Rainy Weekend Ahead? Make An Indoor Blanket Fort!
It’s pouring down rain, only 10am, and the kids are already playing that dreaded “I’m bored” card.
Ready for two words that will guarantee ridiculous amounts of joy for your kid – plus offer the added bonus of giving you a little break?
BLANKET FORT!
That’s right, ladies and gents, there is no need to spend a fortune on expensive video game systems or battery operated toys. Just stretch a sheet over a few chairs and watch young imaginations go wild.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to put one of these together, but if your family wants to up their blanket fort game, here are ten inspiration projects that will help take your next hideaway to the next level.
Table Fort
One of the most frustrating things about a blanket fort is keeping the sides from caving in. Toss a large sheet over your dining room or card table, tuck the corners underneath the legs, and you suddenly have one seriously cool play space.
Pool Noodle Playhouse
Is there anything a pool noodle can’t do? We have to admit, using them as playhouse construction materials never crossed our minds. Thankfully, the gang at From ABCs to ACTs came up with this great design using the floats, duct tape, and a sheet.
Rope Fort
A bit of rope, a nice hiding spot behind the living room furniture, and some strategically placed Christmas lights equal prime blanket fort real estate. Get the instructions at Art Bar Blog.
PVC Pipe Collapsable Playhouse
New York City apartments are not known for their excess square footage. That’s what makes this playhouse from Sweetest Littles so perfect – it’s collapsable!
Outdoor Canopy Tent Playhouse
Who says you can’t bring an outdoor canopy inside? Pop it up, drape every sheet you own across the thing, and you’ve got enough room for every kid on the block.
Air Fort
If you really want to blow your kids’ minds, give this air fort a whirl. All it takes is packing tape, a sheet, and a fan! Early Activities & Projects has the easy instructions.
Tension Rod Tent
Have an odd space in the apartment that you’re not sure what to do with? With a few materials from the hardware store and this DIY from Ducklings in a Row, you can create coziest little nook in Brooklyn.
Hula Hoop Tent
We actually made a hula hoop tent for our son when he was younger, and he used it for years. Mama loved it, too, because it was super cheap and easy to make. Head over to Namesake Design for the details.
Bunk Bed Fort
If your kiddo already has a bunk or loft bed, half of the fort design is ready to go. Toss up a tension rod and sheet, like the above example from Come Together Kids, and you have the perfect space-saving play area.
Colorful Tunnel Tent
There’s not much to this tunnel from The Golden Gleam, just drape a sheet over some dining room chairs, but look at the smile on her little face with the addition of those Christmas lights! When push comes to shove, your kids are going to love any fort your family comes up with – especially if you work on it together.
Happy building, Brooklyn!