The answer to how to build a dollhouse from scratch is the consequence of a much-asked question in the dollhouse world, but a little too general to answer straight away.
So I split up the question into different categories, in the hopes of answering everything you always wanted to know about building a DIY dollhouse.
So let's dive straight into things!
updated 09/11/23
How to Build a Dollhouse from Scratch for Beginners
In this phase, I hope to give you all the detailed instructions for building a dollhouse from scratch - step by step.
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Step 1: Decide on which dollhouse style.
Well, if you wonder how to build a dollhouse from scratch, the first thing to do is to think about which dollhouse style you are going to work on because there are many.
On my website, I have written about most of the styles that exist for dollhouses, although I think I'm still missing a few 😉
In the list below, you can find the ones I have already talked about:
- Victorian dollhouse style
- Shabby Chic dollhouse style
- The Tudor dollhouse style
- The Georgian dollhouse style
- The Gothic style
- Farmhouse dollhouses
- the Asian dollhouse style
- The Federal style
- the Antique Dutch cabinet dollhouses
I still need to figure out Art Nouveau and Baroque, I think haha. That's for another day!
In the meantime, please do let me know below which style has your preference, I would like to know!
Step 2: Look for DIY dollhouse plans or create your own.
There are two ways to have your own DIY dollhouse plans:
- Look for the plans online
- Create your own DIY building plans
As you noticed again haha, I have written about both ways. I didn't even realize myself that I already wrote about so many things ;-).
Oh, how about Victorian dollhouse plans, found those as well, almost forgot!
Step 3: Gather your building supplies and power tools.
Before you can start building your DIY dollhouse, you need to know these 2 things, for which again, I have already written expanded articles, just click on the links below:
- Which power tools and other small tools do you need to build a dollhouse?
- An informative article on the building supplies needed to build a dollhouse.
Step 4: Cut out the pieces in the right size!
Follow the instructions of the DIY dollhouse plans to the letter and use the appropriate power tools to cut them out. You can now sand them first as well.