There are so many DIY playhouses shared online, but not all of them come with a plan or tutorial. So today we are sharing some of the best playhouses we found, all with accompanying plans!
Whether you want a simple playhouse, a GRAND playhouse, a tree house, or maybe you're looking for a toddler playhouse or a tiny playhouse for small spaces, we've included a sample of just about everything you can imagine.
Playhouses are so much fun to plan and create. It allows us adults to think about all the things we would want as a child, if we had our very own playhouse. So while you're looking through these TOP 20 Playhouses, imagine what you would add to customize it to perfection!
Think about it...
Lights, handmade furniture, mailboxes, house numbers, planters, rugs, decor...
The sky is the limit! Keep dreaming and help the kiddos realize that dream, when you make it a reality, with your own two hands!
Enjoy these Top 20 Playhouses.
1. Simple Playhouse
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Circular saw, Jigsaw, Drill, Brad Nailer |
| Materials: | 2x2s, 1/4" plywood, self tapping wood screws, brad nails, roofing materials, hinges for door |
Build a darling playhouse with our series of plans! Each plan breaks down the front wall, gable and ends, back wall, and roof, in our separate plan posts. This plan can be built on a low foundation or up on a deck, shown in the next photo. Each step is available in the link below!
2. Simple Playhouse with Deck
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Circular Saw, Drill |
| Materials: | 4x4s, 2x6, 2x4s, self tapping screws |
Our easy deck plan allows you to raise the playhouse up off the ground and add more fun! Maybe a slide, a rock climbing wall, ladders, poles, anything you can imagine!
3. Craftsman Style Playhouse
Image Credit: Reader submitted photo by AerialC
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig, Drill, Circular Saw, Brad Nailer |
| Materials: | 2x4s, plywood, 2x2s, 1x trim, roofing, pocket hole screws, brad nails, hinges |
This gorgeous playhouse features wide open french doors, a taller ceiling, and beautiful windows. Great for bigger kids or mom and dad to come hang out too!
4. Playhouse with Swing Set
Image Credit: Ana White Reader submitted photo
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Mitersaw, measuring tape, drill |
| Materials: | Exterior lumber, hardware, exterior screws |
Want to add a swing set to the simple playhouse plan? We have you covered there too!
5. Modern Indoor or Outdoor Playhouse
Image Credit: Jen Woodhouse
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Tape Measure, Miter saw, pocket hole jig, sander, brad nailer, circular saw |
| Materials: | 2x4s, cedar tongue and groove boards, brad nails, simpson strong tie connectors, 1x2 trim |
This adorable playhouse is by Jen Woodhouse, be sure to check out her full post of this build! As she states in her plan post, "If you’d like to convert this indoor playhouse to one that is suitable outdoors, I would recommend using exterior-grade plywood and finishing it with several coats of exterior-grade polyurethane. You may even want to use cedar or redwood, since those wood species are naturally resistant to decay. Also, I’d replace the roof with one that is suitable for outdoors."
6. Bungalow Playhouse
Image Credit: Jaime Costiglio
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | measuring tape, drill, pocket hole jig, brad nailer, sander, circular saw |
| Materials: | 2x2s, plywood, pocket hole screws |
Another playhouse suitable for inside or out! This super cute project is by Jaime Costiglio, she has all the details on her site!
7. Playhouse with Sandbox
Image Credit: Hamilton Park Home
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Brad Nailer |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x4, 2x6, 1x4 and 1x6 Trim, Cedar Fence Pickets, Roofing, Decking |
If you build your playhouse up on a deck, it provides the perfect cover for adding a sandbox to the base! Hamilton Park Home, used our covered sandbox plans to create this addition. To see all the details on their playhouse check it out HERE!
8. Modern Kids Treehouse
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Drill, Pocket Hole Jig, Miter Saw, Ladder, Brad Nailer |
| Materials: | 2x6, 2x4, decking, roofing, cedar fence pickets, pocket hole screws |
This modern kids treehouse is cleverly designed using fence pickets to keep the cost down, and off the shelf roofing panels, so you don't have to cut metal! Overall a very easy way to build a treehouse with the help of our step by step tutorial!
9. Clubhouse Play Set
Image Credit: Her Tool Belt
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, circular saw, miter saw, drill, ladder, drill bit set |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 1x4, 1x3, t1-11 siding sheets, cedar fence pickets, carriage bolts, slide, swing set kit, gate hinge kit, screws, roofing and accessories |
This awesome clubhouse play set includes a 5′ turbo tube slide, 3 swings, climbing wall and ladder, steering wheel, telescope and plenty of play area. Her Tool Belt, has all the details, so go check them out!
10. Outdoor Playset
Image Credit: Created by V
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | miter saw, table saw, drill, jigsaw, hammer, level, wheelbarrow, post hole digger, shovel |
| Materials: | 4x6, 4x4, 2x10, 2x4, 1x6, fence pickets, 1/2" plywood, concrete, swing and playhouse accessories, screws, hangers, nails |
This cute playset has it all! Swings, chalkboard, climbing wall, slide, etc... See the stages of the build and material list at Created by V. Add a roof or keep it open on the top deck! Check out all the details in the link below!
11. Handmade Hideaway
Image Credit: The Handmade Home
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, drill, mitersaw, circular saw |
| Materials: | 2x4, 2x8, 4x4, 1x2, decking, deck screws, lag screws, cedar fence pickets, tin roofing, post caps, accessories |
This darling handmade playhouse is so inviting! All the little details make it extra charming. It's like a little covered deck to just hang out and when you're done, you get to go down the slide! (that's a tip for the parents...) To see the full details of the build, stop by The Handmade Home!
12. Handmade Hideaway 2.0 for Bigger Kids
Image Credit: The Handmade Home
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, drill, mitersaw, circular saw |
| Materials: | 2x4, 2x8, 4x4, 1x2, decking, deck screws, lag screws, cedar fence pickets, tin roofing, post caps, accessories |
The Handmade Home also has a bigger kids playhouse, the handmade hideaway 2.0. I think I see a great spot for the adults too... Check it out!
13. Small A Frame Playhouse
Image Credit: A Beautiful Mess
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Post hole digger, level, measuring tape, drill, nailer, jigsaw, compound miter saw, drill bits, level |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x4, 2x3, 2x6, 3/4" plywood, concrete, lag bolts, self tapping screws, roofing, door hinges, |
A Beautiful Mess shares the story behind this darling A Frame Playhouse as well as all the details to build one yourself, check it out!
14. Outdoor Wooden Playhouse
Image Credit: Life with L Nicole
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, miter saw, drill, post hole digger, level |
| Materials: | 4x4, 1x6, 2x6, 2x4, concrete, pea gravel, deck bolts, self tapping exterior screws, |
You ever see an image on Pinterest and say, hey I can build that! That's exactly what Life with L Nicole did, and my oh my is it darling! We love the look of this wood playhouse, handmade with love. Check out all the build details in the link below!
15. Mini House Playhouse
Image Credit: Construct101
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Miter Saw, Circular Saw, Jigsaw, Brad Nailer, Framing Nailer, Drill, Level |
| Materials: | 2x4, 4x4, 2x6, plywood, t1-11, 1x4, 1x6, nails, brad nails, roofing, deck screws |
This darling playhouse looks like a miniature house! We love all the details shared by Jennifer Maune. Comprehensive plans available in the link below!
16. Playhouse with Gable Roof and Window Boxes
Image Credit: Rogue Engineer
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Drill, Circular Saw, Mitersaw, Jigsaw, Tablesaw, Hammer, Square, Stapler, Level, Drill Bits, Pocket Hole Jig (optional) |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x4, 2x6, 1x4, 1x5, decking boards, plywood, roofing, exterior wood screws, brad nails, paint |
Another fabulous playhouse design by Rogue Engineer! Check out all the sweet details, like those darling window boxes and the rope railings on the front porch, the inside is just as cute, so check it out in the link below!
17. Kid Friendly Outdoor Hideaway
Image Credit: Vintage Revivals
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, miter saw, drill, circular saw or saws all |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, braces, deck screws, lattice paneling |
This Kid Friendly Outdoor Hideaway is the perfect spot to relax, read and pretend play! Created by Vintage Revivals, we love the use of materials to create this magical space! Check out all the details in the link below!
18. 2 Story Mini House Playhouse
Image Credit: Love Create Celebrate
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Post Hole digger, shovel, wheelbarrow, drill, circular saw, miter saw, jigsaw, framing nailer, brad nailer, finishing tools |
| Materials: | Concrete, 4x4s, 2x4s, siding, railing, decking, interior finish |
This amazing "playhouse" is more like a 2 story mini house! Complete with a miniature kitchen, living room, dining room & more! You'll want to check out this project over at Love Create Celebrate!
19. Open A Frame Playhouse
Image Credit: Bev Cooks
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring tape, shovel, circular saw, mitersaw, drill |
| Materials: | concrete, 4x4, 2x6, 2x4, decking, greenhouse paneling, screws |
This beautiful, open design, A Frame Playhouse begs to be played in. We love the natural light the clear corrugated panels allow in! Bev Cooks has a nice tutorial to build your own!
20. Toddler Playhouse
Image Credit: Love and Renovations
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Tools Needed: | Circular saw, level, tape measure, square |
| Materials: | 4x4, 2x4, 2x8, 1x4, 1x6, concrete footings, plywood, |
This cute little playhouse is great for a toddler or a small backyard. Customize with whatever additional fun play items you can think of for this small space and keep the costs down with the small footprint! Love and Renovations has a nice tutorial to build it yourself!
Indoor Farmhouse Playhouse
Image Credit: Ana White
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Tools Needed: | Measuring Tape, Pocket Hole Jig, Drill, Circular Saw, Jigsaw, Drill Bits, Brad Nails |
| Materials: | 1x2s, 2x2s, one sheet of 1/4" plywood |
I built this little indoor playhouse for our living room, so Everly would have a playspot on the main floor, that is not an eyesore. This was an easy and fun build, and it has held up well over the years. We decorate it with Christmas lights every year.
