Choosing a cubby house

Welcome!
Let us guide you through the cubby house decision making process step-by-step.
Here you'll find inspiration and ideas to support your cubby design and dreams!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning the position

Plan the position

The dark back corner of your yard might feel like a good use of dead space, but it's usually not so enticing to kids. A sunny spot close to the home where they can get your attention is a winner.

Consider the weather

Consider the weather

If you have the choice, a sunny position in Victoria will be better than a shady damp spot. But in Queensland the shade might be your saviour. Plan for the weather in your location for fun and longevity.

Love thy neighbour

If your cubby is under 2.4m high you can go wild and put it wherever. If you add a fort top, a screaming kid and a birds eye view into your neighbours home, you might have issues.

Our simple guide and steps!

Measure your space

The first step to understanding what is achievable is measuring your space and deciding what area you're prepared to give over to play. Measure length x width in cm or mm and don't forget the height!

Consider your budget

'What's your budget?' is often one of the first questions we ask when quoting as it will determine our future recommendations on size, extra features, DIY or full service. You can spend a lot and get something perfect, likewise you can spend a little and get something that's perfect for you!

Consider your family dynamics

Inevitably, our next question is 'what are your kids like?' Are they the quiet reading types, the adventurous, climbing types - or somewhere in between? Chances are, if you have more than one their personalities will be vastly different, so consider features that everyone will benefit from, or have multiple uses; a reading nook that can become a watch-tower.

Get the kids involved

If you're not planning a surprise, then we recommend getting the kids involved! They can help measure, budget and choose their features, plus if you DIY they can get involved in the building too. I can't tell you how many sketches we've been sent by budding designers outlining all their wishes, from fireman poles to secret tunnels, they love the process!

DIY vs Installation

We've designed our products to be super easy to put together yourself - with a little planning and time you can get the DIY glory and be the hero in their eyes! Or, we understand life can get BUSY, so allow our team of heroes to do it for you (you'll still get the glory, don't worry!)

Consider the following

 Play will extend beyond the cubby.

Be sure to consider the space the cubby will take up and allow a little extra for swinging doors, windows, play swords, capes, fire hoses.

Ventilation.

You'll want some good air flow around your cubby, so be sure to include around 20cm off the fence. This will allow rain water to drain off the back and enough air flow to dry out.

Our Additional Services

We can move you!

Our network of installers will dismantle and reassemble your cubby so you can keep making memories in your new backyard.

Extend and renovate

Growing family, kids getting older? We can extend your cubby to add space, levels and even more fun!

Add to it over time

You can build a fully-interactive space over time, as a lot of our accessories can easily be added later.

Our Customer Favourites

SIGNATURE RANGES

Best suited for
People after a classic cubby house, which you can add elements & personality to over time.

A pitched roof cubby house with wooden stools for residentials, signature cubby houses

Pitched Roof

A flat roof cubby house with a family having time in it

Flat Roof

A fort Top cubby house for residential

Fort Top

https://www.castleandcubby.com.au/collections/signature-cubby-house-extended-verandah

Extended Verandah


PREMIUM RANGES

Best suited for
People seeking a larger space with an option to convert to other functions at a later date.

A mini zimi cubby house with a family

Mini Zimi

A Barn cubby House, painted black and pink

Barn

A wooden temple Farmhouse cubby with two kids

Temple Farmhouse

An inside look of A-frame cubby house for residnetials

A-Frame


PLATFORMS & TREEHOUSES

Best suited for
Home owners, small or large spaces, small or large families.

A raised platform cubbies with ladders and slides designed for families

Raised Platforms

A tree house style designed for families, cubby house

Tree Houses

CUSTOM DESIGNS

Best suited for
People seeking unique designs. Speak with us about our design services!

A personalised cubby house with slides and stairs

Cubby Houses

A wooden tree cubby house installed on branches.

Tree Houses

THEMED RANGES

Best suited for

Build your very own Cubby House Village that inspires your kids to learn and grow through play.

A farmer's market style cubby house for commercial, primary school, and childcare centre, themed cubby house

Food & Shopping Themes

A hosipital themed cubby house for play based learning village

Heroes & Service Theme

A personalised welcome entry sign for a learning cubby house village, welcome, entry signage

Welcome Entry Sign

An overview image of play based learning village with several cubby houses

Learning Village


TRADITIONAL RANGES

Best suited for
People after a classic cubby house, which you can add elements & personality to over time.

A traditional pitched roof for commercial

Pitched Roof

A cafe style cubby house with a flat roof

Flat Roof

A front verandah cubby house

Front Verandah

A painted wraparound verandah cubby house with a flat roof

Wraparound Verandah


PREMIUM RANGES

Best suited for
People seeking a larger space with an option to convert to other functions at a later date.

Mini Zimi

A Barn cubby House, painted black and pink

Barn

A wooden temple Farmhouse cubby with two kids

Temple Farmhouse


OPEN CUBBIES

Best suited for
People after a classic cubby house, which you can add elements & personality to over time.

A hut cubby house with 360-degree visibility

Hut Cubby House

A timber teepee cubby house

Teepees

A potting shed style cubby house painted outward

Potting Sheds

A open A-frame cubby house with 360 visibilities for commerial

A-Frame


PLATFORMS

Best suited for
People looking for maximising space and creating an elevated play area.

A raised platform cubby house with slides and ladders

Raised Platforms

A tree house with slides and ladders

Tree Houses


CUSTOM DESIGNS

Best suited for
People seeking unique designs. Speak with us about our design services!

A customised, colourful food truck cubby

Food Truck

An internal wooden playground for commercial customer

Playground

Need support?

Call 1300 505 278 to chat with one of our cubby superstars!