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# Designer Kiddie Playhomes
The SmartPlayhouse Offers Personal and Stylish Spaces for Children

By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-18 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartplayhouse
References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/architectural-playhouses/#more-69344) & [smartplayhouse](http://www.smartplayhouse.com/)

I wish I had one of these SmartPlayhouse homes when I was a kid instead of a cardboard box. The company has built [various playhouses for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-swings) and believe me when I say these pieces are a major step up from Fisher Price.

The SmartPlayhouse series has four different architectural pieces: the Illinois, Casaforum, Hobikken, and Kyoto. Each one has its own design, with unique sources of inspiration and style. The exterior of the homes are built entirely out of birch wood and are resistant against harsh weather environments. The interior looks like something Richie Rich would have in his own backyard, due to its [high-profile designs with glass panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome), designer seats and soft lighting.

Any of these SmartPlayhouse pieces would be a perfect fit for kids who would like a [home away from home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonoma).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 68% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Luxury Playhouses:** Disruptive Opportunity: Develop upscale playhouses for children with high end finishes and modern designs.
- **Eco-friendly Toys:** Disruptive Opportunity: Create a line of sustainable, environmentally-friendly playhouses for kids.
- **Smart Homes for Kids:** Disruptive Opportunity: Develop playhouses equipped with smart technology, such as voice recognition and built-in safety features.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Construction:** Disruptive Opportunity: Diversify construction services to include building custom playhouses for customers.
- **Toy:** Disruptive Opportunity: Create a line of high-quality, designer playhouses for children.
- **Interior Design:** Disruptive Opportunity: Offer design services for luxury playhouses, combining functionality and aesthetics of the space.

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