Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Hey friends! After sharing the outdoor sofa and chair projects, I was surprised with the number of requests I got for a matching loveseat, coffee table and side table.
I put together the building plans for a matching loveseat (basically a 2 seater sofa), but since the only difference between it and the chair was that the slats were a different length, I didn't make a separate video for it.
However, in this video, I'm sharing how to build the HIGHLY REQUESTED matching coffee and side tables, so I hope you enjoy watching them come together! This simple design is SUPER easy to customize to whatever size you'd like.
For tips on customizing the size, additional info on material options, and more guidance on the builds, check out these posts:
Coffee Table: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-chunky-outdoor-coffee-table
Side Table: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-outdoor-side-table
Grab the printable building plans for all the pieces in this matching set here:
Coffee Table: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-coffee-table-building-plans
Side Table: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-side-table-building-plans
Loveseat: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-loveseat-building-plans
Sofa: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-sofa-plans
Chair: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-chair-plans
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful resources for this project:
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to choose and buy lumber for your projects: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-buy-lumber
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Sander
Brad Nailer (optional)
Materials:
4x4x8 post
2x2x8 board
1x2x8 board
2x4x8 boards
1x6x8 board (or a 1x6x6 fence picket)
1 ¼″ exterior wood screws or brad nails
2 ½” exterior wood screws
2 ½” exterior pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3N2hsSd
Wood Glue (exterior rated)
Exterior wood finish: amzn.to/3YuRRGz
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Design and Material Choices
01:34 Assembling Coffee Table Base
03:45 Attaching Coffee Table Top
06:30 Side Table Design Discussion
07:24 Assembling Side Table Base
09:58 Attaching Side Table Top
11:09 Finishing Touches
12:26 FINAL REVEAL
Hey friends! After sharing the outdoor sofa and chair projects, I was surprised with the number of requests I got for a matching loveseat, coffee table and side table.
I put together the building plans for a matching loveseat (basically a 2 seater sofa), but since the only difference between it and the chair was that the slats were a different length, I didn't make a separate video for it.
However, in this video, I'm sharing how to build the HIGHLY REQUESTED matching coffee and side tables, so I hope you enjoy watching them come together! This simple design is SUPER easy to customize to whatever size you'd like.
For tips on customizing the size, additional info on material options, and more guidance on the builds, check out these posts:
Coffee Table: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-chunky-outdoor-coffee-table
Side Table: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-outdoor-side-table
Grab the printable building plans for all the pieces in this matching set here:
Coffee Table: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-coffee-table-building-plans
Side Table: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-side-table-building-plans
Loveseat: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-loveseat-building-plans
Sofa: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-sofa-plans
Chair: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/outdoor/products/outdoor-chair-plans
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful resources for this project:
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to choose and buy lumber for your projects: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-buy-lumber
Tools & Materials:
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Sander
Brad Nailer (optional)
Materials:
4x4x8 post
2x2x8 board
1x2x8 board
2x4x8 boards
1x6x8 board (or a 1x6x6 fence picket)
1 ¼″ exterior wood screws or brad nails
2 ½” exterior wood screws
2 ½” exterior pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3N2hsSd
Wood Glue (exterior rated)
Exterior wood finish: amzn.to/3YuRRGz
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Design and Material Choices
01:34 Assembling Coffee Table Base
03:45 Attaching Coffee Table Top
06:30 Side Table Design Discussion
07:24 Assembling Side Table Base
09:58 Attaching Side Table Top
11:09 Finishing Touches
12:26 FINAL REVEAL
