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Nowadays, furniture stores are literally crowded. various options upholstered furniture of domestic and foreign production, but the prices for it do not always please buyers. In addition, the cost of products sometimes clearly does not correspond to the quality of their manufacture. Therefore, in order to purchase a set of furniture, or at least one of its items, you have to save up the required amount for several months or get into debt by taking a loan.

However, there is another option to acquire the necessary interior accessory - this is to make, for example, a sofa with your own hands. For those who know at least a little how to work with carpentry tools, it will not be difficult to do this, albeit difficult, but very entertaining work. This publication will present several options for the manufacture of sofas that can be used in residential areas or on suburban area. Of these, it is quite possible to choose the one suitable for a particular case, both in design and in the degree of its complexity. Practice shows that it will take three to four times less money than when purchasing a finished piece of furniture - so why not try to make it yourself.

Unscrupulous manufacturers often make the frame of upholstered furniture from which they have to, since the buyer does not have the opportunity to control the quality of the material. So, for the main frame, unedged bars eaten by a bark beetle are used, and ordinary cardboard is used to shape the backs. Well, the consumer for this literally penny material, lined with more or less decent trim, gives the amount for which you can buy a used car or live comfortably for the whole family for a month. Therefore, after making the calculations and making sure that you can save a very decent amount of money, you can get down to business on your own. In essence, the money that will be saved will become the salary of the home craftsman for making the furniture. In addition, there will be a reason to be proud of your talents in front of relatives and friends.

Tools for the job

Of course, the work will require certain tools that will be useful in the household not only for making furniture, but also for repairs. They will not take up much space in a closet on a balcony, garage or in one of the outbuildings of a private house.

The list of necessary tools for work includes:

• Hand circular saw, electric jigsaw and (or) a hacksaw for wood and metal.
• Roulette, folding rule, building level, square.
• or a screwdriver with a set of nozzles.
• Electric drill with a set of drills.
• It's great if you have a manual router at your disposal.
• File with a large notch.
• Clamps for temporary fixation of structural elements before their permanent fastening.
• Chisels
• A hammer.
• Pliers
• Stapler and staples.
• Sewing machine for making sofa covers.

It should be noted here that if hand tools are used to build furniture, the work will take much longer, and the accuracy of the edges of the manufactured parts will not be guaranteed.

Instructions for making several models of sofas

First option: making a corner sofa

This sofa model may have different variants according to their size and design features:

• For example, the side protruding part of the sofa can be installed both on the left and on the right side;

• Various mechanisms are used for mounting the lower, retractable part;
• Plywood or board can be used to make a sofa;
• The soft parts of the structure can be made of foam rubber and synthetic winterizer, or only of synthetic winterizer.
• For decorative trim fabric or leatherette is selected.

Sofa prices

The dimensions of the sofa depend on the size of the room, the height parameters of its owners, and, of course, their preferences. Taking the dimensions proposed in the drawings, they can be “tried on” to the room where the sofa is planned to be installed, and if necessary, corrected in one direction or another, within reason.

This drawing will help to become a starting point in choosing the dimensions of this piece of furniture. However, you should pay attention to the fact that this model is somewhat different in its design from the version, the manufacture of which will be described in the table. However, the difference lies only in fixing the side back, which is built into the narrow section of the sofa.

This model is not as easy to manufacture as it might seem at first glance, as the master used special mechanisms for unfolding the sofa. But, having carefully studied the instructions for assembling it, it is quite possible to figure it out and come to the conclusion that making such a sofa in a standard apartment, and without leaving one room, is a completely achievable goal.

Manufacturing process - step by step

Illustration
	So, the first step is to make calculations and determine the size. Not only the convenience of the sofa and its optimal placement in the room will depend on this stage, but also the amount necessary materials and additional structural elements. To begin with, it is worth drawing a sketch of a sofa on a piece of paper and writing out all the necessary details of the design, indicating their number. Based on the compiled list, the final amount of materials that will need to be purchased is calculated.
	AT this case for the manufacture of the sofa, the craftsman chose plywood 20 mm thick. However, it can be used in combination with a board with a thickness of 20 ÷ 25 mm. The board is usually used to assemble the frame of the sofa, which is then sheathed with plywood. If a complex design option is chosen, then the thickness of the plywood for sheathing can be smaller and be 15 mm.
	As you can see in the illustrations presented, the work can be carried out in the same room where the sofa is planned to be installed. The only thing that needs to be provided is a solid base on which it will be possible to lay plywood and a board for marking and sawing. It is best to mark and make all the details of the structure at once, since when sawing wood, it naturally forms a large number of sawdust, which can be simultaneously removed from the room without spreading throughout the apartment. It is even better to stretch a plastic film on the floors of the room for the duration of these works, which, after they are completed, can be rolled up together with the resulting garbage and taken out of the house. With such a simple approach, you can save yourself from small debris, which tends to clog under baseboards and fly under other furniture.
	Plywood is cut according to markings using a hand-held circular saw, which guarantees a perfectly even cut of the edge. In the absence of a saw, you can also use an electric jigsaw, but it is more difficult to handle it, since its cutting part can go to the side. It is recommended to number and sign the finished parts of the structure - such foresight will significantly speed up the assembly of the sofa, since the components do not have to be searched for and selected for a long time.
	To fasten the details of the sofa into one structure, it is necessary to prepare wood screws with fine threads, 50 ÷ 60, 30, 25 and 20 mm long. Here you need to take into account that they will be screwed into the end side of plywood 25 mm thick, so their diameter should not exceed 5 mm. Self-tapping screws should have a regular head, as they will need to be sunk flush into the wood. To avoid splitting the plywood, it is recommended to drill a hole with a diameter of 3 mm before screwing the screws into it. Then the fasteners will be screwed in easier, and the base will remain intact.
	Now that the sofa parts and fasteners are ready, you can proceed to the assembly of the structure. Since it consists of two sections, the larger one is assembled first.
	The back is taken, and the side parts of the lower box are attached to it. They are screwed through the rear wall panel to the end side of the side element with two or three self-tapping screws.
	Now the resulting structure is covered with a sheet of plywood prepared in size. When the sheet is screwed on, this section of the sofa will gain rigidity and strength.
	The sheet is laid evenly, close to the back wall and screwed with screws. First, it is attached to the horizontal end surfaces of the side walls of the box, and then, through the back wall, the screws are screwed into the thickness of the laid sheet. The pitch of fasteners should be 150÷180 mm.
	The assembled section is installed in the place where the sofa will be permanently located, and they begin to assemble the second, narrow part of the sofa. First, the side walls and the back of the box are assembled together. Self-tapping screws are screwed through a smaller wall and back, forming the width of the section, into the ends of the long sides, with the same step of 150 ÷ ​​180 mm.
	Now you need to screw its bottom to the assembled box. The box is covered with a sheet, leveled and screwed with self-tapping screws with a step of their installation of 200 mm. To fix the bottom, you can use self-tapping screws of a shorter length - 20 ÷ 25 mm, and their hats must be sunk into the plywood surface, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling the floor covering with them.
	When assembled, the design of the narrow section of the sofa looks like it is shown in the photo. When the sofa is ready, the inside of the box can be used to store bedding or other things. However, so that less dust from the floors gets into the box, it is recommended to subsequently sheathe it with a cloth. For this, a thin lining material is well suited.
	Now that the frames of both sections are ready, they need to be tried on each other. They are installed against the wall and move among themselves. Next, you need to return to work on the first wide section.
	Since it is planned to make the sofa sliding, for the part that will slide in and fold under the horizontal surface, three plywood parts will be needed - this is a horizontal surface (sunbed), a front wall and a plank 30 mm wide. In addition to wooden parts, you will need a special metal folding structure, which can be purchased at a furniture fittings store. Its width is selected depending on the linear dimensions of the wide section of the sofa. This metal mechanism is fixed on all three wooden parts that are not fastened together.
	At first metal structure is screwed to the inside of the front part, and its back side, equipped with wheels, is fixed to the plywood plank. After that, the addition test can be performed. Any bar is applied to the upper structural element, which is pressed. In this case, the upper metal shelf of the mechanism should fall to the bottom.
	If the system works well, then you can move on to temporarily fixing the resulting folding structure on top of the plywood sheet that forms the lounger.
	It is temporarily fixed because it is necessary to determine the location of the metal parts of the mechanism on it, as well as to try it on for the general design of the sofa. You will have to remove the sunbed for laying foam rubber on it and covering it with fabric.
	So, the retractable part is fitted to the box of the wide section. On the this stage it is important to make sure how well the parts fit together, and whether they freely enter the space under the bed of the main section.
	The front side of the pull-out part of the sofa should have the same height as the surface of the lounger of the main section.
	Now it is necessary to reconcile the rise of that part of the lounger, which is fixed on the retractable structure, determine the height of the corners along which it will walk, as well as the location of the stopper.
	In order for the mobile part not to extend completely, but, reaching the edge of the lower part of the lounger, to stop, a rectangular profile pipe is fixed to the edge of the inner side of the wide section. For the convenience of marking its location, and then fixing it, the wide section is turned over and laid on the back wall.
	While the section is in an inverted position, a line is also marked on its side walls, on their inner side, along which the guide metal corners are then positioned and fixed. Thanks to these elements, the mobile part of the sofa will slide in and out freely. The corners are screwed through holes pre-drilled in the corners with self-tapping screws 20 mm long. Fastening is carried out with a step of 180÷200 mm.
	When the retractable lounger is fitted to the surface of the main surface of the sofa, the plywood can be removed. So it will be convenient to make another fitting, and then lay the foam on the retractable surface.
	The retractable part is installed with wheels screwed to the plywood plank, on the corners fixed on the sides of the wide section, and slides into the space under its lounger.
	Before making the soft part of the lounger, it is recommended to round the corners of the plywood a little with a jigsaw, or process it with a file with a large notch - this will help keep the sheathing material from damage. Now you can proceed to the sheathing of the retractable surface of the lounger. For this, foam rubber with a thickness of 100 mm must be prepared. right size. It is recommended to glue it to the plywood surface. For this purpose, polyurethane glue or “Moment”, which is pointwise applied to plywood, is suitable. A synthetic winterizer is laid on top of the foam rubber.
	The next step is to put on a sheathing cover on top of the synthetic winterizer, wrap it on the reverse side and fasten it with staples driven in with a stapler.
	When the mobile part of the lounger is sheathed with material, a folding metal structure is screwed back to it. This finished part of the sofa needs to be set aside for the time being.
	Next, you can move on to sheathing the plywood base of the lounger for the narrow section of the sofa. A foam rubber sheet is also glued onto it, covered with a padding polyester, which is well leveled. After that, the lounger is sheathed with leatherette - it is also fixed to the plywood with brackets. The upholstered lounger is also set aside for the time being.
	The next step is to cover the backs of both sections of the structure with fabric. The corners of the plywood backs also need to be treated with sandpaper, then pieces of synthetic winterizer are fixed along their edges, after which they are covered with fabric, which is fixed with staples on the back of the walls.
	Further, the front part of the box and half of the side walls of the narrow section of the sofa are upholstered with leatherette. It is recommended to lay a synthetic winterizer under the sheathing material. Sheathing of only these parts of the structure is carried out because on the sides, closer to the back wall, the side back of the sofa will be fixed on one side, and a wide section will adjoin the other side.
	Since the lounger of the narrow part of the sofa must rise and fall. special lifting mechanisms are marked and fixed in the box of this section.
	To check the operation of these structural elements, after fixing them to the sides of a narrow box, a plywood strip is alternately laid and fixed on top of them and pressed down, and then rises. The bar should be springy - this will subsequently ensure easy raising and lowering of the narrow section lounger.
	If the mechanism works satisfactorily, then in place of the fixed bar, it is installed and screwed to the sheathed soft part of the narrow section lounger structure. Here you will need an assistant, since at this stage the sunbed must be held at the right angle.
	Now the pillow covers sewn from leatherette are filled with synthetic winterizer and sewn up. It should be noted here that instead of padding polyester, pillows can also be formed from foam rubber.
	Further, side backs are formed from plywood and wooden slats. They can have a rectangular top or rounded on one or two sides - this design is made according to one's own desire. Some craftsmen, instead of wooden planks, use thick thick cardboard 2 ÷ 2.5 mm thick, which is sprayed with water from a spray bottle before fixing. Wet material is more plastic and takes the desired shape more easily. After its installation, before sheathing these structural elements, the cardboard must be dried well.
	At the next stage of work, the wooden or plywood-cardboard construction of the side backs is completely upholstered with padding polyester, except for the lower part. The material is secured with staples.
	The next step is to put leatherette covers on the backs and fasten them with staples to their lower part.
	Ready-made backs are installed and fixed on both sides of the overall structure - one on the outside of the narrow one, the other on the wide section.
	The backrests are fixed through the walls from the inside of the box with four to five self-tapping screws. In order for the fasteners to fit snugly into the material, the backs must be pressed against the wall, or they must be held securely by an assistant.
	As a result, the design of the sofa without removable pillows will look like this illustration.
	To expand the sofa, it is necessary to push forward the lower part with the sunbed recessed into it.
	Then, raise the sunbed to the same level with the rest of the pillows using the installed retractable lifting mechanism. It should be noted here that the author of the project went the hard way, choosing a mechanism of a rather complex design for unfolding, requiring precise installation. If such a system is not found or seems too complicated, then you can do it a little differently by making a retractable box with a plywood lid. However, in this case, instead of separate pillows, a double folding mattress is fixed to the wide section of the sofa. For the narrow section, two parts of the mattress are provided - the lower one is fixed to the plywood part of the lounger, while the upper one is made removable. The latter is simply removed and removed into the interior of the section when the sofa is unfolded. Thus, all pillows of the structure will be on the same level. In this case, four wheels will need to be fixed on the retractable part of the sofa, and a stopper should be installed under the plywood lounger of the wide section.
	Another nuance that I would like to clarify. In some models of this type of sofas, the side back, installed on a narrow section, seems to crash into it, that is, it does not go beyond the overall design. This option is convenient if the sofa should be pressed against the wall with this side, so there will be no space between it and the sofa, in which dust will inevitably accumulate.
	If you choose a model with a built-in side back, as well as with mattresses instead of individual pillows on the lounger, the corner sofa will look like this illustration. Moreover, in this case, all the pillows are made of foam rubber, which must be covered with padding polyester, and then filled into fabric or leatherette covers.

Second option: sofa book

Design features and required materials

This version of the sofa can be called traditional for many Russian apartments and, despite the fact that the model was developed several decades ago, it still remains in demand by buyers. This fact can be explained by the fact that it is simple and reliable in operation, and the mechanism designed for unfolding it is easy to mount, as it has a clear, simple design.

Today, the task of making such a sofa is also simplified by the fact that modern furniture stores present big choice furnishing elements.

For example, fiberboard, which was previously used for sheathing a structure, can be replaced with lamellas designed specifically for installation on beds and sofas. They not only perfectly replace sheet material, but also compensate for the softness of the structure, as they tend to spring. Thanks to this quality of details, the thickness of the mattresses can be made smaller.

The design that will be presented below must be manufactured and assembled in accordance with these recommendations, but design decoration, as well as the shape of the side backs, can be made according to your own sketches, but in compliance with the basic dimensions.

So, the sofa book consists of the following elements - this is a backrest, a lounger seat, side backrests and a box for storing bedding or other things.

To make a sofa of this design you will need:

• Board with a thickness of 20 ÷ 25 and a width of 200 mm for the sofa frame.
• A beam with a section size of 50 × 50, 60 × 40 and 50 × 30 mm.
• Fiberboard 4 ÷ 5 mm thick.
• 32 furniture slats 65 mm wide, 500 mm long.
• Foam rubber and synthetic winterizer.
• Upholstery fabric.
• Sofa unfolding mechanism (paired).
• Legs.

Illustrated step by step instructions for making

The first step is to draw up a sketch drawing of the sofa and put down the dimensions of all the details on it. Having such a graphic document in front of your eyes, it will be much easier to make all the necessary structural elements.

Illustration	Brief description of the operation to be performed
	The assembly of the sofa box is carried out first. Its size should be 1900 × 800 mm. Moreover, first, bars are fixed to the long details of the box, along their edges - they are screwed using self-tapping screws 60 mm long. The next step, to the inner sides of the bars fixed on the long walls of the box, the side parts are screwed. Before the final tightening of the fixing screws, it is recommended to measure the diagonals of the box - they must have the same size.
	The next step, to give rigidity to the structure, in the middle part of the bottom area of ​​the box, two transverse bars with a section of 50 × 30 mm and a length of 800 mm are screwed from the outside. They are installed at a distance of 650 mm from the edge and 600 mm between them. In order for the bars to be fixed flush with the underside of the box, grooves 55 mm wide and 30 mm deep are cut in the boards at a specified distance from each other. In these grooves and fit, and then the transverse bars are fixed. After the box is assembled, its bottom is sheathed with a fiberboard sheet, the size of which is 1800 × 800 mm. Fixing the sheet on the frame can be done with staples, nails or self-tapping screws 20 mm long.
	The next step is the back and seat frames - their design has the same linear parameters. For their manufacture, a beam with a section of 50 × 40 mm is prepared. Seven parts of the following sizes are cut out of it: 3 pcs. - 650 mm; 2 pcs. – 400 mm, 1 pc. - 1890 mm and 1 pc. - 1880 mm. The frames are assembled in the following sequence: first, on a beam 1890 mm long, 50 mm are deposited from its edges. Bars 650 mm long will be fixed in these places. Their other side is fixed along the edges of the beam, which has a length of 1880 mm. Then, on long bars, their middle is determined and the middle crossbar is installed. Further, elements 400 mm long are attached to the free edges of the longest beam. In addition, they are screwed with self-tapping screws 70 ÷ 80 mm long to the extreme short transverse bars. These elements, before fixing, are cut in the upper part at an angle of 30 degrees. They will be in the front of the lounger and in the upper back. When unfolding the sofa, the side back should be between these protrusions of the structure.
	The simplest connection of a beam is in half a tree, that is, in each beam, at the place of its connection with a perpendicular one, half of its thickness is cut out at the corners. In our case, this is 20 mm, that is, the groove should have a size of 50 × 50 × 20 mm. To install the middle beam, from each of its edges, as well as in the place marked on the long beam, 20 mm of thickness is also cut out, and the groove must also have the size indicated above. Then the transverse beam is first glued into the groove, and then screwed with two self-tapping screws 30 mm long, with their diagonal arrangement. It must be said that it is possible to fasten structural elements with other connections, but this is one of the simplest.
	Further, the long sides of the frame are marked for the installation of lamellas, the distance between which should be 60 mm. According to the marking, metal or plastic brackets with grooves are fixed, which come with the lamellas. After fixing them on the frame of the backrest and lounger, the edges of the lamellas are inserted into them.
	The next step is to make the side backrests-armrests. First, according to the dimensions shown in the illustration, four identical parts are marked out, drawn and cut out.
	Then the two cut parts are stacked in a mirror image to each other and marked. According to this marking, bars having a thickness of 50 mm are fixed. To begin with, they can be glued with wood glue. Their width can be the same or different, the main thing is that in the places where they will be attached to the sofa box, the beam should have a width of at least 80 ÷ 100 mm, since holes for fixing bolts 120 × 8 mm in size will be drilled in them. Bolt holes are drilled immediately after the glue on which the frame beam is fixed has dried, at a height of 150 mm from the bottom of the side back. Further, the frame is covered with a second similar part, cut out of fiberboard, which is nailed to it with nails 30 mm long. After that, the sides are turned over, and the other side of the fiberboard is also nailed and holes are also drilled in it.
	Further, in the side walls of the box, at a height of 150 mm, with an indent from the edge of 100 mm, holes with a diameter of 10 mm are drilled to fix the side walls. In addition, at this stage it is most convenient to screw the legs of the sofa to the box, since after fixing the remaining elements, it will be more difficult to turn the box over.
	The next step is to attach folding mechanisms to the back, sunbed and box. The scheme of their installation is presented in this illustration. Fixation of metal elements is carried out with the help of bolts, for which holes are drilled in the side walls of the structures. In addition to bolts, self-tapping screws are used to fix the mechanism - for example, they are additionally attached to the corner plates on the back and seat frames.
	To begin with, on the side wall of the box, you need to find the middle, 5 mm is deposited on each side of it, at this distance from the middle the back and sunbed are laid. A mechanism is attached to them and marks are made on all the details of the sofa, along which holes will be drilled. Further, the mechanism is fixed on all the details of the sofa.
	After the folding system is fixed, you need to try on the side backs to the sofa. But so far they are not screwed, since before that they will need to be sheathed.
	Sheathing is done starting from the back and sunbed. To do this, the sofa is laid out and first interlining is laid on the lamellas, then a thin synthetic winterizer, and on top of it - foam rubber 50 mm thick. So that the foam rubber does not interfere with the folding and unfolding of the sofa, its corners adjacent to the mechanism are cut out, as shown in this illustration.
	To make the back and lounger more comfortable for sitting, additional foam rubber strips are glued to their edges on top of the foam rubber, 200 wide and 20 ÷ 25 mm thick. Then, the entire flooring is covered with another sheet of foam rubber, 20 mm thick, but having a large width, such that it can be bent under the thickness of the sunbed structure and behind the back. There, the foam rubber is fixed with staples using a stapler.
	The foam rubber fixed on the frame is covered with a thin layer of synthetic winterizer - these materials are well fastened together without the use of glue. After that, sewn-to-size covers are put on top of the back and sunbed, which are nailed to wooden elements bracket designs. If desired, in several places of the sofa, buttons sheathed with the same material are installed with strong cords inserted through them, which are threaded through the sheathing and tied to the lamellas, and their ends are shot to the wooden structural elements with brackets. After sheathing the lounger and the back of the structure, the upholstery is also fixed on the front side of the base-box.
	Next, move on to work on the side backs. The first step is to glue the foam on the top side. On the rise and in the upper part, the thickness of the foam rubber should be 50 mm, and in the lower area where the hand will lie - 80 mm. It should turn out approximately as shown in the photo.
	In the next step, the armrest of the side backrest is covered with foam rubber 20 mm thick, which is nailed to the fiberboard with staples.
	On top of the foam rubber fixed on the armrest, another foam rubber sheet 20 mm thick is fixed. It should protrude from the front of the armrest by about 100 mm.
	The front protruding part of the foam rubber is bent and adjusted with staples to the front of the side back frame. Further, it is recommended to cover the foam rubber on the armrest, as well as the entire area of ​​the walls below with a padding polyester, which is also nailed with staples.
	Before performing the next operation, bolts are inserted into the holes drilled in the side backrests, onto which washers are put on. The next step is to cut out pieces of fabric of the desired size and shape, and then they sheathe the walls of the sides. First, the fabric is nailed with staples in the upper part, and then tucked under the bottom of the back and fixed there.
	Further, the armrests are covered with separate pieces of fabric. These segments are fixed under the armrests, on top of the already fixed fabric, first from the outside, and then from the inside of the armrest. After that, the fabric is neatly folded and fixed with a stapler from the front of the side backs, and is closed on top with a wooden decorative overlay, which, like all accessories, can be purchased at a specialized store. It remains only to screw the side backs to the lower box through the previously drilled holes. This process is carried out from the inside of the frame structure.
	When unfolded, the finished sofa-book looks as shown in this illustration.

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The third option is a sofa for giving from an old bath

Design features and required materials

Old bath after holding overhaul often becomes an unnecessary burden. Usually it is taken to a landfill or to a summer cottage and left to rot in the far corner of the site. At best, it heats water for watering especially whimsical plants. At the same time, a lot of money is spent on acquiring garden furniture. At the same time, not many people know that from a bath that has served its main role for the allotted time, it may well turn out to be a comfortable and original sofa that fits perfectly into the landscape design of the territory and will last a very long time. long years.

Such an unusual piece of furniture can be installed outdoors, on the terrace, in the gazebo or. With proper design, such a sofa and the interior of a country house will not spoil.

In order to make such a sofa, both a cast-iron and a steel bath are suitable. Of course, it is more difficult to work with cast iron, and it is also not easy to move such a piece of furniture from place to place. But with a steel bath, no special problems are foreseen. Sofas made from old bathtubs will last for many years if you work on them well. Moreover, what design and color to choose for the sofa - the master is determined by himself. The most important thing in the manufacturing process is preparing the base for applying paint, cutting out the excess part and processing the edges after trimming them.

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Step-by-step instructions for making a sofa from a cast-iron bath

Illustration	Brief description of the operations performed
	In this embodiment, an old one is used to make a sofa. cast iron bath with legs-paws, which are always the decoration of this accessory, and we will not throw them away. The illustration shows that the enamel coating of the container is in a very unenviable condition. In all likelihood, she had lain in an unheated shed for more than one year, or even lay near the fence in the open.
	Cracked enamel and the resulting corrosion stains will definitely have to be removed from the surface of the bath. Since the cast-iron surface is not perfectly smooth, unlike a steel bathtub, you will have to work hard on it to remove all old dirt, cracked enamel residues, scale pieces from it and give it an aesthetic appearance.
	The legs were fastened to this model with the help of bolts, which, during the operation of the bath and waiting for its “renaissance” in the form of the original sofa, have become very rusty, and one can hardly hope that they will be unscrewed without the use of special tools. Therefore, in order not to complicate the process and not to spoil the thread, a composition (for example, WD-40) is sprayed onto the mount, which helps soften the rust. Then this area is left for some time, indicated on the cylinder by the manufacturer. After this time, the nuts from the bolts should be twisted without difficulty. Other threaded parts should be treated with the same tool, which must be removed before cleaning and painting the container.
	Before moving on to cleaning the surface, markings are made along which the front of the bath will be cut out. In this case, a cutout had already been made in one of the edges of the bathtub, apparently, this had to be resorted to in order to carry out water pipes when installing the mixer. So that this man-made flaw does not spoil the entire appearance of the structure being created, the cutout is marked from this side.
	To mark the bath, a square and a dark marker are used, which will be clearly visible on a light surface. To begin with, the lower part of the cut is determined - for this, a square is attached to the bath, and a perpendicular line is drawn, along which it will be easier to navigate, making the slope at a greater or lesser angle.
	Further, the exact lines are outlined along which the cutout will be made on one and the other side of the container. Since the bathtub has a curved surface, and the cutouts must be in harmony with each other, repeating the shape of the container, it is possible to measure the required distance from the vertical line of a right angle using a tape measure or square, first in height and then to the side. One way or another, the lines on both sides will be located at different angles.
	Having determined the exact outer line, it must be repeated on the inner surface of the container, since when cutting, work will be done both from the outside and from the inside of the bath. From the inside of a curved surface, it is quite difficult to determine a right angle, so the transfer of the line will have to be done, so to speak, by eye. However, special accuracy is not required from the master here - the curvature of the lines is still necessary, and everything depends to a greater extent on the subsequent processing of the cut edge.
	The second side of the container, where the drain holes are located, is not so curved - it is closer to a right angle. But it is impossible to make a cutout exactly rectangular, otherwise the visual balance of the structure will be lost. Therefore, based on a vertical straight line, and taking into account the cutout angle that was found for the other side, the slope for the second side of the container is also determined. When the optimal slope option is found, the lower points of the lines of the two sides are connected by a horizontal line.
	Now the grinder comes into operation with a metal disc installed on it. There are no problems with steel, but the task of cutting cast iron is a very difficult task, one might say - delicate. There is no way to praise the master demonstrating cutting in these illustrations - it is imperative to fix it on the tool protective cover, since it is not known how such a heavy and brittle metal as cast iron will behave. It happens that when cutting it, the circle begins to tear, and this is very dangerous. The casing, of course, somewhat closes the view, so the cut must be done very carefully. Cast iron is cut very carefully, while it is necessary to protect the face by wearing a special mask, as the disk may be damaged or part of the metal being cut may fly off. There is no need to hurry, since it is easy during this process to overheat the grinder and completely render it unusable. So it is better to cut in small sections, 100 - 150 mm each, allowing the tool to rest and cool. First, a cut line is drawn from the inside, on the curved sides of the bath. Further, the cut is made from the outside of the container along the line drawn earlier.
	It is very difficult to cut high-quality bath enamel if the cut is made from the inside. So the work is best done for the most part from the outer surface of the bath. If you have to cut some area exactly along the enamel, then it is better to first install a diamond wheel and carefully clean the enamel along the cut line with it. And then proceed to work with a cutting wheel for metal. Having cut out one side of the bathtub, starting from the upper side, go to its second side, to the drawn lower horizontal line.
	Now it remains to make a horizontal cut, and the first, perhaps the most difficult and dangerous stage of work, will be completed. For convenience, the bath is laid on its side, and then, if necessary, props are installed under it, since when cut, it must stand very stable on the surface. Basically, this applies to steel baths, since they have less weight, while the cast-iron version usually fits snugly to the surface under its own weight.
	This is how the bathtub will look like, from which the fragment, which is unnecessary in this case, is cut out. Now, you can move on to a less complicated, but very dirty operation.
	Next, there is a mandatory process of leveling and grinding the cut, since the edge must be even and smooth, otherwise you can seriously injure yourself about its notches. The work is carried out with the same grinder. First, a cutting disc for metal is installed on it, with which the remaining metal burrs are cut off.
	Then, the edge is processed with a grinding disc. The cut end and its side parts are polished. If the sofa is made from a steel bath, its cut edge can be beaded down a little, since the metal is thin, and its cut will remain sharp even after grinding.
	Next, the outer surface of the bath is cleaned with a metal brush mounted on a grinder, and then with an emery disc. The dust formed on its surface is collected by a vacuum cleaner. After that, the outer side of the container is covered with a primer composition intended for processing metal products. The primer layer is applied carefully with a soft brush, as the substance must get into all the pores of the cast iron surface. The soil should dry well, after which the surface is again cleaned with an emery disc with a medium grain. Dust after cleaning is also collected by a vacuum cleaner. You can immediately thoroughly clean and prime the previously removed bath legs, as shown in the illustration.
	They proceed to the next operation - the first layer of paint of the selected color is applied to the outer surface of the bath. Paint must be chosen for external work, intended for metal. It will prevent the appearance and spread of foci of corrosion under the influence of the external environment.
	After applying the paint, the smudges formed on the surface of the bath must be collected with a soft cloth, leveling the paint layer with it. The napkin is applied to the desired areas of the surface and pressed against the metal, collecting excess paint.
	When the paint dries, another coat is applied on top of it, which will make the outer surface of the bath (that is, sorry, the sofa) smoother, which will reduce the risk of dust and dirt particles being trapped on it. This is especially important if the sofa is planned to be installed outdoors.
	The legs of the bathtub and their fastenings must also be well cleaned of rust - their processing, as we have already seen, is usually carried out at the stage of priming the bathtub. Cleaning, however, will have to be done manually. Then all parts are treated with a primer, dried, cleaned and painted, it is possible in a color that contrasts with the rest of the surface of the bath. After that, the legs are fixed on the bath with threaded connection. If possible or necessary, fasteners are replaced with new ones.
	Now they move on to work on the inner surface of the trimmed bath. The first step is to repair the chips that formed along the edge when cutting the metal. For this purpose, an epoxy or polyurethane two-component putty is well suited, which is applied along the inner edge of the bath with a spatula. The putty is leveled and left to dry completely.
	When the putty dries, the area where it was applied must be well cleaned and then sanded using, for example, an eccentric sander with emery nozzles of various grits. If there is no such tool, then you will have to work manually - with sandpaper.
	Further, the entire inner surface after cleaning is covered with a primer and left to dry. It is very important to treat the holes that are in any bath well, as corrosive processes can begin to spread from them. In order to prevent the primer, and then the paint, from getting on the outside of the container, paper is fixed on all edges of the masking tape, which is removed only after all the work is completed.
	When the primer is completely dry, all surfaces are cleaned with an eccentric sander with an emery nozzle. The primer should be as if rubbed into the cast iron surface.
	Further, the inner surface is covered with enamel on metal. It is best sprayed with a spray gun, but can also be applied with a brush. If the staining will be carried out manually, then the paint should be slightly diluted with a solvent and applied, taking a small amount of the coloring composition onto the brush. Only in this case the paint layer will be even. Some craftsmen apply the paint with a sponge that is dipped in the paint and then pressed against the surface. This process is quite lengthy, but with the help of a similar technique, original stains with color transitions can be reproduced on the surface. In addition, the inside of the bathroom will acquire a pleasant roughness.
	Now it is worth considering the manufacture of a mattress that will be laid on the bottom of the sofa. All such soft parts can be made both before and after painting and drying the container. But in order for the mattress to fit perfectly on the bottom of the bath, you need to measure it on the spot, that is, lay a rectangular sheet of foam rubber cut to size, and then round its corners in accordance with the shape of the bottom of the sofa. For this work, you can use a sharp clerical knife and scissors.
	The cut foam rubber is laid on the fabric from which the cover will be made. On the fabric, the foam rubber is outlined with a marker, and when cutting the material, 10 mm per seam is taken into account, that is, 10 mm recede from the line left on the fabric by the marker. You will need two such parts, and in addition to them, you will need a strip of the same or another material equal to the thickness of the mattress plus 10 mm on each of its sides.
	You also need to cut two ribbons 30 mm wide and a length that is equal to the edge of the mattress, plus 20 mm for the seam. In addition, you will need to prepare a cord that will be sewn into the tape - it is necessary to maintain the shape of the mattress. The tape is bent in half, a cord is inserted into it and fixed with sewing pins, after which the tape is sewn along the fastening line on a typewriter.
	Further, the resulting edges are fixed on each main fabric part of the future cover, with the same pins and stitched to them on a typewriter, after which the pins are removed. After that, the parts are combined with the front side inward. Then, first, a side tape is pinned to one part from the wrong side so that the edge of the piping with a cord sewn into it is on the front side. Then, the combined parts are sewn on a typewriter. Further, the second side of the tape is pinned to the second part of the cover and also sewn, but only from three sides. The fourth side will be sewn by hand after the cover is put on the foam.
	The finished mattress should fit perfectly into the bottom of the sofa made from the bathtub.
	If desired, the back of the bathtub can also be equipped with a soft support cushion by gluing it with polyurethane or epoxy glue. If the goal is to get a sofa with a completely soft inner surface, then it is possible to sew a removable insert from foam rubber and fabric, which will completely cover the entire structure from the inside. Here already - the widest scope for creativity.

It remains only to note that if you turn on your imagination, then from the bath you can make not only a sofa, but also an armchair, table and other furniture accessories.

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Now that have been studied detailed instructions for the production of three different types sofas, you can decide on the choice of the desired model in accordance with the planned place of its installation and the intended functionality of this piece of furniture.

And at the end of the publication - a demonstration of the manufacturing process of another original and relatively simple sofa model.

Video: Self-made original sofa

An important role in the life of every man is played by a home sofa. Do not be ironic about this. A lot of creative plans and ways to implement them were conceived on this piece of home interior.

A good sofa can be bought in a store, today this is not a problem. But does a real home master miss the chance to try his hand at making upholstered furniture?

Financial incentive is another weighty argument in favor of the "couch project". If you calculate the cost of materials needed for work, and compare it with the price tags of furniture stores, then the savings will be very impressive.

In our article, we will consider the implemented options for home-made sofas and give short description their manufacture. In addition, the topic of self-assembly will be covered. corner sofa, from drawing to finishing.

How many sofas, beautiful and different ...

Having decided to make a sofa with your own hands, it will not be superfluous to get to know ready-made samples home "sofa" creativity.

We note the main features of this type of furniture, so as not to confuse it with an ordinary bed in the future. The main distinguishing feature of the sofa is not a soft bed, but a backrest that you can lean on. The bed does not have this element. Side railings with armrests are another classic element of sofa design.

In modern models, armrests are often abandoned, leaving only the backrest. In some designs, it can be turned on hinges and turned into a mattress.

Photo No. 2 Sofa with a swivel back

Such a system was called "Eurobook". The principle of its operation, as can be seen in photo No. 2, is very simple: a block with a seat on wheels moves forward, and the backrest turns on hinges with a slight movement of the hands and turns into an extra bed. This option can be taken into account by those who decide to make a sofa at home.

No wonder they attract the attention of home furniture makers. These are ready-made solid modules. Of these, it is possible to build an original bed with minimal cost and time. A pallet sofa, made in a deliberately rough fashionable loft style, looks great with a wheel from a dump truck that performs the function coffee table.

All you need to assemble this design is a screwdriver and a jigsaw. Having fixed the base pallets in pairs with screws, the sidewalls are attached to them. They are made from the same pallets, cut at the level of "bosses" - thick wooden inserts. This sofa does not have a back. It is replaced by two wide pillows leaning against the wall. A pleasant "softness" of the whole structure is given by two thick foam mattresses.

If you are going to make a simple sofa, try to enlist the help of your spouse. Her sewing machine will save you from having to go to a tailor shop for sewing covers. If your wife does not share your grandiose plans, then buy a construction stapler. With it, you can accurately and quickly complete the upholstery of the frame.

Someone likes wood, and someone cannot live without metal, making everything necessary from it, including a sofa. If your old cast-iron bath has not yet been scrapped, then use the original way to turn it into a comfortable bed. best material than enamelled cast iron, for the garden patio is not found.

Such an outdoor sofa is not afraid of either snow or rain, regularly bringing respect to its owner from guests and neighbors.

Modellers-constructors do not only models of old ships, tanks and aircraft. Furniture items often fall into the sphere of their attention (photo No. 6).

Why don't we make such a sofa by increasing its miniature layout to the desired size? The idea of ​​this design is simple and rational: the base is made of a profile pipe, to which thick plywood or OSB board is attached.

After practicing assembly techniques on a smaller copy, it will be easier for you to work with a full-size sofa.

If the farm does not have an old tire, then making an original round sofa is not easy. If rubber "shoes" of the tractor are available, you can cover them with fabric and attach a high back. A stand with legs and soft foam cushions give the structure the perfect look.

How to make a corner sofa yourself?

Without a detailed assembly diagram, it is impossible to start this work. The corner sofa consists of several parts, the manufacture and docking of which requires precision. The best fastening material for a beginner is self-tapping screws. Spike joints of the frame - the level of an experienced carpenter.

So, to assemble a corner sofa, you will need the following materials:

• wooden block (section 30x50 mm);
• board (25x80 mm);
• plywood or chipboard (thickness 12 mm);
• plywood (thickness 5 mm);
• foam rubber 10 cm thick;
• thin foam rubber or batting (for making a lining for the hull skin);
• PVA glue for attaching a soft lining;
• upholstery fabric.

To work, you will need the following set of tools:

• screwdriver;
• jigsaw and hacksaw with a miter box;
• construction knife for cutting foam rubber;
• scissors for cutting furniture fabric;
• stapler;
• self-tapping screws;
• sewing machine.

Before you make a corner sofa yourself, you need to clearly define its layout and once again review all the prepared drawings.

The basis of each block of the corner sofa is a frame made of plywood or chipboard, mounted on a bar frame. If the thickness of the plate is large enough (from 16 mm), you can do without a bar. In this case, the self-tapping screws are screwed directly into the ends of the plates, having drilled guide holes of small diameter in them to prevent splitting of the material.

For the rational use of the internal space in blocks No. 1 and No. 2, removable covers can be made. To support them from the inside along the contour of the frame, it is necessary to fix a bar with a section of 2x3 cm, lowering it below the upper cut of the plates by the thickness of the cover (12 mm). In order for the lid to be easily lifted, two holes are drilled in it for fingers.

By design, blocks No. 1 and No. 2 are the same, but we will make block No. 3 with a drawer-seat that increases the useful area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe sofa. This is the simplest option that does not require the installation of transformation mechanisms (retractable or rotary). Them correct installation and adjustment for beginners is a complex process.

We will have a drawer with a lid made of chipboard or thick plywood. It is not difficult to assemble it, but making comfortable folding legs is a problem. They will interfere when pushing the drawer into the sofa body. Instead, we will increase the height of the front plate of the box. It will play the role of a support platform when unfolding the sofa.

For easy pull-out, two wheels from office chairs can be attached to the back of the front panel of the drawer. The body of the wheel will not rest against the bottom of the sofa if a small cut is made in it in advance.

The lid on unit 3 can be made removable to store bed linen.

The dimensions of the seat cushion must be equal to the dimensions of the drawer area. Pulling out the drawer of our corner sofa, we remove the back cushion and put it in place of the mattress.

Further our step-by-step instruction contains a description of the assembly of the backs. For all corner sofa blocks, their design is the same: vertical racks connecting three boards. The two lower ones serve to fix the back to the sofa, and the upper one provides rigidity and serves as the basis for attaching the skin.

Having assembled the back frame, it must be sheathed with plywood 5 mm thick in front and behind. All sharp corners are processed with sandpaper so that there are no hooks and irregularities when installing upholstery fabric. Batting or thin foam rubber should be glued to all front and side surfaces to make the upholstery softer and more voluminous.

The last stage of manufacturing is the upholstery of the sofa with fabric. It can be bought at a specialized store, having made a preliminary calculation of the area of ​​\u200b\u200bsheathing and not forgetting a margin of 5-10%, necessary for cutting and turning on the frame.

To do this, all the front parts of the body and back must be measured and cut out pieces of material according to the obtained dimensions. They are fastened with a stapler on the invisible ends of the panels. To prevent the fabric from wrinkling at the corners, make cuts on it and pull it tight before shooting the staples.

Cushions for the back and seat of a corner sofa are best made of foam rubber with a thickness of at least 10 cm. The optimal design of covers for them is a removable zipper. When soiled, the covers can be easily removed and sent to the wash. If you have no experience in sewing, then draw a simple pillow sketch and order the tailoring of covers in the atelier.

The sofa is one of the most visible pieces of furniture in any home. It is able to help you relax after every difficult, tiring day at work. But since it is not always possible to buy a sofa that is suitable for the device and price, it is possible to build it yourself. This article can help you with this.

Manufacturing options

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

From pallets (pallets)

Today, furniture that is made from improvised materials and waste released after construction is very popular. 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 for any interior.

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Pallets are wooden platforms, they are available in every building store. The reason why they are very often used in do-it-yourself furniture construction for houses is that they are cheap. To create such furniture, you do not need special skills, the most important thing is to come up with the design of the structure.

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

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from wood

Such sofas are distinguished by their strength and reliability, as well as their attractive appearance and special atmosphere. Their only disadvantage is their high, for many unaffordable, cost. Although the creation of such furniture is not an easy task, it is worth it.

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

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Wood is a flexible material. Everyone is quite capable of making a sofa out of wood on their own.

From a bar

The most optimal timber for the manufacture of any furniture is a solid, chamber drying. You can pick up any type of bar. It can be pine, ash, larch or, for example, oak.

The assembly technology of such a sofa is not particularly complicated. From this material, many can create real masterpieces.

From plywood

Plywood is another very economical, cheap material. From it you can create functional, comfortable, truly unique furniture. The simplest plywood sofa project is a sofa made from plywood upholstered boxes. It is very lightweight yet functional.

From a profile pipe

After installation and repair work there are always unnecessary materials that we very often just throw away. But there is no need to rush to do this, because they can come in handy if you want to build a sofa in your living room or bedroom yourself.

A sofa made of a profile pipe is a rather unusual thing. Many guests will envy such a unique and stylish furniture. In addition to the original appearance, this sofa is very durable and can last for several decades.

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

metal

This option is perfect for giving or for the garden. Metal can be easily found in any construction market, store. Metal furniture is easy to assemble if tubular elements are bent. If you practice working with metal, you can easily make a great addition to the interior.

From a metal profile

To make a homemade sofa more reliable and durable, you must, of course, use the appropriate materials. If you use metal and a metal profile, a sofa created by yourself will not differ in strength from what was purchased in a furniture store.

Frame leather models

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

Leather sofas always look luxurious and very stylish. Such furniture can make the interior of any house or apartment beautiful and elegant.

From leatherette

Artificial materials can be no worse than real, natural ones. In the event that finances do not allow purchasing leather for the upholstery of a homemade sofa, it is possible to create a leatherette sofa. In appearance, most likely, it will not differ much from its natural counterpart, but it will save your budget a lot.

From chipboard or laminated board

These types of sofas are far from the most reliable of all, but they are the cheapest. They have a beautiful, aesthetic appearance. Easy to wet clean.

It should be borne in mind that, as a rule, furniture made of chipboard and chipboard is heavier. Also, this material is quite brittle, and you should be careful with it.

From MDF

Medium density fiberboard, or MDF (from the English “Medium Density Fibreboard”) is a material of higher cost than chipboard, while having, in comparison 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 a wide variety of furniture can be made from it, because MDF can imitate wood, metal, and even glass.

MDF board is very easy to work with, it lends itself to many different processing methods. Sofas of various designs and types can be made from this material, while being very wear-resistant and harmless to the health of family members.

We create new from the old

Sooner or later, with any furniture, time takes its toll: 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 usefulness, but you don’t really want to spend money on buying a new one, or finances don’t allow? There is a way out: remaking the old sofa into a new one.

Most often it happens that it is not the frame of the sofa that deteriorates, but its upholstery. Replacing it is not at all as difficult as it might seem at first glance. It will take only some materials, such as foam rubber, silicate glue and others, and a little effort.

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

From chairs

Human imagination is limitless, and you can see this by watching video tutorials on YouTube or reading articles on the Internet from people who create furniture from a wide variety of items. There are several options to consider. For example, if two or even three unnecessary chairs are crammed into the house, you can make this useless furniture useful, and also new. For example, you can make a full-fledged sofa!

To realize such interesting idea to life, you need to follow the following simple instructions. After removing the seats, wrap your chairs together with tape. Then put the seats back. Rewind to them plastic bottles(as an option, you can use any other materials) to add volume.

The most important thing remains: sheathe the resulting structure with a padding polyester, put on a pre-sewn cover (a huge plus: you can choose its design yourself). Voila! The real sofa of chairs is ready.

From tires

Very often we all see a variety of things made from tires in 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 is a sofa made of tires.

The seats on the sofa intended for the garden would be better made removable. Then you can bring them into the room whenever you want. For stretching, it is worth using ropes made of nylon, as well as a rope. They will be very handy, as they do not rot. An interesting idea would be to make a stretch on the sofa seats in the form of a "dream catcher".

As you can see, the options for do-it-yourself sofas are endless. To make it, you only need a diagram, the necessary materials such as fabric, synthetic winterizer or foam rubber, and a little more imagination and creativity. Functional, comfortable, stylish and unusual furniture can be made from a wide variety of improvised materials. A sofa created independently on its own can have any style, size (long, large, small), in a word, be whatever you want, exclusive.

How to do at home?

The main advantage of home-made sofas (in addition to the cheap cost), due to which they are relatively popular, is that their owner is able to choose all its components: the right backs, seats, armrests. You can choose the design, frame that is suitable for a particular house (for example, biarritz).

Below is the detailed instruction, step by step master class for the manufacture of sofas of various types at home.

Let's start with the fact that frame sofas are also divided into several types. They include:

• rectangular;

• sliding;

• U-shaped;

• folding;

• with concave sidewalls;

• dastarkhan;

• baby;

• built-in (for example, in a closet);

• carved.

Instructions for creating a frame product

The instructions show the manufacturing scheme for the lightest and most typical sofa - a rectangular frame.

Required tools: jigsaw or wood saw, 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), synthetic winterizer, furniture fabric, wood glue, thread, self-tapping screws, markers.

• First you need to do the basics - carcass. Its foundation is made up of wooden bars, the cross section of which is 40-50 mm. The frame is assembled with a screwdriver and a self-tapping screw. To connect wooden parts, a special construction adhesive is used. The average sofa length is 3 m, but you can use any one you like.
• Followed by make a sofa frame from planks. For convenience, you can also twist the entire frame structure with special furniture straps.

• Next, you need make the back of a sofa, sheathe it with plywood or other sheet material. It is best and easiest to use the most uncomplicated shape of the back - a rectangle.
• As well as the back, they are made of plywood side backs. Their most common shape is still the same rectangle.

• The next stage is pasting with foam rubber. Here you will need foam mats. Mats of the right size are required to paste over the back (top and front), as well as the sides. Next, you need to strengthen it all with glue. Glue is usually used either as a brush or as an aerosol. When the application of the glue is completed, you need to leave it for a while.
• The next material that will be required to make a sofa is a synthetic winterizer. It is needed in order to hide all uneven places and add extra volume. The synthetic winterizer will make the sofa more comfortable and soft. First you need to do the grinding of sharp corners on the frame. Then you can start sofa upholstery with padding polyester.
• The next one is sofa upholstery in fabric or leather(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.

• Sofa assembly- final stage. At the end of everything, you need to collect all the seats and the rest together. Ready! You can build such a sofa in about 3-4 days. This is an easy and economical way.

Step by step guide to creating a frameless model

Required 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 blanks, 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 out of eight foam rubber blanks. To do this, each pair must be glued together with PVA glue.
• Making the first piece. On the Internet, you need to find patterns for a sofa without a frame. We mark 3 strips of fabric, size - 20 by 160 cm. Two parts need to be sewn in half, attaching zippers to them. Next, we sew the opposite two sides.
• Next, you need to sew squares and stripes on the principle of a suitcase. We process the edges from the inside of the products using an overlock.

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

1. Mark 2 rectangles (60 by 80 cm) on our fabric, then cut out. Next, you need to cut out a strip for them (20 by 120 cm). Next - two strips 20 by 160 cm. We sew a cover out of them.
2. Next, you need to cut out rectangles with a size of 86 by 60 cm and four squares with a side of 20 cm. We attach zippers to the opposite edges of the larger element.
3. At the next stage, we have to cut out four parts: these are 2 blanks 20 by 30 cm, 2 blanks 20 by 80 cm and a blank 80 by 78 cm. We need to fold 2 strips of the bottom and sew a lock along the fold line. Next, stitch all the 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 very beginning how all the pieces of furniture will be connected to each other. There are two connection methods. The first is stitching the blanks inside out. The second, and more simple, is to sew a double strip over the connection. Thus, one of the chairs will be ready. To complete the manufacture of the sofa, you need to do a similar operation with the rest.

rocking chair

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

1. First of all, we will install side supports in pre-created pits (recommended depth is at least 1 m), fill them with concrete solution.
2. We install horizontal crossbars, fix them with metal corners. This will make the structure stronger.
3. You should also install fixing plywood pads in the place where the bars converge.
4. In the gap between the side posts, we install the crossbar. Secure it with large nails. We screw in very strong screws.
5. We attach chains to these screws.
6. The last step is to attach the rocking seat of the size you need.
7. With strict observance of these instructions, your household will be able to enjoy swinging on this beautiful swing in the home garden or in the country at least every day.

sofa chest

Country life is unthinkable without a veranda. In the mornings they have breakfast here, and during lunch they relax with a book in their hands. This corner always wants to be made as comfortable as possible. The following instructions show how to make a stylish and comfortable sofa chest for a summer residence.

Materials: 2 sheets of plywood (1500 by 1500 by 15 mm), 2 pine beams (910 by 50 by 60 mm), pine shields, timber (3000 by 5 by 25 mm), lifting mechanism, pants 1150 mm, 2 liters of white paint, self-tapping screws, wood putty, 6 pieces of furniture supports, plugs for self-tapping screws (diameters - 12 mm, 17 pieces), hinges in the amount of 3 pieces, a handle for a drawer.

Instruments: drill, drill, milling cutter, screwdriver, roller, hacksaw or saw, tape measure, sandpaper, liquid nails, square.

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

• Next, we drill holes that will be needed in the future for attaching the backs and seats. We also drill holes for self-tapping screws.
• We collect the back of the sofa. We install a metal bar in the holes made earlier.
• The next step is to fix the bars for the bottom of the sofa. We attach a plywood bottom to the inverted furniture frame. We fasten the plywood wall with self-tapping screws.
• We glue the plywood strips with liquid nails.
• The next step is to assemble the drawer, then the roller mechanism should be fixed.

• We connect the seat and back of the sofa with long screws.
• The next step is to mount the bottom of the box. We fix the structure with self-tapping screws. We fix the plank.
• We mark and twist the loops to the installed bar.
• The most important and most responsible step. It is necessary to carefully sand the entire structure, paint the desired color with paint and allow to dry. After that, the sofa is assembled completely.

• The last thing to do is to make a set of pillows and seats for the sofa. You will need patterns and diagrams, synthetic winterizer, fabric of the desired style and color. By analogy with the previous instructions, you need to create a new set of pillows, as well as a mattress. Set it all up on the couch.

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

Bench or bench

Unusual, but at the same time simple and easy to perform option for your patio.

• To begin with, we make two lattice three-section panels. In the future, they will serve as the back and seat of the sofa. With the help of rails, we connect parts of the panels using carpentry glue and screws.
• The main difference between this sofa and the rest is that they do not have front support legs. Therefore, the seat must be secured with three cantilever supports. We strengthen the supports with steel plates. Screws will also help, the length of which should be from 70 to 80 mm.

• The next step is the installation of the seats and curly back. This will give the furniture a finished, solid look.
• The next step is the polishing of the product. It is made with sandpaper. Next, the bench needs to 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. This is followed by a foam mattress, dressed in a sewn cover made of any fabric.

We make from the bath

If suddenly the idea came to mind to change old bath for a new one, do not rush to throw it in the trash. As they say, everything new is a well-forgotten old. Same with the bathroom. Making a new sofa out of an old unwanted bath is a great design idea that will save money and make the interior of an apartment, cottage or private house even more original.

Necessary tools and materials: actual cast-iron bath, grinder, primer, paint of any color to choose from, sanding paper, mattress.

• Get an old cast iron tub. It is necessary to remove the old legs and polish it.

• Outline the contour lines of the future sofa. This should be treated with extreme caution. As the saying goes, measure twice, cut once. With help grinder cut.
• Smoothen the edges of the tub with the same machine.
• Using a primer, you need to level the surface of the bath and its legs.
• Paint the bathtub and legs in colors of your choice. The bath can also be made multi-colored, or left white - it all depends on your desire.

• Sand the tub.
• Place the prepared mattress on the seat.

luxurious, stylish, modern sofa ready!

Restoration

Sometimes it happens that the old sofa is no longer beautiful, comfortable and fresh looking, as before. In this case, many go to the store for new furniture, but this is always disadvantageous. It would be easier and wiser to restore an old sofa. Then he, perhaps, will become even more interesting than before, and will transform the interior of the house. Below are some of the most basic ways to restore an old sofa, as well as detailed instructions for each of them.

How to replace springs/spring block?

Replacing and altering springs may be necessary when:

• the sofa has been serving for a very long time and its spring block weakened and brings visible discomfort when sitting;
• the spring block has malfunctioned since the moment of purchase;
• the level of spring stiffness does not suit the owners from the very beginning and brings certain inconveniences.

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

Instruction:

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

Foam rubber replacement

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

Brief instruction:

• We remove the old foam rubber along with the brackets of the sofa.
• We make a pattern with an allowance of 7-8 cm.
• For safety, a dense fabric is laid on the spring block, which is best further strengthened with threads. On the seats we lay foam rubber in two layers.
• We tighten it with canvas fabric.

Foam rubber is a very cheap material, so find it in good quality and at the same time affordable price won't be a problem. It's still better than buying a new sofa if its filling has become unusable. This conversion method is very simple and easy to perform.

We change the upholstery

It happens that the appearance of the sofa becomes completely unusable and ugly. He starts to look old, ugly. Upholstery is usually the culprit. This master class will help you to replace the upholstery yourself without much effort.

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

Instruction:

• Disassemble the entire sofa. For convenience, put all the small fasteners in the box: they can easily be lost during operation.
• 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.

• Next, work begins with the upholstery material. Be sure to iron it with an iron, smoothing out all the seams. Do not forget that the sofa remains beautiful, every smallest piece of fabric is important!
• The next stage is the patterns of fabric parts of the sofa. We simply circle all the pieces of the old upholstery on the new fabric. Then cut along the contour. With the help of a machine, we sew the seams on each part.
• The final step in the replacement is stretching the finished upholstery onto the furniture. In this case, a specialized stapler will be an excellent assistant - it is easy for them to sew up the fabric. When everything is ready, it remains only to collect all the seats for the sofa and its pillows together.

How to change the height?

Sometimes the size that the manufacturer intended is not suitable for us for reasons of height 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 should first of all concern it. The following instructions will help increase the height of the sofa without much effort.

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

How to increase the length?

Sometimes it is also required to make this piece of furniture longer. There is no one-size-fits-all way, but here are some very easy lifehacks that can help:

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

• original advice- put a stack of unnecessary books next to it. They must be covered with a blanket and laid on top of soft pillows.
• The armrest of the sofa can be converted into a part that extends it. To do this, you need foam rubber.

Decoration and decor

The sofas offered on the furniture market are not always distinguished by their special beauty, style and originality. If among the many boring models you cannot find the right 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're looking for the most practical, original ways to decorate and enhance your sofa, here are a few tips:

Armrest decoration. Many people ask themselves: how to decorate 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 advantageous. Armrests painted in gold and silver will look luxurious.

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

If the armrests are made of fabric, here's a great and easy option: a patch. They can be purchased at any fabric store. It is necessary to remove the cover from the sofa, sew on the desired application in place of the armrests, and then put it on again.

Pockets for remotes – 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 upholstery of the sofa and cut out a pocket on it. With help 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.

In the same way, you can make various organizers for other things: magazines, books, various accessories, your favorite board game.

Carriage screed or capitonné will give any sofa an original, luxurious look. Such sofas are sold as separate models, but you can also make a carriage tie yourself using buttons on upholstery such as jacquard, chenille, flock, velor, leather.

Over time, the upholstery of the sofa becomes dull, older, it fades or spoils. Also, the fabric on the sofa becomes boring and begins to irritate the eye. If all this happens with your furniture, you can pick up a variety of capes and bedspreads. There are many of them in stores: from different fabrics, colors, styles, ranging from the simplest and most nondescript, ending with genuine leather capes for luxurious interiors. The cape will perfectly complement the appearance of the room, make it more original and interesting.

A sofa is a piece of furniture without which it is impossible to imagine any home. In any apartment, even the smallest there is a place for him. It is not difficult to choose it in the store, the range of products offered by furniture manufacturers can satisfy the needs of everyone. But how to make a sofa with your own hands? This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, and the result will be excellent if you follow certain rules.

You can make such a piece of furniture based on information available on the Internet, for example, a master class with video instructions, for beginners this will be a great help. homemade sofa will always be creative and original. After all, you can make it yourself from improvised materials, and at the same time create a unique thing. But first you need to decide which type of sofa is more convenient for a particular room, what sofas are made of, what is needed for its manufacture.

Sofas can be divided according to the following parameters:

1. By design
2. By type of transformation
3. By appointment

• Design features

By design, sofas are straight, corner and island.

Straight options are suitable for all rooms - this is a classic. Angular are practical. Corner sofa does not take up much space, it can easily fit in a small apartment. The island sofa has rounded shapes, it is installed in large rooms, where it will occupy a central place. Such mini sofas look especially advantageous near the windowsill, where they look like small islands of light and meditation.

• Types of transformation

Book. This is the most popular mechanism. The sofa bed is usually used as bed as well as for daily recreation. To turn it into a bed for sleeping, you need to raise the seat until it clicks and lower it.

Eurobook. It is very easy to lay out this type of sofa. It is necessary to push the seat towards you, and lower the back into the resulting empty space. Most often, the box under the sofa is used for bedding, which is important in small apartments.

Click-clack. This is a relatively new, improved type of sofa-book transformation. It allows you to choose different positions of the backrest, setting it at a certain degree. In some models, the side parts can also be modified and turned into headrests and armrests.

Accordion. One of the most simple options unfolding. It is enough to push the seat forward, after which the other two parts will fall, forming a flat surface. The sofa accordion fits perfectly into a small apartment, because it does not require a lot of space.

Dolphin. This view unfolds simply - you need to push the block under the seat, then move it up and push its second part towards you. This type of sofa is versatile, it is suitable for both tight and spacious rooms.

Telescope. This method of transformation is also called roll-out. It was named so because when unfolded, all its parts slide out one from the other, forming a comfortable sleeping place.

Puma. The principle of this mechanism is simple: the front part is pushed forward and mounted on a support, and the second part of the sofa rises to the free space. This type is very compact, saves space.

Cot. To unfold this type of sofa, you just need to pull on a special loop, it will unfold like a scroll.

Lit. The lit mechanism is most often used for children's sofas. It turns into an ordinary bed with a slight movement. Its back remains in one position, and the seat is a berth. The armrests are transformed at different angles.

• Appointment of sofas

Sofas can be used in a variety of rooms and conditions, so they are grouped according to their purpose as follows:

1. Office - can be installed in the reception room, manager's office, rest room
2. For the living room - place against the wall, in the middle of the room or near the windowsill, so that natural light falls when reading a book
3. For cafes and restaurants
4. For a children's room (for rest, for sleeping)
5. kitchen
6. For the hallway (compact, low)

Why such distinctions? In order to optimally select the mechanism and upholstery material. The children's room needs a practical, non-staining material and a simple way of transformation. For furniture that will play the role of a window sill, a back is not required. The office can be equipped with inexpensive furniture with wear-resistant upholstery. To emphasize the status of the room, custom-made sofas are made of solid wood (the so-called Stalinist sofa), with carved trim. Properly selected for its intended purpose, this piece of furniture will last an order of magnitude longer and support the overall style of the room.

Filling

Before you start making a sofa with your own hands, you need to know its components. What the sofa consists of is easy to guess:

• wooden frame
• foam rubber of various thicknesses
• springs (optional)
• special upholstery fabric
• fittings (legs, fasteners, mechanisms)

What the sofa will be made of during self-assembly, you can decide based on your budget. Valuable wood and carvings are not affordable for everyone, so you should pay attention to more affordable options. For example, on the remains of various building materials from which you can build new item furniture and get rid of the old sofa.

We do it ourselves

Having decided on the purpose of future furniture and its mechanisms, you can begin to manufacture it. To assemble a sofa with your own hands, you need to adhere to the following plan:

Stage 1. Preparing tools. For work you will need:

• electric jigsaw or wood saw
• screwdriver
• furniture stapler
• grinder or planer
• a hammer
• sharp scissors and knife
• sewing machine
• roulette

In addition, you should stock up on basic materials:

• bars
• plywood, chipboard
• boards
• furniture foam
• synthetic winterizer or batting
• upholstery fabric
• wood glue
• self-tapping screws
• pencil

Stage 2. Frame assembly. The manufacture of any furniture begins with its frame. The sofa frame can be of various shapes and sizes, but for home production, you should not choose too complex configurations.

Let's consider an example of how to make a sofa for a country house like an eurobook, the simplest do-it-yourself sofa. A sofa scheme of this kind will not cause difficulties even for beginners in carpentry.

The frame is based on boards that will provide the necessary strength to the product. The rigidity of the structure will be given by thick plywood or chipboard sheets with which it is sheathed. Inside the frame remains hollow, which facilitates the construction.

You can make a frame using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws, which should first be smeared with carpentry glue for greater strength. If there are remnants of material from construction, you can make a sofa from a bar. That is, a beam will be used as a supporting structure. A more original and durable frame - from profile pipes, but to work with this material you need additional tools and skills.

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First, we make the bottom drawer from the boards. To do this, you will need two boards (1.9 m and 0.8 m), 2.5 cm thick and 20 cm wide, and 4 bars 20 cm long. .

The frame of the seat and backrest - rectangles of bars with a section of 40 * 60. Lamellas are attached to the finished parts, which will be the support for the mattress.

The armrests for the sofa can be made at your discretion, or you can refuse them altogether. They are also made of bars and sheathed with plywood. Their form depends only on the ability to handle the material and tools.

Stage 3. Assembly. When all the main frame elements are ready, you can start assembling them. For eurobooks, special mechanisms are needed, which are sold in furniture fittings stores. They need to be fastened so that there is a gap of 1 cm between the seat and the backrest in the unfolded position. The sharp corners of the structure are polished.

Stage 4. Foam padding. At this stage, the structure must be laid out and the foam rubber cut to size, cutting out small corners on both sides at the junction of the backrest with the seat. Foam rubber is glued to the frame elements. To increase the level of comfort, you can use the foam layer may consist of several parts of different thicknesses and densities. Too soft sofa is not very comfortable for sleeping, this should also be taken into account.

Stage 5. Upholstery. For her, you should choose a durable material, it is sold in a wide variety in fabric stores. The side seams need to be stitched, and the edges bent, attached to the frame with a furniture stapler. For complex designs, you can order a cover for furniture production.

Not always store options for sofas may be suitable for a particular interior, in this case, making it yourself is a simple and affordable option. Thanks to him, the family budget will be saved, and the original design will surprise and delight friends and relatives. On a solid and spacious sofa, precious moments of relaxation will become even more pleasant.

The aesthetics of the furniture in the house determines the impression that is formed about the whole room, so it is very important to keep it in good condition. refers to that functional part of it, which is very often in use. In this regard, it quickly wears out and loses not only its attractiveness, but also performs its assigned functions worse. However, in the conditions of financial instability that each of us faces from time to time, replacing it is not so easy.

But there is a way out! If you know how to work with certain tools, you can make anything yourself. This will not only save money, but also give you a truly unique and inimitable!

Kinds

Creating a sofa yourself is quite easy. But first of all, it is worth deciding on its appearance and functionality. Depending on this, the design is selected. They are divided into and non-folding, and according to they are distinguished as follows:

• a book;
• ;

• ;
• withdrawable;
• other.

We offer you the schemes of the most common and popular. Also consider the availability of storage space. Depending on how your structure will be laid out, it is worth purchasing special mechanisms.

Tools and materials

In order to make a sofa by hand, you will need certain tools. For work, it is best to use those devices that you are not encountering for the first time, or to practice. Before you start creating furniture, make sure that you have the following tools with you:

• jigsaw;
• hacksaw or grinder with a disk for wood;
• drill;

• ;
• construction stapler;
• other.

The materials that you will need to make such an important and dimensional item depend on its type and functionality. But in any case, you need to purchase:

• ;
• cutting board;
• plywood of different thickness;
• upholstery fabric;
• foam rubber;

• PVA glue;
• self-tapping screws;
• three-stage drill;
• Staples;
• and other.

The parameters and quantity depend directly on the manufactured model. It is important that they are of high quality and environmentally friendly. When working with wood, pay attention to the quality of grinding. It's best to do it yourself. When choosing glue and varnish, do not buy materials containing toxic substances.

Non-folding

The classic canape is a beautiful upholstered furniture, which is not transformed. Its design you easily come up with yourself. The drawing and assembly diagram of the model can be viewed below. They consist of:

• legs;
• seats:
• soft back;
• armrests.

The legs are made of timber or bought in the store ready-made - plastic, iron or other material. It is necessary to knock down a rectangle with a lid made of boards or chipboard, and then screw the legs, as indicated in the diagram. At the back, attach a beam or board sheathed with fiberboard, or a sheet of chipboard.

In order for the product to come out soft, we fix the foam rubber with PVA glue. Further, which is fixed with a stapler on the back of the structure.

For the former, chipboard is best suited. In this case, it is enough just to cut out a piece of the desired size, which will be placed on the short sides. It is covered with foam. It is important that the top of the pastel overlap with the bend of the sheet. The next layer is upholstery fabric. It is fixed at the junction of the former with the base.

If you want to make a more functional model, you should use a different scheme. A U-shaped fragment is assembled from boards or chipboard. Halves of movable mechanisms are attached inside, parts of which are attached to a separately assembled box, which allows it to function easily and correctly. The place for the seat is installed on top of the base. The rear part of the structure is attached to it. Cover it all with foam rubber and fabric, as in the first case, or lay and.

Whether to attach the armrest, you decide for yourself. True, it is worth noting that its presence can add functionality if it is rectangular in shape with a wide top and, unlike the side and end sides, will not be upholstered. In this case, the armrest can play the role on which a book or a cup of tea is conveniently placed.

Decoration methods

It is important that the furniture is not only functional, but also has an attractive appearance. main role when decorating, the choice of upholstery fabric plays. Today, there is a wide variety of products on the market, among which the most common are.