Wooden or plastic playhouse?

Children often don’t enjoy plastic playhouses as much as they seem more comparable to a ‘toy’ than a playhouse of their own. Plastic playhouses usually come packaged in several large pieces that need to be snapped together, a lightweight plastic playhouse can never be as solid as a wooden one and will not make for a charming garden feature and have the same impact on your garden than a wooden playhouse. home would. A wooden playhouse is handcrafted by craftsmen and is a very special decorative item in its own right.

Wooden playhouses tend to cost around ten percent more than plastic playhouses, however they tend to be much larger to offset the extra cost, giving the same or even better value for your money. Wooden playhouses are practical and more durable than plastic ones, as plastic playhouses fade and deteriorate over time, while wooden ones can be treated with wood stain, meaning they last for years and years.

Let’s be honest here, wooden playhouses look good as they look more traditional and when beautifully painted can look more like a garden house.

playhouse sizes

Have you considered the size of the playhouse you would like? Obviously, the usable space of your garden is an important factor when deciding the size of your playhouse, as is the number of children that you will be supporting.

Types of playhouse

The first type is a traditional wooden playhouse that sits on the ground. These are single-deck theaters or double-deck theaters, which usually have an internal staircase or stairs to access the upper deck. The second type is the theater tower, and they stand on wooden legs. Tower theaters usually have a staircase.

Do you need a foundation for a wooden playhouse?

You need some variety of solid base for a children’s playhouse. While most kids’ playhouses come with an internal floor, you’ll still need to provide a level foundation for it, otherwise the playhouse walls may not line up properly.

The easiest solid foundation to furnish is concrete paving slabs, as six or eight large slabs may suffice to provide a large enough foundation for the playhouse, they are relatively inexpensive, and fairly simple to lay.

kids playhouse safety

Obviously, you need to consider safety aspects when choosing a children’s playhouse. Any outdoor toy sold in the UK, as well as the rest of Europe, must meet the relevant safety standard.

There are several safety aspects that you should insist on when buying a children’s playhouse:

Certified to strict European standards for outdoor playground equipment EN1176-EN1177

Plastic/styrene windows, as glass can be dangerous

Wood should be planned to be smooth to the touch to prevent splintering.

Other options may include: slate roof

Underfloor heating

Custom curtains and blinds!

Children’s Theater Awards

There is a wide variety of styles, sizes, and prices when it comes to buying playhouses. Make sure you choose a reputable company to buy from, as your child’s safety is priceless.