Slanted Shack Playhouse Plan・3-Sizes

Looking to add a splash of whimsy to your backyard? The Slanted Shack Playhouse Plan from Paul’s Playhouses is a quirky, off-kilter design that brings imagination to life with its fun, slanted roof and colorful charm. Whether your kids dream of a crooked cottage or a pirate hideout, this playhouse invites endless creativity and outdoor play. It's raised platform allows for fun add-ons like a sandbox below or a slide off the deck which makes for a project that’s as enjoyable to build as it is to play in.

Available in three different sizes—Mini, Standard, and Deluxe—the Slanted Shack Playhouse can be tailored to suit your space and needs. The Mini version features a charming Dutch door and compact footprint perfect for smaller yards, while the larger versions offer more room to grow and customize. Each plan includes detailed instructions and a complete materials list, making it easy for weekend warriors of all skill levels to bring this playful retreat to life. Every plan includes clear, step-by-step instructions and a complete materials list, making it easy for parents and DIYers to build a backyard hideaway that looks like it stepped out of a storybook.

Features:

• 60ft² (Mini) or 160ft² (Standard & Deluxe) of total play space, plus the open area underneath
  
• 6' (Mini), 7' (Standard) or 9' (Deluxe) max ceiling heights
• Slanted walls and windows, plus a whimsical aesthetic makes for a fun family project
• Elevated platform design for added accessories
• Dutch door (Mini)
  
• Instructions for rock wall and ship ladders
• 27 page, step by step PDF plan
• Designed for children aged 3-10

Plan Category:

🏠 Classic Playhouse Plans

Roofing Details:

• 25° gable roof pitch
• 60 (Mini), 144 (Standard) or 172 (Deluxe) ft² of total roof coverage.  Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.

Lumber List | Mini Size:

Decking:
( 11 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'

2x2:
( 4 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 19 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 26 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 7 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 2 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 8'

4x4:
( 2 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 1 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

Plywood:
( 9 ) 4' x 8' x ½"

Lumber List | Standard Size:

Decking:
( 31 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 17 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 7 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 17 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'

2x2:
( 7 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 25 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 20 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 11 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:
( 17 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 17 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 18 ) 2” x 6” x 12'

2x8:
( 15 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 1 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 4 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 3 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 6 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

Plywood:
( 6 ) 4' x 8' x ½"

Lumber List | Deluxe Size:

Decking:
( 37 ) 5/4" x 6 x 8'
( 7 ) 5/4" x 6 x 10'
( 12 ) 5/4" x 6 x 12'
( 29 ) 5/4" x 6 x 16'

2x2:
( 7 ) 2” x 2” x 8'

2x4:
( 41 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 11 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 16 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 16'

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

2x8:
( 20 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 16'

4x4:
( 11 ) 4" x 4" x 8'
( 1 ) 4" x 4" x 10'
( 5 ) 4" x 4" x 12'

Plywood:
( 6 ) 4' x 8' x ½"