All children love children’s cabins, little houses where they can be on their own, more ‘independent’ than in their bedrooms, where they can play or dream for hours on end. To make this magical place that you can easily find on Quick-Garden.co.uk even better, don’t hesitate to add accessories that will delight your children: games to add dynamic activities, to share with brothers and sisters or friends, decoration to brighten things up, useful things to do like adults, not forgetting safety to give you peace of mind!
Decoration
Decorative accessories for a children’s log cabin are extremely varied, so leave the choice to your child so that they can build their own world. The decoration itself can simply be done with a bit of paint and a bit of imagination! And as the decor can be changed easily, why not start with a theme, based on one of your children’s favourite films or books, for example: Pirate of the Caribbean, Bilbo the Hobbit, Japanese manga… You can even change it after a while if they get bored of it!
- Small planters are ideal for growing flowers or sowing seeds.
- Duckboards arranged in a square form a cute terrace,
- lit by LED solar lanterns.
- Inside, small shelves can hold dinnerware, books and board games.
- Chests on the floor can hold toys.
- Homemade garlands decorate the walls.
- Cushions, window curtains and soft carpets add colour, comfort and fantasy.
- A playfully shaped doormat marks the front door.
- Furniture adapted to their size…
Accessories for a children’s log cabin
The accessories for a children’s wooden log cabin can also be used to make it even more comfortable.
- Ladder: children’s cabins on stilts are often equipped with a platform and can be reached using a ladder, a must for children aged 8 and over who will find something to satisfy their need for independence and adventure.
- Table and chairs: choose a table and chairs model that can be placed indoors or outdoors, so it’s useful whatever the weather. Often very colourful, it’s perfect for all your child’s play activities, alone or with friends or siblings. There are models for children from 10 months.
- Small garden furniture: to spend some quality time outside reading or playing when the weather’s nice.
- Poufs or inflatable armchairs: children love this type of seating. Soft and comfortable, they can be moved around as they please.
- Letterbox: ideal for receiving notes from friends, it also looks like a grown-up’s house, which will delight your children.
- Bell or doorbell: another children’s tree house accessory that makes it more realistic. You won’t be able to arrive unannounced, but they’ll be delighted to be able to open the door for their friends who’ve rung the bell!
- The vegetable patch: children’s models allow them to grow their own little crops, which they’ll be proud to bring back to you.
There are lots of things to do in a log cabin: reading, daydreaming, drawing, tinkering, organizing parties and, of course, playing. Traditional board games are welcome, as are outdoor games, perfect for letting off steam!
- The slide
- The sandpit
- Swings
Safety
As well as choosing to place your children’s trampoline on soft ground, such as grass or sand, there are a few accessories that can also help to prevent them from falling:
- Shock-absorbing tiles are very effective,
- Wood shavings also make a soft floor;
- If you have a swimming pool or water feature in the garden, install barriers between the children’s play area and the pool.
Having your own log cabin is already great, and your child will show you just how much by occupying the space straight away with a few of his favourite objects or toys. Because this log cabin can easily be improved. Firstly by decorating it, to give it a unique personality that matches its owner, then by equipping it with the comforts of a real house. And, of course, by adding a few well-chosen outdoor games, depending on the tastes and ages of your offspring. You can be sure that it won’t feel like home!
