Ever wanted to build a Victorian dollhouse but felt lost when it came to finding plans? I’ve been there! That’s why I gathered some of my favorite sources for authentic Victorian dollhouse blueprints, and paired them with options that let you skip to the decorating stage if building feels overwhelming.
In this updated guide, you’ll discover:
- Where to find dollhouse vintage-style plans
- Ready-made kits that cut the build time
- A few tricks
Let’s get building (or browsing!).
Updated 02/09/25
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What Is The Victorian Dollhouse Style Again?
Let’s keep it short: when people talk about a Victorian dollhouse, a few design details usually stand out:
- Bay Windows & Turrets – tall, decorative features that give the house its grandeur.
- Ornate Trim – gingerbread woodwork and fancy trim along the roof and porch.
- Steep Roofs – often with multiple gables or dormer windows.
- Bold Colors – from deep reds and greens to pastel pinks and blues.
- Decorated Interiors – think wallpapered rooms, chandeliers, and carved wood furniture.
That’s really all you need to capture the feel of the era — no history lecture required 😉
How To Build A Victorian Dollhouse from scratch?
There are several ways you could build a Victorian dollhouse. Let’s start with the most complex one:
1. Use Victorian Dollhouse Plans.
You could totally do the research yourself on how to design and build a Victorian dollhouse and examine the style, and get a wider comprehension of it, plus come up with ideas.
If you can handle creating your own building plans, even better for you, and if you know which power tools to use, then I wish you all the luck with that!
But there is “a but”. This kind of style is an architectural style that gets quite complicated for beginners.
So I did some research on where to get Victorian dollhouse plans and made it a bit easier for you:
1. Repair Manuals PDF– Victorian Dollhouse Plans
This store has 29 Victorian House Plans in the form of an E-book with PDF files. Click on the picture below or here for more info.
This store also has sewing plans for Victorian dresses.
2. Melody Jane Victorian dollhouse plans.
Here you can get your own dollhouse plans to build your own 1:12 Victorian mansion basement.
3. Boutique Hobby– Plenty of doll house plans
Boutique Hobby is selling 150 Victorian house DIY plans, perspective views, and floor plans.
4. William T. Comstock
A paperback book of Victorian domestic architectural plans and details: 734 Scale Drawings of Doorways, Windows, Staircases, Moldings, Cornices, and Other Elements from William T. Comstock.
Also available on Kindle.
Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details: 734 Scale Drawings
Buy Now →5. A. J. Bicknell & Co
A paperback of Victorian architectural details by A.J. Bicknell & Co: Designs for over 700 Stairs, mantels, doors, windows, cornices, porches, and other decorative elements.
Buy Now → 2. Use Victorian Dollhouse kits to create a dollhouse.
Building a Victorian dollhouse can be quite “simple” with the use of building plans, yet it takes a very long time and requires quite a few power tools, compared to using dollhouse kits.
Anyway, if you do choose a kit, it is just a matter of following the instructions in the manual, and most brands should be quite easy to do.
But let’s dive a little deeper into these Victorian dollhouse kits:
Shop Number 1: HartsDesireMinis
HartsDesireMinis is a well-known Etsy shop that focuses on ¼ scale Victorian dollhouse kits. One of their standout designs is the St. Beckham Gothic Victorian, which comes as a complete kit.
That means you don’t just get the structure — it also includes wallpaper, trims, staircases, baseboards, and even landscaping materials like grass, bushes, and window-box flowers.
The pieces are laser-cut from 1/8” birch plywood, so the details come out crisp and clean. Every kit also comes with step-by-step instructions, making it more approachable even if you’re new to smaller-scale houses. A nice touch: each base has a piece of felt included, so your finished dollhouse won’t scratch your furniture.
These are highly detailed kits, but keep in mind that at ¼ scale (1:48), some pieces can be delicate.
Shop number 2: GoldRushBay
Gold Rush Bay is a San Francisco–based Etsy shop renowned for its highly detailed pre-assembled Victorian-style miniatures, offered in various scales (HO 1:87, N 1:160, and O 1:48).
Their designs are architectural and nostalgic, perfect for both train layouts, fairy gardens, and dollhouse collectors alike.
Their items include iconic architectural pieces like Haunted Mansions, Shipley Mansions, Italianate row houses, and Victorian facades.
Each structure is crafted with intricate details—think bay windows, clapboard siding, fishscale roofs, ornate trim, and hinged doors or flowing facades—with many available either with fluent, ready-to-paint white finishes or fully painted options.
All products ship fully assembled—no building required—and often include interiors.
Check out more prices and details here.Shop number 3: 3DLasercraft.
3DLasercraft offers a Victorian-style wooden dollhouse kit, alongside other laser-cut projects like trains, cars, and planes.
- The dollhouse is handmade and measures 375(h) x 280(w) x 200(d) mm.
- It comes with a manual, and many parts slot together without glue.
- The back is open, so you can view the staircases, fireplace, and opening front door — leaving plenty of room to add your own miniature furniture.
- Spare or replacement parts can be requested if something gets lost or broken, sometimes for just the cost of a stamp.
It’s a smaller, more affordable kit compared to the big names, making it a good starter option. The shop is based in Ireland, so shipping times to the US may be a little longer.
related articles:
– how to draw your own DIY dollhouse plans?
– Where to find miniature house blueprints?
My Final Conclusion
I hope that you could figure out how to go about crafting your Victorian dollhouse and if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask them below or join me on my social media channels below or Facebook group.
I wish you happy crafting!
Kind regards,
Lizzy
Hi everyone!
My name is Lizzy, and I am an amateur miniaturist obsessed with everything in the dollhouse and miniature world, ever since I was a teenager.
So far, I have created 2 dollhouse projects, a backyard shed and a miniature treehouse, tons of DIY dollhouse kits, and “hacked” some.
I also created a fairy garden, and lots of small and simple miniature projects on my YouTube channel. (mostly made from trash or everyday items).
I love to write as well about all things happening in the miniature world, hence the reason why I created this blog!
I wish you happy reading and crafting!
Lizzy
Hi Lizzy,
I’m a civil engineering technician and I’ve always loved making house models. There were several that I designed myself and made from plywood. I once received a wooden Victorian dollhouse and furniture kit as a gift. It was easy to assemble and my kids loved playing with it. Making house models is a stress-relieving, creative hobby that I recommend to everyone. It can also be a fun educational program for our kids.
Kind regards,
Debora
Hello Debora!
How nice that you are a civil engineering technician and that you loved making house models, that sounds like a dream come true to me!
I wish you happy crafting and playing with dollhouses for your kids, thanks for your comment!
Kind regards,
Lizzy