Nothing is more fun for children than to play indoors or outdoors in a children’s playhouse. They will have hours of fun using their imagination playing. Outdoor playhouses are made of durable and weather proof material to last for years. Many of the brands of play houses include a kitchenette where children can cook play food for each other and adults. Pretending to make food and clean up brings little ones joy. Other wooden play houses have fireplaces in them to let them pretend they are in a cabin. Children love having their own space to explore and utilize their imagination. The wooden ones are like a small cottage with the architecture of a cape cod. The more expensive models have great detail to their design. Manufacturers use high quality material that will stand up to the elements and last. It has a nice appearance that will look attractive in any backyard. The wood in the play cottages is treated, resistant to mold and rotting and chemically safe for children.

Even if you are not a builder the cottage playhouse is easy to assemble. There are easy to follow instructions for assembly in a timely manner. It is quick and easy to put it all together. You can also paint the wood whatever color you wish – you could even match your home. Or you could leave the wood natural. Consider your budget and the amount of space you have available for the play house. The prices range from around $50.00 to upwards of $1,000 for a wooden cottage with great detail. There are also Little Tykes play houses for around $300 that can be indoor or outdoor.

The important thing to consider is how big your child is in comparison to the play-house. It makes sense to get one that the child can play in for years to come. Another consideration is if you have a small backyard it may be better to purchase an indoor one that can be put up or taken down. Indoor portable ones made of fabric can easily be stored away when the child is not using them. Caring for the toy playhouse is easy. You simply wash with mild soap and water for cloth. Wooden ones are easy to care for with wood soap cleaner, like Murphy oil soap for wood. A little cleaning product goes a long way.

There is just something about having a playhouse as a kid that is hard to describe. They are a place to escape and have fun. An outdoor playhouse is like a magnet for all the neighbor kids to come and play in. So what are some of the types of children’s playhouses? Here’s a look.

Cardboard Playhouses – These are the most basic of playhouses for sure. Do you remember as a child how you would take a large cardboard box and pretend it was your secret place or fort? You can take this a step further by getting one of those heavy duty and thick cardboard boxes to build a playhouse. Cut windows into it, paint it, etc. Let your imagination go and you are sure to be a hit with children of all ages.

Outdoor Playhouses – The sky is the limit when it comes to these. You can purchase a plastic playhouse for $50, or spend tens of thousands on a massive structure fit for a king! A playhouse can be made with one, two or more rooms, have real windows, a door, and even running water. You can also find theme playhouses that your child may enjoy. From a princess castle to a pirate ship, there is always a design available to fill any idea you may have.

The best tip here is to consider building a playhouse yourself. You can find detailed plans to make the entire process simple and easy to complete. Better yet, make it a family project and let the kids help. Not only is it a lot more fun, but also it teaches them how to build something and gives them a memory that will last a lifetime!