17 Outdoor Chair Plans

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Add some extra seating to your outdoor area with these free outdoor chair plans. They'll add a lot of style for little cost to your deck, porch, or yard. These chairs are a great way to start making your own DIY patio furniture.

There are all different outdoor chair plans available in a wide variety of styles.
If you're interested in wooden chairs, there are a handful of plans that range from modern to rustic. If lounging is more along the lines of what you're looking for, there are plans for swinging chairs and even beds. You'll also find a few projects to help you makeover your existing outdoor furniture.

All these free plans have everything you need so you can get started building your outdoor chair the next spare moment you have. There are materials and parts list, cut lists, diagrams, step-by-step building directions, photos, and even videos to help your project be a success.

DIY Outdoor Chairs

These gorgeous outdoor patio chairs use wide planks making them an easy build with a modern look. These are chairs that you can really sit into and enjoy the day. The original plan belongs to Ana White, but you don't want to miss the tips, tricks, and modifications that Thrifty & Chic has made to these chairs. DIY Outdoor Chairs from Thrifty & Chic

Hanging Lounge Chair

This hanging lounge chair will bring some new life into your outdoor area and a whole bunch of fun. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this easy-to-build hanging outdoor chair that uses dowels, rope, and a drop cloth. Everyone will be fighting to sit in this chair! Hanging Lounge Chair from The Merrythought

Modern Outdoor Chairs

These modern outdoor chairs are made entirely from 2x4s of beautiful redwood, but you can use any type of wood to create them. This free plan includes written building directions, printable lists for tools, materials, and parts, and diagrams and photos to help you build them. Modern Outdoor Chairs from Cherished Bliss

Aluminum Chair Makeover

Breathe some life into your dusty vintage aluminum lawn chair with this easy makeover that will take just an afternoon. Using paracord and macrame cord, you can do some simple weaving following the design shown. You could even get more creative and come up with a pattern on your own. Aluminum Chair Makeover from A Beautiful Mess