Build a Simple Playhouse - Back Wall

Oh this is excellent, now when do we get the plans for play furniture... an oven/stove... eh? Your plans are phenomenal, thank you!

SO cute!

I'm showing this to my husband right now! I love it!

that rocks Ana! love it!
@TheBlackForrist...she already has the play furniture plans on her site for indoor use, we could certainly use those for the playhouse, right? :)

This whole project is just brimming with cuteness. Thanks for finding the great paint site as well. It worked out great!

I am longing to make this playhouse for my kiddos! I have been soooo excited each time I see a photo of it pop up on my reader! Thanks for all your hardwork....and I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I can get mine made {still waiting for this darn rain to stop here in Idaho!!!}

You feel bad? Ana, how? You're amazing! You're making a wall a day and watching the kids! That's impressive, don't knock it.

Hi Ana,

This comment is way random but I need your help! I found (not bought) this bookshelf a while back and since posting it on my blog, people have been asking me where they can find one of their own:

Click here to see the bookshelf...

I've searched your site high and low to find a similar plan with the tall, narrow cubbies. Any thoughts?

Thanks, Ana!

-Cara @ Live the Home Life

This house is freaking adorable! Your making me want to build my own house house! lol.

This is amazing! I have 6 girls and they will love this for sure, but I'm afraid I'll have to make more than one! I have a long list of things to build! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us!!!

Hi Ana- I've been following the plans for the playhouse. I have a question. We are really excited to start building and are grateful for the plans. My husband was worried that the thin plywood and 1x2, etc. won't be enough to hold this playhouse sturdy with the winter winds and snow for years to come. He wants to use 2x4s,etc. Any advice or reasoning as to why you are using what you are using (besides that it's mostly free! =) Thanks for your assistance.

Katie, I wish you could come over and see this playhouse, it is strong. Think of it this way, a regular house with 8' walls and two stories can be framed with 2x3 studs. One of the things I try to do is avoid overbuilding because when you overbuild, it costs extra money and time. And in this case, it also decreases the footprint of the playhouse. There is absolutely no reason why you couldn't build with 2x4 walls, but the walls are going to be quite heavy and take up much more space.

If you want to create a stronger playhouse, using 3/4" plywood would be the easiest way to add strength for the outside walls. But there is no reason why you can't also frame your walls with 2x4s instead of 2x2s.

You are amazing! Thank you for inspiring us all.

Ana,
We are planning to build the play house this weekend (we have 5 VERY excited kiddos) but we have a question. Will the paint alone be enough to keep it water-proof? We live in Houston where it will get wet often from the rain. Should we put siding on to protect it?

Thank you for your site. I have a very long wish list.

Emily

Ana- Thanks for answering my strength questions! I'm definitely a believer....it's just a matter of getting my husband on board. He is definitely a "over-builder". Thanks so much for the advice. Can't wait to add it to the bragging pool...someday soon.

So we put some rafters up yesterday and it's looking great! I will have the entire collection of plans up this week to build the walls and roof. My husband made the comment that the playhouse was "overbuilt" as it is with the 2x2 walls. But of course, you should build according to what you regions specifications are.

As far as just putting plywood on the sides, think of this. Houses have OSB siding and wood siding, entire houses are sided with plywood panels. Entire houses are made out of logs. Of course, you would need to paint or finish the plywood, but since it is upright, and the roof will shed water, you should not have an issue. If you are still not convinced, there is absolutely no reasons why you could not add siding (and it would look super cute). Those dog eared cedar fence pickets would be darling.

Hope this helps!
Ana

I am so glad that you are providing easy to follow plans that anyone could build. The process of designing and building a playhouse can be as much fun as the enjoying the final product!

We need this in adult size. Then my husband can build me one out back for a scrapbook room and we can free up a room in the house.

::hint:: ::hint:: ;)

hi. did you happen to put up directions on how to build a sticker free slide? I would like to do this and have it exit out one of the gable end walls instead of putting a window in. would this be ok? The opening would just be lower and with no cross support at the bottom (like the window has) except the actual frame part of that end wall. what do you think? thanks!!

Ana this is great! I am going to start building this project most likely this weekend. I am wondering if it would be possible to create attractive enclosed storage under neath the deck for things like lawnmowers and my DH's military equipment that is overflowing our home. Do you have any suggestions for a beginner to tackle such a task? Thanks so much :)

I love this little house and the deck! I would love to build it for my son...only thing is I keep finding the info on building just the back wall. I can't find the full plans for all the walls, roof and deck. I'm really hoping you can help me because I need to start this soon in order to be done by Christmas (it'll take me a while haha). Please help me find on your site the Shopping List & Tutorial for the whole house and deck-thank you! I LOVE your site!!!

I'm using this as inspiration to build my daughters a play house- love it

This plan is the best!  I'll be using it build a playhouse for the kiddos, but I'm also going to use the overall design simplicity to build a hen house for my small flock since their current home is falling apart!  Thanks!