Chapel Playhouse Plan

Step into a miniature sanctuary with the Chapel Playhouse Plan. This elegant backyard playhouse features a tall, pitched roof, tall arched window openings, and a front entry that feels church like yet playful. The interior space offers about forty‑five square feet of bright room under its peaked ceiling. With its simple frame and charming silhouette this design invites imaginative play in the spirit of community and storytelling.

Built with clean lines and a soft aesthetic the Chapel Playhouse is an approachable DIY project perfect for creative families. Multiple window openings bring natural light inside. The front porch awning gives a place to pause or gather. Whether used for pretend services play rehearsals or friendly meetups the Chapel Playhouse is a quaint and dreamy structure that fills outdoor spaces with whimsical character and gentle charm.

Features:

• Small chapel aesthetic
• 76ft² of play space
• Made for ages 3-8
• 4' 6" wall heights
• 40 page, step by step PDF plans

Plan Category:

🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

• 6' Wide
• 8' 8" Deep
• 14' 8" Tall

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 3 ) 14" x 21"
• ( 1 ) 14" Octagonal

Roofing Details:

• 45° gable roof pitch
• 85 ft² of total roof coverage. Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
(8) 5/4” x 6” x 8'

2x4:
(8) 2” x 4” x 8'
(27) 2” x 4” x 10'
(16) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
(6) 2” x 6” x 8'
(6) 2” x 6” x 10'

2x8:
(3) 2” x 8” x 8'
(1) 2" x 8" x 10'

1x4:
(5) 1” x 4” x 8'
(7) 1” x 4” x 10'
(4) 1” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
(15) ½” Plywood Non-PT