# Playful Geometric Domes This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cardboard-playhouse References: [hative](http://hative.com/creative-diy-cardboard-playhouse-ideas/) & [hannahandlily.blogspot](http://hannahandlily.blogspot.ca/2011/07/coolest-cardboard-house-ever.html) It is no secret that cardboard boxes can provide all kinds of inexpensive fun for babies and toddlers, but you may as well make it look pretty like this DIY cardboard playhouse. The [geometric dome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome) is made by piecing lots of [triangular cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baby-box) together. The electric blue tape is both functional and a cool design element. From the blog Hannah and Lily, the DIY cardboard playhouse required larger boxes be cut down to form equilateral and isosceles triangles with folded edges. They were hot glue gunned together to form pentagons, which fit together to make one large igloo-like house. You can then place whatever fun toys and blankets inside. For more crafty fun, you could also have your little one decorate the triangles before building with them or creating your own designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 - **Cardboard Playhouses:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative, customizable and eco-friendly playhouses made from cardboard. - **DIY Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY craft kits that encourage creativity and resourcefulness. - **Geometric Design:** Opportunity for companies to develop geometric-themed products and home decor that appeal to modern aesthetic sensibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate sustainable and customizable materials in their products. - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for craft supply companies to offer cardboard cutting tools and decorative materials specifically designed for DIY projects. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to create stylish and eco-friendly geometric-inspired products for modern households. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Geometric Structural Dynamic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagone-house.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md)