This can make your treehouse one-of-a-kind and even more fun.
Take a look at these treehouse ideas from simple and budget-friendly to complex.
It provides plenty of spots to sit and play.
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And its an ideal setting to hang out and catch the breeze on a warm summer day.
Pale wood siding and ice blue window trim gives this Danish treehouse a timeless feel.
The multi-deck treehouse featuresswings, aslide, and a rock-climbing wall.
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Plus, the pallets can be painted to customize your design further.
It offers fun for the kids and aesthetic appeal for the backyard.
Plus, its plastic walls protect the interior from the elements.
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One tree holds a treehouse, while the other has an open platform for variety.
A cargo net bridge connects the trees and offers multiple ways to climb and play.
You don’t need a huge budget or expert building skills to develop this treehouse.
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The design is easy to replicate with straight cuts on the wood pieces.
The interior features a comfy spot to read and enjoy the nice weather.
Plus, it fits right in with its natural surroundings.
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With no treehouse-worthy tree in sight, the family had to improvise.
They incorporated a sapling tree into their design that will hopefully grow into its new digs.
The roof is built of OSB board.
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It features a front porch using a premade railing.
The treehouse’s platform was built in a red oak tree with a 5 to 6 feet trunk circumference.
It features 8-foot beams for the platform.
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It is made hugging a tree but is fully supported by posts set in concrete in the ground.
It features three hinged trapdoors, corner seats for each of the children, and a fully functional staircase.
It has electricity running to it, giving it the “ultimate” in its name.
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David and Jeanie Stiles share their plans for an A-frame construction with OutdoorLife.
They used two 10-foot support posts and the tree as the third support point.
The flooring is made of plywood and framed using 8-foot long 2-inch by 8-inch fir boards.
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For the deck flooring, they used 8-foot cedar planks.
The roofing is made of asphalt shingles to keep out the elements.
The treehouse foundation is built on three posts rooted in poured cement.
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The flooring is 2-inch by 6-inch boards.
To enclose the deck, reclaimed wood made up the railings.
This 8-foot square tree-encircled platform was made from pressure-treated lumber and was built in a week for $500.
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The biggest expense was $400 for the lumber.
A hammock, tent, and slackline turned this simple platform into the perfect kids' playground.
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Two oak trees support this treehouse.
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This builder decided to construct the house in his garage, fabricating each of the sections in place.
Raising the roof was no small task, but his pulley system in the trees got the job done.
It uses a tree as one support point.
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The other support points are three 4-inch by 4-inch posts set into the ground with poured concrete.
At ground level, the house walls were framed.
Pickets were added once the frames were added to the house foundation in the tree.
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It was built with smaller children in mind.
It can be modified for older children by incorporating a ladder versus a staircase.
It also contains four in-ground posts set in concrete for the deck foundation.
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Additional features include a slide and swing.
The walls were framed on the ground and lifted into place.
It features a fully framed house, deck, and lookout spot.
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It’s set on a triangular platform and does not require concrete posts for stability.
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There are several things you’ll want to avoid when building your own treehouse.
First, don’t built it too high; keep it within 10 to 15 feet off the ground.
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Finally, don’t construct your treehouse near any electrical wires as this is a safety hazard.
The best height for a treehouse is between 10 to 15 feet off the ground.
The cost of building a treehouse will vary greatly in price.
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That said, the national average is $7,350.
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