Before & After: Little Tikes Plastic Playhouse Paint Job

Beth Callaghan
Beth Callaghan
Beth is a writer, crafter, DIYer and design enthusiast, living in L.A. with her husband, 2 young boys, and a large mutt named Caesar. She loves fonts, yoga, matcha lattes, and home-grown tomatoes and is not shy about being a consummate nerd.
published Nov 14, 2013
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Plastic playhouse with blue roof, pink door, and teal shutters on grass, labeled "before."
(Image credit: Nicole Rittenour)

We’ve all seen these plastic playhouses that are relatively inexpensive but don’t really wear well with time. In addition, they usually come in colors that shout “this is what we think kids like!” They are so ubiquitous that you can often find them at garage sales or even thrift stores. But whereas you might’ve passed them over before because of their less-than-pleasing aesthetic, this simple makeover might change your mind.

(Image credit: Nicole Rittenour)

Nicole from 86 ‘n It spray painted this little house to match her own house using special spray paint for plastics. With a little repair and this new coat of paint, the playhouse fits great in the backyard and provides a welcome space for her kids to play and explore.

Inspired? Check out 5 Little Tikes Playhouse Refresh Projects.

Thank you Nicole!