2020

The porch furniture set for a Las Vegas family's home is designed to create a space where they can enjoy the city's beautiful nights with their family pet. Built with affordability and a DIY spirit in mind, the design utilizes materials and construction methods that can be executed using only a drill and circular saw within a small garage. The redwood 2x4s used in the furniture set accentuate the reddish hues of the nearby Red Rock Canyon and are coated in a durable exterior-grade clear polyurethane for longevity.

The coffee table, inspired by the owner's love of Halloween and outdoor fall activities, features a coffin-shaped tabletop that also optimizes circulation in the compact porch area. Its simple steel hairpin legs tie in with the black charred wood of the side table in the set. The sofa incorporates similar redwood 2x4s with an tapered motif, ensuring comfort with its tilted backrest. Additionally, the side table is designed to double as a resting place for the family dog underneath, while the side table adds a pop of color with a green cushion, blending in the limited vegetation from the front yard into the enclosed porch space.