When kids have their own rooms, it's pretty special, but they usually can't compare to the magic of kids' playhouses. With the zip of a tent or the closing of a door, they become like safe havens for dreaming up crazy ideas and be immersed in their own little worlds, away from adults.
These kids' playhouses take all shapes and sizes, from soft fabrics for cozying up in an indoor space to more durable materials that will hold up against the elements outside. Although there are some extreme playhouses, they don't have to be made out of expensive materials—cardboard and blankets do just fine and the rest is up to the imagination.
The treehouses, playhouses and forts are usually fairly small and but they're the perfect places for piling toys, doodling and sharing secrets with a buddy.
37 Imaginative Kids' Playhouses
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Camping-Themed Kid Decor
These Children's Beds are Shaped Like Tents and Camper Trailers
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Tranquil Fairytale Treehouses
This Children's Treehouse by Blue Forest is Magical and Peaceful
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Victorian Play House
Luxury for Kids
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Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
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Playful Geometric Domes
This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children
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Prefabricated Playgrounds
The Play Modern Cuba and 2cuba Playhouses are Built With Minimal Tools
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Treehouse Sleeping Solutions
The Designers From Mathy by Bols Create Unusual Kiddie Beds
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Upcycled Play Tents
The Recycled Canvas Play Tent is an Eco-Friendly Way to Have Fun
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Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
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Ingenious Magnetic Fort Blocks
Squishy Forts is the Fort Construction Kit You've Been Waiting For
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Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
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Crafty Kid Campers
This DIY Cardboard Camper Playhouse Allows Children to Act Like Adults
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Extravagant Bug-Eyed Playgrounds
This New Creative Playground Will Blow Kids Away
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Dollhouse-Inspired Kids Beds
This Loft Bed Lets Girls Have Their Own Little Cottage
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Designer Kiddie Playhomes
The SmartPlayhouse Offers Personal and Stylish Spaces for Children
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Prefab Playhouses
Modern Cabana Takes Its Prefabrication Skill to the Kiddo Cabana
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LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
Buildies by Brian Lilly are Playhouses Made Out of Blocks
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Luxury Cottage For Kids
Tudor Playhouse
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Crooked Playhouses
Whimsical Play Homes You Can Customize With Paint & Porches
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Psychedelic Children's Bedrooms
Karim Rashid Designs Colorful Furniture for Neoset
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Ultra Modern Playhouses
The SmartPlayhouse is a Fun Take on the Contemporary
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Dream Playhouses
This Robert Potokar Treehouse is Every Kid's Dream
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Shire-Inspired Playhouses
Etsy's Hobbit Holes Shop Creates Lodgings fit for Frodo
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Cardboard Creations
Paperpod Housing
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Creative Construction Sets
Habitadule Provides Endless Building Block Fun for Kids
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Organic Orb Playhouses
This Intricately Woven Natural Tree House is Spherical in its Shape
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Sustainable Feline Homes
The Cat Caravan is a Sustainable and Playful Spot for the Urban Feline
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Flatpack Forts
The 'Villa Julia' Cardboard Playhouse Lets Kids Play Designer
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Pirate Sailboat Toy Houses
The Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse by PoshTots is Life-Size
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Epic Indoor Treehouses
Shelter of Nostalgia Takes Adults Back in Time with Every Ascending Step
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Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
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Whimsical Cardboard Forts
Kinfolk Magazine Had Kids Dream Up the Ultimate Cardboard Playhouse
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Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
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Luxury Kiddie Kitchens
The LifeStyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen Serves Up Gourmet Plastic Grub
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Clustered Play Forts
Gregg Fleshman's 'Playgoda' is a Flat-Packed Playhouse
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Soaring Sleepers
The Treehouse Bunk Bed Design by Aalto & Aalto is Part Playtime Part Power Nap
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Playful Customized Forts
Nothing Says Fun Quite Like the Fort Factory Fort Building Kit
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Cutout Club Houses
This Creative Playhouse is Intended For Outdoor Use and Imaginative Play
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Sci-Fi Spacecraft Playhouses
The Star Wars TIE Fighter is the Future of Funhouses
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Super Hero-Inspired Forts
Have Fun Playing with Your Child with the Super Hero Blanket Fort Kit
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Spaceship Playhouses
The 'Star Wars' TIE Fighter Playhouse is Perfect for Children
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Flying Feline Playhouses
Make the Other Kitties Jealous With the Suck UK's Cat Playhouses
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Knit Play Dens
Donna Wilson's 'House Blanket' is a Kid's Fort Made of Lambswool
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Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations
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Opulent Opera Styled Campers
The Opera Camper Brings Elegance to the Wildnerness
Concealed Tree House Hotels
Nelson Invites Nature Lovers to Spend a Night Amongst the Trees
App-Controlled Paper Airplanes
The PowerUp 3.0 by Shai Gaitan Digitizes a Traditional Toy
Suspended Spherical Hotels
The Spherical Tree House Hotel is Suspended 15 Feet in the Air
DIY Portable Wooden Sanctuaries
The Hermit Houses Offer a Remarkable Way to Enjoy Nature
Shire-Styled Campers
This Camping Trailer is Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'
Contemporary Trailer Concepts
The Romtow Caravan Folds Out and Features Panoramic Windows
Fairy Tale Tree Houses
Enter a Realm of Fantasy with the Cherry Blossom Tea House
Felt-Crafted Feline Abodes
This Cat Bed from Etsy's AgnesFelt Shop is Charmingly Unique
Floating Cardboard Cities
Nina Lindgren's Floating City Installation is Playful
Stylish Cat Shelters
Architects for Animals Designs Stunning Outdoor Spaces for Cats
Streamlined Accessible Campers
The Beyond Caravan Welcomes Travelers with Physical Disabilities
Contemporary Treetop Abodes
The ModFruGAL Treehouse Offers a Cozy Tranquil Escape
Luxurious Treehouse Resorts
The Lion Sands Game Reserve Provides Travellers With Luxury Rooms
Sustainable Gift Catalogs
UncommonGoods is a Website Offering Quirky Accessories
Adventurous Automobile Campers
The Moby1 XTR Expedition Trailer is Made for an Outback Adventure
Travel Layover Loungers
The RESMO System Facilitates Cheap and Easy Airport Camping
Extravagant Pet Furniture
Architect Pets Creates Luxurious Furniture for Cats and Dogs
DIY Contemporary Feline Beds
This Modern Cat Bed is Budget-Friendly and Simple to Make
Homemade Nautical Handkerchiefs
Make Your Dad this Dainty DIY Handkerchief for Father's Day 2014
Treehouse Sleeping Solutions
The Designers From Mathy by Bols Create Unusual Kiddie Beds
One-for-One Backpacks
Schoolbags Follows the Popular TOMS Shoes Model
Vaporizing Blaster Guns
This Ring Making 'Zero Toy' Vapor Blaster is a Safe Toy Gun
Lavish Suburban Playhouses
The Bohemian Apartment by Incorporated is a Child’s Oasis
Enchanting African Treehouse Havens
This Game Reserve Lodge in South Africa is Whimsical and Sweet
Playful Cat Towns
Meowses Provides Fun Alternatives to Boring Cat House Options
Eco Feline Homes
The Petbo Playhouses for Cats are Durable and Eco-Friendly
Arboreal Adult Abodes
Crystal River Tree House by GreenLine Architects Fulfills Childhood Dreams
Mini Modern Furniture Replicas
'HUSET' is a Range of Miniature Furniture Versions of IKEA Products
Tot-Sized Inflatable Beds
This Inflatable Bed by the Shrunks is Made Specifically for Kids
Health-Concious Playgrounds
Los Angeles's New Fitness Park is Sure to Motivate Healthy Lifestyles
Ingenious Magnetic Fort Blocks
Squishy Forts is the Fort Construction Kit You've Been Waiting For
Floating Corrugated Cities
These Cardboard Urban Cities by Nina Lindgren are Breathtaking
Knitted Kid-Friendly Installations
These Interactive Crocheted Playgrounds Embrace Childhood
Elementary Egg Packaging
No Hatch Eggs Uses the Basics for Wrapping its Products
High-End Paper Furnishings
The Paper Desk by Studio Job is Designed for Dutch Design Brand Moooi
Suspended Spherical Campers
The Orb Shaped Tree Tent Dwelling by Luminair Remixes Tree Houses
Rustic Desktop Slingshots
Kill Productivity and Make New Friends with This Office Toy
Wizard Growth-Tracking Graphics
‘Harry Potter in Pictures’ Shows the Hogwarts Attendee
Fair Trade-Only Websites
Global Goods Partners Features the Work of Women Artisans
Illusory Stacked Object Seating
Incredible Cardboard Stools Are Photo-Real Cardboard Box Seats
Imaginatively Abstract Playgrounds
Free Play by Dan Schreibman Feeds Children's Creativity
Rentable Vintage Campers
Goodness Travels is Now Renting Out the 1960s Camper Titled 'Honey'
Crafty Kid Campers
This DIY Cardboard Camper Playhouse Allows Children to Act Like Adults
Extravagant Bug-Eyed Playgrounds
This New Creative Playground Will Blow Kids Away
Erratically Arranged Windows
Black & White Twins is a Study of Floor Plans with Zero Consistency
Pyrotechnic Toy Lights
Let Your Kids Play with Fireworks with the LED Fireworks Grand Finale Kit
Wizardly Dress Designs
Cavalyn Renders Frocks Inspired by Hogwarts Houses
Dollhouse-Inspired Kids Beds
This Loft Bed Lets Girls Have Their Own Little Cottage
Catapulting Wooden Toys
The Trebuchette by E&M Labs Turns the Office into a Warzone
Fruit-Made Carpets
The Kenzo 2014 Menswear Preview Displayed a Rug Made of Fruit
Feline Friendly Furnishings
The ‘Cat Tunnel Sofa’ is a Playful Design
Energy-Generating Jungle Gyms
Empower Playgrounds Harnesses the Boundless Energy of Children
LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
Buildies by Brian Lilly are Playhouses Made Out of Blocks
Giant Mogul Ads
The Sunday Times Rich List Campaign Features Towering Wealthy People
Chomping Crocodile Cozies
Get Cozy in the Bowels of the Vicious Alligator Sleeping Bag
Rustic Barnyard RVs
The Tonke Camper Creates a Comfortably Rural Sleeping Environment
Cardboard Zoo Playsets
The Mini Jungle Cardboard Toy Set Provides an Instant Zoo
Neon Motorized Tricycles
The Harley-Davidson Green Machine is Perfect for Road Raging Kids
Lifesized Grouchy Holiday Dolls
The Giant Grinch Plush is a Wicked Cartoon Christmas Toy
Children's Novel Mashups
The Christina Wald Madeline Series Uses a Harry Potter Theme
Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
Baby Video Game Mashups
Ben Sterling Shows His Son's Got Game by Inserting Him into Popular Games
Geeky Gaming Lawn Decor
These Plants Vs Zombie Lawn Ornaments are Perfect for Gamers
Shire-Inspired Playhouses
Etsy's Hobbit Holes Shop Creates Lodgings fit for Frodo
Earth-Saving Galoshes
These Cute Kids Rain Boots are Made with Natural Materials
Completely Customizable Hotel Beds
The Four Seasons Bed Can Be Tailored to a Guest's Preferences
Urban Snow Playgrounds
The Second Hinterlands Project Utilizes Wasted Snow in a Fun Way
Treehouse Pop-Up Shops
Duncan Shotton's ‘POP-UP A TREE SHOP' Sells Products from Up High
Animal-Printed Children's Clothing
Barley & Birch Offers USA-Made Organic Cotton Duds
Modular Interior Playgrounds
The Sjotorget Kindergarten by Rotstein Arkitekter Drives Creativity
Schoolhouse Wall Hooks
These Cute Decorative Wall Hooks Mimic a Tiny Abode
Fair Trade Sri Lankan Toys
'Lanka Kade' is a Family-Run Social Enterprise for Kids
Pirate Sailboat Toy Houses
The Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse by PoshTots is Life-Size
Home-Inspired Building Blocks
Houses by Antonio Serrano Bulnes are 'Where Our Souls are Kept'
Ironic Industrial Playgrounds
The Host Encourages Interaction on a Structure Made from Separators
Avian Shoelace Packaging
Görtz' 'Shoelace Birds' are an Imaginative Way to Package Shoelaces
Nostalgic Fast Food Toys
These Super Mario McDonalds Toys are Fun Collectibles for Many Age Groups
Crafty Wooden Spoon Insects
Turn Ordinary Timber Utensils into Bug-Shaped Toys with This Tutorial
Retro Toddler Taxi Toys
The Retro NY Taxi Toy Will Make Toddlers Smile
Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
Outdoor Workout-Encouraging Playgrounds
Flexible by Darren Goins Promotes Art and Activity
Vintage Suitcase Cat Loungers
The Suitcase Cat Bed from Atomic Attic Puts Your Cat on a Pedestal
Iconic Cartoon Potatoes
The Homer Simpson Potato Head Was Made for the Shows 25th Anniversary
Whimsical Cardboard Forts
Kinfolk Magazine Had Kids Dream Up the Ultimate Cardboard Playhouse
Animal Eyewear Cases
Carry Your Specks with These Cute Animal Glasses Cases
Eclectic Cat Shelters
The 'Giving Shelter' Event Explores Ways to Keep Cats Happy
Domed Headrest Beds
The Muon Haven Promotes Highest Possible Sleeping Comfort
DIY Paper Mache Pinatas
This DIY Teaches You How to Make Your Own Colorful Paper Mache Pinata
Skeletal Animal Homes
The Wooden Fishbone House is Ideal for Cats and Dogs to Sleep in
Red Treehouse Accommodations
The Treehotel by Sandellsandberg Has a Fairy Tale Feel
Bolivian Co-Op Clothing
Artesania Sorata Creates Artisan Goods and Employs Women
Contemporary Kid Clubhouses
This Minimalist Outdoor Playhouse is Perfect for Design-Savvy Kids
Picture Motif Camping Tents
These FieldCandy Tents are Cute Camping Gear
Breaded Canine Keychains
These Bizarre Japanese Dog Toys Are Wrapped in Different Types of Bread
Cutout Club Houses
This Creative Playhouse is Intended For Outdoor Use and Imaginative Play
Eco-Friendly Feline Homes
The Modular Cat Condos are Recycled and Promote Healthy Cats
Television Cartoon Trains
The Cartoon Network Created These Paintings of Favorite Characters
Breaking Dancing Robot Toys
DiscoRobo Busts a Move at CES 2014
Upcycled Ambulance Slides
This Refurbished Ambulance by Sakaramenta is Now a Playground in Malawi
Fairytale Feline Toys
McDonald's Hello Kitty Fairy Tale Toys Revive Classic Storybook Tales
Blunt Sustainable Packaging
Heckler Designs Presents a Straightforward Design
LEGO-Like Slippers
Never Fear Bricks Again with This Pair of Building Block Slippers
Noiseless Zipper Tents
The Limelight Tent from Fancy is Perfect for Large Groups of Campers
Flexible Suburban Gymnasiums
The National Fitness Court is an Open Center for Circuit Training
Pixel-Inspired Building Blocks
The Bitblox Toy Building Blocks are Add Retro Computing to Playtime
Starry Sky Toy Lights
Illuminate Your Child's Room With the Light Up Turtle Night Light
Life-Saving Knapsacks
Amendment 11's Bulletproof Backpacks are a Potential Life Saver
Undead Robotic Doll Mashups
Have Fun Saving the World with Robot Zombies
Magnetic Marble Playgrounds
Frigits Can Be Moved Around on a Magnetic Surface for Endless Play
Wizardry-Inspired Robes
The Harry Potter Snuggie Will Have You Dressed Like Ron Weasley
Two-Person Sleeping Sacks
This North Face Double Sleeping Bag Brings Camping Couples Closer
Brownstone Feline Town Homes
This City Townhouse Built for Your Cat Lets Them Live Luxuriously
Fierce Feline Camping Shelters
You'll Feel Like Jungle Royalty with this Leopard Print Tent
Monogrammed Playhouse Tents
Etsy's Tip Top Teepee Shop Creates Personalized Designs for Kids
Cardboard Cutout Accounts
This Bradley Cooper Instagram Features a Lifesized Version of the Actor