The Damsel Playhouse Plan・2-Options

Picture a backyard jewel box that opens up to a world of imagination and possibilities.  The Damsel Playhouse Plan blends classic Cape Cod charm with a timeless feminine grace. Four ornamented dormers, artfully placed trim work and natural light filled nooks provide a warm and inviting atmosphere while the porch and balcony offer stages for tea parties secret councils and quiet stargazing. Choose the cozy standard model or the deluxe with it's bump out and second level balcony for extra hideaway magic.

Step inside and the world slows down. Both options provide enough room inside for furniture, play, storage and sleepovers.  Glass shed windows can also be added for a rich helping of fresh air, light and interactivity.  This is a build that rewards steady handiwork and bold creativity.   With its timeless style and playful spirit, the Damsel Playhouse is a backyard favorite that sparks creativity and invites hours of imaginative fun for children of all ages.

Features:

• Delightful Cape Cod style playhouse
• Two level playhouse with a total of 139ft² (Standard) or 190ft² (Deluxe) in usable space (Deluxe)
  
• 2 (Standard) / 3 (Deluxe) total entrance/exits
  
• 6' max interior head room for 1st & 2nd floors.
  
• Fourteen 14" x 21" shed window openings & one 18" octagonal window opening (Deluxe)
  
• Four dormers for added light to the upper level as well as character
• 2nd level balcony (Deluxe)
  
• Designed for children aged 3-12
• 48 (Standard) / 55 (Deluxe) page, step by step PDF plan

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions (Deluxe):

• 17' Wide
• 8' Deep
• 11' 10" Tall

Framing Details:

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

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 14 ) 14" x 21"
• ( 1 ) 18" Octagonal

Roofing Details:

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

Lumber List | Standard:

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

2x4:
(66) 2” x 4” x 8'
(22) 2” x 4” x 10'
(31) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
(31) 2” x 6” x 8'
(16) 2” x 6” x 10'
(5) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
(1) 2” x 8” x 10'
(1) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
(1) 4” x 4” x 10'

4x6:
(2) 4” x 6” x 10'
(1) 4” x 6” x 12'

2x2:
(8) 2” x 2” x 8'

1x6:
(1) 1” x 6” x 8'

Plywood:
(23) ½” Sheets
(1) ¾"” Sheets

Lumber List | Deluxe:

2x4:
(57) 2” x 4” x 8'
(40) 2” x 4” x 10'
(42) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
(45) 2” x 6” x 8'
(15) 2” x 6” x 10'
(3) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
(1) 2” x 8” x 10'
(1) 2” x 8” x 12'

4x4:
(4) 4” x 4” x 8'
(1) 4” x 4” x 10'

2x2:
(19) 2” x 2” x 8'

Decking:
(10) 5/4” x 6” x 8'

Plywood:
(27) ½” Sheets
(3) ¾"” Sheets