If you're interested in working on something small — really small — a 1:144 scale dollhouse kit might be just what you're looking for. At this scale, one inch in miniature equals twelve feet in real life, meaning these tiny houses are often no larger than a few inches across. They’re sometimes referred to as “dollhouses for your dollhouse,” since they’re a perfect fit as decorative items inside a 1:12 scale home.
Over the past few weeks, I looked into what kinds of kits are available in this scale, what they’re made from, how complex they are, and where to find them online. I even built one myself recently — if you're curious how that went, I shared the full process (and plenty of pictures) over here:
👉 I Finally Assembled a Lovely 1:144 Scale Dollhouse for a Dollhouse (Confused Yet?)
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Other Names You Might See
1:144 scale kits can also be found under a few different names. Some sellers and hobbyists refer to them as micro miniatures or micro scale dollhouses, which is a general term for any scale smaller than 1:48.
Another related term is N scale, which comes from the world of model railroading. N scale ranges from 1:148 to 1:160, so it’s very close in size to 1:144. You’ll sometimes see miniature furniture, buildings, or accessories labeled for N scale that work well in micro dollhouses, especially if you're decorating a tiny scene or building from scratch.
What to Expect from 1:144 Scale Kits
Most kits in this scale are made from laser-cut wood, often with paper sheets for wallpaper, shingles, or other surface details. They usually come unassembled and unpainted (some of them are painted), so there's room to personalize them. Some kits also include tiny furniture pieces, and a few even come with LED lighting.
The scale is small enough that a good pair of tweezers and a magnifier are highly recommended — the parts are delicate, and precision matters. That said, not all kits are equally complex, and some are definitely more beginner-friendly than others.
🧵 Kits You Can Buy Right Now (1:144 Scale)
Here’s a selection of 1:144 kits you can currently buy online. All of them are available through platforms like Amazon or Etsy, and I’ve included a mix of styles and difficulty levels:
Kit Name & Brand |
Style/Theme |
Approx. Price |
Where to Buy |
Difficulty |
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Cuteroom Happy Series Micro DIY House |
Cozy cottage with furniture & LED lighting |
~$19 USD |
Intermediate |
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Rolife Alice’s Dreamy Bedroom (1:144 scale) |
Fantasy-style micro bedroom with LED light |
~$23 USD |
Intermediate |
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Unfinished 1:144 Scale House – Handmade Kit |
Bare wood micro house, full of character |
~$12 USD |
Very Easy |
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Detailed Victorian-Style 1:144 Scale Kit – Artisan Made |
Handcrafted tiny home with charming details |
~$39,95 USD |
Intermediate to Advanced |
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DIY Kit No. 77 – 1:144 Scale Miniature House |
Traditional-style multi-room miniature house kit |
~$51 USD |
Advanced |
=> This image is the last kit in the table, created by My Miniature Roombox
A Few Final Notes
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If this is your first time trying this scale, I’d recommend starting with a small one-room kit or a cottage-style design.
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Kits that include furniture or lighting usually require a bit more time and patience.
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Make sure you have tweezers, a fine-tip glue applicator, and a steady workspace — it makes a big difference at this scale.
Have you tried a 1:144 scale kit already? I’d love to hear which ones you picked and how it went. And if you have tips or tools you swear by for working in this scale, feel free to share below!
Happy crafting!
Lizzy
