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No need to move all the furniture, as it can almost all be incorporated, especially since things like televisions and tables can be used as walls!
Books are almost always better when you're tucked away from the world yourself.
Comfort is key in making a good fort, so use your softest fabrics, fuzziest pillows, and even lay a small area rug on the ground.
Siblings get to bond with each other in this private space of their own.
It can be as simple as one sheet and only the space of a bed taken up, but it can provide a whole new feel.
The beauty of forts is that each is customized to their owner's content.
The ground doesn't always have to be your fort base!
Impress your kids with your construction skills and enjoy some time apart from the world together.
Just big enough for one tiny person. If your young kids haven't experimented with pillow-piling forts, it's really now or never, as soon this won't seem so spacious!
Hanging this curtain from a hook on the ceiling is one of the easiest ways to set up a little no-hassle fort.
You should definitely be the cool parent or grandparent remembered for inspiring the fort memories.
If the fort is away from the TV, kids are encouraged to use their imagination again in this tech-less space.
We're not sure why you'd have meter sticks, but any long pieces of wood lying around are great for forts!
Your fort can be box-like, which is quite simple to build.
Or grown adults with a burgeoning passion!
Like that Christmas tree you still have up from last year...
Maybe your kid will actually pay attention while you explain the rules of chess (again).
Suddenly a home, that you thought could never get bigger, has a whole other experience inside of it. It certainly makes days stuck inside more exciting!
Making forts is kind of like camping inside anyway. If you're going to use tents, zip them together to maximize on space!
Clothespins and binder clips work well, but avoid safety pins, as they may come loose and, in a pile of blankets, that’s not very safe at all!
Just know you're not alone, and anyone of any age is allowed to enjoy a fort!
Use temporary adhesive hooks on the ceiling, as they immediately grow your fort potential and can be removed without leaving any holes or markings behind.
This father and son fit somewhat comfortably in this fort.
Epic forts are meant to be enjoyed for hours on end, but you'll get hungry. So instead of messing up tons of sheets and pillows, make sure there's a designated table or tray space.
Think sofa cushions! Chairs! Umbrellas!
Whether your fort opens up to a TV screen or you bring a laptop in there with you, these little nooks are like perfect private cinemas.
You don't need more weight when you're trying to build something vertically. Bed sheets work great, and they let more light in.
Not only is it necessary at night, but lights can also add so much to the ambiance of a fort. Try battery-powered fairy lights!
As families are stuck inside trying to flatten the coronavirus curve, things can get a little out of hand. If you think you've run out of ways to keep them entertained, here's the gift that keeps on giving: blanket forts.
They're not only a way to keep everyone occupied, but also an essential part of childhood (and sometimes adulthood), and they serve so many functions. Click through to get some tips on how to craft your fort, and browse through some photos to get inspired.
Inspiration for building epic indoor forts
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As families are stuck inside trying to flatten the coronavirus curve, things can get a little out of hand. If you think you've run out of ways to keep them entertained, here's the gift that keeps on giving: blanket forts.
They're not only a way to keep everyone occupied, but also an essential part of childhood (and sometimes adulthood), and they serve so many functions. Click through to get some tips on how to craft your fort, and browse through some photos to get inspired.