# Crooked Playhouses Whimsical Play Homes You Can Customize With Paint & Porches By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-06-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Crooked-Playhouse-Children-Imagination-Play References: [kidscrookedhouse](http://kidscrookedhouse.com) Many families and children are thrilled at the fun and imaginative “crooked playhouse” for children offered by [Kids Crooked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cards-against-humanity-family-edition-1). The curled, serpentine, twisted little houses not only come in pre-packaged styles, but they also offer customized orders—and they’ve fulfilled some pretty interesting requests. If you’re the handy type, you can also order it in a basic form which you can paint and adapt to your liking, or you can add interesting accessories like front porches, picket fences, window boxes, among other things. One of the more unusual requests was for a crooked playhouse for a family’s two miniature donkeys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customized Play Structures:** There is a rising trend of personalized playhouses and structures that allow for individual customization and unique design. - **Imaginative and Whimsical Designs:** Playhouses with unusual, twisted, and serpentine designs are capturing the attention of families and children, encouraging imaginative play. - **Adaptable and Expandable Play Experiences:** Playhouses that offer the ability to add accessories and adapt to changing needs are becoming more popular, providing dynamic play experiences for children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Playhouse Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in this industry could innovate by providing customizable options, allowing customers to design their own play structures. - **Paint and Decorating Products:** Companies in this industry have an opportunity to develop products specifically targeted for decorating playhouses and structures. - **Outdoor Recreation and Entertainment:** This industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with playhouse manufacturers to offer expanded play experiences, such as themed outdoor play areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Charming Traditional Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-maison-du-bonheur.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Play-Friendly Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidfriendly-birdhouse-kit.md) - [Playful-Focused Polish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/znamy-si.md)