The kids’ basement playhouse was a project I took on around this time last year. (2021) If you want to know about the start of this project you can read about it in my post here .

As many projects go, it grew out of a different project entirely. I wanted to block access to our furnace and water heater down in our unfinished basement…and from that came an under the stairs playhouse.

It is not a very big space but has still been a fun and entertaining space for the kids to spend time.

Basement playhouse: BEFORE

I don’t have a lot of details or step by step instructions for this project. Kind of winged most of it, but I do share more of the building steps in this post from last year.

I kept the perspective that this is a basement playhouse. It did not need to be perfect.

Added a little curtain to create an even cozier space with cushions and pillows. With most of the elements of this project I tried to use leftover items or materials. The curtain is scrap fabric from a previous project. Used decor/toys we already owned. Not every project needs to be outfitted with everything new.

So glad I decided to add this little inset bookcase. It adds some storage space and is just super cute.

Above the door on the inside is a little inset space where I added string for the kids to clip up art or cards they wanted to keep.

Twinkle lights add a touch of magic to playhouse

Twinkle lights are always a good idea. Makes the space feel cozy. We did add a switched light as well just to make sure there was plenty of light. And if we ever convert it into a storage closet it will be helpful.

Details:

Door color: Behr Heritage Park

Shiplap: Behr Cameo White

One year later and our kids have continued to love this space and sharing it with their friends.

Emily