We’ve made a few updates to our little DIY Playhouse over the last year, so I thought it was a good time to share some of the additions. We hope to continue to make updates over time as our boys grow older and have new interests. It always amazes me how changing or adding one little thing can create a renewed love for a space.
THE ADDITIONS
For the most part, our playhouse has stayed the same. We added a slide on the left side of the platform, which felt fitting for the space. It also doubles as a water slide in the summer months!
Our oldest son was adamant about adding an American flag, so without question, we added one. I found this small car flag that we attached right to the front of the playhouse with screws.
THE SANDBOX
The biggest change was adding a sandbox to the area under the platform. It felt like the perfect spot to use Ana White’s sandbox plan with built-in seats. The bench seats actually fold flat to create a lid for the sandbox when it’s not in use. I followed Ana’s plans exactly and used the list of materials she provided. The only modification I made was eliminating the back supports. It was not necessary for me to add the back supports since we have the playhouse posts to support the back of the bench.
The sandbox is stained with PPG Timeless Stain in American Chestnut from Home Depot to match the rest of the playhouse.
THE UPDATED PLAYHOUSE
Not too many drastic changes have been made. We honestly love how simple it is. We’ll see what happens next.
You can view the process and plans for building this DIY playhouse in this blog post. I also have plans for the chalkboard table in this blog post.
SOURCES
White Outdoor Curtains from Home Goods (Similar Option) | Solar Powered LED Outdoor String Lights | 3’x5’ Black and White Rug (Similar Option) | Outdoor Throw Pillows | Natural Square Pouf Ottoman (Similar Option) | Galvanized Trough Planter (local, Cocalico Creek) | Galvanized Bucket | Climbing Rope and Swing | Chalkboard Table
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Thank you!
Cool play house!
Thank you so much!
That is impressive. Loved it. Can you share the plan?
Thank you Beth! I don’t have specific plans, but you can find more details on this blog post:
https://hamiltonparkhome.com/2020/04/our-diy-playhouse/
Erin, I looked at so many tree/play houses, and yours is by far the best! Do-able (until I actually start doing it myself and then maybe this is too hard!) and lovely look-wise. I’m thinking of building this with my family as well. Would you say I could use nail and hammer for this? What kind of screws/nails did you use for your construction?
Thank you! Yes, you could use a hammer and nails for this. I used a combination of nails and outdoor screws.
I love it
Thank you!
Love it
Thank you so much!