This simple double lounger features a modern design twist. Easy to modify to a single width.

Preparation
3 Door Hinges or other Simple Hinges
2 Simple Hinges less than 1 1/2″ wide
1 – 2×2, 8′ Long
2 – 1×2, 8′ Long
16 – 1×4 Boards, 8′ Long
1 1/4″ Screws
2″ Screws
(Note: For Paint Grade, you could substitute 1x3s for the deck boards instead of 1x4s. A 1×3 firring strip is about $1.50 and a 1×4 is about $4.00. Measurements will change and you will probably need more 1×3 boards than called for in the 1×4 list)
3 – 1×4 @ 41 1/2″ (Base Joists)
2 – 1×4 @ 43″ (End Aprons)
2 – 1×4 @ 73″ (Side Aprons)
11 – 1×4 @ 51″ (Deck)
2 – 1×4 @ 76″ (Deck Sides)
2 – 1×2 @ 23 1/2″ (Cleats)
4 – 1×4 @ 25″ (Back Deck)
1 – 2×2 @ 40″ (Back Middle Supports)
2 – 1×2 @ 40″ (Back Top and Bottom Support)
2 – 2×2 @ 9 1/4″ (Prop Up Legs)
1 – 1×2 @ 41″ (Prop Up Catch)
So by now, you know the drill. To get a straight square project, you need to work on a level surface that is clean. Be safe. And predrill and countersink screw holes and use glue. Take a square (very important on this project!) I also recommend finishing your boards first, unless of course, you own a sprayer. Painting those tiny gaps is going to be quite tedious otherwise.
Instructions
Step 1

BUILD THE FRAME
Use 2″ screws and glue to build the frame as shown above.
Step 2

DECK
Attach the deck boards to the joists using 2″ screws and glue. Keep the gaps at 1/4″, including a gap on the ends (from the aprons). The front overhangs 3/4″
Step 3

LEGS
Legs attach to the front, as shown above. Use 2″ screws and glue.
Step 4

DECK SIDES
Attach the deck sides as shown above, using 2″ screws and glue and fastening to both the legs and the side aprons
Step 5

Step 6

BACK
Build the back as shown above. The boards are all inset 3/4″ from wither side. Note that to save you lumber, I changed the bottom support, shown above as a 2×2, to a 1×2. Just make sure the middle support is a 2×2.
Step 7

PROP UP
Build the Prop up as shown above. Attach with hinges as shown above.
Step 8

PROP UP HINGES
The Prop-Up should hinge as shown above.
Step 9

BACK HINGES
Attach the back hinges as shown above. The pin should sit in between the main deck boards and the back deck boards.
Step 10

POSITIONS
Mark positions on the cleat as to where you would like to place catches for the propup. Then attach with 1 1/4″ screws scrap 1x2s as shown above to hold your propup in place. Make sure the catches are not in line with the back supports (just make sure the back will lay flat when closed before attaching the catches with glue).
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Comments
Tina (not verified)
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 02:56
Ana this looks like you can
Ana this looks like you can throw a towel on it and lay down that if you didn't have the cushion you could still use it, wonderful idea!!
Amanda (not verified)
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 03:53
Thank you for this plan! I
Thank you for this plan! I cannot wait to make this! We've been wanting a piece of outdoor furniture like this! We couldn't justify the small fortune we would have to spend -- so this is perfect!!
Waner Family (not verified)
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 04:33
I can't believe I'm about to
I can't believe I'm about to write this, but we are going to have too much furniture the way we are building! ...too much fun!! THANKYOU!
Emily (not verified)
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 07:10
Hi ana!I don't know if this
Hi ana!
I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but from the website, here are the dimensions of the double chaise cushions.
Double Chaise Cushion: 53" wide x 86" long x 2.5" high
I hope that helps.
Natalie (not verified)
Wed, 05/19/2010 - 14:51
I know that requests are
I know that requests are supposed to be done through Flicker, but I don't have a picture to go along with it. I would love to build a canopy daybed in the exact style of the Simple Modern Outdoor Collection!!
Marti (not verified)
Thu, 05/20/2010 - 16:50
I have been searching the net
I have been searching the net for lounge bench plans. I love the way you don't go all Norm Abram on us and take it down to basics. I think I can do this. Thanks! Love your blog.
Allison (not verified)
Wed, 06/16/2010 - 04:58
So this was a great project
So this was a great project for my first from your site. I took your advice on using the 1x3's rather then the 1X4's to cut cost and my entire bill at my local (Fairbanks) Blue was $63.00 for everything. I used a miter saw and it couldn't have been easier. I also noticed in the cut list it called for 4 1x4's for the back, it just needs to be equal to the deck. I ended up using 14 with the 1x3's. I also made my own cushions using a coupon downloaded from the craft store website for 60% off of one item and saved $21.00 on my fabric. Thank you Ana it was a great project and 3 of my 6 sisters have already purchased wood to build this for themselves.
mikecrystal (not verified)
Thu, 06/24/2010 - 10:54
I started to think about this
I started to think about this as a project for the weekend and was going to order up the Pottery Barn cushion for the double and then realized the dimensions wouldn't work. There was a reference to making adjustments to the plans. Has that been done yet?