10 Creative Blanket Fort Ideas for Kids

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a night in? Why not build a blanket fort? With just a few blankets, pillows, and some imagination, you can create a cozy and magical space for you and your friends or family to enjoy. Check out these 10 blanket fort ideas for inspiration and prepare for a night of adventure and fun.

Fairy Tale Castle Fort

This fairy tale castle fort idea transforms your living room into a magical kingdom. Use large blankets or sheets to create the walls and roof of the castle, and add pillows and cushions for comfort. Decorate the inside with fairy lights, paper lanterns, and streamers to create a whimsical atmosphere. Remember to add a drawbridge and a flag to complete the castle look!

Underwater Adventure Fort

Dive into a world of imagination with this underwater adventure fort idea. Use blue blankets or sheets to create the walls and roof of the fort, and add sea creature stuffed animals and decorations to bring the ocean to life. Hang paper fish and seaweed from the ceiling and add a bubble machine for effect. Remember to bring in some beach towels and pillows for a comfortable place to relax and explore the depths of the sea.

Space Station Fort

Blast off into outer space with this space station fort idea. Use silver or metallic blankets or sheets to create the walls and roof of the fort, and add glow-in-the-dark stars and planets for a realistic effect. Hang up some cardboard cutouts of spaceships and astronauts, and add space-themed decorations like a moon rock lamp or a telescope. Bring some cozy blankets and pillows for a comfortable place to stargaze and explore the galaxy.

Pirate Ship Fort

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure with this pirate ship fort idea. Use striped blankets or sheets to create the sails, and add some cardboard cutouts of pirate flags and a Jolly Roger. Create a plank to walk on and add treasure chests filled with gold coins and jewels. Remember to dress in pirate costumes and bring snacks for a pirate-themed feast. Arrr!

Jungle Safari Fort

Transform your living room into a wild jungle with this safari fort idea. Use green blankets or sheets to create a canopy of trees, and add some stuffed animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. Create a path through the jungle with pillows and blankets, and add some binoculars for a closer look at the wildlife. Bring snacks like trail mix and fruit for a jungle-themed picnic. Let the adventure begin!

Storybook Land Fort

This fort is a great idea for kids who love to read and imagine and for parents who want to spend time reading with their kids. Use blankets or sheets to make the walls, and add pillows for seating in this magical storybook land. Grab your favorite books and some flashlights, or add fairy lights to make this tent enchanting!

Fairy Forest Fort

Get the fairy princess in your life excited about this new adventure with a fairy forest fort. Use blankets to make pathways and trees, and add some sparkly lights for a fairy-lighted night. Add some fairy doors for a fun spin on the classic fort. Add some glitter on the floor as “fairy dust.”

Winter Wonderland Fort

This fort is fun for the whole family. You can use blankets to create your winter wonderland by making a snow-covered blanket wall and adding pillows as snowmen. Add cute stockings to hang from the walls, and grab some marshmallows for hot chocolate!

Narnia Fort

If you’re a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia, you’ll love this fort! Find a large box to create the wardrobe and add the blankets and sheets to create the world of Narnia. You can use foam noodles to make a magical forest with trees and bushes – also holding up the blankets and sheets. Add stars, snowflakes, and white lights to create a winter world inside your tent.

Circus Tent Fort

This is one of our favorite forts – perfect for the whole family! You can use a large box to create this circus tent and add blankets, sheets, and some pillows to serve as your seating area. Get creative and paint the box and name your circus. Each family member can perform a daring act or show off a stuffed animal’s talent inside the tent. Don’t forget to pop some popcorn!

The Challenge and a Solution

Blanket forts are a classic childhood memory that never goes out of style. However, as any parent knows, with the fun comes the mess. Dirty blankets and scattered pillows quickly pile up in every corner of the room, making cleaning up seems impossible. But fear not; there are ways to combat the challenges of blanket forts.

First, consider setting some ground rules with your children before they build their fort. This could include limiting the number of blankets used or asking them to clean up after themselves after playtime.

Another option is to provide a designated area for building forts where it’s easier to contain the mess and keep track of all the blankets and pillows used.

Our favorite solution is to invest in the Figgy play couch.

What is a Figgy?

The Figgy play couch cushions come in an assortment of sizes and shapes. Each foam cushion is covered with waterproof, durable polyester suede material and has handles to make moving them easier – even for the little ones. When you order the Figgy, you will receive four base cushions and two rectangle pieces with an option to add a wedge pillow to your order. Not only can you order extra pieces and covers, and you can also choose from eight different colors. You will love how the Figgy play set keeps your house less messy, and (bonus!) they are easy to move around and store.

My daughter is 10 years old and absolutely LOVES building her own forts. The problem I run into is that I have to rewash all the blankets when she is done because, I mean, who likes to sleep with a blanket that has been dropped on the floor? Figgy has been a godsend because she only needs ONE blanket to complete her fort. That particular blanket has become her fort-building blanket.

Aside from the Figgy play couch being great for a fort, it is also really handy to have for traveling. When we stay in a hotel, our boys get one bed, and my husband and I take the other bed. So, we bring it along with us for our daughter. She used to bring her Janiebee nap mat (which we LOVED), but she has outgrown it. Now, she uses two of the Figgy squares to sleep on. They are machine washable, so it makes it super convenient to throw in the back of our Yukon for our hotel stays.

In Conclusion

A creative blanket fort is perfect for extra fun and entertainment on a rainy or cold day. These forts offer endless possibilities regarding design, materials, and accessories. Whether you’re looking for a place for you and your family to relax or a hideaway for the kids, constructing a custom fort can be both enjoyable and rewarding. You can bring your unique style to life with just a few simple supplies. If the cleanup and chaos aren’t your things, consider The Figgy – the same fun but less cleanup. Grab some pillows and blankets or order The Figgy today and start building!