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Timber Ottoman
The Timber collection's footstool: two-timber sides, cleats and 2x4 slats, all cut to 24 inches, so there's one length for the whole build. Pull it up to the Timber Lounge Chair or use it as a low seat. 5 boards, about three hours.
- Skill
- Level 1
- Build time
- About 3 hours
- Size
- 35" × 24" × 11"W × D × H
- Lumber
- 5 boards, all 8 ft
Make it a set: Timber Lounge SetTimber Sofa + Timber Lounge Chair + Timber Ottoman plans for $59Save $18See the free 3D build guide previewGive it as a giftBuild-ready or your money back. If anything in the plan doesn't work as drawn, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
You buy the materials at Home Depot, not here. Cedar: from $425. Cushions extra, from $64.
- Printable plan and interactive 3D build guide
- One-trip Home Depot shopping list
- Yours to keep. Build it as many times as you like
12 parts, only 1 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
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.
Try steps 1–2 freeOne list. One trip to Home Depot.
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| 6x6 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine timber, ground contact, #2 | 2 |
| 2x4 × 8 ft pressure-treated pine, #2 Prime | 3 |
| 2-1/2" exterior wood screws, rated for treated lumber (hidden joints) | 24 (1 × 1 lb box) |
| 8" FastenMaster TimberLOK structural screws, for the timbers (comes with the 5/16" hex bit) | 6 (1 × 12-pack) |
| 4" exterior structural screws (GRK RSS or SPAX), for the seat cleats | 8 (1 × 50-pack) |
| Behr semi-transparent stain & sealer, Cedar Naturaltone | 1 qt |
- Estimated build cost
- $195–$210
- BudgetHampton Bay CushionGuard 24 × 24 deep-seat setUses the seat cushion; any 24 × 24 seat cushion fits$64
- 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.
5 steps · about 3 hours
- 1Cut the partsFree in 3D45 min
- 2Build the two sidesFree in 3D40 min
- 3Stand the sides and add the cleats40 min
- 4Lay the top30 min
- 5Finish and add the cushions1 hr + drying
Good to know
How big is it?
35 inches wide, 24 inches deep and 11 inches tall, 15½ inches with the cushion: a couple of inches under the chair's seat, so it works as a footrest.
Which cushion does it use?
One standard 24 × 24 deep-seat seat cushion, bought ready-made. It sits on the slats between the timbers.
Can I cut 6x6 timbers with ordinary tools?
Yes. A 7-1/4" circular saw cuts about 2-3/8" deep, so square a line around all four faces, cut each face, and finish the small core with a handsaw. It's slower than cutting 2x4s, so the plan has you cut one of each length first and check it.
What drives the 8-inch screws?
The plan uses FastenMaster TimberLOK screws, which come with their hex bit and need no pilot holes. FastenMaster recommends a 1/2" high-torque, low-speed drill; a strong impact driver usually works too.
Will pine timbers crack?
Pressure-treated 6x6s are sold wet, and they check (small cracks along the grain) as they dry. That's normal, doesn't weaken them, and suits the rustic look. Pick the straightest timbers in the pile and let them sit a couple of weeks before you stain.