Innovational Petite Accessories: Modeling Concepts

Designing the Outside of Your Dollhouse Kit

The outside of the dollhouse has as much do to with the appeal, if not more, than the inside design. The first thing that everybody looks at is the paint and the shingles. When you are setting up your dollhouse apply a good three coats of good craft paint to your dollhouse. When you are applying the shingles first die them and then assemble them with ruler drawn lines to avoid mistakes. In addition to the paint and shingles a couple of accessories like a barbeque or bird house will add to the attractiveness. The exterior can even house subtle designs like a rock walkway, fountains, or flowers. Lighting is another addition that will really help the look of the outside features. Lights on exterior are commonly found on the porch, but you can place them pretty much wherever you would like to.

Designing by Mood

The mood of the room should be a designers motivation and no other, it is the mood that dictates color and furniture, and not the other way around. The mood of the room is chosen by the expectations of those that do, or plan to use it. An example is that you would have a kitchen to eat, have conversation, relax, cook etc. One more example would be the bedroom, the most personal quarters, and is designed for only one person. Great dollhouses are no different. To help you get in the mood setting, picture the room and the feelings that emanate from that room, then design colors, furniture, and styles to match that setting. As you increase your miniaturist talent with your own dollhouses people will notice the particular moods, and even though they can't quite put there finger on it, they will be impressed.

How Many? The reality of that question applied to Miniatures

There is a common question that is asked when getting miniatures: Can I put too many pieces of doll furniture in one room? It really depends on the room that you are trying to furnish and how it looks once the furniture is installed. First, the rule of thumb is not trying to cram too much furniture, yes I know that it is fun, but everything has its limits. Second, having everything in means that what was not there is gone. You see sometimes it is not about what is in the room but what is not. If you notice a space balanced room your eye is more relaxed as it doesn't have to weed out the mess. On the other hand if you have too much space then you simply ask: Is that it? As there are many answers to one puzzle this is just another scenario where you need to play around with it until you have a knack for it.

Wallpaper: A simple Trick for an Outstanding Look

Though you may want to paint some of your walls, we recommend that you try wallpaper as it is a great substitute to paint and leaves a great look. Not only will the walls have a cute and distinct pattern, but the job will be done in a fraction of the time. There are many websites online that will give you some great ideas and options with dollhouse wallpaper. If you are looking to save even more time there are wallpaper sheet specifically for dollhouses that are made in small cuts for easy installation. Don't forget, because you are looking for such a small portion you can even print your own wallpaper design. If you have a computer and a semi decent printer simply make a style that you are comfortable and print out a couple sheets. Scrap booker's will have all the necessary materials for you as well, so if you know anyone or if you are a scrap booker yourself look at your collection of paper and I am sure that something will work. Remember, you learn by doing, so start with something simple and create something amazing.