Furnishing Your Dollhouse
By Veronica Scott
When furnishing your dollhouse, the options are almost
limitless. You can purchase pre-made furnishings.
When furnishing your dollhouse, the options are almost
limitless. You can purchase pre-made furnishings. If you have
both the skill and the time, you can create your own miniature
furniture. You can also use printables ordered from catalogs or
downloaded online.
Purchasing pre-made furniture is the simplest option. Whether
you are just starting out or adding to a growing collection,
there is a wide range of styles and prices to choose from. Try
to visit some dollhouse shows in person and shop the extensive
internet dollhouse showrooms as well. You'll find everything
from inexpensive block furniture to exquisite artisan
collections.
One option is to purchase the basics right away, such as
kitchen and bathroom furnishings. The rest of the house can then
be decorated slowly over time. Or, buy some relatively
inexpensive “placeholder” furnishings to start with, then allow
the decor to evolve over time.
Crafting your own dollhouse furniture is time consuming and
takes a definite level of skill. If you are up for the
challenge, plans for a wide variety of furniture types can be
found online. Or, use the available plans as a jumping off point
to create your own miniatures. If you are looking to create your
very own style, you can design and build the furniture yourself.
Another option is printables. Printables are pre-made designs
that can be printed out on paper from your home printer. You
then cut pieces of cardboard or other strong, lightweight
backing material to fit. Affix the printable to the backing
material to create a finished piece.
It is important to remember than printables can come from any
source. Vast collections are available, covering every topic
from tables to lamps to candy boxes. However, do not limit
yourself to what is currently available from someone else’s
imagination.
With modern photo-editing software, it is a breeze to make your
own printables. Want to include a miniature version of your own
bed or dresser in a dollhouse that you are creating? Take a
digital picture, upload it into your favorite photo imaging
software, and then reduce it to the appropriate scale. Be sure
to remove any background or extraneous details from the photo
and be certain that the color balance and hues are correct.
Voila! You have a completely customized printable ready to use.
Just be certain to account for all sides of anything that will
need to be 3-dimensional.
Furnishing your dollhouse will be an ongoing process. Do not
expect or attempt to fully furnish the dollhouse in a weekend or
even in a month. Allow your dollhouse to grow and evolve
naturally, adding details as they become relevant to you.
Remember that dollhouse furnishing is about much more than
simply furniture. You may want to add artwork on the walls,
various flooring options, oven mitts, teapots, even toilet paper
rolls. Think about the dollhouse as you would your own home and
think of the little details that make a house into a home.
Continue to add, subtract and redecorate throughout the life of
the dollhouse, just as you do in your own home. Look to sources
from designer homes to dollhouse shows for inspiration and let
the dollhouse furnishings come naturally. This can be a lifelong
hobby.
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