A log cabin style playhouse can be a perfect play area for boys and girls alike. These playhouses can be made from many different materials such as cardboard, plastic and even wood. Age and the child’s size can be used for the determining factors when choosing the right playhouse for a child.
Molded plastic can be purchased in a log cabin style playhouse. These outdoor playhouses are geared for smaller children and are perfect for toddlers. The plastic used for the construction of these playhouses is weather resistant and light in weight. This blow-mold type plastic makes it safer for the child’s little hands. The plastic log cabin playhouse is generally made smaller so that little ones can enter and exit without a problem. They usually have a little table and chairs included with them that are the right size for toddlers to sit and play in.
For children in the five and up age range a wooden log cabin playhouse is more suited. These playhouses can be custom made from treated wooden logs to give it a more realistic feel to it. Many of these types of playhouses have the added option of a loft built into them. Having built in kitchens added and other furniture made from treated wood are more options for a wooden log cabin playhouse.
A custom built log cabin playhouse is a great option for an older child. The options available for a custom built playhouse are almost limitless. Adding electricity to the playhouse can give the child’s playhouse real working lights inside and even a real working doorbell. In more elaborate playhouses with electricity adding a television or stereo can be made possible. Some of the luxury style log cabin playhouses even have the addition of running water so that a real working toilet can be added to the home. Roofing materials, siding colors and style and window options are just some more choices that the parent can make when purchasing a custom built log cabin playhouse. Porch swings, decks and flower boxes can also give the log cabin playhouse more appeal to older children. These playhouses can even be turned into a garden shed or outdoor room after the child grows up.