Outbuildings
14 Picture-Perfect Playhouses
Get inspired to build a fort this spring
It may seem hard to imagine with the current conditions outside, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about backyard season. In addition to planning your gardens and picking patio furniture, it might be time to start considering taking on an outdoor project. To that regard, may I suggest a playhouse?
The one I had when I was little seems more like a play-shanty when compared to the ones here, which offer plenty in the way of inspiration. Imagine how much fun a kid — or, hey, even an adult — could have in these pint-size works of art? And for those of us without kids or grandchildren, I’ve added a grown-up option or two as well.
The one I had when I was little seems more like a play-shanty when compared to the ones here, which offer plenty in the way of inspiration. Imagine how much fun a kid — or, hey, even an adult — could have in these pint-size works of art? And for those of us without kids or grandchildren, I’ve added a grown-up option or two as well.
A turret? Seriously? I'd happily shell out a down payment and move in to this dream cottage. I figure it can't be much smaller inside than your typical San Francisco apartment anyway.
Fact: Arched doorways instantly up the irresistibility of a playhouse.
With a view like that, I imagine this tree house gets plenty of visitors.
With a playhouse this deluxe, you could perhaps turn it into a mini-guesthouse after the kids are grown.
Adults deserve a little place to get away, too. This light-filled outbuilding would make a great office or, even better, a quiet place to relax with a good book.
This one looks straight out of a fairy tale, including gargoyle to scare off intruders.
Double doors make your tiny house big enough for both little ones and big folks.
Pool house or playhouse... why not kill two birds with one stone? A quaint little building like this could function as both.
Draw up the bridge, and this sturdy fort guarantees no trespassers (re: girls) shall ever enter.
The fun is in the details. A mailbox and door lanterns make this little home particularly inviting...
... And the inside is sure to be a hit as well.
Need to make a quick getaway? This one comes with an escape slide in back.
The deck of this two-story fort is big enough for a slumbering guest or two. The tree growing out of the center adds to the rustic appeal.
More outdoor ideas:
That Treehouse Magic
Backyard Bliss: Have a Master Plan
Fabulous Patios
More outdoor ideas:
That Treehouse Magic
Backyard Bliss: Have a Master Plan
Fabulous Patios