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Dollhouses - Are dollhouse kits or finished models the best choice?
If you are browsing for dollhouses, as a gift for a special little girl or to house your own trove of dollhouse miniatures, one of the first things you need to decide is whether to make it piece by piece or find a pre-finished model. There are advantages and disadvantages to both of these alternatives and many more alternatives than ever, irrespective of what you pick. So let’s take a look at why you might want to build your own scaled dollhouse and when you would choose to buy a completed dollhouse. Buying a pre-assembled and finished dollhouse Finished dollhouses are not as common as dollhouse kits, but there are several adorable styles available for reasonable prices. whenever you are looking for a dollhouse while forgoing the bother of creating it from the ground up, here are a couple of alternatives. You can find a modest choice of pre-assembled and finished dollhouses made available by Real Good Toys, one of the largest dollhouse manufacturers around. These homes are entirely finished from top to bottom and are prepared to furnish right away. By finished, we mean that windows are already put in, wallpaper is pre-hung, roof shingles are in place, solid wood floors are laid, and exterior and interior painting is done. Everything is ready to move your dollhouse furniture, dollhouse dolls and other dollhouse miniatures right in! It’s a very nice choice if you’re ready to buy a well-built scaled dollhouse in a classic design. You can expect that you will pay a reasonable price of about $150-$400 for one of these treasures. Another option is to acquire a dollhouse kit and have it constructed by a craftsperson for a commission. This is great if you are clear about the end product you are looking for and you can locate someone nearby who will assemble and customize your dollhouse for you. You can team up with a miniaturist to tailor every aspect from paint colors and textures to wall decor and flooring. Some local dollhouse stores and experienced crafters offer this service. Building a dollhouse from a kit By far, the most common route is to make a dollhouse kit as a project. This is not only a fun project, but it yields you many ways for constructing a personalized, unique dream house. Almost any item you can think of can be created in dollhouse scale. You have a wide range of shapes, sizes and prices to select from when looking for dollhouse kits. From country farmhouses to charming cottages to magnificent Victorian dollhouses ... there is a great amount of history and architecture shown in the design of in today’s miniature homes. And picking a dollhouse kit is just the beginning of the fun. assembling, painting, siding, roofing, adding electricity, installing wallpaper, flooring and customizing give you lots of ways to build your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece in miniature. There are kits that are enjoyable for all experience levels, from the first-time dollhouse builder to the experienced craftsperson. In fact, many people enjoy challenging themselves with larger and more complex kits as they become increasingly passionate about this hobby. Dollhouse kits can be purchased for as little as $20 for a cozy small house and upwards of $1000 for an ornate mansion. Come see a great selection of finished dollhouses and dollhouse kits Our friendly staff will help you pick out your dream dollhouse and then help you pick the furnishings from our collection of perfectly sized dollhouse furniture and other accessories created especially for your house. Visit us online at www.TheMagicalDollhouse.com. |
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