Monday, 19 August 2013

diy modern playhouse

Our daughter turned 3 in the spring and we decided she needed her own playhouse.  I started out scouring craigslist looking for a used playhouse at a fair price but the cheap ones were gone before I got to them or people were asking way too much for a used playhouse.  We decided to build our own.  We thought it would be cheaper to build from scratch rather than buy a pre-fab kit, we were wrong.  The upside was I got to design it and our daughter ended up with unique playhouse just for her!  It is made out of cedar except for the four corner posts that are pressure treated. After adding the cedar shakes to the exterior we installed thin plywood to the interior walls to hide all the nails protruding through.  The roof is made out of corrugated metal.



Of course every playhouse should have its own mailbox.
View from the kitchen sink.
Sunshine curtain made out of outdoor fabric....hopefully it won't mold.
Curtain rod made out of plumbing materials.
A very full sandbox thanks to the extra sand Lauren dumped on my front yard when I wasn't home.
Munchkins playing in the sandbox.  I still need to make a sandbox cover to prevent neighbourhood cats from doing their business in the sandbox....so gross.
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  1. Anonymous11 September 2013 at 13:34

    Like the curtain rod.

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  2. Anonymous17 November 2013 at 08:41

    That looks like a great space. I'm gearing up to build something very similar for my kiddos. Any chance you could share the dimensions?

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    1. shannon lauren17 November 2013 at 20:17

      Thanks, it is amazing how much use it gets! Although we didn't build it that long ago I can't remember the dimensions. I will measure it tomorrow and let you know.
      Shannon

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    2. shannon lauren18 November 2013 at 09:40

      The base of the entire structure (including deck) is 92" x 67". The deck is 36" by the entire width of the structure. The floor is approximatley 53" above the ground. The door into the playhouse is 24" x 50". Let me know if there are any other measurements you would like.
      Shannon

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    3. Tamarah15 April 2015 at 18:05

      These dimensions are a great start, I don't suppose you have the plans as well? Even if they were just rough plans, the more help we have the better. :-)

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    4. Leslie Jemmett10 April 2016 at 08:53

      What size slide did you get? We just built our treehouse about the same height.

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    5. Leslie Jemmett10 April 2016 at 08:54

      What size slide did you get? We just built our treehouse about the same height.

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  3. Anonymous5 April 2014 at 08:09

    I love this house! Very creative! Where did you get the slide?

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  4. shannon lauren5 April 2014 at 12:36

    Thanks. We got the slide off of craigslist. The slide ended up being a bit short for the height of the platform on the playhouse so we raised the bottom end as much as we could but it is still a fast slide...which the kids seem to enjoy! Most big box renovation stores usually sell the slides individually too.

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  5. Susan Uccello15 January 2015 at 13:20

    Hi, Do you have building plans for this play house? It's awesome!

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  6. Lindsey Pace13 May 2015 at 15:23

    Could you email me the plans? My fiancé and I want to make a replica.
    Littleadventures15@gmail.com

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    1. Kelly25 April 2017 at 06:43

      Did you ever receive the building plans? This tree house is quite amazing.

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    2. Captain B.26 February 2018 at 07:54

      Could you please share these plans.

      brandonajones@gmail.com

      thanks

      Brandon

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  7. Mary7 June 2015 at 06:58

    Have you guys thought about selling the plans for this? I would totally buy it want to do something similar for my four-year-old love!!!

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  8. Nicole23 June 2015 at 13:58

    Also very interested in the plans...are you open to providing them?
    ncmadden@gmail.com

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  9. Anonymous23 July 2015 at 21:25

    I too would love the plans if you're willing to share them. I've scoured the internet and this is the cutest playhouse yet! april.bertocchini@gmail.com

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  10. heyshawn28 July 2015 at 13:14

    Curious if the base has held up well to weather? Is the wood resting right on the dirt? Any gravel below or similar for drainage? Thanks - great inspiration...

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  11. Ashley Fontes21 January 2016 at 21:55

    What is the total height with the slanted roof?

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  12. Unknown17 March 2016 at 20:16

    Oh, this is just lovely! If you're still sharing the plans, I'd love a copy :) eashauer@gmail.com

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  13. JohnP20 March 2016 at 10:17

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  14. Anonymous6 May 2016 at 06:33

    I love it! I drew a plan very similar to this and then found your blog... Wow! I would be very grateful if you could share your plans with me. I'm not great with the measurements. Some friends and I are going to build a playhouse for my 6year old daughter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. s-aube@hotmail.com
    From coast to coast
    I'll send you a pic when it's done.

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  15. Melissa Baltz23 September 2016 at 09:08

    Hi. I am loving this playhouse and it is very similar to what my husband and I plan to build. I wonder if you would be willing to share your plans? Also, you mentioned that building this cost more than buying a pre-fab playhouse. Do you still know approximately what this cost you to build. We are trying to stay under $1,000 USD.
    Thanks,
    Melissa

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  16. Anonymous12 March 2017 at 05:23

    Looks awesome. Great job. Are the corner posts sunk into the ground at all....? If so, how far, and did you use concrete or anything to stabilize them?

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  17. JenB10 May 2017 at 19:28

    I too would love to get my hands on a plan. Did you ever sit down and make one?

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  18. Cynthia10 April 2018 at 16:28

    Hi! I love this playhouse!! I have been looking for a diy playhouse for our boys, but we are horrible with dimensions. If you don’t mind can you email me a copy of your plans for this house?
    Thank you

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  19. Claire20 April 2018 at 17:46

    Hi. We are looking to build something just like this house. It's so cute! I know you posted this several years ago now but if you still have them, would you mind sharing the plans? Thank you! cdienhart@hotmail.com

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  20. Anonymous27 April 2018 at 19:19

    Hi! We love this playhouse too! Would you mind sharing these plans with us or selling the plans to us? My email is: libby.maccani@gmail.com
    Thank you!

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  21. Anonymous14 May 2018 at 19:38

    I'm interested in plans also! melissa.a.menke@gmail.com. Thanks!!!

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  22. Unknown30 May 2018 at 19:33

    hi!! from Mexico, can i get the plans algo??? acontreras@calibc.com, best regards, mi kids will love you!!!!

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  23. Unknown29 July 2018 at 11:38

    Please send me these plans as well. Awesome idea

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  24. Jaime Garcia17 August 2018 at 19:28

    If you don’t mind....82123j@gmail.com
    Nice playhouse love it
    Thanks

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  25. danielle leiker25 August 2018 at 19:26

    What did you use as flooring in your playhouse?

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  26. NotAndy Williams1 September 2018 at 14:39

    If there are plans for this I would love to see them. Thanks.

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  27. Abbey Driscoll29 September 2018 at 14:59

    Could you send me the plans? Abbeyndriscoll@gmail.com

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  28. Cthomas13 April 2019 at 18:23

    This is perfect. Could you send the plans to caseysthomas@yahoo.com?

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  29. Unknown4 May 2019 at 06:50

    Hi would love plans also. Thank you so much in advance Jacquelinejmellett@gmail.com

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