Grunt Labor is working on creating the ultimate backyard.
Last year, we built the deck and made over the screened-in porch.
This year, we added on a patio.
And if this summer heat gets any worse, there’s going to be a new pool with me in it on a pink flamingo float.
After said patio was finished, we looked at it and asked ourselves what in the world we were going to put on it.
Didn’t think that one through.
So we built an outdoor sectional.
Ok, I came up with the idea and Grunt Labor mostly built it.
Oh, and Nicky helped a little. He got mad that I didn’t mention him in my Facebook post about the sectional, so I have to mention him here. He’s such a girl sometimes.
Of course, the ultimate backyard must include ultimate seating and this is the ultimate DIY outdoor sectional.
Disclosure: Home Depot provided us with a gift card to build this DIY outdoor sectional. However, all opinions and love of glass coke bottles are 100% mine.
Because it has a built-in cooler.
And individual drink coolers.
And a place for an umbrella.
Boom.
We partnered with The Home Depot on this project that I still can’t quite believe we built ourselves.
The full tutorial is on The Home Depot’s Apron Blog.
Head over there for the how-to and see if you can spot what’s wrong with the kid’s attire in the last photos – #momfail
Want to see more great outdoor furniture projects?
Here’s a DIY Outdoor daybed we built.
And a picnic table made out of a barn door…
And here are 12 ideas for making over outdoor furniture you already have.
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[email protected] Stroll Thru Life says
I love it, who in the world would think of drink coolers. Fabulous idea
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Marty!!
Gill says
Oh my gosh I love this – would love to do something similar one day 🙂 Where did you source the wood? (jamjargill.com)
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Gill! Everything came from The Home Depot. The entire tutorial is on their blog – there’s a link in the post. 🙂
Gill says
cool 🙂 Thanks – will check it out 🙂
Liz says
Cute sectional ! And at least the kid had on shoes #greatparenting !
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
This is true, Liz! At least she did have shoes on!
Tammy says
My husband made me something similar, though yours is FAINCier. Ours is just a couple of end tables with the coolers on the corners. Now I must have a sectional with coolers! I am a girl what loves her cold beverages.
Here’s our (and your) next project! (NO affiliation)
http://www.todayshomeowner.com/video/how-to-make-a-picnic-table-drink-trough/
I think the trough could be used for all kinds of things… candles/candle holders, utensils, flowers, etc etc etc
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
That is so cool, Tammy!! I love the trough in the middle of the table – and yes – you could use it for a lot of different things!
Sheila Moore says
HaHa too funny! But don’t feel bad if she’s anything like my daughter was she is very independant and wants to do everything by herself! Love the furniture BTW!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oh yes, she is totally in that stage right now, Sheila!
Kim says
Love it! Awesome Job? Are here sneakers on the wrong feet? lol
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You bet, Kim!! Totally didn’t realize it until after I was going through all the photos and I was like no way am I redoing these!
Beth says
OMG – her sneakers!!! Too funny!!! Love Love Love it!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I know, right, Beth?!
Susan M. says
It might be more fun to see you floating around a pool in your flamingo float with beer in hand! Great idea and love the shoes on the wrong feet!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahaha!!! I’m sure that would make quite the picture, Susan!
Susan the Farm Quilter says
LMAO!!! Someone dressed himself!! Cherish forever the picture with the shoes on the wrong feet!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
She totally dressed herself, Susan!! haha! #momfail
Hope Williams says
I love this! Cooler, check! Keep my drink cold, check! Umbrella holder, check! Cool pool with pink flamingo float, ummmm un-check.
Grunt and Nicky too, NAILED IT! Great work boys!! Love it. When will mine be ready for pickup?
Enjoy yall!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Come on, Hope – no pink flamingo float?? haha!! Thanks!
Kitsy Keel Smith says
Yep, shoes on the wrong feet. That sounds so silly to say Circus has wrong feet. Her feet are right, the shoes are wrong.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahaha!!!
debra says
How sweet! Her shoes. Gotta love the little ones!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Isn’t that hilarious, Debra?!
mary ballerin says
Grunt needs some leg sun, lol. Love your tow-headed Circus. 😉 It’s nice to have individual drink coolers, you don’t wanna water down good Coke with ice cubes.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha, Mary! I’m the same way – hate to water down coke with ice cubes!
Jess says
How much did it cost? We just bought a new house with two deck areas that are, sadly, empty. this looks like the perfect solution!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Jess! Including every single thing on the bench, with the exception of the actual drinks, we spent right around $350. That’s the wood, cushions, umbrella, galvanized pails, wood screws, etc. The cushions were I think around $60 for all four, so you could do without those to cut down on costs if you wanted to.
Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says
Love it and Coke in a glass bottle!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Debbie!! Gotta love the cokes in bottles!