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DIY Superhero Playhouse

December 28, 2012

Want to build an awesome playhouse for that superhero lover?  This DIY superhero playhouse is full of adventure, hiding spots, levels, doors, windows and more.  Let me show you how to build this superhero playhouse.
diy superhero house

A DIY tutorial to build a superhero playhouse. Make this portable superhero playhouse for that superhero loving kid (or adult) with these simple plans.

Ana White and I collectively designed this superhero playhouse.  My son is obsessed with superheros and I wanted a playhouse to fit the superhero theme.  So I drew up a little sketch and together we came up with this playhouse.
diy portable playhouse
Do you have a someone in your house who loves to play with superheros? I do.  But he was always looking for a place to set them up and play.  After searching forever and coming up with nothing I finally decided to build my own superhero house.
diy wood superhero lair

Features:

  • multiple levels
  • ledges
  • doorways
  • escapes routes
  • ramp
  • ladder
  • dungeon
playhouse details
arched doorways fit superheros
Thor guarding the bad guys in the dungeon:
hinges to fold playhouse
We needed access from all sides for multiple kids to play so there’s no backing on this superhero .  You could easily add a 1/4″ plywood backing if you like.
diy superhero playhouse
Ana cleverly thought to add the hinges which create stability.  But even with the sides open flush it’s very sturdy.
diy superhero lair
And best of all the hinges make it portable and storable for easy clean up!  It’s a bit heavy for a young child to carry around but an adult can easily move the playhouse.  It weighs about 17 pounds.
portable wood playhouse
Ana White is a magician and together we came up with these plans that incorporate all of the above for a super functional, sturdy, safe and fun superhero playhouse.
wood playhouse structure for superheros
boy playing with superhero house
And more recently we shared a larger, more involved superhero lair playhouse if you have a massive superhero collection or just want a bigger playhouse.  Click on the photo for details and plans.
diy playhouse with five levels

Cost breakdown:

  • lumber – $30
  • hardware – $10
I spent about 4 hours total building the superhero playhouse, cutting all those doorways took awhile!  But it was definitely well worth it seeing as my son loves his new set up.
superheros in playhouse

How to build the superhero playhouse:

Step 1: Follow Ana’s plans and make the cuts.
use spade bit for window arch
Step 2: Before construction cutout all doorways.  I used 1 1/2″ spade bit but you could probably go up to 2″ then jigsaw the remaining doorway.
window cut outs on playhouse
Step 3: Make all doorway cuts identical (in the 4 vertical pieces), simply trace holes onto next piece.
constructing the main playhouse
Add floors using pocket holes on the underside and attach the wall divider.
use pocket holes for ledges
For the side sections attach all landings using pocket holes before adding bottom.
adding hinges to portable playhouse
Add handle at the top for easy carrying and then a hook and eye latch to keep the sides shut during transport.

To make the ladder:

steps to build superhero ladder
  • Step 1: cut 3 rungs and predrill holes at both ends
  • Step 2: begin with a knot, add rung, then make another knot
  • Step 3: make next knot before adding the next rung
  • Step 4: always knot before and after each rung to keep in place
Use a giant needle to thread jute through predrilled hole in house then tie a knot again to hold ladder in place.
installing ladder in superhero house

Thanks for joining me for this superhero playhouse project. Be sure to share and follow me on social media for more project inspiration.

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  1. [email protected] says

    December 28, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Oh no you didn't!! Amazing! This is the coolest!

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  2. janet says

    December 28, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Love.love.
    My guy is 9 but I still want to build this….

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Visiting from the google plus blogger group Amy set up! I am super impressed – it looks like you have a very happy son!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    December 29, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    This is so Awesome Jaime! I a have five boys and a huge bucket full of "guys" It would be so great to have a house for them to play in! Thanks for the extra tips! Love your blog by the way, I am an Ana White fan and am super impressed with all your builds!

    Reply
  5. daiseyjayne.com says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is so cool! My sons would have loved this, they had buckets of action figures and would play for hours. What a great gift for a boy or girl and lets their imagination fly!

    Reply
  6. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    December 30, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    This is an awesome project. My boys are too big for this, but I am sure my daughter would love one for all her little figurines!! Must pin!

    Reply
  7. Allison says

    January 1, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Really love this! I posted/linked to it today on allfortheboys.com

    Reply
  8. Jocelyn says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    This is SO awesome! Seriously, what a great idea! I can imagine kids have TONS of fun with this.

    – Jocelyn @ jocelynandjason.blogspot.com

    Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    January 4, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    This is the coolest toy for boys that I've seen in a long long time. Way to go!

    Reply
  10. Steph @ somewhatsimple says

    January 11, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    I LOVE this idea! SO clever and fun!

    Reply
  11. Jacque n Matt Knowlton says

    March 16, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Jaime, this is such a GREAT idea! Something like this would have come in handy back when I was a kid!

    Reply
  12. Caitlin says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:38 PM

    Can you tell me how big the doorways are?

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      October 21, 2020 at 7:37 AM

      Hi Caitlin, Most of the arched doorways are 1 1/2″ wide x 3″ tall but there are a few bigger ones. I used a 1 1/2″ spade bit to make the arch but you could go up to 2″. Good luck!

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