Ever dreamed of having your own DIY dollhouse castle? Picture tall towers, secret rooms, or just a fun twist on a regular dollhouse; a castle brings something magical to the miniature world.
You don’t need royal blueprints to get started, just a bit of imagination (and maybe some cardboard, wood, or kits). In this post, I’ll share ideas to help you design and decorate a dollhouse castle that feels fit for your tiny kingdom.
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Updated 17/08/25
Why choose a Dollhouse castle?
I’ve always been fascinated by castles; probably because I live in Europe, where they’re everywhere. Old ruins, medieval halls, dark legends… they all have a certain charm.
So, the idea of recreating one in miniature has been on my mind for a long time (maybe a project for when I finally retire, haha).
A dollhouse castle lets you mix history with fantasy. You can keep it medieval with stone walls, tapestries, and knights, or lean into the fairy-tale side with princesses, chandeliers, and even a dragon or two.
Planning Your Dollhouse Castle Project
Before you start building your dollhouse castle, it’s worth thinking about a few basics:
1. Space
Castles can be big! Make sure you’ve got a good spot to display yours: whether it’s on a shelf, in a cabinet, or in a corner where you can admire it from all sides.
2. Tools
The tools you’ll need depend on the materials. A cardboard castle only needs simple things like a craft knife, glue, and paint. A wooden version may require extras like sandpaper or even small power tools.
Decide what type of castle you want: a medieval fortress, a dramatic Gothic castle, or a fairy-tale palace. Your choice will guide the details and decorations.
4. Layout
Think about how many rooms you want, whether you’d like open or closed walls, and if you want to add special features like towers or even a snowy winter diorama.
5. Sketch
Make a quick sketch of your dollhouse castle. It doesn’t need to be perfect: just enough to bring your ideas together before you start building.
Some examples on famous dollhouse castles.
If you can pull off some of the next examples, then well, I would pay for a museum ticket to come and see them haha!
1. The Astolat dollhouse castle.
The Astolat Dollhouse Castle takes its name from Elaine of Astolat, the legendary maiden who loved Sir Lancelot. Built around 1980 by artist Elaine Diehl, it’s considered the most valuable dollhouse in the world, with an official appraisal of over 8.5 million dollars.
This masterpiece isn’t just a dollhouse: it’s closer to a museum exhibit. With nearly 30 rooms spread across seven levels, it has staircases, hallways, and even hidden passages. Every detail was made for 360-degree viewing, so you can admire it from all angles.
It’s not exactly a weekend project for us miniaturists, haha, but it’s an amazing source of inspiration.
2. Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle
Another breathtaking example is the Fairy Castle, created by Hollywood actress Colleen Moore. This isn’t your average dollhouse: it’s a nine-foot square structure that rises fourteen feet tall, with 11 rooms that feel straight out of a storybook.
Inside, you’ll find glowing chandeliers, elegant bathrooms, and tiny treasures like miniature books written by famous authors. The walls are covered with murals and paintings that bring fantasy tales to life, while the furniture and décor show an incredible level of detail and luxury.
3. A dollhouse castle renovation by Michelle and Jim
Instead of building a dollhouse castle from scratch, you can, of course, renovate or do a makeover on any dollhouse type, and this goes for castles as well.
I found a wonderful Castle Dollhouse Renovation Project on YouTube by Michelle and Jim, go check it out!
Make sure to check out part 2 as well, and be amazed by the progress and grandeur of this house!
4. Create an easy Medieval castle from stiff card and a book!
Now, after seeing the Astolat and Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle, you might be thinking: “That’s gorgeous, Lizzy, but way out of my budget, or my patience!”
If you’d rather keep it simple (and maybe keep the kids entertained this summer), there’s a fun option: a cut-and-build castle book. It comes with templates you print on stiff card to create your own 14th-century castle.
The finished base measures about 59 x 46 cm and includes all the little details—mini characters, market stalls, jousting knights, and even a working portcullis.
Now this is a great idea, turning a dresser into a castle dollhouse! Make sure to click through to her website!
6. Hogwarts Castle!
Just wow! This Hogwarts castle is made by Rik Pierce, and it takes you to the next level of miniature castle-making for sure!
Selecting the Perfect Dollhouse Castle Kit
When using dollhouse kits for castles, you don’t need as many power tools as building a castle from scratch. A few crafting materials will do; they come with pre-cut pieces and save you time and complexity.
– Affordable castle kit – Includes dust cover and music box – good quality, the house and frame is sturdy
Contra’s
– glue and 2pcs batteries (type AAA) not included – you really need to check if the product is in order and not a retour, to check on missing pieces – sizing seems of
Here we have a simple DIY castle kit called “Moonlight Castle” and it is terrific if you are looking for a quick castle project. It includes miniature furniture and has a living room and a bedroom. The design is fairly simple.
– Includes a dust cover and a music box – very affordable kit – a basic lovely design that you can still “kitbash” with other methods for the roof, stone walls, etc..
Contra’s
– It is a very small castle with only 2 bedrooms – bad instructions – lots of sanding to do for the windows
I hope that you found this article on how to create a dollhouse castle and where to find dollhouse castle kits interesting.
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4 thoughts on “Creating Your Own Dollhouse Castle: Find Ideas And Tips”
There is certainly something magical about castles. I can still remember the magnificent castles I saw during a holiday to Switzerland, Germany and Austria many years ago. To be transported back into history and medieval times, was quite something.
So to be able to create miniature dollhouse castles, is fantastic. My son is a carpenter and always looking for ideas to make for his little girl. Making a miniature castle, might just be the next level of wow for her. Thank you for all these great ideas, I will be sharing your post.
Wow thanks once again for sharing your love for dollhouses with all of us! I swear that if I could, I could be a dollhouse builder. I like royal style and especially the styles of the 18th century that you can find in many palaces, such as Versailles. I really enjoyed your article and hop to see more of your work! Keep going!
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There is certainly something magical about castles. I can still remember the magnificent castles I saw during a holiday to Switzerland, Germany and Austria many years ago. To be transported back into history and medieval times, was quite something.
So to be able to create miniature dollhouse castles, is fantastic. My son is a carpenter and always looking for ideas to make for his little girl. Making a miniature castle, might just be the next level of wow for her. Thank you for all these great ideas, I will be sharing your post.
Hi Line!
Good to see you back and I’m happy that I could still inspire you and your son to create something for his girl.
thank you and happy crafting!
Kind regards,
Lizzy
Wow thanks once again for sharing your love for dollhouses with all of us! I swear that if I could, I could be a dollhouse builder. I like royal style and especially the styles of the 18th century that you can find in many palaces, such as Versailles. I really enjoyed your article and hop to see more of your work! Keep going!
Hi Angelce!
Welcome back again and thank you for your support!
I know right? I am always imagining that I would live in a castle and be the lady of the house haha!
I will keep going, no worries!
I wish you happy crafting!
Lizzy