The Multi-Level Playroom with Indoor Forts

Chutes and Ladders in real life! Designed for a family of six outside Houston, Texas, this colorful, multi-level playroom takes play to new heights. With four children ranging from toddlers to tweens, the goal was to create a space that would inspire movement, creativity, and imaginative play for years to come.

The room's soaring ceilings gave us the opportunity to think vertically, incorporating two custom-built forts connected by a third, suspended netted fort tucked beneath the peaked ceiling. A climbing wall, slide, foam pit, swings, and custom curved monkey bars offer endless opportunities for active play, while a dedicated arts and crafts area and padded indoor sports zone provide even more ways to play.

The clients wanted to embrace color, which we LOVE! We found the perfect inspiration in a vibrant geometric mural by one of our favorite muralists, @BanyanBridges, bringing playful energy and personality to every corner of the room.

With two sides of the playroom open to the floor below, we also incorporated custom safety netting to help keep kids and play equipment contained. What began as a series of unique architectural challenges became one of our most imaginative and colorful playrooms yet!