SIMPLE PALLET LOUNGE CHAIR
Hi I’m Sandra, Sue’s sister and contributor to Housekaboodle.Today I am happy to share my simple pallet lounge chair I built. First I’ll tell you how this whole pallet lounge chair project got started and I actually ended up building two pallet chairs.
I’ve had a pair of couch cushions stacked in my basement for years. They are from a couch that was falling apart and desperately needed to be replaced. I couldn’t bring myself to throw out these beauties. I knew one day I would build a frame for them and put them to good use.
About 10 years later I became inspired from so many people who have created masterpieces from Recycled Pallets. I finally put myself to work on this long overdue project.
My goal was to make it simple and fast. I spent a few hours on and off painting the two pallets with a paint sprayer. I didn’t prime at all. I just kept at them until they were covered well. Then I let them dry overnight. The next day I worked the pallets into this HUGE orange rolling pallet chair! The pallets were cut to size to fit the “old” cushions of course!
PALLET LOUNGE CHAIR MEASUREMENTS
I used a few 2×4’s and some screws and assembled this support system that is strong and mighty!! The 2×4’s fit perfectly between the pallet boards. A 35 degree angle cut on the bottom of the support 2×4’s. This gave a good resting position for the back of the chair.
2 – 2×4 side supports
Large industrial caster wheels to keep with the pallet’s casual theme and more importantly … This monster is heavy and needs to be easily moved as I am always rearranging furniture.
Breaks on the wheels were a must have option. Although it stays in place well because of the weight … my kids have already ran and dove into the chair from across the room!
Plus the wheels are screwed into 2.4’s that were attached to the bottom/base pallet.
Wheels and Support
Here’s one of the old cushions saved from all those long years ago.
Not bad for a few hours of work and some old cushions
PALLET LOUNGE CHAIR
For the colorblock pallet lounge chair, I had a lot of extra fabric scraps left over from other projects.
My daughter loves spending all her spare time lounging about on the chair.
WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY
I forgot to paint the 2×4’s before assembly. Once the pallet lounge chair was put together I had to paint them, which was not so easy but doable.
I also would have extended the wheel base 2×4 all the way to the front of the base. It works fine, but I think it would have looked better ..profile view anyway.
My family of 5 gets a lot of use out of our large pallet chairs everyday. It was a nice economical way to create extra seating in my home since I already had the fabric and cushions.
Have you built any furniture out of pallets? I’d love to hear about your project too.
Have a great day,
Here’s another home decor ideas I shared to check out on.. Girl’s Bedroom Design Before and After
Hey there Sandra, I have been trying out different things with some old wooden pallets, and I must say that this is one that has caught my attention. I will surely try this one out with my carpenter. Thanks for sharing.
Ginny
Hi Carol,
Space is an issue with this chair. It actually had to be assembled in the basement as it would not fit through the doors and staircase.
ARod,
Thank you very much. It was a fun project!
OMG you did a fabulous job. I’ve been dying to try a pallet project and this one looks stunning. I love that it’s on wheels too, as I also live rearranging furniture. You done real good Sandra awesome.
What a great project! If I had the space for one, I might give it a try.
Carolann,
I agree! This chair would be perfect for outside as well. You can never tell with me… I love to move furniture around.
Thank you Heather, I am so glad you enjoyed this post. It was a fun & inexpensive project to do!
They turned out perfect!! I love all the colors and it looks super comfy. Thanks for including the measurements too. You did a great job Sandra, I’m so glad you shared your DIY how to with us. You have inspired me.
They are really pretty! I like the colorful cushions! I can see why everyone loves relaxing in them. I think they would be great outside too for relaxing in the back yard. Great job and wow!