Transitions from kids to teens to adults to grandkids
Turn Your Backyard Into An Imagination Land
- Modular Design With Endless Possibilities
- Climb, Swing, Play, Or Relax In The Shade
- Durable Material W/5 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
- Easily Set Up, Move, Take Down, & Store
- Aesthetically Pleasing… No Eyesores Here!
Five Things That Make Bijou Different
1. “We are excited about all the modular pieces and how the kids will be able to use them for years to come.”
Do your kids lose interest in new toys within minutes of opening the box? Then your family needs a Bijou! This play structure will be a part of your kid's life at every milestone from ages 3 to 103.
2. “My grandson absolutely loves his! He spends hours outdoors exploring, reading, playing, and even eating in his private tent! It’s been a Godsent!”
Many researchers agree that kids who spend time outside are happier, more attentive, and less anxious. When the playtime is over, use your Bijou as a makeshift dining area, reading nook, or hangout area.
3. “ The quality is fantastic. The structure is very secure and it looks great! Can't ask for much more than that.”
As a parent or caretaker, you can relax knowing that your kids can have endless, all-year fun on this durable and made-to-last play structure. Regardless of the world events, your kids can have a safe space to create their own world.
4. “Really enjoying the setup in our yard. Kids have had hours of enjoyment playing on this thing ... more importantly, super easy to set up (and take down if you need to move it to another spot in the yard).”
Setup your Bijou in as little as one hour with our easy-to-follow written and video instructions. Name a better investment of your time. One-hour setup in exchange for hundreds if not thousands of playtime for your child.
5. “It's also aesthetically pleasing (no brightly colored plastic!) - my kids have really enjoyed their new play structure!”
Outdoor play doesn’t have to ruin the aesthetic appeal of your yard. Say goodbye to bright-colored plastics and unappealing shapes with a Bijou.
Bijou VS The COMPETITION
I think I can fit that in
Easy to store and move around
Adapt for adult use or remove the wood and give away
It is what it is
Hope you have a few weekends to spare
Stay there and be square
The kids arent interested anymore, now what do we do with it?
Modular Means Reconfigurable
— Not Adjustable
Most playsets are permanent decisions. You buy a cedar swing set, assemble it, and it stays that configuration until your kids lose interest and it comes down. The structure doesn't change because it wasn't designed to change.
Bijou Build structures are built to change. The steel star hub accepts Teslin panels in any configuration that works geometrically. The connector is the same from every direction. That means the same Bijou Build purchase can be a low climbing structure for a three-year-old, a raised platform for a six-year-old, and a different shape again after that. You're not buying one setup. You're buying components that stay relevant across several years of use.
The Teslin panels and steel star hubs are the parts that don't change. The structural pressure-treated 2x4s are sourced by you at Lowe's or Home Depot — standard dimensions, available anywhere, replaceable for a few dollars if a board ever needs it.
Easy Quick Setup!
Those kids keep you busy! Bijou is made for quick and easy assembly. Your initial assembly takes just under an hour with a helping hand or two.
1. SET OUT YOUR SUPPLIES
Ensure you have your Bijou Build kit and your pressure treated wood.
2. CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION
We recommend a relatively flat area, free of low-hanging branches or other obstructions. Also, choose a soft surface for staking.
3. ASSEMBLE WOOD TO BRACKETS
It helps to have a couple adults in this step. See product manual for more detailed instructions.
4. ATTACH PANELS
Easily attach your five teslin panels in the order you’d like with the velcro straps provided.
5. STAKE TO THE GROUND
Stake your Bijou Build to the ground to ensure everything stays put.
6. PLAY AND PUT AWAY
When you are done playing, remove the stakes, fold up the tent, and secure it with the included straps. We include easy to carry handles, so 2 adults (it's heavy!) can carry the Bijou to a new location or store it.
What Bijou Build Is Made Of
Most outdoor playsets are built from one of two materials: cedar wood or galvanized steel. Cedar is naturally rot-resistant and looks good at install. The honest caveat is that it needs water-repellent sealing or staining every one to two years to stay that way — skip a couple of seasons and you get checking, fading, and surface splitting. Galvanized steel holds up well in wet climates and needs minimal maintenance, but it heats up in direct sun and comes in fixed configurations you can't change.
Bijou Build uses Teslin panels. Teslin is a synthetic sheet material made from 50% post-consumer recycled water bottles. It doesn't absorb moisture, doesn't produce splinters, and doesn't require any seasonal treatment. Each panel connects to a steel star hub — the same hub geometry regardless of which configuration you're building — which is how the same set of panels can become a climbing frame when your kid is four and something completely different when they're seven.
The structural members are standard pressure-treated 2x4 lumber. Not proprietary cuts, not a special order. You source them at any Lowe's or Home Depot. If a board ever needs replacing, it's a hardware run, not a customer service call.
FAQ
Our open-ended and modular design allows your kids to explore and play endlessly. The level of customization and play you get with your Bijou Build play structure you can’t find anywhere else.
Single-use, plastic playsets are often clunky, uninspiring, and bad for the environment. The Bijou Build’s teslin panels made of recycled material are not only sustainable, they look beautiful too.
There are so many ways you can Bijou and you can repurpose it as the years go by and the kids grow up, making it an environmentally responsible and stylish choice.
Bijou is the first play system designed for families. Kids to teens to adults can enjoy Bijou in different ways. The Solar panel and 100LEDs make a magical hangout space and the Sway is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee.
Bijou offers UV protection and an fun way for everyone to get outside.
Just about anywhere! It’s an outdoor play structure, but you can use it in the backyard, at the grandparent’s, the lake house and more. We do recommend a relatively flat and soft surface, so the Bijou is safely staked to the ground and the kids can play to their heart’s content.
It most certainly can! Bijou uses outdoor pro grade materials. Steel hinged bracket is powder coated steel with UV resistant coating. The metal hardware is stainless steel and the anchor feet are UV injected nylon.
The panels are made of 50% recycled water bottles and are a permeable UV Teslin material.
Bijou includes 2 storage straps so it is portable, but it is also a sturdy climbing structure so it does need to be staked down.
We also use pressure treated lumber so it is decay and mildew resistant, however, this does make the assembled Mainstay approximately 150lbs
Of course, the sun will breakdown anything given enough time, so it’s always best to store Bijou when it’s convenient or you aren’t using it, but not required, just suggested for longevity.
It’s easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Your initial assembly takes just under an hour with two adults. After that, whenever you want to Bijou, just pop it open, stake it to the ground, and get playing in just a few minutes.
Check out our Assembly Video here.
You need a Bijou Mainstay from us, which comes with all the hardware, panels, hinged bracket etc... and then you need 10ft long 2x4's from your local hardware store. If you order the wood with your Bijou, we will arrange for it to be sent from your local Lowes or Home Depot. We designed Bijou to use standard construction grade lumber that you can find locally. No fancy cuts needed, just 10ft length pressure treated 2x4's right off the shelf.
You will also need an 8ft step ladder and a drill to assemble the Bijou with the included wood screws and a power drill.
With that, you’re ready to get started. Assembly time with 2 adults is approx. 1 hour
We meet or exceed all US safety standards for Children's products and Children's outdoor play equipment including ASTM F963, F1148, EN71-1 and EN71-8. We’ve tested Bijou to the highest standards for use and abuse, torque and tension as well as weathering and UV testing.
Anyone with imagination! Kids, teens, parents, and grandparents alike. Bijou Build’s nature-inspired aesthetic and modular design means it works for your whole family through the years. 250lb max weight.
Years and years! Our fabric panels have been tested for a variety of climates and extended use and abuse scenarios. Plus, your pressure treated wood stands up to the elements and, well, kids. We want your family to use your Bijou and make memories for years to come.
No! it does not. We purposely designed the panels to be as permeable as possible while still providing UV protection and shade. Bijou doesn’t hold water or wind so it is more sturdy and stable.
If your Bijou does ever get marred, simply spray down with soap of your choice and water and give a bit of a scrub with a brush. Similar to outdoor cushions etc…
YES! You have the option to order with wood or without. It couldn't be more simple!
Bijou uses standard construction grade pressure treated 2x4s available at your local hardware store.
Bijou doesn't require ANY special cuts and uses standard length wood at 10ft, so you can grab it right off the shelf.
It is important to use pressure treated wood for it's strength and durability in outdoor applications.
Pressure treated wood made after 2003 uses a non toxic treatment that is safe for children and pets.
Home Depot and Lowes will arrange delivery of your wood directly to your door for a small fee
Or, you can pick it up yourself and select exactly the pieces you want.
You can sand and add the finish to the wood to customize your Bijou.
Bijou will ship from Dallas, TX within 1-3 days once you place your order via FedEx.
Wood will ship from your closes Lowes or Home Depot and will arrive within 2-5 days of your order being placed.
Contact Customer@BijouBuild.com if you have any questions
