Wooden Playhouse Blog

Here’s a luxury playhouse that goes far and beyond the average wooden playhouse – it’s amazing.  It’s a playhouse any child would be thrilled to have as their own play space.  The playhouse was constructed by Judy and Tom of Cutest Little Things Blog by creatively keeping within their budget using free scrap wood, searching Craig’s list and ebay for deals, and surplus materials from discount home builders.

The unique features of this children’s playhouse are a garage/workstation, a loft area, an upper deck, dormers and entrance porch.  The finished exterior details like flower boxes, lanterns, and a frog door knocker are incredible.  Your kids certainly wouldn’t be bored in this outdoor playhouse!

Here is a picture of the interior playhouse.  Look at the loft and door going to the upper deck.  There’s also a palladium window (not in this post) that you have to check out.

The wooden playhouse has a garage that actually is like another play room.  Check out the workbench.

I always find it interesting to see other wooden playhouses that parents have for their children. Whether small or large, luxurious or rustic, a playhouse provides hours of joy for your child.

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Want to “wow” your kids by giving your children’s wooden playhouse a new paint job?  You can be their hero by sprucing up the appearance of the playhouse while at the same time keep it looking exceptional for years to come.

Follow these painting tips and you’ll be on your way to impressing your kids as well as learning how to expertly paint your wooden playhouse so it will last for years:

1.  Prepare your playhouse for painting ahead of time.  Gently scrap any loose, dried or flaking old paint from the playhouse using a putty knife or sander.  Take care to not damage the wood underneath.

2.  Seal cracks around windows or doors with caulk. This keeps the moisture outside of the playhouse.

3.  Use a high quality primer to paint the wooden playhouse surfaces.  This helps to increase the adhesion of the paint to wooden surfaces.  It also aids in increasing the waterproof qualities of the exposed wooden surfaces.

4.  Purchase an exterior grade paint because it is formulated to withstand the weathering that a wooden playhouse will experience in its lifetime.  Interior grade paint will not stand up against rain and snow and if used in place of exterior grade paint, then in a few months after painting, the paint will begin to flake and come loose.

5.  Paint over old paint using the same type of paint the was used previously.  If an oil based paint was used last, then use an oil paint this time to paint the playhouse.  Use a water-based paint if you don’t now what type of paint was used previously.  Water-based paint is easier to apply, fast-drying, it helps prevent moisture problems, and the clean up is easier.

6.  Start painting from the top down.  Start with the fascia board and gables first.  Then move to painting the sides of the playhouse, followed by the windows and trim.  The playhouse door is the last thing to be painted.

7.  Plan to paint around the weather by painting in the shade.  Work your painting around the shade.  Paint the west and south sides of the playhouse in the morning and in the afternoon, paint the east and north sides.

Once you’ve used these tips, you’ll not only be painting like a professional but you’ll be the hit with you kids.  Your kids will be thrilled with their newly painted wooden playhouse that will last for many years to come.Be

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It’s the special touches that make your child’s wooden playhouse stand out from the crowd.  All kids like to feel special.  When their outdoor play house is outfitted in unique accessories, there’s no stopping how excited your child will feel knowing they have the coolest playhouse in the neighborhood.

Here’s a list of 15 awesome wooden playhouse accessories your kid will absolutely love:

1. Bell – Won’t you child love to have a bell to ring to call their friends in for a visit to their playhouse?  What kids doesn’t love to ring a bell?
2. Door bell – Kids love door bells and just like Mom and Dad’s house, they’d like to have a doorbell for their own playhouse.
3. Door knocker – A door knocker, especially one that has their name on it, is a fun accessory for when neighborhood kids come visiting the playhouse. This feature is a nice alternative if a door bell isn’t a real possibility.
4. Telescope – Kids are intrigued by the stars and night sky.  A telescope encourages this interest in astronomy.  Just mount a telescope to a porch rail and the playhouse is easily propelled into a universal space station.
5. Flower boxes – In the spring and summer, flowers boxes filled with overflowing colors brighten up the entrance of a wooden playhouse.   Flower boxes come in all sizes and can makes their playhouse look and feel more inviting.
6. Mail box – Who doesn’t love getting mail?  Kids have fun playing post office and sending post cards and packages to their friends so don’t forget to add this essential accessory to the playhouse.
7. Address plaque or marker – Of course, if you have a mail box, you need to have an address marker!
8. Curtains – Curtains help to personalize a playhouse and make it more appealing and tailored to your child.
9. Tiles for the floor – Self-adhesive tiles can help transform an unfinished, wooden floor into a more beautiful and nicer looking playhouse.  These tiles can be found in numerous colors and styles and the best thing is that they withstand the wear and tear of child’s play.




10. Cork board for art work – How much art work is generated by a growing child?  Lots!  Children need a place to display their numerous drawings, posters and pictures.  Give them the opportunity to display their art work with a cork bulletin board.
11. Shelves – Kids have a lot of toys, books and treasures they like to have readily available for play or show.  Shelves in a play house allows your child easy access to these items.
12. Toy box – Toy boxes in a playhouse can be used for multiple purposes.  Not only can a toy box be used to store toys, but it can be used as a make shift table or certainly for extra seating as a bench.
13. Weather vane – Not every house has a weather vane and that’s true for a child’s playhouse.  Weather vanes come in many shapes and styles and can set your child’s playhouse a part from other wooden playhouses in the neighborhood.
14. Flag pole – With so many different flags, banners and pennants available today, it’s a fairly inexpensive and fun way for your child to express their individuality.
15. Solar powered accent lights – When children are having fun with outdoor play, they don’t realize how quickly it can get dark out.  Lights that outline the playhouse at dusk and at night are a great safety feature to have for your kid’s playhouse.

Help set your child’s wooden playhouse apart from other neighborhood playhouses by adding special features or elements  Make your child feel special by helping them pick out accessories to personalize their play space.  The 15 awesome accessory tips will get you thinking about what elements your child will absolutely love for their very own playhouse.

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