How to Build a Fort in the Living Room

Building a fort in the living room out of chairs and cushions has always been a popular kids' pastime. Some never lose the enjoyment even after growing up. Being able to design that secret hideaway in the middle of your own home can foster feelings of security and fun that never get old. Read on to learn how to build great living room forts.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Make sure there's plenty of open space in the living room. Clear all tables, chairs and other objects to the side of the room, leaving a wide open space in the middle.
2. Find as many building objects as you can. Pillows, cushions and even the furniture can be used to build. If you've recently moved, there are probably a lot of boxes you can use.
3. Arrange the objects in a large square, or whatever shape you prefer or can manage. Remember that the more materials you have, the larger the fort can be.
4. Use a blanket over the opening for a door. (You did remember to leave an open space to enter the fort, right?) If the fort is high enough, you could also use a blanket for a roof.

Tips & Warnings

• Take into account anything you want in the fort. If there's a TV in the room, for example, you may want to build the fort around it so you can watch it while inside.
• Think about what you would like to wear while in the fort. Cowboy, Native American or military gear are popular choices for such a setting.