How To Make A Sectional Couch

For many people, the living room is the heart of the household. And the centerpiece of the living room is frequently the couch. You can make your own sectional couch to save some money and customize the appearance of your living space if you're handy and have some time on your hands. ### Materials Required - Plywood: 3/4-inch for the frame, 1/2-inch for the back and sides - 2x3 lumber: For the frame - 2x2 lumber: For the back and sides - Fabric: Upholstery fabric for the cushions and back - Foam: Upholstery foam for the cushions and back - Batting: Upholstery batting for the cushions and back - Springs: Optional, for the cushions - Screws: 2-inch wood screws for the frame, 1-inch wood screws for the back and sides - Glue: Wood glue - Nails: Upholstery nails - Staple gun: And staples - Measuring tape - Level - Pencil - Jigsaw - Drill - Countersink bit - Hammer ### Step 1: Build the Frame - Cut the plywood to size for the seat and back of the couch. - Cut the 2x3 lumber to size for the frame of the couch. - Assemble the frame using wood glue and screws. - Make sure the frame is square and level. ### Step 2: Build the Back and Sides - Cut the plywood to size for the back and sides of the couch. - Cut the 2x2 lumber to size for the frame of the back and sides. - Assemble the back and sides using wood glue and screws. - Make sure the back and sides are square and level. ### Step 3: Attach the Back and Sides to the Frame - Attach the back to the frame using wood glue and screws. - Attach the sides to the frame using wood glue and screws. - Make sure the back and sides are flush with the frame. ### Step 4: Upholster the Cushions - Cut the foam to size for the cushions. - Cut the batting to size for the cushions. - Wrap the foam and batting in the fabric. - Staple the fabric to the foam and batting. - Make sure the fabric is taut and free of wrinkles. ### Step 5: Upholster the Back and Sides - Cut the foam to size for the back and sides. - Cut the batting to size for the back and sides. - Wrap the foam and batting in the fabric. - Staple the fabric to the foam and batting. - Make sure the fabric is taut and free of wrinkles. ### Step 6: Attach the Cushions to the Frame - Attach the cushions to the frame using springs or screws. - Make sure the cushions are secure and level. ### Step 7: Enjoy Your New Sectional Couch - You did it! You now have a beautiful new sectional couch that you can enjoy for years to come.