How to make a children’s dollhouse with your own hands (+ bonus video)

Children’s doll houses are not only a source of endless hours of entertainment for children, but also a wonderful opportunity to develop their creativity. Making a dollhouse with your own hands not only satisfies children’s curiosity, but also helps them learn how to work with materials, develop imagination and patience. We at joy-pup will tell you how to create a dollhouse with minimal costs and maximum fun.

Bonus video How to make cardboard two-story doll house mansion

Step 1. Prepare materials

The first step in making a dollhouse is preparing the materials. You will need:

• a large box as the basis for the house;
• acrylic paints, brushes, markers and decorative materials for decoration;
• miniature furniture or toy items such as tables, chairs, and beds;
• fabrics and paper for creating interior and textile elements of the house;
• glue, scissors.

Step 2. Building the foundation

Take a suitable cardboard box, cut off one side to create an open structure. This will be the main room of your dollhouse. Additional boxes or dividers can be added to create rooms and floors in the house.

Step 3. Interior decoration

Paint the walls and floor of the room inside the house. Use your imagination and creativity to create a unique interior. You can paint windows, doors, pictures on the walls, or even wallpaper. Use fabrics to create curtains and rugs.

Step 4. Furniture and decor

Add miniature furniture and decorative items inside the dollhouse. You can create your own furniture from cardboard or use pre-made miniature items such as chairs, tables and beds. Decorate rooms with colorful details such as pictures on the walls, bookshelves and flowers.

Step 5. Exterior

Don’t forget to decorate the outside of the house. You can paint it with acrylic paint, add decorative elements, create a miniature garden or yard. This will make your house more attractive and interesting to play with.

Step 6. Finishing

Once you’ve finished decorating and furnishing your home, give everything time to dry and set. After that, your dollhouse will be ready to use.

Other dollhouse ideas

Making a children’s dollhouse with your own hands is a great hobby that contributes to the development of children’s imagination and creative skills. Your child will be delighted with the opportunity to create their own world and play in it. See other ideas on how to make a dollhouse out of fabric, a suitcase, a tin box,