Build your own chaise lounges using 2x4s and foam camp mattresses - free plans from Ana White.com
This amazing piece can be used as a chaise lounge, or rearrange the pillows to use as an outdoor sofa. Add a center piece to convert to a sectional. Featuring no folding back for easy construction and longer durability, use pillows to create endless options for lounging and seating.
The step by step plans include a video, detailed drawings, information on the cushion, and size customization.
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Preparation
Here's the shopping list for mattress size 30" x 75", per one outdoor chaise lounge
- 60 - linear feet of 2x4 boards, longer lengths are better for conserving material
- 4 - 1x6 @ about 71-1/2" - cedar preferred, can use cedar fence pickets if sanded well
- About 75 - 2-1/2" long self tapping star bit screws, exterior appropriate
- About 64 - 1-1/2" long self tapping star bit screws, exterior appropriate (can be up to 2" long)
- Exterior wood stain - instead of paint, choose an exterior opaque stain
- Exterior wood filler
- Cushions and pillows
Universal Cut List to Modify from Mattress/Cushion Dimensions
Base
- 2 - 2x4 @ mattress length - 3-1/2"
- 4 - 2x4 @ mattress width - 3"
Top and Bottom
- 2 - 2x4 @ 26" - top legs
- 2 - 2x4 @ 14" - bottom legs
- 5 - 2x4 @ mattress width - 3"
- 1 - 2x4 @ mattress width
Side
- 2 - 2x4 @ 26" - legs
- 1 - 2x4 @ 51" - top
- 3 - 2x4 @ 48"
Cut List I Used for Mattress Dimensions 30" x 75" x 4" deepth
Base
- 2 - 2x4 @ 71-1/2"
- 4 - 2x4 @ 27"
Top and Bottom
- 2 - 2x4 @ 26" - top legs
- 2 - 2x4 @ 14" - bottom legs
- 5 - 2x4 @ 27"
- 1 - 2x4 @ 30"
Side
- 2 - 2x4 @ 26" - legs
- 1 - 2x4 @ 51" - top
- 3 - 2x4 @ 48"
Instructions
Step 1
Remove sanding residue with a vacuum and wipe clean with a damp lint free cloth.