Let's Play!

Attention to Detail
Little touches take this playhouse a notch above the norm. Two low-voltage Arts and Crafts-style fixtures on the front porch provide illumination. While the interior is filled with inexpensive furniture painted green and yellow, the porch required a bit more planning. A custom-made swing invites children to take a break on the shady porch. Even life in a dream house can be tiring.

Built To Last
Think of alternative uses for a playhouse. After children have grown up, use it as a potting shed or for storing potted plants during winter. When the grandchildren arrive, the structure can return to its original purpose.

"Let's Play!" is from the August 2007 issue of Southern Living.