Yes, you heard us, you can build a treehouse for kids! Pure fun for the yard, for children and their adult colleagues. And a great way to spend time teaching our kids some basic skills and bonding over our iconic and beloved childhood tree house! And that’s always a good thing…
So whether you want to inspire some childhood daydreams or spend time daydreaming yourself, we’ve got the best DIY treehouse designs right here. So DIY tree houses aho! (Oh, those are ships, right? They messed with my childhood dreams.)
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How to build a tree house: Easy tree house ideas
This is the type of project that may seem daunting at first, but it’s actually as simple or as complicated as you make it! You can create an elaborate DIY treehouse (more like a treehouse) or you can keep it more basic with the simple treehouse ideas below.
Simple treehouse for kids
Learn how to build a tree house for kids that won’t require an engineering degree for mom and dad. 😉 Check out these easy designs for a kid’s treehouse that they’ll love just as much as a fancier version, from Apartment therapy.
How to build a tree house with a basic platform
From Popular Engineeringthis step by step tutorial has lots of good, real tips on how to build a tree house.
Easy DIY Treehouse Plans
Don’t think you can complete this type of project? Go see how Christian Duke and her family built a treehouse for kids… and the kids helped!
DIY Children’s tree house for beginners
From Do N Do on Instructables, this how-to-build-a-treehouse tutorial has lots of step-by-step photos that make it perfect for the beginner treehouse builder.
DIY Kids Treehouse on a Budget
If you think a treehouse is going to cost an arm and a leg, think again! This budget-friendly DIY treehouse project will cost you less than $200 and the kids will love it! Get the details at Brandon Tran.
DIY Treehouse Platform Video
If you’re a visual learner, this video tutorial from The Vice-Professional it might be just what you need! They break down the entire project into easy to understand steps and the finished product looks great!
More advanced DIY Backyard Treehouse ideas
Think you’re ready for something a little more challenging? These projects are more involved, but still 100% doable at home. Here are our favorite DIY treehouse designs to give your kids the best treehouse on the block!
DIY tree house designs with slide
Check out this treehouse for kids built by this proud dad over at I Like to Make Stuff. It’s sturdy and attractive, and his kids will love it, as will his grandkids! (Finally, lol…) Go to Part One and after Part Two of his school. Videos too!
DIY Tree House or Fort
Home Depot shows you how to build a treehouse for kids, using basic materials and power tools. Notice that the treehouse has its own supports, so the ends of your tree are not actually holding up the structure.
How to make a treehouse that kids will love
The tutorial for this is no longer available, but we’ll leave it here for inspo! Love the large windows and safety railing in this DIY treehouse.
Luxury DIY Treehouse Designs
This project is a wonderful… a complete luxury DIY treehouse with free plans from The Wood Plans Shop. Do you have children or grandchildren? Do you want to be loved forever? Make this!
DIY Backyard Multi-Story Tree House
We love this inspiring treehouse idea that pretty much says it all from the looks on the kids’ faces. A pure miracle. Photo by Country girl.
DIY Enchanted Forest Treehouse
This project may seem daunting at first, but this amazing tree house is not as complicated as it seems! In addition, the instructions from Enchanted Forest Treehouse they are so detailed, you will feel like they are helping you every step of the way!
DIY Treehouse Backyard and separate platform
This is such a cute treehouse! I love how this turned out. it almost doubles as a playground. It’s definitely not the easiest project on our list, but Come stay a while will guide you through it!
How to build a treehouse for kids… Without a tree!
No tree? No problem! These cool treehouse ideas will work even if there isn’t a “perfect tree” in your yard for a treehouse. And guess what? Your kids will have just as much fun with one of these!
DIY Corrugated Metal Backyard Treehouse
We love this fun treehouse for kids and the creative use of materials. Nice design and just really cool! Unfortunately, there are no plans for that, but we’ll leave the idea here for you anyway.
Simple DIY treehouse without a tree
It was built by children has a great solution for anyone who wants a treehouse but doesn’t have a tree in the right location. This DIY backyard treehouse looks amazing, tree or no tree!
Delight your kids with a DIY backyard tree house!
So are you starting to pick the spot for your DIY treehouse for kids? We think you would also like our post on Playset for outdoor children and How to build a backyard playground. Also, check out our post on DIY children’s furniture on our sister site, OhMeOhMy!
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