The Best Miniature House Kits

Buying Guide

Dollhouses are often associated with children, but creating miniature houses with impressive designs has become a hobby for many adults. Now, thanks to some readily available kits, you can assemble your own mini house, complete with intricate detail that will impress all your friends and relatives.

First, you’ll need to make sure you buy a kit that’s designed to walk you through the process. While building a miniature house isn’t easy, most kits come with step-by-step instructions, including pictures, that walk you through the process. Some kits even label every part to make sure you know what goes where.

What do you do with your dollhouse after you’ve built it? You showcase it in your house, of course. Set it on a table in a corner of your favorite room. Many have LED lights that will make it a centerpiece of any room where you set it up.

Before you buy any miniature dollhouse kit, look at the finished size. Some are bigger than others. Many are designed to a scale of 1:24, though that information might not be much help when you’re determining how much space it will take up in a particular room of your house. Check the finished measurements to make sure it will fit in your space.

• Before you start building, make sure you cover the surface you’ll be using to design your dollhouse. You won’t need to saw or drill anything if you’ve bought a kit, but glue and paint are often involved. A tablecloth that protects your workspace can make a big difference.
• When you think of a dollhouse, you may picture a home with rooms like the ones in your house. But there are other options now available, like cafés, bakeries and greenhouses. You may even decide to set up an entire community of buildings to create a collection.
• Your dollhouse kit should include everything you need to build your miniature. However, some will require batteries and glue to be purchased separately, so keep an eye out for those hidden costs before you buy.
• If you have young members of your family who want to get started building miniature dollhouses, first check the recommended minimum age for the kit you’re buying. Many are marked for those ages 14 and older.
• Even with step-by-step instructions and a kit that has everything you need, most miniature dollhouses require one more thing to build: time. Plan for a multi-day project when you start building a miniature house.
• The best thing about a dollhouse kit is that it includes everything you need, and it all should be precut. The wood pieces should be ready to assemble, and you should have a wide range of accessories to create a detailed end product.