5 Easy Ways to Customize a Kid’s Playhouse

There’s no reason why you need to leave a playhouse as is. One of the easiest ways to change the look of a kid’s playhouse is to add paint. Get the kids involved too! Ask them what color they want the playhouse to be. It makes them feel more connected and excited about the project. 

 If you’re worried about ending up with a multicolored dream house, narrow it down to two paint colors that work with your backyard set-up then have your child choose. Use a exterior paint plus primer for extra durability, properly prep the surface and apply enough coats to adequately cover and protect the wood.

For a playhouse to feel as real as possible, add a small inexpensive mailbox to the front. To make the whole thing feel more fun, don’t be afraid to spray paint it an unexpected color or use painter’s tape to add a pattern or stripes with paint. Again, get your child involved. Do they want to add stickers or their name to the mailbox with adhesive letters? There are so many possibilities.

Then once the mailbox is in place, use it for sending secret notes or as a place to pass along things like small toys, snacks or books. When mail is being delivered to a playhouse it always feels fun.

Start them young to instill a love of plants and gardening. A simple plant hook is easy and inexpensive to install on the side of the playhouse. From there, bring your child to Lowe’s Garden Center to help pick out a plant of their choosing. Check the plant tag to make sure it can handle the sunlight and elements it would be exposed to. Also, make sure the plant is safe for kids and pets. It adds a charming touch to the side of the playhouse while teaching your child to care for their very own houseplant.

Nothing makes it more official than adding a house number to the playhouse. It’s an inexpensive accessory that adds a touch of grown-up décor to your kid’s playhouse. Choose between peel-and-stick numbers or metal house numbers if you want something that feels fancier. You’ll get more longevity and weather resistance from metal numbers. Get creative with what numbers you choose. Maybe it’s your own house number repeated or maybe it’s your child’s lucky number. Get your kids involved so they’re excited about the final product. Plus, now you have an address for any notes that are headed to the mailbox.

It’s your choice whether you want this add -on to be purely decorative or fully functional. Hang an old outdoor sconce on the exterior of the playhouse. It adds a realistic touch and helps repurpose an item you’re no longer using. If you want the light to be functional, instead of trying to hardwire a light to the playhouse, use a battery-operated outdoor sconce. Or, if you don’t want to commit to a light fixture, solar- or battery-operated string lights would also be a great addition to the exterior of the playhouse.