Dollhouse Scales, Materials And Other. 7 Tips Of Knolwedge In All!

Is Inch Scale the right size for my dollhouse?

Dollhouse scales are a way for you to know that the furniture you are buying will fit your dollhouse. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.

The most common scale for both dollhouses and dollhouse furniture is the 1 inch , or 1:12, scale. With the 1 inch (1:12) scale, an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture. For example, a dollhouse dresser that is 4 inches tall represents a 4 foot tall real dresser. In other scales, such as half inch and quarter inch, less than an inch represents a foot of real furniture.

So a 2 inch tall dollhouse coffee table would look like a 2 foot tall coffee table in reality. In other scales, such as half inch and quarter inch, less than an inch represents a foot of real furniture.

Porcelain Dollhouse Furniture

What comes to mind when you think of porcelain? China, and with good reason because porcelain's primary discovery came from china in the early 600s. Ever since then porcelain has been the dominant material for most fancy dishes, pottery, and "china". Fortunately for the miniature enthusiast it also works extremely well with dollhouse furniture. The most common areas that porcelain is found in dollhouses is in the accessories and bathroom furniture kits.

Dollhouse Furniture: Victorian Era

Victorian furniture for dollhouses is unique, classic, and the popular choice for most dollhouse enthusiasts. The Victorian era was classic in style and design, these pieces of furniture are pleasing to the eye, have rounding corners, and detailed design. A dollhouse filled with Victorian dollhouse furniture will be the envy of any hobbits and truly worth displaying on your own living room.

Bedroom Dollhouse Furniture

Every dollhouse needs a dollhouse bedroom. There are so many styles, colors, designs, and furniture pieces available that each bedroom set is truly unique. Many sets come with custom-designed bedding, detailed engravings, and other specialized touches.

Dollhouse Furniture: Wicker

Wicker furniture is the art of basket weaving and furniture making combined. Traditional wicker furniture is made from vine, bamboo, or other such material. Most wicker furniture is made with wire, but there are some very ornament pieces put together with fine strips of wood. Wicker adds a modern look and appeal to your dollhouse furniture set and we would recommend that it complements contemporary or traditional dollhouse kits.

Office and Library Dollhouse Furniture

A library or office in your dollhouse really helps you define the era to which your dollhouse belongs: some furniture items are extremely modern; others really capture a Victorian-era essence. Adding a small amount of accessories, such as a few classic books or an ornamental globe, go a long way in this room. Your library or office instantly brings a little more refinement to your dollhouse.

Unfinished Dollhouse Furniture and Kits

Unfinished furniture and furniture kits give you the same satisfaction and freedom that you get from building your own dollhouse kit. Unfinished furniture include pre-assembled items that you can decorate however you choose. If you want to assemble the furniture yourself, buy a furniture kit; completed items will appear as they do in the picture.