Yep, you heard us, you can build a treehouse for kids! Pure fun for the backyard, for kids and their grown-up counterparts. And a great way for us to spend time teaching our kids some basic skills, and bonding over the iconic and cherished childhood treehouse! And that’s always a good thing…

So whether you want to inspire some childhood daydreams or want to spend time doing some daydreaming yourself, we have the best DIY treehouse plans here. So DIY treehouses ahoy! (Oh, that’s ships, right? Got my childhood daydreams mixed up.)

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How to Build a Treehouse: Easy Treehouse Ideas

This is the type of project that might seem intimidating at first, but really it’s as simple or complicated as you make it! You can create an elaborate DIY treehouse (more like a tree-mansion), or you can keep it more basic with the simple treehouse ideas below.

Simple Treehouse for Kids

Learn how to build a treehouse for kids that won’t require a degree in engineering for Mom and Dad. ;) Check out these easy plans for a kids’ treehouse that they will love every bit as much as a fancier version, from Apartment Therapy.

How to Build a Treehouse With a Basic Platform

From Popular Mechanics, this step-by-step tutorial has a lot of good, real-life tips on how to build a treehouse.

Easy DIY Treehouse Plans

Don’t think you can pull this type of project off? Go see how Kristen Duke and her family built a treehouse for kids… and the kids helped!

DIY Kids Treehouse for Beginners

From Make N Do on Instructables, this how to build a treehouse tutorial has plenty of step-by-step photos that make it perfect for the treehouse building novice.

DIY Kids Treehouse on a Budget

If you think a treehouse is going to cost an arm and a leg, think again! This budget-friendly DIY treehouse design costs you less than $200, and the kids will love it! Get the details over at Brandon Tran.

DIY Treehouse Platform Video

If you’re a visual learner, this video tutorial from The Unprofessional might be just what you need! They break down the whole project into easy-to-understand steps, and the finished product looks great!

More Advanced DIY Backyard Treehouse Ideas

Think you’re ready for something a bit more challenging? These projects are more involved, but they’re still 100% doable at home. Introducing our favorite DIY treehouse plans to give your kids the best treehouse on the block!

DIY Treehouse Plans With Slide

Check out this treehouse for kids that this proud Dad made over at I Like to Make Stuff. It’s sturdy and attractive, and his kids are gonna love him, and so are his grandkids! (Eventually, lol…) Jump on over to Part One and then Part Two of his tutorial. Video also!

DIY Tree House or Fort

Home Depot shows you how to build a treehouse for kids, using basic materials and power tools. Notice the treehouse has its own supports, so your tree limbs aren’t actually holding up the structure.

How to Build a Treehouse Kids Will Love

The tutorial for this one isn’t available anymore, but we’ll leave it here for inspo! Love the big windows and safety railing on this DIY treehouse. 

Deluxe DIY Treehouse Plans

This project is a doozy… a full-blown deluxe DIY treehouse with free plans from The Wood Plans Shop. Got kids or grandkids? Want them to love you forever? Make This!

Multi-Story DIY Backyard Treehouse

We LOVE this inspirational treehouse idea that just about says it all by the looks on the kids’ faces. Pure wonder. Photo by Rural Girl.

DIY Enchanted Forest Treehouse

This project might seem intimidating at first, but this amazing treehouse isn’t as complicated as it looks! Plus, the instructions from Enchanted Forest Treehouse are so detailed, you’ll feel like they’re helping you every step of the way!

DIY Backyard Treehouse and Separate Platform

This is such a cute treehouse! Love how this turned out; it almost doubles as a playground. It’s certainly not the easiest project on our list, but Come Stay a While will walk you through it!

How to Build a Treehouse for Kids… Without a Tree!

No tree? No problem! These cool treehouse ideas will work even if there’s no “perfect tree” in your yard for a treehouse. And guess what? Your kids will have just as much fun in one of these! 

DIY Backyard Treehouse with Corrugated Metal

We really like this fun kids’ treehouse and their creative use of materials. Nice design and just very cool! Sadly, there are no plans for this one, but we’ll leave the idea here for you anyway.

Simple DIY Treehouse Without a Tree

Built By Kids has a great solution for anyone who wants a tree house but doesn’t have a tree in the right location. This DIY backyard treehouse looks amazing, tree or no tree! 

Delight Your Kids with a DIY Backyard Treehouse!

So are you headed out to pick out the spot for your DIY treehouse for kids? We think you would also love our post on Outdoor Playsets for Kids and How to Build a Backyard Playhouse. Also, check out our post on DIY Kids Furniture Projects at our sister site, OhMeOhMy!

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