Garden Shed Playhouse – How to Turn Your Shed into a Fun Zone for Your Kids

If your shed is neglected and unused, why not convert it into something that is loved and enjoyed, like a kids’ garden house? A playhouse shed can store all your children’s games and toys as well as providing a dedicated space of their own where they can keep busy and have fun. Read on to find out how to turn a shed into a playhouse. 

Planning your playhouse shed

A good way to begin is to make a plan for your new children’s shed. Get your kids involved by inviting them to write a list of how they’d like to use the shed playhouse. Keep a separate note of what this will involve and how it can be done.

Make the children’s shed structurally secure

Next, you need to make your shed safe and secure so that it is fit for children to play in. This job will vary according to the current state of your shed! You’ll need to carry out any repairs so that the shed is structurally sound and make sure that it’s damp proof.

It’s also worth insulating your kids’ garden shed at this stage to help it remain cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Insulation will also prevent the onset of damp.

Turn a shed into a playhouse with new flooring

A garden shed playhouse should be comfortable, and this may involve replacing the flooring or making it safe. Try installing offcuts of carpets, nailing down large rugs or even using offcuts of artificial grass for a soft and sensory experience.

Update your garden shed playhouse

If you’re looking at how to turn a shed into a playhouse, you can update it by giving the outside a new coat of new paint. Choose a bright, fun colour which will appeal to your children.

Next, you can update and modernise your playhouse shed by installing electricity which will allow your kids to have lighting and heating as well as the chance to watch TV or listen to music in their newly converted shed.

Decorate and furnish the shed playhouse

The last step in how to turn a shed into a playhouse is where you can really have fun! Decorate the inside with a vibrant colour or theme. How you furnish your kids’ garden house will depend a lot on how your children intend to use it. Perhaps add some soft bean bags and cushions for relaxing and reading. A table and chairs for drawing, painting and arts and crafts will undoubtedly be useful, as will shelves or cupboards for storing games, books and toys.

Depending on the size of your garden shed playhouse, you could add a toy kitchen or a roleplay area for dressing up. The possibilities really are endless!

If your children are very young, take a look at our guide to baby friendly garden rooms for inspiration on creating a stimulating environment. On the other hand, if your children are older, here are some ideas for creating a teenage den room.

Want to turn a shed into a playhouse? The team at Surrey Hills Garden Buildings can help!

A neglected and unused shed can be transformed and loved again when it’s converted into a shed playhouse.

If you decide you’d rather set up a brand-new children’s shed, we can help with the design and installation. Visit our dedicated show site for ideas or get in touch to find out more.