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DIY Kids Play Barn

November 19, 2021

Here we go again with another kids play structure to add to your list.  How about a diy play barn for all those farm animals?

kids toy barn

A DIY tutorial to build a kids play barn. Make this toy barn with 4 stalls. It’s great for open access play with animals and farm machinery.

Making childhood dreams come true one wood project at a time.  And naturally wishing I had this toy barn when I was a kid!  It’s Week 5 of the 2021 Handbuilt Holiday series and Ana White and I are sharing this beautiful play barn structure.

play barn empty

Play Barn

The wood lover in me can’t help gushing over the architectural lines and design of this toy barn.  Ana came up with this structure and I truly wish it was life size in my backyard.  Of course the kids will want to put all the animals in the barn but I love all the wood posts and beams.

horse stall

There’s plenty of space for everyone:

  • farm animals
  • 8″ horse
  • tractor with wagon

barn posts interior

toy barn with animals

Watch out tractor coming through with gifts for everyone!

animals and tractor in barn

Barn with Stalls

This play barn has four open stalls with fencing to keep the animals secure.  And a large open space in the center for farm machinery.

detail barn interior

kids play barn structure

open toy barn

Play Barn Plans

So you want to build this?  Be sure to scroll down for tips and photos of this build process before you start.  And most importantly Ana has the plans for you here.

toy barn with metal roof

story sticks for building

Tip #1: When making the 6 frame pieces cut yourself 2 story sticks.  Keep your saw at the 25 degree angle and cut one piece at 1 3/4″ long and one piece at 1/2″ long.  You will use these story sticks both here and when attaching the roof pieces.  They are invaluable and will create the exact same spacing for all 6 members in addition to not having to use a measuring tape.

barn frame side portions

barn side frames with roof attached

Above the roof pieces have been added and now these pieces look like giraffes!

barn arch structure

Tip #2: To secure the roof pieces together at the center I used my stapler, stapling on both sides for a tight connection.

barn frame structure

Tip #3: I highly suggest securing the frame pieces to the bottom plywood board from underneath using 1 1/4″ wood screws up into the 1×2 vertical pieces.  This ensures the frame is solid and no child will bend the structure off the base.

basic barn shape

faux metal roof

Tip #4: To create a faux metal roof effect I ripped 1/4″ strips and secured to the roof.  You can use 23 gauge brad nails where possible otherwise wood glue.  Then paint as desired.

detail barn metal roof

play barn with animals

Thanks for joining me for this play barn project.  Please leave any questions in the comments below and be sure to follow me on social media for sneak peeks, tools and project inspiration:

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  1. Diana says

    November 28, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    I cut my angles on the 2” side instead of the 1” side by mistake. I cut enough for two barns. Any suggestions?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      November 29, 2021 at 11:29 AM

      Hi Diana, that’s a tough one I’m sorry. There’s not really a remedy unless you’re will to turn everything on it’s side (for a super thick roof) but your roof pieces won’t match up with the vertical supports (unless you cut those on the thicker side too? It’s worth a try, you might like the new shape 🙂

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      • Diana says

        November 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM

        Thank you for the input! I am not going to let this setback stop me. I love the design of this barn and I am going to get it right.

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  2. Jan says

    December 7, 2021 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration! What is your roof paint color? Just finished building this for my grandsons. Ready to paint the roof.

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      December 8, 2021 at 8:47 AM

      Hi Jan, I used a couple bits of leftover paints mixed together to get this dark green color. I’m sorry I don’t have an official color name. Good luck with your barn!

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