Wooden Playhouse Blog

If you have a wooden playhouse kit, lots of people and about 10 days, you can put together a playhouse fairly easily.

Actually, if you’ve thought of building a playhouse, then this video will give you an idea of how one family put together and documented the construction of a playhouse.  The playhouse was built in one place and then moved to be on top of another structure on the property.

Here’s the video….

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Before you purchase a wooden playhouse for your children, you should seriously consider one very important design aspect…whether or not you want the playhouse to have a porch. For some playhouse owners, this will be an open and shut case if the playhouse’s design is based on their current residence. But, believe it or not, a porch can be about more than design. Here’s how:

A wooden playhouse porch can serve as a gathering place for children. Prior to entering the playhouse, kids may want to take time and meet on the porch for really quick talks. If your neighborhood is full of children that visit from yard to yard, then, your child may not actually want everybody to be able to come directly into their wooden playhouse, which is their own private space. So, having a porch allows for them to socialize on their own terms.

There are many funky things that you can do on a wooden playhouse porch such as putting rocking chairs or a hanging swing. Children will be able to rock and swing their days away while being near some of their most precious and special things, which they may house in their playhouse. Imagine how cool it will be for a little girl to get her favorite doll and rock her in the rocking chair on her own porch. That would be absolutely sensational.

The porch of a wooden playhouse can also be a major welcoming space with loads of flowers, whether real or artificial, that makes the playhouse itself seem more inviting. Your child may want to start a container garden on his or her porch. The sky is the limit, but the more foliage, the more beautiful the entry could be for your child and his or her friends.

Your family’s wooden playhouse may be greatly enhanced by having a porch, which could serve as an extension of the playhouse. If a porch would make the structure too large for your space or would cause it not to blend into your yard as well as another style, then leave it off. But if there is any opportunity for you to add a porch, then go for it, sit back and smile as your child rocks and sways in comfort.

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Decorating a kids wooden playhouse is an excellent excuse to take the kids garage sale hunting.  Not only will it allow your kids to find some cheap yet chic items to make their playhouse look absolutely perfect; but, it will also give you the opportunity to spend time with your children and to interact with them in a different way.

Through your shopping experience together you will learn a lot about each other, personal taste, and of course what makes each of you say, “Eww” when you see something that you don’t like. It will be a great time and here are some of the really great stuff that you should be on the lookout for:

1. Anything that is girly! Whether you are looking for lacy remnants to decorate pillows, fancy curtains, or accent rugs to make the playhouse look more feminine, chances are you will find tons of possibilities at a garage sale. If you or your little one should identify some pieces that would fit into the décor of her wooden playhouse, buy it then because you may not see another for such a good price. If she spies a crochet pillow that looks like it was made by someone’s aunt, let her get it even if you don’t particularly love it. It’s her playhouse.

There will never be a lack of doll stuff either. Just about any home that has a girl in it or an older female will have something doll related. From bags of Barbies to Strawberry Shortcake pocketbooks, there is sure to be something that your daughter will “need” to add to the collection that she stores in her wooden playhouse.

2. Cool retro furniture will abound.  If your son or daughter loves the retro look or just can’t get enough of a certain era such as the 80s or 90s, then, checking out local garage sales will be a sure bet. Even if they don’t want “old” looking furniture, you can get the pieces and cover them with hip and updated fabrics or slipcovers. From sturdy wood tables that will stand the test of time to light fixtures and chairs, your child may be able to furnish his or her whole wooden playhouse with these repurposed treasures.

3. Building a book collection couldn’t be easier with garage sale books. Most people will sell their children’s books for as little as a dime. Some may even have a “freebie” box full of books. These books are fantastic for encouraging your child to be an avid reader without spending massive amounts of money on retail priced volumes.

4. They will never be able to find room for all of the toys that they will come across when shopping at garage sales. Their wooden playhouse would have to be palace to cull them all! But, for a parent that would like to provide a few choice pieces of toys that will make their playhouse even more fun, then garage sales are breeding grounds for these things. No matter if your son is in to action figures or your daughter is in to stuffed animals. They will find gobs at local garage sales.

Sprucing up a wooden playhouse is easy and very cheap if your family seeks out garage sale finds. Just let your children pick through and choose items that they really like and everyone will get what they want from your shopping adventure. Take care to clean everything before use and then let your kids enjoy!

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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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