Choose a healthy, mature tree with a trunk diameter of at least 12 inches. Common treehouse trees include oak, maple, or sturdy conifers. Avoid trees with signs of disease, rot, or instability.

TIP: You may want to contact a local arborist to assess the health, quality, and species of your tree/trees.

TIP: Before starting your treehouse project, check with your local municipality for any zoning regulations or building codes that may apply to treehouses.

Once you have identified the tree(s) you wish to build in, all you need to do is pick the design plan that suits your intended location.

Our comprehensive, digital download Treehouse Plans are designed by professional treehouse builders, including detailed diagrams, parts lists, source material references, and more.

We have plans for 1, 2, 3 and 4 tree locations, with and without additional support from posts.

TIP: If your design ideas are more complex, we recommend working directly with our designers.

TIP: Get more information on Plans here

The beauty of building with us- we've taken ALL the guess work out of sourcing hardware for your DIY Treehouse. Every Treehouse Plan we've created has a paired Kit of premium treehouse hardware needed to build that Design.

TIP: Our Plans include a detailed parts list to help you source lumber, insulation, roofing, paint & sealants.

TIP: Our Hardware is rated the toughest in the industry, so you can build with confidence!

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BUILD IN 1 TREE

A classic notion of the quintessential treehouse - these construction plans provide the blueprints to build a structure around a single tree.

Select from Square, six & eight sided structures, with various size options.

BUILD IN MULTIPLE TREES

An expanded take on the classic treehouse - these construction plans provide the blueprints to build a structure around 2 or more trees.

Select from 2, 3 and 4 Tree options, in various shapes and sizes.

BREAK GROUND FOR POSTS

These treehouses combine support from a tree with support from two posts- providing the blueprints to build a structure that requires breaking ground.

Choose from a variety of options, small to large, with various design styles including open treehouse platforms, playscape designs for children, as well as A-Frame and Multi Pitched Roof enclosed designs perfect for adult treehouses.