If you love quick and simple paper projects for your dollhouse (mostly origami, actually), this one is a fun little build. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a miniature TV cabinet with working drawers, plus a little TV to place on top.
Everything is made from regular colored paper, so it’s very beginner-friendly. The final size works well for Barbie-scale dollhouses, but you can scale the measurements down if you want it for 1:12.
Too complicated? Check out these easy miniature paper tutorials.
This tutorial is BEST WATCHED ON YOUR DESKTOP, and not on a phone or laptop, as there are a lot of pictures in it, sorry!
Also, the tutorial should be clear from the pictures alone, without me having to write a lot of textual context. If you do have questions, though, please just ask in the comment section below!
Materials You’ll Need
- Colored paper (yellow, brown, black, or any colors you like)
- Craft glue or school glue
- Scissors
- Pencil & ruler
And a lot of patience, because these do have a lot of steps!
Making the structures with origami- step by step.
Step 1 – Start Making the Drawer Boxes
Start by folding a square sheet of paper into a small open box shape. The first folds form the structure, and the next folds bring the sides upward to create the walls. It’s essentially the classic origami “box base.” After shaping it, crease the sides well so the drawer keeps its form.
Step 2 – Shaping the Drawer
Continue refining the folds so the sides line up neatly and create the square drawer bottom. You’ll see the box taking shape as you push the corners in and reinforce the edges.