Dollhouse Living Room - Scrapbook Paper Floor & Tissue Box Walls
07 February
Thanks to Miniatures.com for partnering with me to bring you this dollhouse makeover post!
A few weeks ago I shared "The Littlest Vintage Cottage" with you and the exterior makeover which included new exterior paint and repairs and a sandpaper roof!
I have now started a little bit of the interior, we are starting this makeover in the living room where I have installed new flooring, painted the walls, wallpapered an accent wall, textured the ceiling, and installed crown molding and a staircase!
First, let's take a look at the before of this room.
I kind of went backward and laid the new floor first when I should have painted the walls first to ensure that I didn't get paint on the new floors. I was just so excited to see how the new floor would look!
I used some cute scrapbook paper that looks like whitewashed wood boards!
I might have actually squealed a little bit once this was down! 😁
I found this adorable crown molding at Miniatures.com. I ordered two pieces of it and I think I have just enough to do the kitchen too!
This dollhouse has little strips of wood in the corners so I couldn't miter the crown molding very easily. I filled in the gaps with wood filler though and once it was painted you can't even tell!
I painted the walls, crown molding, and the ceiling with some Country White chalk paint that I had.
Now, I want you to see this wallpaper I found on Etsy... it is normal sized wallpaper for a normal size house and I wanted to get this look in my little dollhouse...
Now, get ready for something so amazing...
I found this wallpaper in dollhouse size... in the form of a tissue box!! YES!!! Not even a name brand tissue either... store brand! It's an EXACT MATCH!! Again, there may have been squeals of joy!
I decided the tissue box would be a perfect accent wall so I cut it up and pieced it together on the wall! What do you think?
I am planning to have a fireplace on this wall as well and I think that will cover the seam perfectly.
For the ceiling, I put the paint on super thick and used a round sponge pouncer thingy to get the texture. I pounced and twisted at the same time to get a texture similar to the ceiling in a rental I lived in once. 😊
It's hard to photograph since it's white but I think you can see here.
I installed a new staircase too. I used the Simple Stair Kit also from Miniatures.com. With this staircase, you can adjust it to the height you need. It comes with an extra step to add on if you need it. My house is a little bit smaller so I had to actually cut off a couple more steps.
I stained the steps with Dark Burnt Umber.
The opening for the staircase was not quite big enough so I used my little multi-tool thing to cut the hole a little larger.
I painted the stair risers white (I think I may add little numbers to them for a fun addition!)
So far I have opted to leave the railing for the staircase off. I may change my mind but this house is pretty small so I think the open staircase looks nice.
I'm really pleased with the progress so far in the living room, what do you think?
I'm excited to start on the fireplace and furnishings for this room!
Do you have a dollhouse you'd like to makeover? If not, Miniatures.com has got you covered, they have some really cute little kits!
A few weeks ago I shared "The Littlest Vintage Cottage" with you and the exterior makeover which included new exterior paint and repairs and a sandpaper roof!
I have now started a little bit of the interior, we are starting this makeover in the living room where I have installed new flooring, painted the walls, wallpapered an accent wall, textured the ceiling, and installed crown molding and a staircase!
Dollhouse Living Room - Scrapbook Paper Floor & Tissue Box Walls
First, let's take a look at the before of this room.
I kind of went backward and laid the new floor first when I should have painted the walls first to ensure that I didn't get paint on the new floors. I was just so excited to see how the new floor would look!
I used some cute scrapbook paper that looks like whitewashed wood boards!
I might have actually squealed a little bit once this was down! 😁
I found this adorable crown molding at Miniatures.com. I ordered two pieces of it and I think I have just enough to do the kitchen too!
This dollhouse has little strips of wood in the corners so I couldn't miter the crown molding very easily. I filled in the gaps with wood filler though and once it was painted you can't even tell!
I painted the walls, crown molding, and the ceiling with some Country White chalk paint that I had.
Now, I want you to see this wallpaper I found on Etsy... it is normal sized wallpaper for a normal size house and I wanted to get this look in my little dollhouse...
Source: Betapet on Etsy |
I found this wallpaper in dollhouse size... in the form of a tissue box!! YES!!! Not even a name brand tissue either... store brand! It's an EXACT MATCH!! Again, there may have been squeals of joy!
I decided the tissue box would be a perfect accent wall so I cut it up and pieced it together on the wall! What do you think?
I am planning to have a fireplace on this wall as well and I think that will cover the seam perfectly.
For the ceiling, I put the paint on super thick and used a round sponge pouncer thingy to get the texture. I pounced and twisted at the same time to get a texture similar to the ceiling in a rental I lived in once. 😊
It's hard to photograph since it's white but I think you can see here.
I installed a new staircase too. I used the Simple Stair Kit also from Miniatures.com. With this staircase, you can adjust it to the height you need. It comes with an extra step to add on if you need it. My house is a little bit smaller so I had to actually cut off a couple more steps.
I stained the steps with Dark Burnt Umber.
The opening for the staircase was not quite big enough so I used my little multi-tool thing to cut the hole a little larger.
I painted the stair risers white (I think I may add little numbers to them for a fun addition!)
So far I have opted to leave the railing for the staircase off. I may change my mind but this house is pretty small so I think the open staircase looks nice.
I'm really pleased with the progress so far in the living room, what do you think?
I'm excited to start on the fireplace and furnishings for this room!
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Do you have a dollhouse you'd like to makeover? If not, Miniatures.com has got you covered, they have some really cute little kits!
Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 07 February
Tag:
DIY & Crafts
It's looking awesome! That tissue box find is amazing---who'd think you'd find the exact same design?
ReplyDeleteThat is so dang cute!! squeeee! Now I want a doll house too--it's like decorating your own home, but cheaper and instant satisfaction. You have such great ideas! Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks Vikki! Heck yah! If I could wallpaper my walls with tissue boxes I could save tons of money! haha!
ReplyDeleteTania
Thank you! I was shocked too!
ReplyDeleteTania
Tania, I'm speechless! That is so darn cute! Love the stairs! Love everything about it! Can't wait to see what you're going to do with it next!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe you found that fun pattern on a box is tissue. So Fun! Looking forward to seeing the fireplace!
ReplyDeleteI know... of course as a tissue box it's nothing spectacular but as dollhouse wallpaper... well its just awesome!!
ReplyDeleteTania
Does this mean that I've redeemed myself after ditching the hearts?! ha ha!!
ReplyDeleteTania
Wow!
ReplyDeleteI Linzey! I hope that's a good "wow" :o)
ReplyDeleteTania
Thank you so much! I've got so much fun stuff brewing in my head, can't wait to do some more!
ReplyDeleteTania
Wow - love this! Such a creative project. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next!
ReplyDeleteaprettyfix (:
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