Judy Palkovic and husband designed and made this absolutely stunning playhouse for their little boy. Judy explains: My husband and I had always talked about building a playhouse when we started a family. Initially when we’d sit and talk about what the design would be for the house, we envisioned it for a little girl. So when we had our son, we had to rethink how to design it to suit a growing little boy turning 3 (it’s part of his birthday present).
Let me preface this by saying that my husband is not a professional contractor or carpenter, and we’re far from wealthy! We built this ourselves using free scrap wood, discount materials from surplus home builder centers, lots of careful planning and shopping on ebay, craigslist, etc…and lots of ingenuity, creativity, thought, and love! That’s not to say that it was cheap to build, but that we took great pains to keep costs down and stay within our budget.
The old pine shelf on the wall was given an updated look with some coordinating red paint and wainscotting. The handmade wooden train was bought at a craft festival. Airplanes were hung from the ceiling to look as though they’re soaring overhead.
The “garage”….
Wrench handles were made for the garage doors!
This is for sure the cutest and cleanest garage I’ve ever seen – complete with work bench.
Judy thank you for sharing such a wonderful playhouse with us! For more photos and information check out Judy’s blog Cutest Little Things.
Hillcrest Acres says
I love it!!! Thanks for sharing.
Whitney says
I just have to say that is the coolest thing ever.
Keriann says
Oh my I'm jealous! That is fantastic! My favorite part is the garage and I am so in love with the wrenches for door handles! I may have to soon borrow that idea for my boys room!
Summer says
I want to live there! So great!
The Bowden's says
LOVE the playhouse! Wanted you to know I gave you a shout-out on my blog today. https://thebowdenbrigade.blogspot.com/2009/12/design-dazzle.html. LOVE your site and your ideas! Thanks!
Judy@cutest-little-things says
Thank you so much for featuring my son's playhouse! It's a labor of love for me and my husband! I'm really honored!
And thank you all so much for the nice comments and visits to my blog!!! I really appreciate the feedback! 🙂
Judy@cutestlittlethings
dimpleprints says
This is darling-I want one!! My kids would love this! Guess their messy playroom will have to suffice! Thanks for sharing, Carli
pk says
Oh my gosh! That is absolutely amazing!pk @ Room Remix
peace.love.applesauce says
OMG.. I love it!!
Lacie @ Creative Attempts says
This is beyond amazing! I wish i had the vision and time to tackle a project like this!!
Jessica says
this playhouse is awesome!
RootsAndWingsCo says
Oh PLEASE tell me where you got the Calvin and Hobbs for the wall. My boys would LOVE that! It is what I call them on my family blog.
The whole house is amazing. I actually thought I was looking at a little boy's bedroom when I was looking at the inside pictures. You did a fantastic job! It is the stuff little boys and girls dream of.
Katrina
Judy@cutest-little-things says
Hi RootsAndWingsCo! I'm sorry, but I handpainted the Calvin and Hobbes mural. It was my first attempt at a wall mural – and I wanted something boyish that he wouldn't outgrow in a couple of years. I'd always been a huge fan of the comic strip, so I thought it would be perfect! My son reminds me of Calvin with his vivid imagination and wild antics!
I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks so much everyone! I'm really honored so many of you have checked out the playhouse here and on my blog, https://www.cutest-little-things.blogspot.com
Judy
Anonymous says
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Anonymous says
Rather nice place you've got here. Thanks for it. I like such themes and everything that is connected to this matter. I would like to read more on that blog soon.
Best wishes
Karen Weber says
Love this playhouse – my girls would love you! Do you happen to have plan for this play house??
Thanks!
Karen
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Hi Karen,
No, sorry we don’t have any plans. We just shared this for inspiration!
Good luck!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Hi Karen!
No I’m sorry we don’t have the plans. We are just sharing the cute playhouse! If you contact a local carpenter and show them pictures they might be able to figure this out for you.
Good luck!
Toni
Amanda says
Awesome play house… Can you please share the dimension the house and garage? Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Toni - Design Dazzle says
Amanda,
I wish I knew the dimensions and it sure is a darling play house. Follow the link in the post for more information on the play house.