Kids Playhouse Plans - What to Look for in Any Set of Plans

Every kid wants to have his or her own playhouse. And every kid wants that playhouse to look a specific way and meet very specific need. Some kids demand a huge tree house in the tallest tree, while others want a playhouse that looks like a castle. Obviously you do not have the budget (or the space) to build each of your children's specific dreamhouses so it really comes down to finding the right kids playhouse plans that make everyone in the family happy.

The best style of playhouse when you have more than one child is the plain single room version. If you are feeling particularly adventurous you might choose to build two or even three small rooms inside of the larger structure, but what we've found is that most kids can imagine castles out of forts made of blankets and chairs. You don't need to get fancy--their imaginations will fill in whatever you decide not to build.

You will want to make sure that your kids' playhouse has a definite doorway and some windows (these can simply be holes that have been carved into the walls. No need for real glass!). This will help make sure that the house stays properly ventilated--especially in the summer months.

Look for plans with an open floor plan and that is built out of materials that can withstand a lot of abuse. Kids are not always careful when it comes to larger structures! The last thing you want is to build a playhouse that cannot withstand someone running into it on a bicycle!

There are plenty of affordable kids playhouse plans out there. Before you know it, you'll have your materials assembled and your kids will have the perfect mansion, tree fort, castle, jungle hut or whatever else they can imagine!