Jump to:
If you’re looking for playhouse decorating ideas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the internet and our brains (as we so often do) to come up with this curated shortlist. Let’s get into it, shall we?
Playhouse Decor Ideas
Paint the wooden playhouse with your kids
Bring that wooden playhouse to life with a burst of colourful paints!
For a whimsical vibe, adorn the exterior walls with baby pink or mint green colours. Pair these lively shades with crisp white window frames for a classic contrast. Or, transport them to a world of fantasy and make-believe with a regal touch of blue. Consider a mix of these hues, or let them choose their own unique colour palette.
Tip: Use colour to hint at a theme. Think soft pastels for a fairytale castle. Bold reds and blues for a superhero HQ or sea-blue tones for a pirate ship. The right paint can make the decor more immersive, even without a full makeover.
Engage your little ones in the creative process and let their personalities shine. Let them take the lead in selecting their favourite hues and join in the painting fun.
Furnish with kid-sized furniture
It’s only fair to have your little one’s playhouse some furniture pieces suitable for their petite size. Consider matching the furniture to the theme.
For instance, a treasure chest bench for pirates, which can also be a storage for ‘buried treasure’. For a royal retreat, add a small vanity table with a mirror and pretend makeup or jewellery.
Complete the setup with a set of kids’ tables and chairs, pretend toys and imaginary treats. Your kids can now host their first playhouse pizza party and play the perfect host or hostess. Who knows, maybe they’ll invite you in for a slice!
You can shop from a local charity or get creative with DIYs.
Hang fairy lights
If the playhouse wasn’t magical enough already, hanging fairy lights makes it even better. Opt for solar-powered ones for outdoor use, and drape them around the roof or across the doorway.
For inside, go with battery-powered lights. Stick them along the ceiling, around windows, or tuck them behind shelves. Keep the battery pack easy to reach so you can turn it on or change the batteries when needed.
Whether they’re being a princess or a ship captain, the lights help bring it to life. If they’re into superheroes, fairy lights can pretend to be laser beams or part of their hideout.
Dress the windows with curtains
Make the room feel more like a real little home or a secret den with playful curtains. Pick prints or colours, such as star patterns for a space mission, or floral fabric for a garden cafe. Even bold stripes or checks can give it a cheerful touch to the space.
Hang them over the windows, across the entrance, or at the back wall to create a backdrop for their play setup.
Put up chalkboard panels or a chalk wall
Got a bit of empty wall or even an old frame lying around? Turn it into a chalkboard for the kids to scribble, draw, or write signs. One day it’s a café menu, the next it’s a classroom. You never know!
You can mount one inside on a flat wall, just low enough for them to reach. If there’s not much room indoors, the outside wall of the playhouse works, too. Or hang it on the back of the door, but ensure it swings safely and won’t trap fingers.
Turn it into a gardening space
You can use their play den as a little potting shed. Set up a small bench, pop in a few shelves for pots, and maybe add a sandpit filled with soil for planting. Make sure it’s placed somewhere they can experience the magic of photosynthesis.
Show them how to check if the soil’s too dry or too wet, and explain that different plants need different things to grow. There’s something special about seeing them care for something and watch it grow.
Your budding botanists will love these hands-on opportunities.
Round-up
Transforming a kid’s playhouse into a magical haven is both fun and rewarding. Let your imagination soar and create memories in their very own enchanted retreat!
Explore our range of playhouses for kids if you haven’t already. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 01909 768840.
Up next on your reading list: How to Build Your Own Wooden Playhouse
