Here is the completed and lit-up dollhouse.
Let's take a look at the assembly and the final product.
The dollhouse is made from high-quality MDF, pre-finished wood,
featuring intricate details. The porch posts are spindled, the exterior
walls have a scored appearance resembling siding, and there is
decorative trim on the roof. The front door has pediments, and several
arched windows add charm. Two skylights on the roof allow for better
visibility inside.
The furniture is also made of quality wood, pre-finished with
curved legs and spindles.
Every area of the dollhouse is filled with
details and accessories, ensuring that it is not lacking in miniatures. The printed paper products are on high-quality paper with clear
and crisp images. They were not produced with a basic printer; even
professional printers struggle to match their detail. This makes the
boxes, books, and other paper items look professionally made, making it
hard for others to believe they were crafted from a kit.
While the materials for assembly are excellent, everything must be
assembled from scratch, except for the bathtub, which comes ready for display. All fabric and wires need to be cut to size; nothing is
pre-prepared. It's important to understand this before ordering a kit. I
included many photos showing items before and after assembly, but some
photos only show finished items to avoid redundancy. This does not mean that the items came finished. I still had to make them.
The dollhouse is slightly smaller than half-inch scale, so consider this if you plan to use items from this
kit in another dollhouse.
There are two versions of this dollhouse; one includes a car and a
dust cover. Be sure to read the listings carefully to know what is
included. My kit did not come with the car or dust cover, but I made my
own dust cover using measurements from the instruction booklet. The
company does not sell the dust cover separately. If you want a car, you can purchase one on eBay using the same measurements.
Now, let’s discuss some potential issues with the kit.
There may be minor warping of the wood, which can make assembly
challenging but does not prevent it. This was particularly true for the
staircase and some walls. MDF can be difficult to straighten, but in my
case, everything aligned well in the end.
The wiring for electrification is complex, with visible wires in
many areas. Although the kit tries to hide them, some wires remain
exposed. The corner where all wires converge can be quite crowded.
Hiding them behind curtains or other items helps, but threading wires
through small holes can be tricky.
The dollhouse includes a compartment for hiding the power supply
box, but it is small and offers little room for maneuvering wires.
Since
you need access to turn lights on and off or change batteries, avoid
placing permanent items in front of this compartment. For example, you
cannot place the swing as shown in photos; it must go elsewhere.
Removing the dust cover and an item to access the power supply can
be inconvenient. It would have been better if wiring ran outside the
dollhouse instead of through this compartment. You could modify it by
drilling a hole at the base of the dollhouse to fit the power supply
underneath or consider alternative lighting options without using
provided wiring.
The chandeliers seem oversized for the scale of the dollhouse,
though this isn’t a major issue once everything is displayed together.
I am not satisfied with how the bedroom table lamp lights up; you might want to modify it for better lighting or leave it unlit.
The brick paper covering the base of the dollhouse is delicate and
prone to creasing or scratching. It is sized too closely to allow for
clean folds along edges. Touching up any damage with acrylic paint can
help improve its appearance since damaged paper detracts from the
overall look of the dollhouse.
Overall, this is a good product that will certainly attract attention from visitors and is fun to create.
You can visit this dollhouse's gallery here.
