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Outdoor DIY Lounge Chair with Storage

Written by Amy Baesler

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Diy Lounge Chair Recliner With Storage, Easy Outdoor Woodworking Plans Remodelaholic

Get ready to relax with a DIY lounge chair, with storage for cushions or other pool items. Build your own reclining deck lounger for under $100 each with these woodworking plans. 

Complete your outdoor oasis with a patio table with drink coolers, outdoor farmhouse coffee table, or built-in deck benches. 

Enjoy the weather outdoor in style. Build a DIY lounge chair with these deck lounger woodworking plans.

Hi it’s Amy from Hertoolbelt back with another build plan.  The weather is getting warm again and it’ll be nice to spend time outside in the sun.  I have been swooning over these outdoor lounge chairs with storage, shared by a European magazine.  The magazine shares a rough sketch and tutorial in metric measurements to build this reclining deck lounger.

Build an awesome outdoor lounge chair or reclining deck lounger

The Inspiration Photo | source

For those of us in the good ol’ USA, I changed the dimensions to fit common outdoor cushions and readily available lumber.  Besides looking cool, these reclining DIY lounge chairs are nice because you can store the cushions in the compartment when not in use.

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How to Build an Outdoor Lounge Chair

Get the printable DIY lounge chair plans hereEnjoy the weather outdoor in style. Build a DIY outdoor lounge chair with storage following these deck lounger woodworking plans.
 

Materials & Tools

Get the full materials list and cut list in the printable woodworking plan. 

  • 2″ x 6″ x 8′ boards (actual 1 ½” x 5 ½”)
  • 2″ x 2″ x 8′ boards (actual 1 ½” x 1 ½”)
  • 1″ x 6″ x 8′ boards (actual ¾” x 5 ½”)
  • 4″ heavy strap hinges
  • 2 1/2″ screws – self tapping preferred
  • 2″ screws – self tapping preferred
  • sandpaper
  • sealer
  • miter saw
  • drill/driver
DIY Lounge Chair Built By Maud, Deck Lounger Plans By Remodelaholic

DIY Lounge Chair, built by reader Maud 34 Creations

What does it cost to build a DIY lounge chair?

You can build this reclining lounge chair for under $100! Estimated lumber and hardware cost: $88.

I used 2″ x 6″ boards for the bulk of the build because 2″ x 6″ are cheaper here than 1″ x 6″ boards.

Your costs will vary by the wood type you choose. Redwood (like used for this bench) will cost more but also has some natural resistance to water, so it will last longer, too.

What size is a lounge chair?

The finished reclining lounge chair measures 78″ L x 30″ W x 18″ H.

Enjoy the weather outdoor in style. Build a DIY outdoor lounge chair with these free plans.What size cushion fits the lounger?

The seat of the lounger measures 78″ x 30″, so we recommend a wide 27-28″ cushion like this set. Any cushion narrower than 30″ will fit; you could also adjust the width of the DIY lounge chair to fit specific cushions, if you choose. Some of our lounge cushion picks:

 

DIY Lounge Chair Built By Maud, Deck Lounger Plans By Remodelaholic

DIY Lounge Chair, built by reader Maud 34 Creations

How to Finish an Outdoor Wood Lounge Chair

Lightly sand the wood, then seal the wood for outdoor use. There are a variety of wood finishes for outdoor furniture, such as:

  • outdoor waterproofing stain that’s clear or semi-transparent (like we used on our deck)
  • a traditional outdoor stain that adds color (like we used on our deck pergola)
  • spar varnish (like we used on our outdoor sectional)
  • spar urethane (like on the patio table with drink coolers)
  • penetrating oil such as teak oil or tung oil (like we used to restore our wood deck)
  • clear epoxy resin (which is also great for wood countertops)

After finishing and allowing time to dry, just add outdoor chaise cushions and enjoy!

Purchase DIY lounge chair woodworking plans HERE.

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Check out more projects at Hertoolbelt

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Scroll Console Table // 7 Drawer Dresser // Accent Table 

More outdoor woodworking projects:

  • Patio Table with Built-In Ice Boxes
  • Fire Pit Pergola for Swings
  • Outdoor Coffee Table with Drink Cooler Trough

 

Diy Lounge Chair Recliner With Storage, Easy Outdoor Woodworking Plans Remodelaholic

First published 05 May 2015 // Updated 05 May 2020

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Published: May 11, 2020Filed Under: $20 to $250, Beginner, Build, By Cost, By Level, By Material, By Tool, Contributor, DIY Project Plans, Drill, Furniture Building Projects and Plans, Miter Saw, Outdoor Decorating, Porch and Patio, Seating, Sketches/Renderings, Spring, Summer, Tutorials, Wood and Plywoods Etc. Tagged: building plans, furniture plans, Outdoor Furniture, outdoor furniture plans, Outdoor projects, seating, woodworking, woodworking plans

About Amy Baesler

Amy is the tool lover at Hertoolbelt. On Hertoolbelt, Amy shares DIY furniture plans, handyman tutorials, and craft patterns. She has two pint sized 'helpers' that help fix things around the house and build fun projects.


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Comments

  1. Rebekah // Charming Imperfections says

    May 7, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    This is definitely something I could use in our backyard. Thanks for the really thorough tutorial!

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  2. Ashley says

    May 7, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I’m so thrilled that you posted this! I just came across those plans last week and was going to do all of the conversion from metric so I could figure out how to make them. You’ve done all of that work for me — and more! Hooray! I hope to be able to make one of these for my deck and maybe put it on some locking casters. (Probably will use 4 locking ones and then 2 non-locking in the middle for extra support since it’s so long.) Thanks for doing this, and thanks to Remodelaholic for posting it!

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    • Cass says

      May 7, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks, Ashley! We’d love to see pictures when you build it!

      Reply
  3. Shannon says

    May 8, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Did you use regular wood or pressure treated?

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  4. maud says

    September 19, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks for sharing.
    I made this with my son as our first ever woodworking project! turned out great

    Reply
  5. Jayne says

    May 11, 2020 at 11:56 am

    This might be just the thing for our up-coming garden revamp – thanks for sharing the plans!

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  6. Becky says

    November 1, 2020 at 5:23 am

    I love these. Where are you all finding the perfect cushions for them though? And do they skip around? I was wondering if there should be a little lip on the edge to hold them securely?

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