Fun Houzz: Tremendous Tree Houses
Take to the trees and check out these fab woodland escapes, guaranteed to bring out the kid in all of us
Still the last word in fun and escapism, a tree house is on every child’s wish list. Tree houses stand for adventure, independence and nights under the stars. Today, though, they also combine fantastic fun with fabulous design, and appeal to big kids and proper grown-ups alike. These extraordinary homes, from luxury platforms to rustic hideouts, are redefining tree houses for good.
Embrace tradition
This lovely, classic tree house was built for twin boys. It includes a living space with outdoor deck, plus a sleeping loft for night-time adventures.
This lovely, classic tree house was built for twin boys. It includes a living space with outdoor deck, plus a sleeping loft for night-time adventures.
Move in the right circles
The owner of this redwood and steel sphere, known as the Honey Sphere, uses it as a place for relaxing and writing music. The structure is attached by steel cables, suspended from the tree’s upper branches, while a portion rests on the ground to alleviate strain on the oak tree.
The owner of this redwood and steel sphere, known as the Honey Sphere, uses it as a place for relaxing and writing music. The structure is attached by steel cables, suspended from the tree’s upper branches, while a portion rests on the ground to alleviate strain on the oak tree.
Go high-tech
This tree house in Greece was built as a James Bond-style hideaway for kids, with tons of technology built in. This includes a biometric security system, night vision cameras for spying intruders and an entertainment area complete with plasma TV, games consoles and digital photo frames!
This tree house in Greece was built as a James Bond-style hideaway for kids, with tons of technology built in. This includes a biometric security system, night vision cameras for spying intruders and an entertainment area complete with plasma TV, games consoles and digital photo frames!
Admire a modern masterpiece
This dome-style tree house in California was partially constructed using cherry wood left over from renovation work on the owner’s house. The watertight canopy windows are opened and closed with zips.
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This dome-style tree house in California was partially constructed using cherry wood left over from renovation work on the owner’s house. The watertight canopy windows are opened and closed with zips.
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Light up
This two-storey creation in Canada is beautifully illuminated at night, with lighting installed both inside and out, making it a woodland home to enjoy 24/7.
This two-storey creation in Canada is beautifully illuminated at night, with lighting installed both inside and out, making it a woodland home to enjoy 24/7.
Indulge in a little DIY
This imaginative design was created by one devoted dad for his son and daughter. The plentiful tempered glass is safe and strong, allows lots of light into the tree house and makes the space suitable for all-weather use.
This imaginative design was created by one devoted dad for his son and daughter. The plentiful tempered glass is safe and strong, allows lots of light into the tree house and makes the space suitable for all-weather use.
Sleep under canvas
Is it a wigwam? Is it a tree house? It’s actually a mix of both – a treepi, to be precise! Hanging among pine trees in California, this compact hideaway has space for up to three people.
Is it a wigwam? Is it a tree house? It’s actually a mix of both – a treepi, to be precise! Hanging among pine trees in California, this compact hideaway has space for up to three people.
Triumph with timber
Perhaps more a house in the trees than a tree house, this wooden retreat is the perfect peaceful woodland getaway. An outdoor deck is built up high around a tree and approached by two sets of stairs.
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Perhaps more a house in the trees than a tree house, this wooden retreat is the perfect peaceful woodland getaway. An outdoor deck is built up high around a tree and approached by two sets of stairs.
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Tucked away in a forest in Japan’s mountainous Nagano Prefecture, this tree house has space for many birds and one person. There are 78 nest spaces on one side and, on the other, an entrance for one person, who can look into the birds’ nests from inside.