The word "chaise lounge" is immediately associated with comfortable stay Outdoors. In addition, a comfortable portable chair will emphasize the style and individuality of a country house or garden plot. A store-bought lounge chair can be quite expensive, but you can easily assemble it yourself from scrap materials.

Chaise lounge - general design principle, varieties

Any chaise lounge is a folding chair on a frame, often with an adjustable backrest. The word “chaise lounge” comes from the French expression Chaise-longue - “loafer”.

Varieties by purpose

Depending on their purpose, sun loungers have different configurations.

1. For a dacha and local area.
2. For beach.
3. Baby chair.

Varieties by design

According to their design, sun loungers can be seated or reclining.

1. Standing folding chaise lounge made of wood with a hard seat. More often made from wooden slats, rather than plywood or sheet plastic, to make construction lighter.
2. Standing folding made of wood with fabric.

   Fabric seat can be easily removed for washing or transport

3. Standing folding aluminum tube with fabric seat.
4. Recumbent folding with wooden seat.
5. Recumbent lounge chair made of aluminum tubes with fabric seat. In fact, it is very close to the folding phone so familiar to us all.
6. Hanging chaise lounge.

Photo gallery: the variety of sun loungers has no limits

Products from environmentally friendly material popular with summer residents A chaise longue with a plastic seat in a classic frame is suitable for the beach A chaise longue can be a type upholstered furniture The Leonardo chaise longue is equipped with a mattress The fabric for the seat should be strong and dense, not subject to stretching The simplest folding garden lounge chair “Valdai” is the most budget option Non-folding sun loungers are best used permanently Chaise longue Cosatto - minimalist plastic and metal Chaise longue CHAISE LONGUE is made of thick plywood

Selection of design and material for construction

You need to clearly understand what you would like to receive and what capabilities you have. If needed robust design, but has no weight of great importance, then you need to focus on a metal or wooden chaise longue with a wooden seat. The easiest way to make such a seat is from pallets - there is a ready-made assembly of boards on the frame, but the boards themselves are of poor quality and will require a long processing time after assembly - sanding, painting. Making a chaise lounge from bent steel pipes requires handling skills welding machine. The finished structure will be very strong, but heavy. If, on the contrary, you need an extremely lightweight structure that takes up little space, then think about a chaise lounge made from the frame of an old folding bed.

But the easiest option to make is the usual wooden chaise longue with a fabric seat.

Future chaise lounge - drawing and description

We settled on simple wooden structure: bars connected by bolts with nuts and washers. The strength of this chaise lounge is given by three slats in the back, which also allow the chair to transform. The seat is made of durable awning fabric and is fixed on two round bars.

Tools and materials

We will need tools:

• saw;
• drill;
• wood file and sandpaper.

Metal fittings and other small items:

• bolts and nuts - 4 pieces;
• washers (for the bolt head and nut) - 8 pieces;
• wood glue;
• screws;
• reinforced thread for a sewing machine.

Compositions for preparing wood:

• impregnation against rotting and moisture;
• primer (drying oil or other);
• paint or stain.

Table: necessary parts for a sun lounger

You need to carefully choose the fabric for the seat; it should be hard and comfortable, and should not wear out quickly. The best option- awning fabric; but any other will do thick fabric- tarpaulin, denim, canvas. It's good if it's bright and not light. It's more elegant and practical.

Preparing for work

All bars must be sanded, starting with coarse-grained sandpaper and ending with the finest sandpaper. It is advisable to impregnate them with a special impregnation against rotting or water-repellent impregnation, then prime and paint or stain them. Then the chaise longue will serve you for many years in any conditions.

Assembling a sun lounger

1. You can start with the frame of the back of the lounge chair. A beam with a cross section of 2×6×61 centimeters will be the main load-bearing link, so we attach it especially carefully. We install crossbars at the back of the seat. With the help of a stop that changes its position, the tilt of the backrest changes. At the same time, these crossbars act as stiffening ribs. You don’t have to attach the planks, then in their place you need to make cutouts at 20, 25, 30 and 35 centimeters from the rear edge of the structure. Be sure to leave a centimeter gap between the two bars to secure the fabric seat.
2. We drill according to the drawing required holes: on the back - two, from the edges - 41 centimeters each; on the seat from the top edge - 43 centimeters; on a beam to support the back - in the center.
3. Then we combine the back and seat. Checking the alignment of the holes. We connect them with bolts and nuts. Be sure to put washers between the wooden parts.
4. We connect the frame elements. We install the back support. A round block is inserted into the hole drilled for it using glue.
5. We fold a pre-cut rectangular piece of fabric in half and stitch it with reinforced thread with an indentation of one and a half centimeters from the edge. We turn the sewn part inside out and sew a drawstring for the round bar. We do the same on the other side. We push it between the slats and fix it wooden rod. With this solution, it will be easy to remove the fabric seat and wash it; at the same time, there is no risk of falling out of the chaise longue - the seat is firmly fixed.

   The fabric can be removed without much effort

The nuts have the ability to unwind, but they cannot be tightened tightly - otherwise the chaise lounge will not be able to easily unfold and fold. To avoid unwinding, you can add one more locknut; Or you can put the nuts on glue or paint, only then do not touch the structure for a while so that the glue or paint dries. But first you need to adjust the tightening of the nut so that the parts move freely relative to each other.

Here is another approximate drawing of a slightly different design - all parts, dimensions and connections are clearly visible here.

Further care

If you have prepared carefully wooden parts, then no special care will be required. But over time, all the steps of sanding, impregnation, priming and painting should be repeated by removing the fabric seat. The removable seat can be removed when it rains and can be easily washed when dirty. You can also make it from washable fabric. For the winter, it is better to put the sun lounger indoors.

The simple process of making a chaise lounge with your own hands will please any craftsman with a wonderful end result. A variety of materials and fabrics will allow you to express creativity and create original item. And when proper care The chaise longue will serve you for many years.

Sun loungers are used in the country, suburban area, beach and other recreation areas. You can make a sun lounger with your own hands from various materials. The product will be unique and convenient, but for this it is worth choosing the material and technology.

Chaise lounge design

The compact chaise longue is a lightweight and simple bed, which can be moved from place to place. The design assumes a slightly raised headboard, and the word “chaise lounge” is translated as “long chair.” This designation accurately characterizes the elongated seat that distinguishes the chaise longue. Furniture can also be folding or transformable, but a common option is a low chair-lounge with a raised back.

Kinds

The main parameter depending on which sun loungers are classified is the material. Wooden models that are easy to make yourself are in demand. Furniture can be simple, straight in shape, and bases that follow the contours of the body are very comfortable. Easy fixation of the backrest position, retractable shelves, comfortable armrests and stable legs make wooden chaise lounges comfortable and practical. The presence of wheels makes it easier to transport furniture. At the same time, wooden models are environmentally friendly, safe and durable.

Plastic models are distinguished by their affordable price, easy maintenance during use, convenience and versatility. The furniture is lightweight and the design options are varied. Simple sunbeds are affordable and optimal for a summer residence. Original designer models have a higher price and good characteristics.

Wicker sun loungers have metal carcass, on which a woven fabric is stretched. The frame may also have a fabric base. Such models often have a folding design and are characterized by mobility and convenience. To create wicker models, natural or synthetic wicker and rattan are used. In models with a fabric base, durable and high-quality fabric is used.

Depending on the type of construction, sun loungers are classified into several types. The hanging option is in demand. It includes posts and base. An umbrella can complement the set, but in any case the seating area is suspended from the posts. Therefore, the supporting elements must be as reliable as possible and are often made of metal.

Folding models are made from various materials: wood, plastic, wicker, metal with a fabric base. The products are convenient because they are easy to fold and transport. This allows you to remove furniture in bad weather, as well as conveniently store the chaise longue. All rotary mechanisms designs are reliable and safe.

The lounge chair is convenient because it allows you to sit as comfortably as possible, but without being in a “lying” position. The seat can be transformed, lengthening or shortening if necessary. The chairs can be folding or regular. The furniture is comfortable both inside the living space and in the country house or near the pool.

Photo gallery: options

Comfortable sun loungers are varied and differ in appearance, which plays an important role when choosing. Photos of furniture allow you to determine the desired option.

The original base makes the chaise lounge unusual and stylish. The chaise longue-ottoman is best installed indoors. Hanging models have an unusual appearance. The chaise lounge-ottoman is optimal near the pool. The rocking chair provides comfort. The double curved chaise lounge is comfortable, but takes up a lot of space. Hanging options reliable

Scheme and dimensions

When creating, you can make a standard size lounger, which is 60x190 cm. Individual parameters are determined depending on the weight and dimensions of the user. After determining the size of the product, you need to develop a design drawing, taking into account the type of product. For example, it’s easy to make a wooden chaise longue with your own hands, and the drawing includes images of all elements indicating the dimensions, as well as holes for their fastening.

The drawing of a product made from other materials is carried out according to the same principle, that is, taking into account the parameters of each part. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the design supporting elements, which should be as reliable as possible. For example, for a chaise lounge made of round or profile pipes The diameter of the pipes should be indicated on the diagram. Every fastener and hole, moving mechanisms are also reflected in the drawing.

Suitable material

You can make a chaise lounge not only from new material, but also from available materials. The table shows popular material options and also reflects their advantages and disadvantages.

Material	pros	Minuses	Features of use
Wooden pallets	Ease of use, affordable price, simple processing and operation, reliability designs	The need to choose the right size pallets, the fragility of poorly processed products, you can’t leave a deck chair outside in bad weather	Needed for work small pallets same size which should be sanded and painted.
Folding bed frame	Simple installation, easy transportation, compactness and easy assembly	You need to choose a frame of a suitable size and durable fabric; the product cannot be left outside in the rain or scorching sun	The finished folding bed frame is covered with durable fabric; if necessary, the frame can be remade.
Wooden boards	Environmental friendliness and durability, easy installation, the ability to create various designs and their upholstery with any materials	Careful wood treatment is required; the chaise longue should not be stored outdoors	According to the drawing, boards and blocks are cut and connected in the right places. The product needs to be sanded and painted
Bent pipes	Reliability and durability of the design, the ability to create a sun lounger of any shape, practicality and resistance to various influences	To create a lounger you need pipe bending machine, it is important to follow the drawing parameters, metal processing is required	Round pipes are cut to size, treated with an anti-corrosion compound, bent and fastened according to the drawing
Metal	Durability and practicality, reliability and easy assembly, the ability to create various designs	Careful processing is required, it is important to select the optimal metal elements	Parts are cut from profile, round pipes, strips, which are treated with an anti-corrosion compound and fastened according to the drawing

Principles of material selection

Wooden boards and bars serve as a good base for a sun lounger. For work, you should select dry elements, without holes and knots, without rotten areas. The comfort and durability of a sun lounger depends on the quality of the material. It is also important to take into account the parameters of the furniture, that is, the thickness and length of each part. Cutting large boards can be done either manually or using carpentry equipment.

An original solution is a chaise longue made of polyurethane or plastic pipes, which are used in organizing water supply. For furniture, elements that have outside diameter from 25 mm. This will allow you to make a reliable lounger. To connect pipes, use a special soldering apparatus and various corners, adapters.

Metal round pipes differ in complex processing. To create a sun lounger, they need to be bent very carefully, and the elements are connected with bolts. The diameter of the pipes must be at least 20–25 mm. For aluminum parts this figure increases.

When choosing any material, it is important to pay attention to its quality. Surface defects, heterogeneous structure, dents indicate low quality. Such material will not allow you to easily make a chaise longue for your summer house with your own hands. Therefore, boards or pipes must be new, smooth and reliable.

Determining the amount of material

The amount of material required for work is calculated depending on the size of the furniture. Therefore, you first need to make a drawing that shows all the components of the structure and indicates their dimensions. It is important to take into account the thickness or diameter of the elements. For example, to create a chaise lounge from wood, you should take bars and boards with a reserve, since during the work you may need additional material. Self-tapping screws, rotating mechanisms and other types of fastening should be selected with a small margin.

Tools

To make a wooden chaise longue you need simple tools, which even a novice master can use. These are the following:

• sheets or sandpaper for sanding wooden surfaces;
• tape measure and building level;
• large and medium sized screws;
• screwdriver, jigsaw;
• brush, varnish or paint.

In the process of work, a wooden laminated board and bars, drills are used different thicknesses, some roller mechanisms, metal corners. The bars should be sawn in advance according to the drawing, which will significantly speed up the process of assembling the sun lounger.

DIY chaise lounge made of wood: photos, drawings and progress of work

Before starting work, you need to prepare a drawing, tools and materials, and cut the bars. The procedure is as follows:

1. The prepared beams are fastened according to the drawing, but holes for screws must first be made in them. The beams are connected to each other using metal corners, which are used when assembling beds. Then the bars for the legs are prepared, the height of which is often 5–10 cm. The legs are fixed at a short distance from the edges of the frame, and this requires long screws;
2. A roller is attached to each leg, and for this, screws up to 5 cm long are used. After preparing the frame, planks should be made. To do this, cut thin planks with a jigsaw, the size of which is 8x60 cm. Next, the planks need to be screwed to the frame, creating a lattice. The distance between the slats must be at least 1 cm;
3. You need to connect the elements of the sun lounger using rollers. Next, the structure is treated with antifungal compounds and covered with varnish or paint;
4. The result is a foldable comfortable sun lounger. The furniture is optimal for giving or relaxing, as it is practical to use and compact to store.

Chaise lounge finishing

A wooden lounger or folding chaise longue does not require special finishing, but sanding and varnishing are required. This is due to the fact that wood of any species easily absorbs moisture and dirt. This leads to loss appearance furniture. For grinding wooden furniture Use medium or fine sandpaper. The surfaces and corners of the bars are processed manually in a circular motion. Next, the furniture is covered protective agent for wood, and after it dries, paint or varnish is applied with a brush.

Sun loungers are attractive because they are light in weight and can be used for relaxing anywhere - on the veranda, in the garden, when going out of town, and so on. Based on this, the appropriate design is selected - monolithic, sliding, portable (a very convenient option for transportation) and a number of others.

The cost of the simplest models of sun loungers available for sale starts from 3,080 rubles. On the one hand, it’s attractive. But the main disadvantage of finished products is that many of them are simply not suitable for the buyer - one in size, another in design, and another in frame material. The conclusion suggests itself - make a chaise longue with your own hands, just “for yourself”.

Tree

This is a general concept. An important question is which breed to focus on. Before you look at the drawings of a chaise longue and the progress of work on its manufacture, it is worth clarifying which wood is best suited.

Firstly, mostly those who make things with their own hands (if we are not talking about a professional working on orders) are those who want to save money wisely. Consequently, it is unlikely that anyone will use expensive wood (for example, beech or oak).

Secondly, all breeds have different properties and characteristics, including the density of the structure (which means the weight and ease of moving the lounge chair). Consequently, when choosing a tree, you need to take into account the specifics of its operation, depending on which the corresponding drawing is developed.

Thirdly, such sunbeds for a home (apartment) are not purchased or assembled with your own hands. The main place for installing a sun lounger is outside the building (near the pool, in a summer cottage, etc.). Consequently, the tree will be exposed not only to dampness, but also to exposure to sunlight. And here there is some contradiction. Coniferous trees are less susceptible to rotting, but when heated they will “resin.” Even if the lounger is made and (painted), this is not a way out.

Therefore, for example, cheap It is not advisable to use spruce to make a sun lounger. In addition, not everyone can easily tolerate the tart smell of resin. There are numerous tips on the Internet for assembling a sun lounger with your own hands from this very tree. The author has already outlined his arguments against. Well, it’s up to you, the reader, to decide whether to take them into account or not.

• Larch. Strength and durability will be ensured.
• Ash. Good texture and ease of processing are advantages. Disadvantages - it will cost a little more, and it is not very suitable for a portable chaise lounge model due to the density (and therefore weight) of the wood. Although for a stationary lounger it is one of the best options.

Plywood

There are quite a lot of different schemes and drawings of sun loungers. In some cases, when making such a lounge chair with your own hands, for individual structural elements, not solid wood, and materials based on it. Mainly multilayer plywood. This partially reduces total weight products. The range of such products is quite large, but this does not mean that you can take any type of it. From budget options In the private sector, two types of plywood are popular -.

The sizes of their sheets and basic characteristics are almost identical. The fundamental difference is in the adhesive composition that holds the veneer layers together. The FSF used in the manufacture is somewhat toxic. That is why this type plywood is recommended only for external work ( continuous lathing under soft roof, facade cladding and so on). Therefore, it is definitely not suitable for a sun lounger - only FC. In terms of “environmental friendliness” there are no complaints about it.

Textile

It is also used in some models of sun loungers. There are few criteria here - strength, minimal stretchability and susceptibility to fading. Therefore, you should focus primarily on material that is fairly dense and monochromatic. The fact is that coloring substances (pigments) fade with different intensities, and “bald spots” may gradually appear on a canvas with bright designs.

Fastening elements

By this point briefly - with protective coating or from stainless metals (alloys). Since sun loungers are often made for installation outdoors, corrosion of the “iron” cannot be avoided. “Rust” will quickly appear even through the paint, and in terms of maintainability (with the replacement of individual parts) difficulties will arise.

Examples of drawings of sun loungers

It is not difficult for an owner who is used to doing everything with his own hands to develop his own model. Moreover, if you accurately imagine what the result should be. Examples can suggest some ideas, features of engineering solutions - and nothing more.

• A chaise longue is almost always made for one user. Therefore, his optimal length(in the unfolded position) – 200±10, width – 65±5 (cm).
• The optimal parameters of lumber are (in mm): sheets (slabs) with a thickness of 10 to 15, bars - from 3 x 4 to 5 x 5, boards - 15. This is quite enough to ensure the reliability of the sun lounger in combination with a low weight. The use of larger samples (there are similar models, judging by the drawings) is impractical. Children will not jump on such pieces of furniture, unlike armchairs, beds, and sofas. A wooden blanks the indicated dimensions will fully support the weight of one person, especially in “static” conditions.

Do-it-yourself chaise longue - progress of work

Tree marking

During production simple models sun loungers, this is easy to do if you have finished drawing, and, accordingly, the sizes of all components. The only thing that needs to be taken into account is the rational use of lumber. In other words, make markings in such a way as to minimize the amount of waste.

It’s more difficult if the chaise longue has some kind of curly structural elements- handles, supports, etc. In this case, you will have to make patterns. First, a given part is drawn on a sheet of graph paper, then its dimensions are projected onto thick cardboard. A blank is cut out of it, placed on lumber, on which its outline is outlined. Next is a selection of wood. If we're talking about about plywood, the easiest way is to make the cutouts yourself using.

Parts processing

• This applies to both grinding surfaces and rounding all edges. No matter what tool you use to cut the wood, its microscopic fractions along the cut line will certainly remain. And these are potential thorns.
• Wood, regardless of the variety, is affected by mold and mildew. It's all a matter of time, and this largely depends on the breed and operating conditions. But in any case it is necessary.

Drying lumber

In this case, it means additional exposure before assembling the sun lounger, after impregnation. Even if the tree was initially selected dry, there is a high probability that during storage it was partially saturated with moisture. Therefore, drying after processing will not hurt. At the same time, you can make sure that the geometry of the parts is not broken. If any distortions appear, it is better to level them out immediately than to later disassemble the finished chaise longue and eliminate the shortcomings (or completely replace the part).

Assembly of the structure

There is a drawing that shows, in addition to the dimensions, the joints of the parts, so the algorithm of actions is chosen independently. Some features worth noting:

The specifics of fastening structural elements raise many questions. What to use?

Firstly, only self-tapping screws, and for wood, are used as fasteners. Nails are not suitable for these purposes because they easily split dry material. And it’s not always possible to hammer them strictly vertically. Taking into account the small thickness of the wood blanks, it is not a fact that the tips of the fasteners will not come out. In terms of maintainability, self-tapping screws also benefit - disassembling/replacing parts/assembling a chaise longue is not difficult.

Secondly, you shouldn’t limit yourself to just one fastener. You definitely need to think about strengthening the structure. How to do this depends on the skills of the master and the specific scheme. Tenon-groove joints (with adhesive fit), corners, strips, earrings - there are plenty of options.

Installation of fasteners also has its own peculiarity. To prevent cracks from appearing in the wood and for the self-tapping screw to go without distortions, a channel is first drilled. The cross-section is slightly smaller than that of the hardware leg. Next is a chamfer (according to the diameter of its head), with the expectation that it will “sink” by about 0.5 - 1 mm. Disguising fasteners in wood is easy. There are not only sealants and mastics on sale, but also mini plastic plugs designed specifically for hiding connecting elements in furniture. And any color, so you can match it general design sun lounger.

If it turns out to be quite massive, you should think about installing roller bearings in the lower parts of the legs. In furniture stores you can find suitable option. This chaise longue will be easy to move alone.

These are the main recommendations, since assembling it yourself is a creative process. Having a ready-made drawing of a sun lounger and minimal skills in working with the simplest household tools, it will not be difficult to make individual structural elements and assemble them. The main thing is to think everything through carefully, and success is guaranteed.

How to ideally end a troublesome and tiring day on fresh air? The best way To relax after working in the garden, relax on a sun lounger with a glass of freshly squeezed juice in your hands. At the same time, it is very important that the chaise lounge fits perfectly into the surrounding environment and gives a feeling of peace and tranquility. Can't find the right one country furniture in shops? Then it's time to learn how to make it yourself.

Types of sun loungers for the garden

Before you make a chaise lounge yourself, you should decide on its type. However, experts advise not to experiment, using modern ones as a basis. plastic materials, different poor quality and fragility. Better look for a quality one wooden base with a flat, smooth surface. The only drawback of such a property will be its large weight, but this problem can be solved by installing casters on the legs.

Materials for work

To make a wooden chaise lounge with your own hands, you need to prepare the following materials and tools:

• a slab of laminated wood, the thickness of which will be at least 2 cm;
• boards (0.25 cm) and beams (0.45×0.45 cm) for finishing works and creating a frame;
• electrical appliances (jigsaw, screwdriver, drill);
• drills with a diameter of 0.4 cm;
• 4 rollers, 10 cm each;
• corners (as for fastening a bed);
• sanding sheets;
• varnish and paint to decorate the structure and protect it from damage.

For homemade sun loungers, it is better to use sheets of spruce or other coniferous tree. They resist moisture well and are not afraid of sudden temperature changes. These materials can be bought directly at construction centers or made to order from a cabinetmaker (carpenter).

Overall dimensions of the product and getting started

You can make a wooden deck chair according to the dimensions of your body or custom sizes future owners. Or you can stop at the standard size - 60x190 cm. Once the dimensions have been determined, you can start working:

• form the sidewalls from the beams and fold the structure frame, attaching the parts with corners;
• finish each outside finished frame with prepared boards;
• proceed with further assembly.

Stages of creation do-it-yourself sun lounger for a summer house

1. Make blanks for the legs of the product using bars required height. Usually their height is about 5-10 cm, but you can choose other sizes.
2. At a distance of 5-7 cm from the edges of the long beams, secure the legs using long screws.
3. Attach a roller to the center of each leg. To do this, you need to take shorter screws (about 3 cm in length).
4. By using electric jigsaw Start cutting the lattice pieces to create your DIY chaise lounge. The most suitable size for planks is 8x60 cm.
5. Start screwing the slats to the sunbed frame, using special spacers to create ideal gaps (1-2 cm will be enough).
6. After assembling the structure, it needs to be sanded and painted in a suitable color.

If you decide to make a folding chaise longue with your own hands, divide wooden grate into two parts, which can then be connected using ordinary door hinges. At the same time, it is important not to forget about important detail– fastening strip. It should rest on a stand secured with screws.

Below is a drawing for a slatted lounge chair:

Making a chaise lounge on a frame base using thick fabric

Another popular and in a simple way Making a chaise longue for a summer house with your own hands is a chaise lounge made of material on a frame. It's lightweight and convenient country option, which with one movement of the hand can be converted from a lounger to a chair and back.

You will need the following materials and tools:

• two wooden slats 0.25x0.6 cm of different lengths (120 cm, 110 cm, 620 cm);
• wooden slats 2x2 cm (65 cm - 1 pc., 2 pcs. 60 cm and 50 cm);
• qualitative dense material 2×0.5m;
• drill;
• bolts and nuts of suitable diameter;
• PVA glue;
• “zero” sandpaper;
• round file.

Choose a wear-resistant fabric that is not afraid of open sunlight and moisture. The ideal option would be jeans, canvas or tarpaulin. It is better to choose slats from oak, birch or beech (they have increased hardness and strength).

To make light sun loungers for your garden with your own hands, you need to prepare slats required length and polish them.

Assembly steps

• you need to drill holes suitable for the selected bolts on each long rail, always retreating 7-10 cm from their edges; all irregularities should be immediately sanded with a needle file until smooth surfaces are formed;

• at the head of the frame (indicated in figure “B”), several holes should be drilled at once for subsequent adjustment of the tilt of the seat back;
• to create a seat, you need to make two more holes at the ends of the long slats; their diameter must match the diameter of the prepared round slats (in this case - 2 cm); To make the slats hold tighter, you should lubricate their ends with PVA glue;
• combine structure “A” and “B” using screws passing through the upper holes, then combine the resulting module with element “B” in the same way;
• stretch the fabric by folding the edges over the crossbars and sewing several seams with strong threads (this procedure can be completed before final assembly products, then you can sew the material using a regular sewing machine).

How to make a chaise lounge with your own hands even more comfortable?

To ensure additional comfort for your sun lounger, you should place a mattress on it. Take measurements finished design, buy sufficient quantity fabric and filling material. You can sew a mattress using any known method.

Now you can design your own sun lounger for your summer cottage without resorting to the help of specialists and the advice of friends. There is nothing difficult in this matter if you strictly follow the instructions and follow the information. Learn with us and improve your skills!

Surely, when you hear the word “chaise lounge”, your imagination conjures up a pleasant picture of relaxing in the sun. But sometimes we overpay in stores for a “comfortable” seat. In this article we will tell you how to make a sun lounger with your own hands. Take a look at this photo of a chaise lounge - and you won’t be able to tell that it’s homemade, not factory work. Making a sun lounger is not as difficult a task as it might seem at first glance.

Types of sun loungers

Before you get started, you need to understand what kind of lounge chair you need. Depending on the type of seat structure and frame, we can say that there are several types of homemade sun loungers.

Chaise lounge with monolithic frame

All parts are connected to each other and inseparable. This type is very reliable and can withstand even heavy weights. However, there are also some disadvantages: you can’t change the angle of the backrest, and you won’t be able to fold such a chaise longue compactly.

Monolithic chairs with special inserts can fit perfectly into any interior. However, inserts make the structure less reliable.

If you want the chaise longue to freely change its position, then you need a portable design. Also this perfect option for traveling - it can easily be folded into the trunk of a car.

Blueprints

One of essential components successful creation of this seat - these are the drawings for making a chaise lounge. You should select competent drawings where everything is written small parts. If you are new to this business, it is recommended to choose not very complex designs so that the sun lounger lasts as long as possible, and you do not cause damage to your health.

Wooden chaise lounge

What is needed to make such a chaise lounge? What materials will we need?

• Glued wood plate 20 mm wide
• For the base we will need some boards and beams
• Tools needed for manufacturing:
• Drills, preferably different sizes
• Four rollers
• Sheets for sanding our parts
• Components to further prevent destruction:
• Wood varnish
• Dye

Detailed instructions for a do-it-yourself sun lounger

First, determine the size of your lounge chair. Usually, standard size equal to 60*190 centimeters. However, you can choose any other option that will suit your dimensions.

After determining the dimensions, you can safely begin making the seat. From cooked wooden beams we'll put together the base. The beams must be connected to each other using metal corners to assemble the bed.

Depending on the size you choose, you should prepare the legs for the chaise lounge. As a rule, their size varies from five to ten centimeters in height. At a short distance from the edge of the base you need to attach the legs. Use long screws for fastening.

In the center of all legs, using screws measuring 3-5 centimeters, it is attached along a roller. Then prepare the slats. Use a jigsaw to cut out planks measuring 8*60 centimeters. Next, screw these strips to the base with a distance of 1-2 centimeters between them.

After you have assembled the frame, treat the chaise longue by special means to preserve your crafted item for many years to come. Once the products have dried, coat the chaise lounge with varnish or paint.

Chaise lounge with fabric

Besides the usual wooden sun lounger you can make the seat with fabric. To produce it, we will also need wooden blocks, durable fabric, fastening materials, a pneumatic drill, glue and sandpaper.

The best fabric option in this case is denim or canvas, as they do not fade in the sun, and they are also not afraid of wet weather. When choosing such fabrics, your chaise lounge will retain its presentable appearance for many years.

Durability

To keep your chaise longue in working condition longer, you should treat it with antiseptics and impregnations intended for wood during and after its manufacture. This protects your lounge chair from various bugs, moisture and rapid destruction.

DIY photo of sun loungers