Backyard Garden Playhouse Plan

The Garden Playhouse Plan is a delightful, compact cottage designed specifically for toddlers and young children.  A smaller version of the White Picket Fence Playhouse, it features a footprint of 6 feet by 10 feet, offering approximately 176 square feet of usable play space. The design accommodates a classic Colonial aesthetic, complete with a front porch, picket fence, gable roof, and window openings that can support real glass panes. Inside, children can enjoy an interior loft accessible via a ship ladder, adding an element of adventure to their playtime.

This playhouse is designed for children aged 3 to 8 and is built with safety and durability in mind. The plan includes a 34-page step-by-step guide, detailing materials and construction methods to ensure a straightforward building process. Whether you're an experienced builder or a first-time DIYer, this plan offers a manageable project that results in a charming and functional playhouse your child will adore.

Features:

• Classic Colonial aesthetic
• 176ft² in usable play space
• Loft with ship ladder access
  
• Front porch and white picket fence
  
• 8' 2" max interior head room
• Gable roof design
• Designed for children aged 3-8
• 34 page, step by step plan

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans
🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans
🧸 Young Children Plans

Dimensions:

• 6' Wide
• 10' Deep (w/ porch)
  
• 6' Deep (w/o porch)
• 9' 4" Tall

Framing Details:

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

Glass Shed Windows:

• ( 6 ) 14" x 21"
• ( 2 ) 14" Octagonal

Roofing Details:

• 50° gable roof pitch
• 120 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:
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 4 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'

2x4:
( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 29 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'

2x2:
( 3 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

Plywood:
( 11 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
( 2 ) ¾" Plywood Sheets