DIY Freestanding Wooden Outdoor Daybed
This outdoor daybed’s simple geometry and clean lines add a higher aesthetic value to any yard. The inset platform floats above the ground, allowing the ebb and flow of wind to gently sway its occupants.
The freestanding wooden outdoor daybed features strong joinery using 4x4 wood stock for the wall columns, has braces at the corners for added stability, and takes advantage of rope connections to gracefully suspend the bed platform.
Easily customize this piece by adding a simple pad on the platform or dress it up with curtain rods and fabric. Add a rug below the platform and pillows for a comfy, home-away-from-home appeal.
Make sure to take proper safety precautions including always wearing gloves, goggles and a dust mask when you’re cutting or sanding.
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Materials
- (26) 4 x 4 x 10' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (5) 2 x 6 x 8' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (1) 2 x 4 x 12' or (2) 2 x 4 x 8' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (6) 5/4 x 6 x 12' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (1 lb box) 2" wood screws (to attach decking planks)
- (1 lb box) 6" Torx-head wood screws (to attach structure)
- (30) 16-gauge 2" nails
- (1) 3/4" or 1" x 40' rope
- (4) 3/4" or 1/2" stainless steel conduit hanger
(Use 3/4" or 1" rope with corresponding conduit hanger to make sure rope fits very tightly within the hanger. Select the rope and hanger whose load rating suits your needs.) - YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer
Tools
- Miter saw (or hand or circular saw)
- Table saw
- Drill/driver
- 1/4" drill bit
- Miter square
- Measuring tape
- Nail gun
- Socket or crescent wrench
- 1/2" Forstner bit
Cut List
- A. (22) 4 x 4 x 102"
- B. (2) 4 x 4 x 88"
- C. (8) 4 x 4 x 24"
- D. (2) 2 x 6 x 72"
- E. (2) 2 x 6 x 60"
- F. (2) 2 x 4 x 57"
- G. (4) 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 10 1/2"
- H. (11) 5/4 x 6 x 70 3/4"
- I. Rope approx. 40'
