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Outdoor Sectional Ottoman / Accent Table

A chunky 2x4 cube that works as an ottoman or a side table for a modern outdoor sectional. All exterior screws, one afternoon.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Seat frame long sides	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22"	2x4	☐
Seat frame ends	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 19"	2x4	☐
Legs	4	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/2"	2x4	☐
Tabletop slats	6	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 22"	2x4	☐
End trim	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25"	2x2	☐

Item	Qty	✓
2x2, 50" (Cedar) End trim.	1 each	☐
2x4, 8 ft (Cedar) Frame, legs, and tabletop slats. Cedar or another outdoor-appropriate species.	3 each	☐
Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2" Self-tapping, exterior-rated.	1 box	☐

Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.

1. Build the seat frame
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the seat frame boards together with 2-1/2" exterior screws, two per joint, to form the rectangular frame. Keep it square.
2. Attach the legs
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the legs from inside the seat frame into the back of each leg, two screws per joint. Drive the screws at a slight angle — that little angle pulls the joint tight and prevents wobble.
3. Add the tabletop slats
Tools: Drill / Driver, Tape Measure. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2"
Lay out the six tabletop slats, spacing them evenly with small gaps for drainage, and screw them down. Mark the screw locations first for a neater finished look.
4. Add the end trim
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x2, 50", Exterior deck screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the 2x2 trim to the ends of the tabletop slats and across the tops of the legs to tie the top together and finish the edges.