Re-purposed Carport

Go Green.

The hubby took down our carport two summer's ago.  I had him save the 2 x 6 lumber so that we could re-purpose it into outdoor furniture.  We modified directions found on anawhite.com for platform furniture, but used 4 x 4 to raise the bench off the ground.

We even used old leftover paint from our shed to paint it.  Feels great to makes such a green project.

The cushions are from IKEA.  I haven't purchased throw pillows yet, but am thinking bright colours.  Our neighbor gave us the striped pillows and outdoor carpet.

We are in the process of making a few modular pieces to have a sectional.  I'll post photos when we are done.

I made the end tables from scarp wood we had from other projects and plan to make a few more. 

The kids enjoyed an outdoor movie with a friend while the folks hung out by the fire pit.  What a lovely way to spend the long weekend. 

Kewl tidbit about the umbrella.  We bought 2 of them from a Liquidation store for $25.00 each.  What a steal.