Childhood brings back the memories of unbridled imagination and an endless supply of energy. Since, the outdoors are akin to the Garden of Eden for children, parents and guardians would do well to set something up that can fire their imagination. Playhouses are perfect for kids as they provide a safe environment for them to let loose excess of energy. You can check up on them without having to constantly peer over your shoulder. And while they don’t come dirt cheap, playhouses are a good investment, considering your child will treasure it for life. Read on to find the ideal playhouse for your kid.
1. Luxury tree house for your kids
Manufacturer: Daniels Woodland
Cost: $20,600
While you will be required to shell out a tidy sum, the luxury tree house for children will put a smile on their faces for years to come. Created by Daniels Woodland, the tree house can be customized to your preference. Resembling something out of a Disney cartoon, the house has a wonky look that is perfect for kids. The over-sized clubhouse is an upgraded version of a basic model with a floor space of 5×6 feet. Crooked windows and a roof adds to the cartoon theme and the whole structure is perched on an artificial tree trunk.
2. Red Beard’s Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse
Manufacturer: Red beard
Cost: $20,600
Expensive it may be but Red Beard’s Pirate Ship Playhouse is well worth it. Big enough to house the captain’s quarters which can comfortably fit in four seated adults, the playhouse, designed by PoshTots, has benches that can be used as sleeping bunks, storage space and a waterproof recycled roof. Peepholes and 17 windows add to the allure of the ship playhouse which is made out of mahogany and poplar planks. The hefty price may not be for everyone but it is perfect for those who can afford it.
3. A playhouse for Looney Tunes fans
Manufacturer: Kids Crooked House
Cost: $1,449
Description: Looney Tunes fans can play out their fantasies with this Looney tunes-inspired playhouse. Designed by Kids Crooked House, the crooked playhouse comes in an assortment of bright colors. The base price begins at $1,449 for an unpainted house. If you want something different, you can ask them to custom make a wagon house, castle and even a junkyard gas station. The entire handcrafted structure can be assembled in about half an hour by two adults.
4. 8×12 Cape Cod Playhouse Panelized Kit
Manufacturer: Little Cottage Co.
Cost: $2,216
The Cape Cod Playhouse created by Little Cottage looks more like a real home than a playhouse. Beautifully designed, it has a white picket fence, shutters, flowerboxes, a Dutch door kids can use to enter as well as another door for adults. Panelized walls make for easier assembly and customers can choose to get add ons like a chimney, loft and extra windows.
5. Victorian cottage style playhouse
Manufacturer: Little Cottage Co.
Cost: $908
This Victorian style playhouse is ideal for those who love the days of old. The assembly kit comes with two working windows, two doors for children and adults, outside corner trim and a painted heart Plexiglas window. The DIY playhouse can be assembled by family members as part of a fun project that everyone can take part in and enjoy. Buyers will have to provide their own paint and shingles.
6. Grand Portico Playhouse
Manufacturer: Little Cottage Co.
Cost: $7,268
A base price of $7,268 can get you a Grand Portico Playhouse designed by Little Cottage Co. Stylish and very upper class-looking, the playhouse comes with 22 working windows that sport screens and safety glass, a loft with a ladder, flowerboxes, transom windows and an adult-sized French door. Assembly time is a little long and will take people with advanced knowledge in DIY projects a minimum of two days to complete. The end result is well worth it, however.
7. Casey’s Caboose Playhouse
Manufacturer: Casey’s Caboose
Cost: $3,575
Casey’s Caboose is a cute 6’x8’ wooden playhouse that has a look-out deck and a ladder. The pre-built walls and floors are ready to assemble. Made of wood imported from Germany, the playhouse’s parts are pre-cut to precision, so you won’t have any problem assembling it. Four circular windows and four single-hung windows are made out of tempered glass for your child’s safety.
8. Stratford Schoolhouse Wood Playhouse
Manufacturer: Little Cottage Co.
Cost: $1,886
Stratford Schoolhouse is reminiscent of schools of old days. Painted red with arched windows with a cupola housing a bell, the playhouse is ideal for kids with a feel for school. The kit comprises wood trusses and wall framings, two Dutch doors for kids and adults, a porch roof and panelized pre-cut walls. Customers will have to provide their own paint, shingles and drip edge.
