I'm so excited, I can hardly contain myself. My birthday gift came early this year.
My hubby bought me this A.M.A.Z.I.N.G custom built Barbie mansion. It is HUGE! Roughly five feet tall by four feet wide by two feet deep.
It is solid and constructed with 1/4 inch plywood.
Traditional victorian style with bay windows on either side of a main entryway.
This was a previously loved home that has seen a lot of play time over the past ten years. A completely blank slate for me to finish and customize in whatever way I choose!
The doorway is 12 inches tall so even in heels Barbie clears the opening. I may make the opening just a little bit bigger so I can install an operational door..which I will have to build from scratch since there are no ready-made doors in the 1:6 market large enough to work.
The stairs are built just like in real life with stringers, risers and treads. Need to build window frames too.
Testing out a dry fit of the kitchen layout. The entire Kenmore Kitchen fits along the outside wall but it makes the eating area a little cramped. With the fridge on the other side there is room to move around the breakfast nook. I can just imagine this kitchen filled with all kinds of re-ment! The ceiling height is 16 inches.
One optional layout for the bedroom. The room is large enough not only to house a full canopy bed but a sitting area as well.
**This is a new custom bed I've been working on which will be available for purchase soon! Just need to finish the mattress and sheet.
And a full view of the left side of the dollhouse just because it makes me happy. :-) I have the MOST amazing husband!
Follow along with me as I finish this house! Can't say for sure how long it will take. I have never finished a wooden dollhouse before.
I would love to hear from anyone who has finished a proper dollhouse for advice! Suggestions? Opinions? I love comments! Don't be shy.
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Crafting!
Stephiejo
