The other day, there was someone on my Facebook page asking which modern dollhouse kits would be best for beginners.
So I decided to dive deeper into this topic and made an oversight of the DIY kits that I believe to be the best to start out with.
Updated 03/06/26
Why start with easier DIY miniature kits?
The reasons to start with a beginner's kit are:
- Starting with a more complex kit can get frustrating, and you will want to give up
- If you have never created miniatures or dollhouses, starting with a beginner's kit will help you decide if you even want to create miniatures yourself or just collect them.
- Creating 1:24 kits or on another scale, like 1:48, can help you decide which scale has your preference.
- It can help you understand how to create miniatures and get insights into dioramas.
Anyway, let's dive deeper into the modern dollhouse kits for starters! (and maybe forget about some old-fashioned ones, like Greenleaf😉 )
The best modern dollhouse miniature kits for beginners.
1. Homey Kitchen by Robotime/Rolife
Not only is this one of the most affordable DIY kits from Robotime/Rolife, but it is also quite easy to create when you are just starting out.
The design is simple and modern and "light".
I have reviewed the whole DIY kit in another blog post, check the full version here.
Brand |
Rolife/Robotime |
Scale |
1: 24 |
Pro's |
- obviously: one of the easiest kits from Robotime to create - Very affordable - good quality product |
Contra's |
- contains a lot of plastic pieces, which you might not like - A very well-known brand can also mean that the project isn't unique, and you don't feel "special" as a beginner 😉 |
Our Ratings |
4,5/5 |
Hours to Make |
about 3 hours |
Check out more details and prices on Amazon here.
2. Buttercup Dollhouse kit by Greenleaf
Admittedly, the dollhouse kits from Greenleaf are usually on a more difficult level, because they are larger and more "complicated", because of the Victorian or Gothic theme, which makes them more finicky.
That being said, Greenleaf does have dollhouse kits that are suitable for beginners.
Just like this one called Buttercup, and it can represent a chalet in the mountains or a getaway at the beach 🙂
Brand |
Greenleaf |
Scale |
1: 24 |
Pro's |
- Very elegant designs - this can be made from 12 years and up, so quite easy - sturdy enough for even kids of 9 years and up to play with it |
Contra's |
- does not come with paint, furnishing, or other decorations. Some shingles come with it, but they are not like in the picture - you need to sand the pieces a lot so you don't get splinters and to assemble the pieces |
Our Ratings |
4/5 |
Hours to Make |
About 14 hours |