Randy's Ranch Playhouse Plan・3-Sizes

Bring timeless character to your backyard with the Randy’s Ranch Playhouse Plan, a beautifully detailed American Craftsman-inspired design. With its sturdy lines, thick porch posts, and classic gabled roof, this playhouse channels the charm of early 20th-century architecture in a kid-sized footprint. The inviting wraparound porch adds a welcoming touch, perfect for quiet daydreams, creative play, or even a little front-porch lemonade stand.

Inside, there’s plenty of room to personalize, with space for a reading nook, pretend kitchen, or cozy club house. The Craftsman-style trim and attention to architectural detail give it a grown-up feel while still being playful and approachable. Whether nestled into a garden corner or set as the centerpiece of a backyard, Randy’s Ranch blends craftsmanship and imagination for hours of fun.

Features:

• Offered in three sizes:
  - Standard ( 8x12 ) 126 ft² with a 5' deck height & Loft
  - Deluxe ( 12x12 ) 174 ft² with a 5' deck height & Loft
  - Supreme ( 18x20 ) 360 ft² with a 7' deck height
• Elevated design, allowing the ground level to be used for storage, sand pit or additional play area
• Porch options:
  - Front porch (Standard)
  - Wrap around porch (Deluxe)
  - 360° wrap around porch (Supreme)
• 4x8 loft with fixed ladder that runs from the loft to the ground (Standard & Deluxe)
• Trap door access to the inside of the playhouse (Supreme)
  
• 6' (Supreme) and 7' (Standard & Deluxe) wall heights, allowing adults to easily interact inside
• Designed to use economic single pane glass windows for added engagement and aesthetic appeal
• Designed for ages 4-12
• 36-41 page, step by step PDF plans

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

Standard

• 8' Wide
• 12' Deep (4' Deep Porch)
• 14' 8" Tall

Deluxe

• 12' Wide (4' Deep Porch)
• 12' Deep (4' Deep Porch)
  
• 14' 8" Tall

Supreme

• 18' Wide (4' Deep Porch on both sides)
• 20' Deep (4' Deep Porch on both sides)
• 16' 3" Tall
  

Glass Shed Windows:

Standard

• ( 8 )  2' x 3'

Deluxe

• ( 8 )  2' x 3'

Supreme

• ( 10 )  2' x 3'

Framing Details:

• Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
• Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
• Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.

Roofing Details:

• 30° gable roof pitch
• Total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
  - ( Standard ) 136 ft² over both levels
  - ( Deluxe ) 186 ft² over both levels
  - ( Supreme ) 400 ft² over both levels

Lumber List | Standard:

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

Decking:
( 25 )  5/4x6x8'

2x4:
( 50 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 7 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 30 )  2” x 4” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 5 )  2” x 6” x 8'
( 3 )  2” x 6” x 10'
( 12 )  2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 6 )  2” x 8” x 8'
( 1 )  2” x 8” x 10'
( 8 )  2” x 8” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 8” x 16'

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

1x4:
( 6 )  1” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 15 ) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ⅝" Plywood

Lumber List | Deluxe:

Decking:
( 4 )  5/4x6x8'
( 3 )  5/4x6x10'
( 23 )  5/4x6x12'

2x4:
( 78 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 12 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 12 )  2” x 4” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 9 )  2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 )  2” x 6” x 10'
( 10 )  2” x 6” x 12'
( 4 )  2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 2 )  2” x 8” x 8'
( 1 )  2” x 8” x 10'
( 21 )  2” x 8” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 3 )  4” x 4” x 8'
( 4 )  4” x 4” x 10'
( 8 )  4” x 4” x 12'

1x4:
( 6 )  1” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 16 ) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ⅝" Plywood

Lumber List | Supreme:

Decking:
( 46 )  5/4x6x8'
( 28 )  5/4x6x12'

2x4:
( 23 )  2” x 4” x 8'
( 21 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 54 )  2” x 4” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 4” x 16'

2x6:
( 32 )  2” x 6” x 8'
( 21 )  2” x 6” x 10'
( 54 )  2” x 6” x 12'
( 2 )  2” x 6” x 16'

2x8:
( 18 )  2” x 8” x 8'
( 31 )  2” x 8” x 10'
( 4 )  2” x 8” x 12'
( 10 )  2” x 8” x 16'

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

1x4:
( 4 )  2” x 4” x 10'
( 24 )  2” x 4” x 12'

Plywood:
( 16 ) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ⅝" Plywood
( 1 ) 4' x 8' x ¾" Plywood