Town Square Miniatures Art Deco Bathroom Set

It’s one of life’s paradoxes: the smallest room in your house is the one that holds the most items. Your dollhouse’s bathroom is no different. Here are 5 must-have miniatures to include when decorating your dollhouse bathroom:

1. Dollhouse Bathroom Set: This seems obvious, but keep in mind the set you choose will dictate the style of your bathroom. Miniature bath sets typically include a toilet, bathtub and sink. There are many style choices – from sleek, contemporary porcelain to traditional wooden Victorian sets to choose among. It will be the primary focal point of your bathroom, so choose your bathroom set before choosing dollhouse wallpaper, flooring or paint colors.

2. Miniature Towel Rack: The towel rack or towel bar is a necessity as no bathroom is complete without towels. There are different styles to choose among including a standalone rack or wall-mounted towel bar. You can choose a finish (silver or brass, for example) to complement your decorating scheme.

3. Dollhouse Medicine Chest: A miniature cabinet or medicine chest is needed for storage of miniature toiletries and health items. Often, you can save space by finding a medicine cabinet with a mirror, that can be placed above your bathroom sink, or perhaps a cabinet with a towel rack to place above your miniature toilet.

4. Dollhouse Bath Rug: A mini bath rug will warm-up your bathroom and give a space with many cold, hard features a softer look. Consider a large miniature bath mat to place beside your bathtub or in the center of the room, if space permits. Consider coordinating the color of your bath rug with the color of your miniature towels.

5. Dollhouse Bath Accessories: The final touches in your dollhouse bathroom decorating project should include bathroom accessories that will add interest to your miniature scene. There are so many items to choose among and your chosen design theme should dictate which items you choose. For example, a traditional Victorian bathroom could include a miniature pitcher and bowl set. A more modern bathroom could include a basket of perfumes and lotions.

There are so many wonderful miniatures to choose from when decorating your bathroom. Plan your style first, then have fun choosing items that will make your tiny space come alive!

Much like painting your own house, painting the interior walls of a new miniature dollhouse kit can be tedious work, but the fun happens when you begin to see everything come together in a beautiful fashion.

To begin this easy process you will need to have some paint on hand. Paint is not included with most dollhouse kits, so this will need to be purchased this separately.  Use a non-acrylic based paint as these can leave streaking. Premium latex paints (in either a flat matte or satin finish) are recommended. These are east to come by, don’t come with a heavy price tag, and are available in a wide range of colors. Visit your local hardware or diy store. Specialty paints for dollhouses also exist through craft stores and specialty websites, but generally cost more.

There are lots of options for how your dollhouse appears when finished.  If you need inspiration, look to home decorating magazines. Though intended for full size homes, the color combinations will work just as well in a 1:12 scale dollhouse. Choose trim and accents colors at the same time you choose your main wall colors. Also, be sure to choose a roller or paint brushes that are of high quality. These will prevent streaking and will provide an even coat.

A wood sealer is recommended as a first coat. This will prevent the wood from absorbing the paint and will make the process of painting your interior walls much quicker. Sealers and primers can be found in the same places where you would buy interior latex paint. Apply your sealer before you’ve assembled the dollhouse walls. Prepare surfaces for the sealer, by removing doors and windows and covering – with tape or cloths- areas that are not meant to be painted. You may also need to sand away rough areas. This is easily accomplished with an emery board- typically used for filing nails.

Once prepped, you can begin sealing, then painting the surfaces. Paint your trim and detail work first (this is much easier to install finished after your dollhouse walls have been painted). Next, apply your first coat of paint to your dollhouse walls before assembling.  Be aware that you may need as many as three coats of paint to achieve the desired result. Be sure to lightly sand each coat before applying the next coat of paint.

This dollhouse decorating project is one of the most enjoyable and will have the largest impact on the look of your interior. Spend the extra time to tape any pieces you don’t want painted. The result will be beautiful and one you will enjoy looking at for years to come.

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