How to Build an Indoor Fort

An indoor fort is something that everyone can build and enjoy. The materials are available in almost every household.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Party Noisemakers
• Bedsheets
• Blankets
• Cardboard Boxes
• Pillows
• Sofa Cushions
• Snacks
• Small Coolers
• Children's Flashlights
• Flashlights
• Flashlights
• Blankets
• Snacks
• Cardboard boxes

1. Clear an area around a sofa or bed.

2. Prop sturdy sofa cushions near the sofa or bed to form the walls of the fort. Use chairs, if necessary, to prop up the cushions.

3. Build the roof by draping sheets over the walls.

4. Put a smaller pillow on the floor between two upright sofa cushions to construct a window.

5. Create a door with the simple and elegant drape of a sheet or blanket. Or build a tunnel entrance by tilting cushions together.

6. Use a party noisemaker for the doorbell.

7. Use cushions, blankets and cardboard boxes to make furniture.

Tips & Warnings

• To make a split-level fort, use a bed or couch for the upper level and the floor as the lower level. Or, build your fort on a bunk bed.
• A small cooler is a useful item to have in your indoor fort. It's nice to have cool drinks and snacks at your fingertips to offer your guests.
• Make sure your fort does not block halls and passageways.

[someperson89]

on 10/18/2009 no way, a bed is much too short! You've gotta start with a few straight-backed chairs and get shorter as you go out! Good forts should take up entire rooms :)

But really, if you want to involve your bed, string some yarn from wall to wall over your bed and hang a sheet on it and build out from there :D
if you're a frequent fort maker, various hooks screwed into the walls can come in handy in a tight spot when you don't have room for weights on chairs and stuff

I totally agree with dekin1 that there should be an escape door...but I don't agree that there should be a TV! Forts are for stories and wars! heehee
(sorry if there's a double post...I just registered and I'm not sure if it sent my comment the first time or not)

[inglourious]

on 8/31/2009 MLIA

[mbrad]

on 7/11/2009 -to fortexpert... you were obviously curious and thats why you visited this page, but this is for MATURE parents trying to find ideas for their KIDS, like you.

[dekin1]

on 4/10/2008 Three chamber fort, ideal for boaty and gbb. Use bed as main/upper level, chairs on left and right side with sheet covering bed across the chairs. Couch cushions to reinforce walls and make tunnel entrance. Use of tin can phone is a must, flashlight to see, bring food and drink also. If bored, try making up a game... be creative

[dekin1]

on 4/10/2008 Bring a small tv or portable dvd player in, be sure to make a secret back door for quick escape, walkie talkies for anyone on a dangerous mission outside and a storage room for all your treasures.....