Drag to turn it. 3D model render, drawn from the plan itself; photos of the finished piece are coming soon.
Block Lounge Chair
The kind of lounge chair you see in design catalogs: solid cedar sides, arms wide enough for a coffee cup, and a recessed base that makes the whole chair seem to hover. It takes standard 24-inch deep-seating cushions you can buy ready-made. You build it from 13 cedar boards, using nothing but straight cuts and screws.
- Skill
- Level 1–2
- Build time
- About 6 hours
- Size
- 33" × 32½" × 26¾"W × D × H
- Lumber
- 13 boards, all 8 ft
Fast · Easy · Guaranteed
Build the $1,500 lounge chair this Saturday, from $180 at Home Depot.
Here's everything you get for $24:
- The Easy Build plan$29
Drawings, cut list and cutting diagrams, 10 steps, each with a check and the common mistake to avoid.
- The interactive 3D build guideNobody else has this$49
Tap any board to find it, watch every screw go in at the exact spot, replay any step on your phone in the garage.
- A clash-checked screw layout$19
Every one of the 140 screws was placed in 3D so none hits another and none ends in air.
- The Home Depot shopping list$9
Exact items, 13 boards packed to 8 ft stock, priced for pine and for cedar.
- Both wood versions$19
Same cuts, same steps: the showroom cedar build from $480, or the pine build from $180.
- The cushion spec$5
Ready-made sets that fit, so you're not guessing, from $64 at Home Depot.
- Lifetime plan library$10
Lose the file, change phones, it's still there. Build it as many times as you like.
Total value$140Your price$24
The guarantee. Build-ready or your money back. If anything in the plan doesn't work as drawn, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
About 6 hours, basic tools, guaranteed. First build? This is the one.
41 parts, 9 cut letters, 4 board lengths.
Every part gets a letter you pencil on its end. The drawings, the cut list, the cutting diagrams and the 3D guide all use the same letters, so you always know exactly which board you are holding.
- DrawingsFront, side and top views with dimensions
- Cut listEvery part by letter, board and length
- Cutting diagramsWhich part comes from which 8 ft board
- 10 stepsEach with time, check and common mistake
Try the build guide before you buy.
The first 2 of 10 steps are free. It’s exactly what you’ll follow in the garage, on your phone or laptop.
- Watch each step build itself, board by board, screw by screw.
- Spin and zoom the model with your finger or mouse.
- Tap any board to see its letter and cut size.
Try steps 1–2 freeOne list. One trip to Home Depot.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 2x8 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime | 5 |
| 2x6 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime | 2 |
| 2x4 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime | 5 |
| 2x2 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine | 1 |
| 2-1/2" exterior screws and trim-head screws, rated for treated lumber | 1 box each |
| 5" structural wood screws (GRK or SPAX) | 8 |
| Simpson Strong-Tie A34 framing angles (galvanized) | 4 |
| Behr semi-transparent stain & sealer, Cedar Naturaltone | 1 qt |
- Estimated build cost
- $180–$210
- BudgetHampton Bay CushionGuard 24 × 24 deep-seat setSeat and back$64
- PremiumGreendale Sunbrella 24 × 24 deep-seat setSeat and back, Sunbrella fabric$112
- Pick #2 Prime boards and sight down each one. Take the straightest and grab one spare of each size.
- Treated pine comes wet. Stack the boards flat with scrap spacers between them, out of the sun, for 2–3 weeks before you cut. Dry boards don't shrink or twist after you build.
- Use screws labeled for treated lumber (most coated exterior screws are) and galvanized brackets.
- Sand the faces and edges smooth, then stain once the wood is dry. A cedar-tone stain gives it the honey look in the photos.
- Wear a dust mask when cutting and sanding treated wood, and never burn the scraps.
Estimates based on typical Home Depot prices; your store may vary. Same cuts and same steps in either wood.
10 steps · about 6 hours
- 1Cut the partsFree in 3D45 min
- 2Build the side framesFree in 3D30 min
- 3Add the inner boards20 min
- 4Cap the sides10 min
- 5Build the base20 min
- 6Attach the seat cleats15 min
- 7Set the sides on the base30 min
- 8Build the back in place45 min
- 9Install the seat slats20 min
- 10Finish1 hr + drying
Good to know
Which tools do I need?
A drill/driver, a miter saw or circular saw, a tape measure, a speed square, two clamps and a sanding block. If you own a drill and a saw, you are most of the way there.
Do the cushions come with the plan?
No, and you don't need custom ones. The chair is sized around a standard 24 × 24 deep-seating set, so cushions are an off-the-shelf purchase. Home Depot's Hampton Bay set fits for about $64, or a Sunbrella set for about $112.
Do I need a helper?
Most of the build is a one-person job. For steps 7 and 8, when the sides go onto the base and the back goes in, a second pair of hands makes it quicker.
How do I care for it outdoors?
Re-oil the cedar once a year with the same Cedar Naturaltone oil and it keeps its warm color for years. Bring the cushions in or cover them in bad weather.
What will the materials cost?
From $180 in pressure-treated pine or from $480 in cedar at Home Depot, including screws, brackets and finish. Cushions are extra, from about $64. Prices vary by store and season. A comparable designer lounge chair typically sells for well over $1,500.
Can I build it in pine to save money?
Yes. The plan includes a second shopping list in pressure-treated pine, with the same cuts and the same steps. It brings the build down to about $180, against $480 in cedar. Cedar is lighter, straighter and naturally weathers to a silver-honey color; pine needs a few weeks to dry and a coat of stain, but costs about a fifth as much.
Is it sturdy?
Yes. The sides rest on solid wood rather than hanging on brackets, the back is tied in with 5-inch structural screws, and every screw was checked in 3D to land in solid wood.