There are so many styles of playhouses available to fit your budget and backyard. A playhouse will give your child endless hours of play time with friends or by themselves. It is a great way to stimulate creativity and imagination. It will also teach your child to play well with others through sharing the space.

You can purchase a country cottage playhouse in a variety of sizes, styles and type of materials used. An inexpensive outdoor playhouse can cost as little as $199.99. Little Tikes company offers an outdoor cottage style playhouse in this price range. The cottage has windows, Dutch door in the front and is made of durable plastic. It comes in a variety of colors.

cottage-playhouseYou may be looking for a princess playhouse for that special little girl. Available from many retailers in several sizes you can spend upwards to $1,999.99 for a solid wood unit with floors, windows and a front porch. Of course any princess cottage will come in different shades of pink! There are also inexpensive fabric princess playhouses that are sturdy enough for outdoor use and indoor use. The fabric is place over metal frames and gives the playhouse that fairy tale look. Check on the internet for prices from a variety of stores.

Inflatable playhouses are a economical way of getting a playhouse. Some are designed for year round use and can withstand most weather conditions. Prices start at $89.95 and have a large door and windows as well. Some inflatable playhouses will also be equipped with the bouncing floor for added fun.

Little Tikes company offers a log cabin playhouse with Dutch doors, shutters, a pretend grill and fireplace for added fun. You can also find actual cedar and wood log cabins that will be more expensive. Babies R Us offers a plastic model for over three hundred dollars and comes with a chimney.

If you are looking for a Victorian playhouse, you can find different designs and styles. Some, made from plastic can vary in price depending on the size. A wooden Victorian playhouse may cost over nine hundred dollars and comes complete with picket fence, steeped roofs, flower boxes and Victorian style design.

Most playhouses require some kind of assembly. The wooden playhouses normally come as kits that require more assembly. The manufacturer provides detailed instructions, which will make the assembly easier. The great thing about the wooden playhouse kits is that you can paint them any color you want, either to match your home, or get creative with your child. You can also build your own wooden playhouse by purchasing designs and plans for as little as $5.95 and purchase your own materials.

If you have an unlimited budget, you can hire a company to custom design and build your outdoor playhouse. These playhouses range in price from $3,500 to over $30,000, depending on the size, materials and accessories. These luxury playhouses can have running water, cable, wireless internet, heating, cooling and of course TV’s. With elegant furnishings and carpeted or hard wood floors, these life size playhouses are amazing.

Whichever type of playhouse you choose; your child will surely spend hours enjoying it. Whether a log cabin or a country cottage playhouse, you will love watching your child and their imagination soar.

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