Indoor playhouse plans

This step by step diy project is about indoor playhouse plans. If you want to learn more about building a basic indoor playhouse, pay attention to this project. Follow the instructions and pay attention to the diagrams and build the playhouse, even if you are a beginner when it comes to woodworking. Smooth the sharp edges and corners for a professional result.

You should always plan everything from the very beginning, in order to prevent costly mistakes and to save time. Taking into account the neat design, this playhouse can match the style of any room. Mark the cut lines on the slats before making the cuts and use a jigsaw to get the job done. If you are looking for other designs or sizes, you should check out the rest of the furniture plans.

There are a few tips that you should take into account, if you want to get a professional result. Therefore, take accurate measurements and use professional tool when making the cuts or when drilling pilot holes. Align the components at both ends and add waterproof glue to the joints, if you want to create a rigid structure. Round the exposed edges with sandpaper or by using a good router. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Building an indoor playhouse

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 48″ long, 2 pieces – 27 3/4″ long, 1 piece – 45″ long 2xENDS
B – 4 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 72″ long FRAME
C – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 45 3/4″x72″ long, 1 piece – 45″x59 1/2″ long WALLS
D – 12 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 16″ long, 8 pieces – 29″ long, 4 pieces – 23″ long TRIMS
E – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 27 3/4″x75″ long ROOF

6 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 10 ft
6 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 8 ft
5 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
50 sq ft of tar paper, 50 sq ft of asphalt shingles
300 pieces of 1 1/4″ screws
glue, paint / stain

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

Building an indoor playhouse

Building the frames

The first step of the project is to build the frames for the front and back faces of the indoor playhouse. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to build the components out of 2×2 lumber. Drill pilot holes, align the edges with great attention and add glue to enhance the bond of the components.

Assembling the frame of the playhouse

The next step of the project is to assemble the frame of the playhouse. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side components and secure them to the frames using 2 1/2″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to enhance the rigidity of the joints.

Building the side walls

Continue the project by fitting the side walls to the indoor playhouse. As you can easily notice in the diagram, you need to cut the panel out of 3/4″ plywood. Use a jigsaw to cut out the window opening and smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper. Drill pocket holes along the edges and secure the panel to the frame using 1 1/4″ screws.

Leave no gaps between the components and align the edges in a professional manner.

Building the back face

Next, you need to build the back face of the playhouse out of 3/4″ plywood. Use a circular saw to get the job done in a professional manner and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Drill pocket holes along the edges and secure the panel to the frame using 1 1/4″ screws.

Fitting the side trims

In order to enhance the look of the playhouse, we recommend you to fit 1×3 trims to the side windows. Use brad nails and glue to lock the trims into place. Leave no gaps between the components and smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper.

Fitting the back window trims

Fit 1×3 trims to the back face of the playhouse, as described in the diagram. Fit trims to both the interior and exterior faces of the playhouse.

Fitting the roofing sheets

One of the last steps of the project is to build the roof of the plywood. Cut the components at the right size out of 3/4″ plywood. Place the sheets to the roof structure and secure them into place with 1 1/4″ screws. Align the edges with attention and smooth the edges thoroughly.

Indoor playhouse plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. In order to get a professional result, fill the holes and the gaps with wood filler and let it dry out for a few hours. Check if there are protruding screws and fix this issue, if necessary.

Indoor playhouse plans – dimensions

Indoor playhouse plans

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