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Plan OL-015 · Stack collection

Stack Ottoman

The same deep 2x10 plinth and hidden feet as the Stack Lounge Chair and Sofa, decked with 2x4 slats and topped with a standard 24 × 24 seat cushion. It sits at 15¾ inches with the cushion, level with the chair seats. Two cut lengths and about two and a half hours.

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Skill
Level 1–2
Build time
About 3 hours
Size
27" × 27" × 10¾"W × D × H
Lumber
5 boards, all 8 ft

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.

Buy it finished$600+
Build it yourselfFrom $120pine lumber + hardware

You buy the materials at Home Depot, not here. Cedar: from $255. Cushions extra, from $35.

  • Printable plan and interactive 3D build guide
  • One-trip Home Depot shopping list
  • Yours to keep. Build it as many times as you like
What’s in the plan

15 parts, only 2 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
  • 5 stepsEach with time, check and common mistake
Exploded view of the Stack Ottoman with every part labeled by letter
Free 3D preview

Try the build guide before you buy.

The first 2 of 5 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.
Open the free preview
Try steps 1–2 free
Materials

One list. One trip to Home Depot.

ItemQty
2x10 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime2
2x4 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime3
2-1/2" exterior wood screws, rated for treated lumber (hidden joints)14 (1 × 1 lb box)
2-1/2" exterior trim-head screws, rated for treated lumber (slats, arm tops)20 (1 × 1 lb box)
5" structural wood screws (GRK RSS or SPAX)16 (1 × 25-pack)
Behr semi-transparent stain & sealer, Cedar Naturaltone1 qt
Estimated build cost
$120–$130
Cushions: pick any 24 × 24 deep-seat set
  • BudgetHampton Bay CushionGuard 24 × 24 seat cushionSeat cushion only$35
  • PremiumSunbrella 24 × 24 deep-seat cushionSeat cushion only$65
Building in pine
  • 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).
  • 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. The list updates with the version you pick.

The build

5 steps · about 3 hours

  1. 1Cut the partsFree in 3D30 min
  2. 2Build the plinthFree in 3D30 min
  3. 3Add the joists30 min
  4. 4Lay the deck30 min
  5. 5Finish and add the cushion1 hr + drying

Good to know

How big is it?

27 × 27 inches, 10¾ inches tall, and 15¾ inches with the cushion: the same height as the chair and sofa seats.

Which cushion does it use?

One 24 × 24 deep-seat cushion, 5 inches thick: the seat cushion from any 24 × 24 deep-seat set.

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. Every cut is a straight crosscut, and every joint is wood on wood with screws: no pocket holes, no glue-ups, no brackets.

Can I build it in pine to save money?

Yes. Every version comes with a second shopping list in pressure-treated pine, with the same cuts and the same steps. Pine needs a couple of weeks to dry and a coat of cedar-tone stain, but costs well under half as much as cedar.

Does it go with the rest of the Stack collection?

Yes. The chair, the sofa and the ottoman share the same 2x10 plinth, the same 15¾-inch seat and the same honey finish, so any mix makes a set.