Gable Loft & Porch Playhouse Plan・2-Sizes

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There is no question that small, gable playhouse cottages are a backyard classic no matter where you go.  With the Porch & Loft Playhouse plan, you'll be able to skip the prefabs and labor bills, and build one yourself for the family.

This 6x10 and 8x12, two story design is capable of fitting into more restrictive areas while still providing 100 or almost 200 square feet of play space.  A front porch and overhanging loft area help give this playhouse more character and a fun place to have a slumber party!  Six, single pane shed windows can also be installed, allowing loads of sun light and fresh air to whisk through and keep things bright and cool.  Download your copy and start building today!

Download this plan and start your next family project!  Also check out our indoor gable cottage and full-sized gable playhouse plans too.

Features:

  • 108ft² (6x10) or 192ft² (8x12) of total play space
  • Gable roof cottage aesthetic
  • Two floors w/ connecting ship ladder
  • Front porch w/ overhanging loft for shade
  • 5' (6x10) and 5.5' (8x12) 1st floor wall heights
  • Designed for ages 3-9
  • 45 & 49 page, step by step PDF plans

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Dimensions:

6x10

  • 6' Wide
  • 10' Deep
  • 10' 2" Tall

8x12

  • 8' Wide
  • 12' Deep
  • 11' 8" Tall

Glass Shed Windows:

6x10

  • ( 2 )  14" x 21"
  • ( 4 )  24" x 36"

8x12

  • ( 2 )  18" x 27"
  • ( 4 )  24" x 36"

Framing Details:

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

Roofing Details:

  • 45° gable roof pitch
  • 85 ft² (6x10) and 140ft² (8x12) of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

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

6x10 Lumber List:

Decking:
(11)  5/4x6x12'

Framing:
(14)  2” x 4” x 8'
(37)  2” x 4” x 10'
(17)  2” x 4” x 12'

(1)  2” x 6” x 8'
(14)  2” x 6” x 10'
(2)  2” x 6” x 12'

(2)  4” x 4” x 12'

Balusters:
(20)  2" x 2" x 36"

Trim:
(1)  1” x 6” x 8'
(2)  1” x 6” x 10'

Plywood:
(13) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood

8x12 Lumber List:

Decking:
(9)  5/4x6x8'

Framing:
(39)  2” x 4” x 8'
(18)  2” x 4” x 10'
(35)  2” x 4” x 12'

(8)  2” x 6” x 8'
(15)  2” x 6” x 12'

(2)  4” x 4” x 8'
(1)  4” x 4” x 12'

Balusters:
(25)  2" x 2" x 36"

Trim:
(1)  1” x 4” x 8'
(2)  1” x 4” x 10'

Plywood:
(20) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood

Hardware List:

  • (10 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
  • (10 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
  • (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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Buhpa from Maine
Great design

I like the concept, but have modified it to be 2’ wider at the base (10’ wide x 12’ long) and increased the ceiling height to 6’3” so I can walk inside. Once I have it fully built, I will share a photograph.

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paul basel
Very detailed plans!

I found these plans while searching for playhouse ideas and I am extremely pleased I decided to purchase them! I went with the 6x10 version and everything is very detailed with a breakdown of supplies, resources, and estimated costs for the build. Seriously, make your life easier by not having to worry about what you need and how to do it and purchase these plans! My daughter loves the finished piece, highly recommend!

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John Tunna
Very useful

As the picture shows, I had to modify the plans to comply with the Homeowners’ Association rules where I live. The excellent detail in the original plans allowed me to alter them and go ahead with the project with confidence. Although I have some construction experience, the guidance provided in the plans on materials, nailing and screwing, and foundations was very useful.

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Krista Curtis
Easy to follow plan

Comprehensive easy to use materials list! Easy to follow plan.

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Eóin
I would probably be still scratching my head

We bought the Plans from Paul and didn’t look back! I couldn’t find anything online that met our requirements or style of playhouse and I did not want to start this type of project without some guidance. Without those plans the playhouse would still be a pile of lumber. They were simple and easy to follow and we now have a playhouse that my 3 daughters love and spend loads of time playing in - objective achieved! Happy to recommend Pauls Playhouses!