Outdoor DIY Lounge Chair with Storage

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. 

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.

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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 here

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 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.

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 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:

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

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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.