Why add a DIY chaise to your patio bench?
The chaise makes the DIY sectional bench shape that is simple, inviting, and is perfect for enjoying the outdoors, the fresh breeze, the garden, and greenery. You can better enjoy your backyard space all year round and be inspired by the changes of the seasons.
The minimalistic and simple wood bench design is built from inexpensive 2×4’s but looks like a million bucks! Add a chaise and you can turn the DIY patio bench into the focal point of a relaxing space for entertaining. Add some single chairs, and a table and you have a perfect space that offers comfortable seating for parties, barbecues, and get togethers at home.
This DIY chaise is inexpensive to make and is an ideal project for those who don’t have a lot of tools or experience with woodworking. The step-by-step instructions offered in this post will ensure that you get the result you want without making mistakes or wasting material.
Why build using our DIY chaise furniture plans?
We don’t just have one-off pieces available for our customers, we design entire sets.
The benefit is that you can take the ottoman or chaise lounge piece that you see in this post and add it to the a single chairs, a love seat, a 3-seater bench, or a 4-seater bench. By adding the chaise, you can convert these patio pieces into a relaxing chaise lounge chair and couch.
This DIY chaise is designed to support a 24 in x 24-inch cushion.
Every home is different, and the versatility of building using our outdoor furniture plans allows for you to configure the outdoor living space in a manner that suit your needs.
Check out the “outdoor” section of the site for additional plans that fit this set.
What are the advantages of building this piece with wood?
This piece not only features the beauty of natural wood, but also is extremely resilient and requires minimal maintenance. Using sold 2×4 lumber pieces ensures a long lasting and quality piece of furniture that will last through years of use, abuse, wear, and tear. Wood furniture can often last for generations.
How difficult is it to build this DIY chaise?
This project is broken up into complete step by step instructions, cut list, and tools needed list. I have also included helpful diagrams and written descriptions to help guide you through the build process. This is a great project for anyone who is a beginner to woodworking because the instructions are easy to understand, the joints are simple, no fancy cuts or woodworking techniques are required.
What about other furniture pieces in the photos?
Time to build
1 hours
Total cost of build
About $25
Skill level required
beginner
Download the PDF plans
Outdoor wood chaise PDF plans
What is included in the PDF download?
Easy to read step by step instructions
Material list
Cut list
Tools needed
3D illustrations
Recommend tools for this project
- Saw (miter saw recommended for precision cuts)
- Drill
- Impact driver with bit for screws
- Sander
- wood countersink drill bit
Cut list and material list
Available with purchase of PDF plans.
Step 1 (DIY chaise)
Precut all your wood pieces into the following dimensions:
- (7) 2in x 4in x 17in
- (4) 2in x 4in x 21in
- (2) 2in x 4in x 24in
- (4) 2in x 4in x 12.5in
Step 2 (DIY chaise)
Take two 21 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and two 17 inch 2×4 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown bellow.
Join the pieces by predrilling holes, add glue, and add 2.5 inch long screws.
It is recommended to predrill the wood prior to putting in a screw to prevent the wood from splitting. What works for me is to us a wood countersink drill bit.
Step 3 (DIY chaise)
Next, take two 12.5 in 2×4 pieces and one 21 in 2×4 lumber pieces and arrange them as shown in the diagram.
Join together by gluing, predrilling, and adding screws as before.
Repeat this step to have two identical leg frame pieces.
Step 4 (DIY chaise)
Next, take the frame from the previous step and one of leg pieces and arrange them as shown below.
Use a pencil to draw some boundary lines for where the screws should go. The spaces are the with of the 2×4 decking pieces that will go on top. I place the screws in these specific spaces to make sure they are hidden from view.
As before, add glue, predrill, and add screws.
Add additional screws diagonally for added strength.
Repeat this for the second leg piece as well.
Step 5 (DIY chaise)
next, add the 17 inch decking pieces to the frame. Space them out evenly. I like to start with the outer tow most decking pieces and work my way in.
As before, add glue, predrill, and add screws.
Step 6 (DIY chaise)
Next, sand down the whole chaise. I use an orbital sander to speed up the process.
I use a rough 80 grit paper first and then finish it with a 220 grit paper.
Filling in the holes is optional.
At this point it is ready to be stained or painted!
