Paul's Market & Café Playhouse Plan

The Market & Café Playhouse Plan is a charming two story structure that brings the warmth of a small-town coffee shop and market right into your backyard. With a footprint of 12 feet wide by 8 feet deep, this playhouse offers approximately 150 square feet of imaginative play space. The design features seven optional awnings, a decorative cornice, a Dutch door, and an order window, capturing the cozy ambiance of a local retail avenue. Inside, a ship ladder connects two levels, and both interior and exterior counters provide ample space for pretend play and storage.

Ideal for children aged 3 to 10, this playhouse is designed to inspire entrepreneurial spirit and community role play. The structure includes 13 window openings, ensuring plenty of natural light and airflow. The plan comes with a 35-page step-by-step PDF guide, making it accessible for DIY builders. Whether your child dreams of running a café or managing a market, the Market & Café Playhouse Plan offers a delightful and functional space for endless imaginative adventures.

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 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