The Happy Kitchen Room Box

It's going to take some trial and error before you get the hang of these kits. But, just like tab and slot dollhouses, once you get the hang of it, you learn different techniques and you become better and better at them. Because I have prior experience working with miniatures, this first kit I tackled, turned out pretty good.

The instructions for these kits are in Chinese, but a few of them come in broken English. The English is so bad that it will not be very helpful. If anything, it will be a hindrance. Good thing that the photos are amazing. Each step is captured in exquisite full color photo detail. So, you will not have to read a thing.

 

The kit comes with wallpaper and flooring, but don't expect any leeway. Every item needed is precisely measured, so there are no extras. The room box walls and floors are 3/8" MDF, so they are sturdy and good quality. They are assembled the same way a dollhouse would be and the wallpaper and flooring application is exactly the same.

The furniture has to be assembled. It is made of good quality wood and is pre-finished, so no painting is required. Painting is the only thing that you won't have to do yourself.

The kits come with all of the electrical components for you to do the wiring yourself. Every single item, in this kitchen, no matter how small, has to be made by hand, from the items in the kit. You have to do all of the upholstery as well, so having some sewing skills will come in handy.

I always make a base for these room boxes. It helps give them some height for better display. It also helps hide the wiring and power box. I use balsa wood to make the base. The thumb tacks help hold the dust cover in place. The cover is very light and can be easily shifted. Most of these kits bring an acrylic dust cover, which you have to assemble yourself.