There is something about a small, cozy space that kids go crazy for, like a no-sew tent or DIY fort. See, I can offer up a large playroom with all kinds of toys and space to play in, and my kids will still choose to curl up in a cramped blanket fort for hours and hours. In fact, my youngest daughter slept in her sister’s bedroom closet for a year just because she liked to pretend she was camping!
If your kids are like mine, and they’re constantly asking you to drape blankets over chairs in the middle of the living room, maybe it’s time to make a little space they can play in for hours (or even curl up and nap in!). Here, I’ve rounded up some great DIY no-sew tents and canopies for the kiddos. Each idea here makes the perfect fort — without cluttering up the grown-up space in your home.
DIY No-Sew Tents and Canopies for Kids
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Tassel Tent
A bright, white no-sew tent gets a color boost from tissue tassels.
Source: Style Me Pretty
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Graphic Teepee
Bold patterns and fun colors make this teepee a focal point of the backyard.
Source: eHow
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Anchors Away Tent
Give the kids a nautical imagination location with this hula hoop-based tent.
Source: And, This Marine Wife
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Quick, Cute Canopy
Recreate this boldly-colored reading nook in just an hour.
Source: HomeTalk
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Little Star A-Tent
Baby can relax under a starry sky, even in the daytime, with this celestial A-tent.
Source: Momma Society
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Polka Dot Princess Canopy
Gold dots make a royal lounge area that's big enough for a princess and her playthings.
Source: Mommy Vignettes
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Home Sweet Home
Turn a traditional canopy into a true home with this framed house.
Image: Ducklings in a Row
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Hula Hoop Hideout
These tree-hung hideaways will give the yard camp vibes all summer long.
Image: The Craft Nest
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Laundry Lounge
Put an old school clothesline to use with a lightweight blanket for a no-frills little getaway.
Source: Mud Puddles and Meteors
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Drop Cloth Teepee
Lots of snuggles are bound to happen in this super inexpensive, pom-pom adorned, teddy bear teepee.
Source: Jenna Sue Design
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Night Light Canopy
Create a starry night no matter how cloudy it is outside with this lit lounge.
Source: Adventures in Pinteresting
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Frilly, Flowery Canopy
Upcycle a once-loved ruffled curtain to create this frilly, fun reading nook.
Source: Reality Daydream
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Sweet Dreams Canopy
Drape the whole bed in flowing clouds of fabric so they can play all day and dream the night away.
Source: Erika Brechtel
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White-on-White Teepee
Keep it light. Go for pale colors against white walls for a tent that blends in with accents that stand out.
Source: Tesco Lifestyle
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Florals for Fido
If your kid's BFF is the family pooch, make a bright teepee that can be home to them both.
Source: Home Stories A to Z
