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7 Magical Treehouse Ideas to Add This Summer

The time of year is upon us for making outdoor memories around our homes. For children, there’s often nothing more magical and awe-inspiring than their backyard treehouse. If you’re considering building a treehouse or looking to make some creative additions to one you already have, you can’t beat these whimsical ideas that will set your children’s imaginations free!

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Swing

Swings are easy to incorporate into your treehouse’s design. Whether you choose a rope swing with a tire or a traditional style, adding a swing gives your kids another opportunity for fun.

Lights

No fancy lighting fixtures or complicated hookup to worry about here. Just add rope lights or hang a string of lights near the treehouse and you’ll help create a magical feeling the kids will love.

Slide

A staple of the best playsets, a slide from the treehouse to the ground adds an extra element of fun. Whether you choose a curly slide or a traditional, the kids will love having a quick sliding exit.

Zipline 

This might be the ultimate addition for adrenaline junky kiddos. Install a zipline and let them imagine themselves flying through the trees like their favorite superhero.

Split level

A tree house that spans two floors would be the coolest neighborhood hang out. Incorporate steps into your treehouse design and make their outdoor space feel like a towering fortress. The best part of all? The more stories your treehouse has, the more space and friends who can enjoy it!

Porch

Kids will love sitting and relaxing on the front porch just as much as you do if it’s a part of their treehouse. Having both indoor and outdoor space will certainly give the treehouse the wow factor.

Pulley System 

If they’re going to have a treehouse, you can bet they are going to want a way to transport their treasures up and down. Go old school with a bucket, or give them something more sophisticated by creating a platform lift out of 2x4s. 

Tackle those Treehouse Dreams 

If you had a treehouse as a kid, you likely remember it fondly. Give that same enjoyment to your kids now with some of these simple additions and they’ll be making memories for years to come.