Real Good Toys Contemporary Ranch Dollhouse

The average size dollhouse features rooms with layouts that closely resemble a real house. The majority of inch scale dollhouses measure between 16-24 inches deep with individual rooms measuring between 10-12 inches wide. The actual depth of each dollhouse room will vary according to the architectural style of the dollhouse. Some kits feature movable room dividers that allow you to adjust room size. The floor to ceiling measurement typically runs 9 to 10 inches high depending on the specific measurements of the dollhouse kit. Some dollhouse kits feature more attic space than others. For more attic space, look for dollhouse kits with mansard roof designs.

The layout of a dollhouse was designed to be decorated with dollhouse furniture and dollhouse accessories. Most miniature dollhouses feature an open rear wall which allows you ample room to access your miniature furnishings. Some designs (such as single-story adobe or southwestern dollhouses) have dollhouses with ceiling access. In some dollhouse kit designs, you can access the dollhouse from the front. A front-opening dollhouse kit features a front panel that swings open to provide access similar to a rear-opening dollhouses. Larger dollhouse kits may also have side-access doors, which allow access into deeper parts of the dollhouse. Other large dollhouse kits may be configured into an L-shape design to provide more room in smaller spaces.

Before purchasing a dollhouse kit, it is a good idea to have a general idea of what types of dollhouse miniatures you would like to place inside. Knowing this, you can look for architectural styles that will accommodate your miniature furniture. Look for things such as number of windows, placement of windows and wall space. Take into account the layout of staircases, bay windows and doors as these will reduce your total decorating space. As mentioned above, attic space is important to consider when determining your total decorating space. Gable-style roofs with steep pitches will allow for less room to place your dollhouse furniture. Mansard-style roofs feature an elevated, flat-top design and will provide more room to display your miniatures.

Spending the time to carefully plan your layout before you buy will make your dollhouse miniature projects run even smoother.

International Miniatures Brass Candle Sconces

When choosing dollhouse accessories, there are so many choices and makers available. If budget is a serious factor when selecting dollhouse miniatures, you many want to consider decorating with dollhouse accessories by International Miniatures. The International Miniatures line includes a wide variety of miniatures for every room in your dollhouse. These value-priced miniature accessories are sturdy, creative and made of good quality materials.

If it’s a dollhouse nursery you are looking to decorate, check out their collection of adorable miniature nursery accessories! They feature such items as dollhouse baby toys, miniature baby bottles and dollhouse nursery supplies.

If your dollhouse miniature project requires tiny accessories for your dollhouse kitchen or dining room, then you are in for a treat. Check out their collection of miniature cookware, miniature kitchen utensils and dollhouse food items.

Whether you are looking to embellish your dollhouse sewing room, living room or bedroom, International Miniatures is sure to have the perfect miniature accessory to fit your room and your budget.

International Miniature’s dollhouse accessories may not contain as much intricate detail as some of the pricier hand-crafted miniature makers, but this line of miniatures will allow you to add more accessories and more variety to your dollhouse creation.

Front Opening Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Dollhouse by Real Good Toys

The dollhouse hobby. It starts with one simple question: to build from scratch or not to build from scratch? If you are new to the hobby and want to construct your first dollhouse kit, the first question you will have to ask yourself is if you want to build a dollhouse from scratch using a set of dollhouse plans, or if you would rather build using a pre-fabricated dollhouse kit.

If you decide that you would prefer to be your own dollhouse contractor, keep in mind that you will need some advanced woodworking skills to design, measure and cut your dollhouse pieces from plywood. Building a dollhouse from scratch isn’t too different than building a real house from scratch. If you are new to the dollhouse hobby or don’t have a flair for using a jigsaw, then a dollhouse kit may be the ideal solution for you.

If you decide to go with a miniature dollhouse kit, we recommend a kit manufactured by Real Good Toys. The dollhouse’s durability will hold up to many years of child’s play. If you plan to construct and decorate the doll house to be displayed as a proud showcase piece, rest assured the quality of materials will make your finished dollhouse an heirloom to be treasured by future generations.

Here are some advantages to building a dollhouse using a dollhouse kit:

1. Easy-to-Assemble: Dollhouse kits contain engineered parts that are pre-cut and ready to assemble. No headaches purchasing raw materials, measuring or sawing.

2. Variety: There are so many different styles and sizes of dollhouse kits to choose among. Whether you fancy a Victorian dollhouse mansion or a simple farmhouse, a dollhouse kit exists. When you decide to go with a dollhouse kit, you are sure to find the exact size and style you desire.

3. Quality: Dollhouse kits, specifically those made by Real Good Toys, have a reputation for quality. Unless you are a skilled carpenter, you will run the risk of making design and construction errors that compromise the quality of your finished product.

4. Unique Architectural Features: Choosing a dollhouse kit allows you to choose beautiful architectural details that would be difficult for you to craft on your own. These architectural details are already built into the kit! These features include interesting pitched roofs, wraparound porches and other details that complete the look of a particular architecture.

5. Options to Upgrade: If you decide to upgrade your dollhouse kit, additions to certain kits are available. You can add on an extra porch or 2-story addition either now or later.

Keep these valuable points in mind as you research and plan your dollhouse miniature projects. Enjoy!