When you’re craft kit supplies are running low but it’s another day at home, there’s nothing quite like building a cozy fort. We’ve gathered up some seriously wow-worthy indoor forts to inspire your next creation. Grab your pajamas and your pillows and get building.
A Fantastic Firefighter's Fort
Jessica, the mom behind Utah Country Mom, built this impressive fort for her firefighting-loving toddler using a card table as the base. Hop over to Utah Country Mom to see how she customized this adorable hideout with plush tools, a spot to hang hats and more.
A Pretty Palace
You don’t need a flying carpet to make this awesome Aladdin-inspired fort from Brit + Co. You can put it together using cardboard boxes, paint and inflatable beach balls. To get the instructions, click here.
Cozy Up
This snuggly setup from Little Winter is the perfect way to get cozy on a cold day. Fill up your fort with blankets and pillows (bonus points if you add fairy lights!) and you’ll be set for hours. Get all the details by clicking here.
Light It Up
A normal fort becomes something magical when you add sparkly lights to the mix. Kiddos will love cuddling up with a book in a fort like this one from graphic designer Bar Lucci's family blog Art Bar. Click here to get the details.
A Castle in the Clouds
We’re totally wowed by Brandon Tran’s cardboard castle. If you’ve got extra cardboard boxes (and a fair amount of patience), you can make one for your house too. Click here to find out how it’s made.
A Rad Reading Nook
Make a cozy reading nook for your little bookworm using silky fabric and a big quilting hoop. Head to parenthood blog Mama Liberated to see how she designed this comfy corner for her kiddo.
Box It Up
If you’ve got a big box on hand, you’ve got to make this cool fort from The OT Toolbox. It’s studded with Christmas lights, and you can also make it into a sensory box by adding dried corn or other materials. Click here to get all the details.
Read All About It
Gather up your old newspapers to make this genius fort from Modern Parents Messy Kids. You can leave the structure as is, or throw a blanket on top to make it extra cozy. To find out how it’s made, click here.
A Clever Kit
If fort-building isn’t your forte, you can snag a kit like this one from Shoppe3130 on Etsy. It’s got everything kids will need to make an awesome fort (minus the sheets or blankets). You just might be surprised by the creations they come up with. Click here to see the kit.
An A+ A-Frame
If you’re handy with a drill and a sewing machine, give this A-frame tent DIY from family blog Cakies a try. It’ll make the perfect kids-only hideout for rainy days and chilled-out evenings. To learn more, click here.
An Indoor Igloo
Got milk? Well, it might take a while to gather enough cartons to replicate this creation by RePlay Report, so get drinking. In addition to teaching your kids about recycling, it’ll make the perfect reading nook for mini bookworms. To learn how it’s made, click here.
House in the Hallway
This hallway house is a truly portable wonder. It's a shape shifter that can be set up in the hallway, or even over a staircase for older kids who want a two-story play space. Our favorite bit from mom blog ikatbag is how interactive the creation is! Head over to ikatbag to see the mailbox, indoor lighting and curtains up close.
3, 2, 1 ... Blast Off!
If you’re feeling crafty, check out this crazy cool rocket fort from Kate’s Creative Space. A cardboard box can become something completely new after adding colorful paper, tin foil...the sky’s the limit! To get the scoop, click here.
Camp Out Inside
We love this adorable indoor tent from Ducklings in a Row. Perfect for a pretend camping trip, it’s easy to put together with or without a sewing machine. Find out how it’s done by clicking here.
Sew It All Together
If you’re skilled with a sewing machine, whip up this bunk bed fort from craft blog A Lemon Squeezy Home. Kids with handsy siblings will love the sweet fall-proof design. Click here to see the how-to.
Make Yourself Comfortable
Here’s another take on the reading nook from Small + Friendly, a modern homemaking blog. With a mini futon and a pretty canopy, littles will love relaxing in this cozy corner. To learn more, click here.
Dome Be Afraid
Budding architects are sure to appreciate this geodesic dome fort built by one talented parent. All the details can be found on Instructables. With cardboard, box cutters and some paint in hand, this could be the perfect way to spend a rainy weekend—your kids will definitely thank you! To see the instructions, click here.
Head Under the Table
There's no structure more stable than your table! Take a cue from Mama Papa Bubba and put together a quick hideaway using a bed sheet and a table. Visit the crafty blog here to see all the kinds of fun your tots can have in their little nook.
The No-Sew Bunk Bed Fort
Got a bunk bed? Then you've got a pre-made fort hiding right in front of your eyes! This 5-minute, no-sew fort from creative family blog Come Together Kids takes only a twin sheet and curtain rings to come alive. Click here to find out how it's made.
— Christal Y & Susie Foresman
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