their sizes and some other nuances.

1. Let's mark on our fabric 2 rectangles (60 by 80 cm), then cut out. Next you need to carve out to them a strip (20 by 120 cm). Next - two strips of 20 to 160 cm. We remove the cover from them.
2. Next you need cut out rectangles with a size of 86 by 60 cm and four squares with a side of 20 cm. In the opposite edges of the larger element we attach a zipper.
3. At the next stage, we have to carve out four parts: these are 2 blanks 20 by 30 cm, 2 blanks 20 by 80 cm and the blank 80 by 78 cm. We need to fold the 2 bottom strips and sew the lock along the fold line. Then strochit all products from the wrong side.
4. Finally, we come to the last, most important stage - the assembly of all four parts of the sofa. Think from the start how all the details of the furniture will be interconnected. There are two ways to connect. The first is the stitching of blanks inside out. The second, and simpler, is tweaking a double stripe over the junction. Thus, one of the seats will be ready.To complete the manufacture of the sofa, it is necessary to do a similar operation with the others.

It is believed that the swing in the garden - this is entertainment exclusively for children. But not everyone is ready to agree with this stereotype. The hands can make an amazing wooden hanging sofa swing.

Tools and materials: pine bars, boards, handsaw, hammer, tape measure, drill, nails, mortar concrete.

1. First of all, in the previously created pits (recommended depth - at least 1 m) we will install side supports, pour concrete solution.
2. Install horizontal bars, fix them with metal corners. This will make the structure stronger.
3. You should also install the fixing plywood lining in the place where the bars meet.
4. In the gap between the side racks set the crossbar. To fix it you need with the help of large nails. We screw in very strong screws.
5. Attach to the screws chain.
6. The last step is to mount the rocking seat of the size you need.
7. With the strict observance of this instruction, your household will be able to enjoy swinging on these beautiful swings in the home garden or in the country at least every day.

Country life is unthinkable without a veranda. In the mornings, breakfast is served here, and during lunch they rest with a book in their hands. You always want to make this corner as comfortable as possible. The following instructions tell you how to make a stylish and comfortable sofa chest to give.

Materials: 2 plywood sheets (1500 x 1500 x 15 mm), 2 pine beams (910 x 50 x 60 mm), pine shields, cant (3000 x 5 x 25 mm), lifting gear, 1150 mm rod, 2 liters of white paint, self-tapping screws , putty on wood, 6 pieces of furniture supports, caps for self-tapping screws (diameters - 12 mm, 17 pieces), loops in the amount of 3 pieces, a handle for a box.

Instruments: drill, drills, mill, screwdriver, roller, handsaw or saw, tape measure, sandpaper, liquid nails, square.

• First you need to make the details of the sofa, guided by schemes from the Internet or making them at your discretion. Next, you should drill holes in them, necessary for the subsequent installation of the rod of metal.

• Next, we drill holes that will be needed in the future for attaching backs and seats. Also drill holes for screws.
• We collect the back of the sofa. We install a metal bar into the holes made earlier.
• The next step is to fix the bars for the bottom part of the sofa.Attach a plywood bottom to an inverted furniture frame. We fasten the plywood wall with screws.
• Glue plywood strips with liquid nails.
• The next step is the assembly of the drawer, then the roller mechanism should be fixed.

• We connect the seat and back of the sofa with the help of screws of long size.
• Next is the mounting of the bottom of the box. We fix the structure with screws. We fix the bar.
• Mark up and twist the loop to the installed bar.
• The most important and most responsible step. It is necessary to carefully polish the entire structure, paint it with the desired color and let it dry. After that, the sofa is going to completely.

• The last thing to do is to make a set of cushions and seats for the sofa. You will need patterns and schemes, a sintepon, fabric of the desired style and color. Similar to the previous instructions, you need to create a new set of pillows, as well as a mattress. Set it all on the couch.

Now you have a wonderful sofa chest that fits perfectly into the interior of any country house, very functional and comfortable.

Unusual, but at the same time simple and easy-to-use version for your patio.

• To begin with, we make two trellised three-section panels. In the future they will serve as a back and seat on the sofa. Using rails, we connect parts of panels using wood glue and screws.
• The main difference between such a sofa and the rest is that they do not have front legs. Therefore, the seat should be fixed with the help of three consul supports. Strengthen support steel lining. Also help screws, whose length should be from 70 to 80 mm.

• The next stage is the installation of seats and curly backs. This will give the furniture a ready, solid look.
• The next step is polishing the product. It is made by sanding paper. Next, the bench must be covered with a special varnish, which can be purchased at any hardware store. You can also use, for example, enamel.
• And finally, we make our sofa comfortable and soft. To do this, follow the foam mattress, dressed in a sewn cover of any fabric.

If you suddenly had the idea to change the old bath for a new one, you should not rush to throw it in the trash.As they say, everything new is well forgotten old. So with the bathroom. Making a new sofa from an old waste bath is a great design idea that will save finances and make the interior of an apartment, a summer house or a private house even more original.

Required tools and materials: actually cast iron bath, grinding machine, primer, paint of any color to choose from, sandpaper for sanding, mattress.

• Take the old cast-iron bath. It is necessary to remove the old legs and polish it.

• Outline the contour of the future sofa. This should be taken with extreme caution. As they say, measure seven times - cut once. With a grinding machine, trim.
• Smooth the edges of the bathroom using the same machine.
• Using a primer to level the surface of the bath and its feet.
• Paint the bath and legs in the colors you like. The bath can also be made multicolored, or left white - it all depends on your desire.

• Cover the sandpaper bath.
• Put a prefabricated mattress on the seat.

Luxurious, stylish, modern sofa is ready!

Sometimes it happens that the old sofa has ceased to be beautiful, comfortable and fresh-looking, as before. In this case, many go to the store for new furniture, but it is always unprofitable.It will be easier and more reasonable to restore the old sofa. Then it may become even more interesting than before, and transform the interior of the house. Below are some of the most basic ways to restore the old sofa, as well as detailed instructions for each of them.

Replacement and alteration of springs may be needed when:

• the sofa has been serving for a very long time and its spring unit is weak and brings visible discomfort when sitting;
• the spring unit from the moment of purchase has malfunctions;
• the level of spring stiffness is not suitable for owners from the very beginning and brings certain inconveniences.

Instruments: tape measure, wrench, screwdriver, pliers, sharp stationery knife, furniture stapler.

Instruction:

• First you need to disassemble the sofa, to separate the parts with a wrench. To remove the cover will need pliers. Next you need to pull out the mattress, carefully consider the springs, find the problem. If necessary, you can replace part of the springs. In order to make the life of the spring block longer, it is necessary to cover it with foam litter.
• If there are a lot of broken or damaged springs, you can purchase a new spring unit at any hardware store. Then the sofa will be even better and will last even longer.

This is another way to restore the old sofa. We will need: good quality new foam, any thick fabric, canvas fabric.

Short instructions:

• Remove the old foam rubber with brackets couch.
• Making a pattern with an allowance of 7-8 cm.
• For security, a dense fabric is laid on the spring block, which is best further strengthened with threads. On sidushki we lay foam rubber in two layers.
• Tighten it with a canvas fabric.

It happens that the appearance of the sofa becomes completely unsuitable and ugly. He starts to look old, ugly. Blame is usually upholstery. This master class will help to replace the upholstery on their own without much effort.

Instruments: wrench, screwdriver, pliers, side cutter, furniture stapler, sharp large scissors, soap remnant, sewing machine and thread.

Instruction:

• Disassemble the entire sofa. For convenience, put all the small fasteners in the box: they can easily get lost during work.
• With great care, remove the old fabric. Do not tear it, strictly follow the seams. The slightest mistake can lead to a terrible unsatisfactory result.
• Inspect the mechanism and all the components of your sofa.

• Further work begins with upholstery material. Be sure to iron it with an iron, smoothing all seams. Do not forget that the sofa remains beautiful, every smallest piece of fabric is important!
• The next stage - patterns of parts of the sofa from the fabric. We simply trace all the pieces of the old upholstery on the new fabric. Then cut along the contour. Using the machine stitch seams on every detail.
• The final step in the replacement - stretch the finished upholstery on the furniture. In this case, a specialized stapler will be a great helper - they can easily sew fabric. When everything is ready, it remains only to collect all the seats for the sofa and its cushions together.

Sometimes the size, which the manufacturer intended, does not suit us for reasons of growth or simple convenience. Sometimes you just want something new in the interior. And since the sofa is the most noticeable thing in any room, the changes must first concern him. The following instructions will help to increase the height of the sofa without much effort.

In order to raise the sofa above the floor, you will need metal coasters. They can be made of aluminum or steel. First you need to drill holes in the legs of the sofa and connect them. Here will help bolts and nuts.

Next you need to make a podium on which your furniture will be put. You can choose any height at your discretion.

Sometimes it is also required to make this piece of furniture longer. There is no universal way here, but here are a few very easy lifepacks that can help:

• At the place where the pillows should be located, you can substitute cardboard boxes.
• You can remove one side of the sofa and put several ottomans next to it (choose the quantity as desired).

• The original advice is to put a stack of unnecessary books nearby.They must be covered with a blanket and lay soft pillows on top.
• The armrest of the sofa can be converted into a detail that extends it. For this you need foam rubber.

Not always the sofas offered in the furniture market are notable for their particular beauty, style and originality. If among the many boring models you cannot find a suitable one, there is a way a little more difficult than just buying, but very worthwhile - decorating the sofa. There are many ways to do this. It all depends on the imagination of its owner.

But if you are looking for the most practical, original ways of decorating and improving the sofa, here are some tips:

The design of the armrests. Many people ask: how to decorate the standard, unremarkable armrests? It all depends on your imagination and originality.

You can paint them in bright, non-standard colors. Moreover, it is not necessary to make them the same: combinations of such colors as, for example, green and pale yellow will look very beneficial. The armrests painted in gold and silver colors will look luxurious.

You can glue the armrests with various stickers, or, for example, with shells brought from the sea - you just need to apply glue to them and attach them.This option is ideal for interiors in a nautical style.

Pockets for remotes - A great option for any home, because almost all of us like to watch our favorite shows or movies in the evening. This is a very simple decoration. First you need to choose a fabric to match the sofa upholstery and carve a pocket on it. With the help of a sewing machine we sew two parts of it. We attach it to the back or side of the sofa - a stylish addition to the furniture is ready.

Four-in-one or captain will give any sofa an original, luxurious appearance. Such sofas are sold as separate models, but you can also make a carriage stitch with the help of buttons on such upholstery as jacquard, chenille, flock, velor, leather.

Over time, the upholstery of the sofa becomes dimmer, older, it burns out or spoils.Also, the fabric on the couch becomes boring and irritates the eyes. If all this happens with your furniture, you can pick up a variety of capes and bedspreads. They are offered in stores: from different fabrics, colors, styles, ranging from the most simple and inconspicuous, to capes made of genuine leather for luxurious interiors. Cape perfectly complement the appearance of the room, make it more original and more interesting.

Summing up, I would like to say that the sofa is the most important furniture in any house, apartment or country house. He should pay special attention. If you try a little and work with your hands, you can create an interesting, stylish, modern thing from a typical piece of furniture that can decorate the interior of your home.

How to make a sofa with your own hands, see the next video.