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35 Imaginative Playhouse Designs

From Contemporary Clubhouses to Edible Gingerbread Abodes

— January 20, 2015 — Life-Stages
These imaginative playhouse designs range from edible gingerbread abodes to modern clubhouses that are crafted to mimic contemporary architecture. Hobbit-themed kid residences and opulent tree houses are just some of the designs on this list. The structures are whimsical and are often built to resembling something out of a fantastical story or fairy tale.

When examining this list of imaginative playhouse designs, these structures embrace the spirit of childhood and encourage imagination. A memorable example from this cluster is Blue Forest's Magical Treehouse, a fairy tale themed playhouse that rivals some people's homes.

The wood-constructed structure is well-crafted and sculptural, illustrating just how far parents will go when creating a play space for their kids. As young consumers continue to dominate the retail industry, there's no telling how elaborate kids' playhouses are bound to become in the future.
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Monogrammed Playhouse Tents
Monogrammed Playhouse Tents
Etsy's Tip Top Teepee Shop Creates Personalized Designs for Kids
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Whimsical Cardboard Forts
Whimsical Cardboard Forts
Kinfolk Magazine Had Kids Dream Up the Ultimate Cardboard Playhouse
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Sci-Fi Spacecraft Playhouses
Sci-Fi Spacecraft Playhouses
The Star Wars TIE Fighter is the Future of Funhouses
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LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
LEGO-Like Cardboard Forts
Buildies by Brian Lilly are Playhouses Made Out of Blocks
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Contemporary Kid Clubhouses
Contemporary Kid Clubhouses
This Minimalist Outdoor Playhouse is Perfect for Design-Savvy Kids
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Futuristic Robot Treehouses
Futuristic Robot Treehouses
NASA Scientist Jim Martin Creates Elaborate Playhouse for His Children
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Organic Orb Playhouses
Organic Orb Playhouses
This Intricately Woven Natural Tree House is Spherical in its Shape
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Shire-Inspired Playhouses
Shire-Inspired Playhouses
Etsy's Hobbit Holes Shop Creates Lodgings fit for Frodo
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Playhouse Auctions
Playhouse Auctions
Net Zero Ocean Adventure Lab Playhouse will Raise Funds for Real Housing
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Suspension Rug Huts
Suspension Rug Huts
Rughut Mat Transforms from Floor Covering to Personal Space
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Cutout Club Houses
Cutout Club Houses
This Creative Playhouse is Intended For Outdoor Use and Imaginative Play
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Wooden Toy Homes
Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
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Modernized Wood Shacks
Modernized Wood Shacks
The Children’s Playhouse by Anna & Eugeni Bach is Kid-Friendly
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Huge Delectable Dollhouses
Huge Delectable Dollhouses
The $15,000 Edible Gingerbread Playhouse is 6 Feet of Sugary Fun
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Luxury Cottage For Kids
Luxury Cottage For Kids
Tudor Playhouse
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Swashbuckling Playgrounds
Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations
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Nuclear Kids' Forts
Nuclear Kids' Forts
Playhouse by Dietrich Wegner Reworks War Imagery
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Crafty Kid Campers
Crafty Kid Campers
This DIY Cardboard Camper Playhouse Allows Children to Act Like Adults
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Lavish Suburban Playhouses
Lavish Suburban Playhouses
The Bohemian Apartment by Incorporated is a Child’s Oasis
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Designer Kiddie Playhomes
Designer Kiddie Playhomes
The SmartPlayhouse Offers Personal and Stylish Spaces for Children
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Camping-Themed Kid Decor
Camping-Themed Kid Decor
These Children's Beds are Shaped Like Tents and Camper Trailers
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Fairytale Garden Castles
Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
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Prefab Playhouses
Prefab Playhouses
Modern Cabana Takes Its Prefabrication Skill to the Kiddo Cabana
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Pirate Sailboat Toy Houses
Pirate Sailboat Toy Houses
The Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse by PoshTots is Life-Size
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Dream Playhouses
Dream Playhouses
This Robert Potokar Treehouse is Every Kid's Dream
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Dangerous Retro Playhouses
Dangerous Retro Playhouses
Playgrounds from the 70s are Modern Bad Ideas
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Victorian Play House
Victorian Play House
Luxury for Kids
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Flat-Packed Playspaces
Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
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Prefabricated Playgrounds
Prefabricated Playgrounds
The Play Modern Cuba and 2cuba Playhouses are Built With Minimal Tools
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Opulent Kids Clubhouses
Opulent Kids Clubhouses
Lilliput Play Homes Puts a $20,000 Price Tag on Fun
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Tranquil Fairytale Treehouses
Tranquil Fairytale Treehouses
This Children's Treehouse by Blue Forest is Magical and Peaceful
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Real Life Hobbit Havens
Real Life Hobbit Havens
The Habitable Polyhedron is a Family Retreat Playhouse
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DIY Portable Wooden Sanctuaries
DIY Portable Wooden Sanctuaries
The Hermit Houses Offer a Remarkable Way to Enjoy Nature
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Whimsical Outdoor Playhouses
Whimsical Outdoor Playhouses
This Playhouse for Kids Takes the Shape of a Giant Dollhouse
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Playful Geometric Domes
Playful Geometric Domes
This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children
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