Here's the information about my dolls house hobby. Where to look, what to look for and what you need.
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1:48 scale
This is a very small scale but great if you dont have much room. You can still fully furnish and light up these houses.
Dont hold me responsible for what happens to you after you visit this site!! It is addictive!! These houses are absolutely wonderful. Fully openable with actual interiors that you can furnish and decorate. So much fun and I have SO many!!
Petite Properties Ltd
An excellent resource for those tiny figures living everyday lives in your houses
Unbelievably useful item to always have in your tool kit. Perfect little rugs for all your rooms. Lovely quality too!
Quarter-scale carpets - Grab Bag
Adorable finishing touch that everyone forgets! Superb quality items that make all the difference.
KIT 3 options for French Country Lace Curtains, Swans, Floral or Cherub in Laser Cut Natural White Paper Kit 1:48 Quarter Scale.
I used these to make antimacassars on the backs of my sofas and chairs. It worked perfectly to give it a real Granny look!
Kit Miniature dollhouse French Roses Cutwork Placemats. in 3 scales Paper, set of 4, for vintage cutwork lovers PL207
Dont forget the finishing touches! Especially if you are doing a seasonal scene!
Miniature dollhouse Pumpkin Patch Doilies in Deep Orange or White, 3 scales Paper, 8 doilies in 4 designs, Halloween Autumn PL192
Shrubbery is a must have for your home, this is so easy to use, self adhesive and you can cut to size.
Self Adhesive Mixed Green Shrubs (40) for Model Railway, Diorama's & Wargaming
For flower gardens, these are perfect! Excatly the right scale and the colours look great too. Easy to handle and use, can be cut to size.
Self Adhesive Mixed Flowering Grass Tufts (70) for Model Railway, Wargaming and Dioramas
Raiding the Warhammer tool box is also very worth while. These make excellent windows in !:48 scale.
10 pack MDF Laser Cut Windows for Terrain buildings D&D Warhammer 28mm railway diorama model N
For me this wallpaper is elite. The designs are awesome, the print scale is perfect, quality is superb. These papers are so easy to use and there is ne bleed from the glue either!
Drink Me Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available - Papers, Self Adhesive And Fabrics -Dollhouse
Floor papers are a game changer. it can add a really nice touch of reality to your room.
Terracotta Colour Basic Tiles -Dollhouse Miniature Flooring-All Scales Available - Papers, Self Adhesive And Fabrics-Miniature Wallpaper
Exteriors can also be tricky. giving your house a touch of reality is easy with these papers.
English Flat Roof Tiles - Dollhouse Miniature External Paper-All Scales Available - Papers-Self Adhesive And Fabrics - Miniature Roofing
I Know, I know!! BUT hear me out! These figures make the most perfect fairies!! You paint them yourself, so you can of course “dress” them, but they are cheeky and very realistic as fairies!
This is a highly-detailed figure of a Women Naked Standing (35mm high) scale 1:48 O Gauge
Lighting really gives an extra dimension to your house and can really make them look lived in! Lights like this just make the job so easy!
Wall mounted outdoor lantern, 1/48th scale
This kit is easy to make and lends itself to so many different scenarios.
KIT, Standing Business Desk Kit, Laser Cut and Engraved, 1:48, quarter scale kit LC080
Old rustic roofing gives instant age to your building and is an easy way to add lots of detail.
Damaged Roof Tiles - Dollhouse Miniature External Paper-All Scales Available - Papers-Self Adhesive And Fabrics - Miniature Roofing
Rooms in these houses are tiny, to give them more depth and room for more furniture, this paper is a great idea! I used it in my bookshop, it looks great!
Dolls House Victorian Wallpaper Library Books Mural Quality Paper Miniature 03
Endless options for this, gives so much reality and detail to your house/shop.
Black Cat Cafe - Miniature French Restaurant - Posters Sandwich Board Bottle Labels etc. Collage Sheet- Printable - Instant Download (2208)
Internal roofing! Dont forget about that! It's all in the detail!
Internal Roofing - Dollhouse Miniature External Paper-All Scales Available - Papers-Self Adhesive And Fabrics - Miniature Roofing
I have used this so much in my houses, it is so versatile and easy to use.
Tudor Wood Panelling Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available -Paper, Self Adhesive or Fabric-Miniature Wallpaper
This little item is so perfect! The detail is unbelievable, it is perfect in every way. I have a set on the pavement outside my French Cafe!
Pair of ornate garden chairs, 1/48th scale
To make any house look real it needs lots of clutter. It needs to look lived in. These bottles are perfect in any room and you can paint them as you like. Easy to paint and very realistic!
Wine bottles, 1/48th scale
I cant tell you how many times I have used this kit. The detail is great and they are easy to make. I use them anywhere and everywhere.
Quarter Scale Books
Very easy to use and to paint afterwards. Look really lovely, I have these in the upstairs bedroom of my French Cafe.
French furniture set Kit 1:48 Scale for dollhouses
I love this particular flooring and have used it in almost all my houses. the print is great quality and I can “dry brush” paint over it to give it an aged look.
English Oak Flooring - Dollhouse Miniature Flooring Paper-All Scales Available - Papers,Self Adhesive And Fabrics - Miniature Flooring Paper
Lovely detailed paper and my go to for exteriors. looks fantastic
Weathered Red Bricks Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available - Papers, Self Adhesive And Fabrics
Rugs, no room is complete without them, these are great quality and look just the part.
Keeley Dollhouse Rug + Aged affect - Sizes For All Scales Available - Custom Sizes Available - Miniature Rugs - Dollhouse Rugs - Miniature
I love this item, it is so perfect. It can be painted or even used as is. Essential in a sewing room!
DIY 1:48 Mannequin
Pretty wallpaper makes all the difference. The detail on this is astounding and the print doesn't bleed either!
Ivette Victorian Florals (Early victorian) Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available - Papers, Self Adhesive And Fabrics
I love the difference this paper makes to a room, it instantly brings it to life!
Victorian Vala Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available - Papers, Self Adhesive And Fabrics
This is SO grand! As always excellent detail and quality. I have used this a few times but mostly in my Haberdashery shop. the doors can be cut out and used separately on a back wall to give a bit of hidden “depth” to your house.
Valentin Boisrie Dollhouse Miniature Wallpaper - All Scales Available -Paper, Self Adhesive or Fabric-Miniature Wallpaper - Dollhouse
Great little kit for starting out with if you have never wired a tiny house. Everything you need!
1/48th Lightbulbs x 4 with battery and holder. Note:- this is for a lighting kit only.
1:6 Scale
I love this furniture, in fact I could collect this jsut for the sake of it, it is beautiful!
1:6 Furniture
Did you ever have a collection of beautiful accessories that you decided were worthy of having their own display?? This is perfect for that!!
Display Cabinet Dollhouse - Mint Green 1/6 Scale Dollhouse Miniature
And why would you want to store your tiny shoe collection anywhere else but here!!??
Metal Drawer Chest Pink 1/6 scale Dollhouse Miniature Furniture
This is the next level of doll display. Even if you dont want to display dolls, isnt it a great way to show off your collection of furniture?
Having a collapsible set of walls, or even walls that fold up to stash away is brilliant. Not only great fun for a display but makes photographs or backdrops so much more interesting!
Roombox walls in 1/4 and 1/6 scale, doll furniture
So why not make your own!! how much fun is this! Let your imagination run absolutely wild!!
Every doll needs these, I can highly recommend these, they make great props for your photography
Mini Brands Mini Books Series 2 Capsule
We've all seen then, haven't we. Those adorable mini books!? Show them off properly, even if you dont have the dolls, why would you keep your mini books anywhere else??
1:6 Scale doll house bookshelf
I highly highly recommend and advise you to use chairs when displaying dolls. We all know they have a life of their own, so save them causing themselves damage by having them sit down rather than fall down! Also, if you have a lot of dolls, displayin...
Wooden chair for 1/6 scale dolls. dollhouse miniature furniture.
How beautiful is this? I can feel myself collecting again!!
1:6 miniature mini simulation Retro Wash Basin
Excellent little books for your doll, does she have a back story? Is she a Goth at heart? Excellent little props that will tell a story (no pun intended) about your doll and her story.
miniature books 4 sizes large choice of children's book titles.
Tools
Essential in every tool box!
Anita's Tacky PVA Glue (240ml)
Always use a metal ruler for cutting! Especially when doing work on such a tiny scale.
Jakar Lightweight Aluminium Cutting Rule
Always keep blades sharp and have plenty of variety. It gets fiddley!
FoamWerks Replacement Blades - Packs of 5
Precision matters!! Really good quality precise pencils are a must!
Derwent Precision Mechanical Pencil Set - HB 0.7
Another must have for your tool kit!
Jakar Precision Craft Swivel Knife (Ref. 7320)
Good quality fine brushes are always in use!
Pro Arte Acrylix Round Brushes Series 202
Find the finest markers you can, detail is very important and these help in so many ways!
Uni-Pin Fineliner Pens - Water Resistant Markers
A helpful basic cutting knife, blades can be snapped off to keep a new sharp blade handy
Isomars Cutter Craft Knife - Jumbo
Another must have! A clear defined workspace is essential, the pieces in the hobby are TINY!
ARTdiscount Cutting Mats
Another essential! Dont get bogged down thinking you have to paint everything if painting isnt your thing. I have completed several houses using these and it makes life so much easier - and less messy!
ARTessentials Graphic Art Markers - Dual Tip - Set of 80
Very useful to have, these are excellent for ageing effects and different types of finishes on your buildings.