FOR FINICKY KIDS AND RICH PARENTS: SMARTPLAYHOUSE'S SUPER CHIC AND MODERN PLAYHOUSE'S, CAN COST UP TO $12,000

Because you're never too young for the finer things in life.

When architect David Lamolla Kristiansen's first daughter was born, he vowed to dedicate his time to creating a special place "just for her" where "she could discover and develop without the direct intervention of her parents."  The result, SmartPlayhouse, is a clutch of tres chic, modernist playhouses that are great for kids alright -- and even better for their design-obsessed parents.

Let's clarify: their rich design-obsessed parents. The playhouses shown here -- one's inspired by the famed Mikimoto building in Tokyo, by Toyo Ito, the other's a Mies van der Rohe-esque homage to mid-century modernism -- cost $3,400 and $12,000 respectively... starting! Extras like curtains, lighting, foundations, and even a door lock and key can tack on another $1,800. For that kind of money, you could buy your kid an entire neighborhood in Detroit.

COMMENTARY:   SmartPlayhouse produces both indoor and outdoor playhouses.  Some can be used both ways.  All of them are made-to-order.  These are tres chic playhouses, and are plenty expensive.  Most of the models come in three different sizes: Mini, Junior and Maxi.  These playhouses look like a lot of fun once outfitted with furniture, curtains, lights and fittings.  I can see why young kids would go bonkers over thse playhouses.  I have a feeling that after the Fast Company article and my blog post, SmartPlayhouse is gong to get a lot of website traffic and new orders.  I can remember the days when you could actually buy a small house for about $12,000.      

Courtesy of an article dated March 23, 2011 appearing in Fast Company Design

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[castors]

I really can't imagine this life using such money but however, I still want and eager to earn that money.

[Bamboo Toys]

these playhouses are cool but i guess they come at a Hugh price

[Ramon Gonzalez]

Wow that looks so cool. Is this on the market here?

[Children's Outdoor Toys]

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[Kids playhouse]

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