Wouldn't it be cool to bring part of the Shire to your own backyard? It's now possible, at least for your kids, with this complete woodworking plan. Inspired by the fantasy literature of J.R.R.Tolkien and complete with a rural, old time feel from the books, this small dwelling even comes with the fabled circular front door.
The perfect size for a quaint hobbit or child, it doesn't so much call out for adventure as it coaxes for a sit back and second breakfast. For something a bit different, but in the same kin of folklore designs, check out the large than life shoe playhouse too!
Features:
- 128 ft² in usable play space
- Designed for ages 3-9
- 5' Wall Heights
- Five round windows, curving roof, twelve side round door
- 7' max interior head room
- Designed for children aged 3-10
- 45 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Dimensions:
- 16' Wide
- 10' Deep
- 7.5' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- 160 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:
( 2 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 1 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 17 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'
Framing:
( 71 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 6 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 6 ) 2” x 4” x 16'
( 17 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
Balusters:
( 31 ) 2” x 2” x 3'
Trim:
( 8 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 10'
( 3 ) 1” x 4” x 12'
( 1 ) 1” x 4” x 16'
Plywood:
( 14 ) 1/2 Plywood Sheets
Hardware List:
- (10 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
- (10 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
- (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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