Most everyone agrees we should be support our local businesses whenever possible, and there's nothing more local than your own backyard. Whether your child is aspiring to be an entrepreneur or just needs to pick up some groceries and grab a cup of joe, Paul's Market & Café Playhouse will make for an excellent family project.
Aesthetically, this plan's facade is crafted to resemble an older, small town retail avenue with it's cozy ambience and where window shopping is embraced. On the outside are seven optional awnings, decorative corning, dutch door and order window. The inside consists of two stories connected by a ship ladder, with an additional counter. A total of 150ft² allows for plenty of space for pretend play, furniture and additional storage. Your child and their friends will delight in this fun plan!
For other town themed designs, check out our hospital, gas station and firehouse plans too.
Features:
- Modeled to look like a small town coffee shop and mom-and-pop market
- Fun details include a decorative cornice, seven awnings and interior/exterior counters
- 150ft² of total play space
- 13 total window openings for ample natural lighting and airflow
- Designed for ages 3-10
- 35 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
🏘️ Town & Village Playhouse Plans
Dimensions:
- 12' Wide
- 8' Deep
- 13' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Glass Shed Windows:
- ( 6 ) 18" x 27
- ( 5 ) 24" x 36
Roofing Details:
- 7.5° lean-to roof pitch
- 100 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 ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 10 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
2x4:
( 29 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 36 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 44 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 4 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
2x6:
( 20 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 19 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 55 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
1x6:
( 2 ) 1” x 6” x 8'
( 7 ) 1” x 6” x 12'
Plywood:
( 23 ) ½" Plywood Sheets
Hardware List:
- (10 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (10 lbs) GRK 2½"” R4 Screws
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