An indoor playhouse for kids allows your child’s imagination to run wild while keeping them safe and comfortable. From tents to castles, these playhouses are available in a variety of configurations for boys and girls. Unlike playhouses designed for outdoor use, indoor playhouses can be made from more diverse materials because they don’t need to be waterproof or UV-resistant. Discover the top ten indoor playhouses to spark your child’s imagination.
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Cape Cottage Playhouse in Blue
Little Tikes
Perfect For: Endless hours of pretend play for little ones
What We Like: Modern design features with indoor/outdoor versatility
The Cape Cottage Playhouse in blue offers hours of imaginative playtime for your child, featuring modern windows, an arched doorway, and charming brick details. This stylish cottage playhouse is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, giving your little one many opportunities for creative play. Parents will love the straightforward assembly process, ensuring fun is just around the corner.
$120.49
$139
Designer Advice:
To enhance the play experience, you can add a mailbox and a flag to the playhouse, allowing children to pretend they're sending and receiving mail or showing their pride with a colorful flag.
Modern Wooden Playhouse with Desk and Accessories
Avenlur
Perfect For: Keeping kids entertained and inspiring their imaginations indoors
What We Like: Multiple functionalities in one stylish and eco-friendly design
This large indoor playhouse combines a stylish Montessori Waldorf design with playful features such as a desk, chair, chalkboard, abacus game, and floor cushion. Made from durable marine plywood and eco-friendly, odorless materials, it provides a safe and enjoyable play area for children aged 1-6 years. The adjustable height desk and chair and spacious interior make it perfect for stimulating imaginations and having fun with friends.
$299
Designer Advice:
Place the playhouse in a well-lit corner of your living room or playroom and add comfy pillows or blankets to create a cozy and inviting space for imaginative play and learning.
Just-My-Size Indoor Greenhouse
Whitney Brothers®
Perfect For: Preschool or kindergarten classrooms and Early Learning environments
What We Like: Realistic plant images and noise-dampening design
This just-my-size indoor greenhouse is an excellent addition to any preschool or kindergarten classroom, promoting STEM/STEAM activities, small group reading, and various playtime activities. With its shatterproof acrylic panels featuring realistic plant images, the greenhouse dampens noise while allowing maximum visibility for adult supervision. The open roof provides ample space and meets state requirements for a designated quiet area. Coordinate this versatile piece with items from our biophilia-inspired nature view collection [each piece sold separately] for a cohesive look.
Designer Advice:
To create a dynamic indoor learning environment, pair the greenhouse with other nature-inspired furniture pieces and teaching materials that encourage exploration and spark curiosity among young learners.
Big Tree Fort Cardboard Playhouse
HearthSong
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play in children
What We Like: Spacious and sturdy design for multiple kids
Inspired by cozy hideaways in folktales, this big tree fort offers endless opportunities for imaginative play. The spacious and sturdy cardboard structure can accommodate several children and their favorite toys, making it a popular addition to playrooms and classrooms alike. The slotted construction comes with instructions and requires two adults for assembly, ensuring a secure and durable fort for pretend play adventures.
Designer Advice:
To enhance the tree fort experience, let children decorate the exterior with paint, stickers, or colored markers, personalizing their hideaway and encouraging creativity.
Customizable Coloring Playhouse
FunDeco
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play and creativity in children
What We Like: Easy assembly and personalization options
This 3.5' x 2.42' playhouse is not your ordinary household box, as it's designed to inspire hours of imaginative play. Assembling in minutes without tools, it can be decorated using a variety of art materials. The playhouse features a heat-resistant and roofed structure, complete with a chimney. The best part? The coloring playhouse can be painted in any color your child chooses, allowing for endless personalization and creativity.
Designer Advice:
Let your child choose their favorite colors and patterns while painting the playhouse, and consider providing a variety of art materials such as paint, markers, and stickers for a truly unique creation.
Colorful Disney Princess Wood Playhouse
Delta Children
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play in children's playrooms
What We Like: It features bold graphics of popular Disney Princesses
This colorful Disney Princess-themed playhouse is a fantastic addition to any little one's playroom. Showcasing beautiful graphics of favorite Disney Princesses like Belle, Cinderella, Ariel, and Rapunzel, its durable wood frame is draped in vibrant tent fabric. This whimsical playhouse is designed to spark kids' imagination and encourage them to create their own make-believe world. Standing almost 4 feet tall, it offers plenty of room for multiple children to play or read together, while its sturdy construction ensures years of creative playtime fun.
$107.41
$91.23
Designer Advice:
To enhance the magical experience, decorate the inside with a cute table, stuffed animals, throw pillows, and blankets. This will create a cozy and inviting space for kids to enjoy hours of pretend play.
Fiberglass Playhouse Tent with Detachable Floor
Bazoongi Kids
Perfect For: Indoor and outdoor imaginative play
What We Like: Open and shut doors and windows
This playhouse tent features patented fiberglass poles with a protective plastic coating for stability and safe play. Boasting open and shut doors and windows for peek-a-boo fun, it meets ASTM-F963 flammability requirements and CPAI-84 standards for fabric and fill. The padded door, shutters, and roof offer additional safety and comfort, while the detachable floor makes for easy clean-ups. Just wipe it down with a damp cloth, and store in a cool, dry location away from heat or open flame.
$61.36
$62.55
Designer Advice:
Place the playhouse tent in a spacious area for kids to enjoy imaginative play, and add soft cushions, blankets, and their favorite toys for a cozy, personalized play space.
Princess Castle Play Tent with Star Lights
wilwolfer
Perfect For: Sparking creativity and imagination in children aged 3 and up
What We Like: Enchanting design and large star lights
This magical Princess Castle Play Tent, inspired by fairy tale fortresses, is perfect for children aged 3 and up to immerse themselves in a world of fantasy and playtime. Its hexagon design provides ample indoor space for reading, playing games, or even resting, while the large star lights create a twinkling night sky effect when illuminated. Constructed with soft, environmentally friendly, and durable polyester blend fabric, it can also be enjoyed by pets as a cozy hideaway.
Designer Advice:
Place this charming tent in a dedicated play area or even outdoors, and let the enchanting design ignite your child's imagination, promoting creativity, storytelling, and endless hours of entertainment.
2 7’ × 4 4’ Indoor Cardboard Playhouse
HearthSong
What we like: Easy to assemble
What we don’t like: Not very durable
This kid’s indoor playhouse gives a whole new meaning to the word “treehouse.” When you can’t build a real-life treehouse in your yard, this cardboard playhouse can provide endless hours of play in the safety of your own home.
Made from slotted cardboard, there’s enough space to accommodate up to three children. There’s a door and four windows, and you can decorate the cardboard leaves with festive LED lighting to truly add a fairytale sense of wonder to this inside playhouse.
Indoor/Outdoor Discovery Playhouse Climber
Simplay3
Perfect For: Young explorers seeking endless hours of imaginative play
What We Like: Versatile indoor/outdoor design with numerous features
This indoor/outdoor discovery playhouse climber combines a climbing area with a playhouse, enticing young adventurers to climb, crawl, cook, and create both indoors and out. The two-level playhouse boasts a climbing ramp, sturdy ladders, toddler-friendly foot and hand holds, a pretend kitchen, drink holders, an art board, working doors, mail slots, a lower crawl space, and rooftop peek portals. The versatile climber fits through a standard doorframe and is part of Simplay3's Young Explorers Modular Play System, allowing for exciting expansion possibilities.
$299.99
$319.99
Designer Advice:
Maximize the fun by adding other sets from the Young Explorers Modular Play System to create a larger backyard play area, and ensure the playhouse is placed on a soft and level surface for enhanced safety.
Adventure-Themed Kids' Play Tent
Zoomie Kids
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play and igniting creativity in children
What We Like: Eye-catching wood-effect natural fabric design
This adventure-themed kids' play tent is a delightful addition to any child's play area, featuring wood-effect natural fabric, bright stripy curtains, and a captivating roof. The sides are adorned with a playful crow's nest and treasure map, sparking a sense of exploration and adventure. The charming design encourages imaginative play while providing a cozy space for your child to relax and enjoy their games or reading time.
$219.99
$349
Designer Advice:
Place this play tent in a well-lit corner of your child's room or play area, surrounded by soft cushions, plush toys, and a variety of books to create an enchanting and inviting environment for storytelling and creative play.
Rocket Tent Playhouse for Kids
BESTPARTY
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play and exploration
What We Like: Unique spaceship design and easy setup
This Rocket Tent Playhouse allows kids to experience the joy of building a fort while pretending they're on a space mission. Featuring a comprehensive set with a blue spaceship tent, carry tote, instruction sheet, roof anchors, sturdy poles, and floor anchors, it's safe, easy to assemble, and perfect for indoor use. Made from high-quality, water-resistant polyester fabric, it's easy to clean and has passed ASTM f963-17 testing. Ideal for fostering curiosity, exploration, and practical skills, it gives parents some much-needed personal time.
$33.99
Designer Advice:
Place the playhouse in a spacious room where kids can have fun safely, and consider adding space-themed accessories like pillows, blankets, and fairy lights for an even more exciting playtime experience.
Princess Castle Pavilion Play Tent
Pacific Play Tents
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative play for young children
What We Like: Spacious hexagonal design
Step into a world of enchantment with the Princess Castle Pavilion Play Tent, where little ones can put on shows, play dress-up, and create their magical kingdom. This spacious hexagonal play area is made of soft peach skin and features Ultra Mesh ventilation for fresh air without pesky bugs or distractions. The waterproof floor allows for hassle-free clean-up, while the carry bag ensures on-the-go adventures are never far away. With double stitched seams and reinforced stress points, this tent is made for royal fun!
$83.23
$91.99
Designer Advice:
Place this tent on a soft surface or play mat to ensure a comfortable playtime experience. Add fairy lights and cozy cushions to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for hours of imaginative play.
Barnyard Playhouse with Farmyard Friends
Pacific Play Tents
Perfect For: Encouraging imaginative playtime for kids
What We Like: High-quality, safe materials and realistic barn design
This Barnyard Playhouse, measuring 3.17' x 4', creates a fun-filled space for children to engage with their favorite farmyard friends. Made from durable 190T Denier polyester taffeta and G3 fiberglass "super poles," it ensures safety and stability while offering easy color-coded assembly. The playhouse showcases a realistic barn shape, complete with a no-see-um mesh to keep critters in and bugs out. Radius cut hook and loop fasteners add another layer of safety, preventing cuts and scrapes during playtime adventures.
$60.57
$89.99
Designer Advice:
Place the playhouse in a spacious indoor or outdoor setting, and accessorize it with toy farm animals and kid-sized gardening tools to provide an interactive, educational experience for your little rancher.
Natural Cotton Canvas Teepee Tent for Kids Indoor & Outdoor Use
What we like: Cotton-canvas teepee design for a classic tent playhouse
What we don’t: Challenging to clean and maintain
In the world of tent playhouses for children, the teepee is the classic design. The teepee fabric is made from 100% cotton canvas material, so it’s breathable, soft, and non-toxic.
For added strength, this tent uses poles made from solid wood to support the four walls. The teepee has a window for two-way visibility, and there are two pockets on the window side for storing toys, coloring books, and other fun items. The edges, seams, and openings are reinforced and durable, so there are no safety concerns when using this playhouse.
Jonti Craft® 5’ × 4’9” Indoor Wood Playhouse
Jonti-Craft
What we like: Wooden interlocking castle design with puppet stage
What we don’t: Heavy materials means kids can’t move the playhouse by themselves
If you’re looking for a wooden playhouse, this beautifully designed castle uses four walls that interlock for a simple yet durable assembly process. All interlocking pieces have rounded edges to protect little fingers.
Suitable for children ages 3-6, this playhouse appeals to boys and girls who love fairy tales featuring knights, kings, queens, princes, and princesses. The playhouse features 11 windows, a skylight, red curtains, and a puppet stage. The puppet stage is perfect for encouraging language development through storytelling.
$1096
$987.7
Starplay Magical House
What we like: Easy to assemble
What we don’t: Plastic construction is not good for long-term durability
This playhouse is made from lightweight plastic and features a door and windows with shutters. Ideal as a clubhouse or as a place for your child to store their toys, there’s enough space inside to accommodate several children. The colors are fun and eye-catching, and the design will capture your child’s attention for hours.
This playhouse is made from plastic so that it can be used either indoors or outdoors.
Kids Play Tent Playhouse Indoor & Outdoor, Princess Castle Tent
What we like: Oxford cloth build
What we don’t: Cloth may not be sturdy enough for highly energetic kids
Thestent-like indoor playhouses are available in blue and pink. The blue variant has star decorations, while the pink one has flowers. Ideal for birthday parties and sleepovers, this playhouse is a wonderful gift for both girls and boys. There’s a curtain door and three windows made from breathable mesh for optimal ventilation, and the durable Oxford-fabric construction is designed to last.
While you’ll need to assemble the playhouse for your children, the process is quick and easy. There’s also a lightweight and convenient carry bag, allowing you to take the playhouse with you when they visit their grandparent’s house.
Easy Classic Playhouse
What we like: Reversible design and blank exterior are good for decorating
What we don’t: Cardboard construction is not as durable as some other products
This classic indoor playhouse is easy to assemble and features a reversible design made from environmentally friendly cardboard. With two doors, two large windows, eight small windows, and four turrets, this playhouse provides a variety of opportunities for imaginative play.
Your child and their friends can decorate the exterior walls using markers, crayons, or paint, stimulating their creativity and turning this playhouse into a fun art project. Once they’re done coloring it the way they want, they’ll have a playhouse that’s truly theirs.
Princess Castle LED Pink Play Tent
What we like: LED star-string lights for the perfect princess castle
What we don’t: Difficult to assemble
Every princess should have a castle, and this indoor castle tent and playhouse is perfect for living that fairytale fantasy. The tent fabric is made from poly-synthetic fiber material, and the frame is supported by sturdy rods. There’s also enough space for three children to play.
However, what really stands out about this playhouse are the pink LED star-string lights, which add to the whimsical style. Place this tent in your child’s bedroom and fill the interior space with stuffed animals and pillows for a playhouse fit for a princess.
Rocket Ship Pop Up Kids Tent — Space Themed Indoor Playhouse Tent
What we like: Extremely easy pop-up assembly
What we don’t: Dark interior due to the color of the fabric
For the budding astronaut, this indoor playhouse for toddlers is shaped and themed like a rocket ship, so your child can make-believe they’re blasting off to their favorite planet in between naps.
Featuring a silver roof, blue star-spangled body, and silver fins, the tent has breathable mesh windows for added visibility. The tent fabric is made from polyester material, which is environmentally friendly, waterproof, easy to clean, and won’t irritate delicate skin.
The foldable, pop-up design means you can transport the playhouse using the included storage tote, so you can take the tent with you wherever you go. Sturdy roof and floor anchors connect to the rigid poles, ensuring a strong, stable, and safe play experience.
Marvel Spider Man 3 77’ × 3 77’ Indoor Solid Wood Playhouse
Delta Children
What we like: Durably built Marvel’s Spider-Man-themed playhouse
What we don’t: Full assembly required
If your son or daughter is a fan of Marvel’s web slinger, they won’t be disappointed with this Spider-Man-themed indoor playhouse. The tent-like fabric, covered in Spider-Man graphics, draped over a frame made from solid wood. This durably constructed playhouse is also built using non-toxic materials and is free from lead and phthalates.
At 3.77’ high, this playhouse is perfect for children up to four years old and has a capacity of four. Add pillows, blankets, games, and toys to the interior of the playhouse to inspire your child’s imagination.
Asweets Ice Cream Truck Indoor Canvas Playhouse Play Tent For Kids
What we like: Unique ice cream truck design
What we don’t: Limited interior space
With this playhouse, designed to look like an ice cream truck, your child can pretend to serve ice cream to customers through the open window on the side. There’s a steering wheel in the front, so your child can make believe they’re driving the ice cream truck to the ideal sales destinations.
Pockets on the inside of the tent allow them to store everything from real (or fake) ice cream cones to fake money. While the canvas material is durable and taut, the assembly process can be difficult.
A wonderful indoor playhouse for your kids that looks like a street market. It features shelves and stairs so you can easily adapt it as a sleeping and working space too. If you put a mattress at the top, you will come with a loft bed.
Nature View Play 5' x 5' Indoor Solid + Manufactured Wood Playhouse
The perfect indoor play space for kids, this house has 4 person maximum occupancy and is suitable for 3-6 year olds. It features clear acrylic panels decorated artfully with floral designs, and the frame is constructed from solid manufactured wood so you can trust its stability. Designed like an indoor greenhouse this is the perfect place to teach your kids about nature.
This is one of the coolest playhouses for kids. Childrens' indoor playhouse made from yelowish wood with some painted paterns on it. It's got safe stairs that lead upstairs, to the first floor of the house. Fun for whole family guaranteed!
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An interesting contemporary playhouse modelled on a one-story house having central parts of walls of brown-finished wood, corners of (faux) fieldstones and a pent roof. It's equipped a.o. with roofed balconies, lanterns, a wavy slide of blue plastic.
Chic cottage idea for your little princess. This cottage playhouse in bedroom completed with slide and balcony is the perfect spot for your little girl to play. Cool little doors, wide stairs and nice slide in the side look just cool.
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The bed can be a great place to have fun, for kids! Camper, which is also a kid's bed - has a retro style and a roof top mattress. It reminds of the crazy 60s. It has white color and blue trim. Perfect indoor playhouse for children.
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Douglas Fir Indoor Playground
This adorable playhouse constitutes a lovely scenery for girls' entertainment. Finished in pale pink, it delights with the well-reflected details, such as drapes, a coffee table with utensils set or a pony waiting outside the house.
Such a cute idea and how wonderful to be able to fold it up and put it away when the kiddos are finished playing with it :)
Dreams about a tree house-if they are not yet ready to be fulfilled - they can be moved home inside. White, wooden playhouse - combines bedrooms and play area for children. The cottage enters the ladder, where a comfortable mattress is unfolded.
playhouse under the stairs ~ awesome forts
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This is called an "indoor playhouse" but I would definitely use it as a tent :D
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cool kid fort. love that it even has a hole at the top for a light to shine down! rad!
Serious want to build something like this out in the wood on my property, I might have to do this before I build my house, lol. Super creative, tree house shape indoor wood playhouse for kids. Made from thick wood!
A stunning indoor playhouse for your kids. An impresive, wooden ladder leads to a suspended platform full of some fun stuff. You can also adapt the platform as an extra bed as it features a protective railing.
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Malibu Barbie 4.66' x 4.43' Playhouse
A Barbie playhouse is every young girl’s dream and this pink inflatable Malibu Barbie house checks all the boxes. An inflatable floor is designed for maximum comfort to allow kids to play inside for hours. Made from sturdy vinyl, the house has 2 windows, safety valves and comes with a repair patch. It is suitable for kids 3-6 years of age.
Cardboard Structure Castle 3' x 3' Playhouse
This remarkable castle structure is made from 100% cardboard. Standing 5 ft., this indoor playhouse is colorfully decorated to appear vibrant and exciting for kids. Eco-friendly and sustainable this is a great choice for an environmentally conscious family. It is suitable for kids 3 years old and older.
Sky and Planet 4.1' x 3.15' Playhouse
This Sky and Planet indoor playhouse is made from cotton fabric and wood, featuring 4 windows for ventilation. Suitable for use by 2-6 year old children, it has a maximum occupancy of 3 children at a time. There are tie back door panels so your kids can enjoy a fort-like feel and play for hours in an inspiring setting.
Modern Modular Eco-Friendly Indoor and Outdoor Playhouses for Kids.