DIY dollhouses are about the cutest trend on the parenting circuit right now and I am literally bursting with the anticipation of starting one with my own daughters this year. I’ll never forget the joy and pride of working on my own childhood DIY dollhouse with my dad — picking out paint colors, watching him assemble the details on the front porch, and of course, setting up tiny rooms that resembled the real ones in our home.
It turns out anything can be turned into a dollhouse, from a tin and a suitcase to a bookshelf or a pile of shoeboxes. You can also buy a bare-bones DIY dollhouse kit and let that be the starting point of your master creation. Dollhouse decor can range from boho to mod and farmhouse to glam and there’s design inspiration out there for any direction you and your little ones want to take.
Have a rainy afternoon and some basic craft supplies on hand? Or, feeling super pumped to scour the web and create the dollhouse of their dreams? Get busy with some DIY dollhouse ideas that range from sweet and simple to full-on masterpieces:
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14 Adorable DIY Dollhouse Ideas
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DIY Portable Dollhouse
What's cuter than this forest dollhouse DIY kit in a little tin case? Snag yours with the discount code listed on Instagram and make some awesome memories with the littles.
Photo: Instagram/potterandmason
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Lifelike Dollhouse Dream Kitchen
Don't you wish your real-life kitchen was this chic? #dollhousegoals
Photo: Instagram/fun_and_craft
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DIY Modern Monochrome Dollhouse
When can I move in? An Audi in the garage, stainless steel touches and chic bathroom tiles are just a few details that make this dollhouse special. Monochrome perfection wins in this little modern dream house.
Photo: Instagram/mini.huisjenr32
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DIY Loft Dollhouse
Remember your first apartment? I'm going out on a limb here to assume you wanted it to look like this. Spoiler alert: mine didn't.
Photo: Instagram/gioggia.jay
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Boho Dollhouse
All it takes is a coaster and four beads to create this darling table for your boho chic DIY dollhouse. I love a quick and easy project like this one. Bonus points for the little knickknacks on the table.
Photo: Instagram/house_small
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Pastel Rainbow DIY Dollhouse
Each of the four rooms in this sweet dollhouse is decorated with pastel hued accents and accessories, like pillows, folded bath towels, bedding and kitchen tiles!
Photo: Instagram/oliveroseuk
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Mod-Feminine DIY Dollhouse
It's all about the tiny details when it comes to dollhouses and this one doesn't disappoint. The gray and pink color palette with a southwestern twist is perfect for the girl (or boy) who likes a little flair.
Photo: Instagram/mini.huisjenr32
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Scandinavian-Chic DIY Dollhouse
I'm swooning over that marble, faux brick and just about every other detail in this sweet little Scandinavian-inspired handmade dollhouse.
Photo: Instagram/oliveroseuk
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14 Adorable DIY Dollhouse Ideas #9
A little box house and a ton of tiny balloons make for a truly magical addition to any kid's room -- or party decor!
Photo: Instagram/oliveroseuk
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Vintage Glam DIY Dollhouse
A little doily for a rug, scraps of tulle to fashion curtains, and a vintage brooch or two could bring a miniature DIY dollhouse to life with a Victorian feel like this one. If you're into found objects, this is the project for you! So fun and easy to keep adding to throughout the years.
Photo: Instagram/house_small
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Suitcase DIY Dollhouse
This darling little house-on-the-go is beautifully elaborate, but you can recreate a similar feel with any kid's suitcase and an imagination. Printing out tiny wall art is an adorable touch!
Photo: Instagram/little_lucciola
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Hardwood Floor DIY Dollhouse
Don't let your real house have all the fun - a dollhouse needs hardwood floors, too. I'm loving this brilliant, quick and easy DIY using popsicle sticks! Just click "translate" on the top right of the blog so you can read the details in English.
Photo: Miss Cutie Pie Inspiration
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Barbie's Other Dreamhouse DIY Dollhouse
Forget store-bought. Your kid's Barbies deserve a real dream house, and putting it together yourself makes it that much more special. Bonus: Barbie's laundry room!
Photo: Caught in Grace
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Shabby Chic DIY Dollhouse
This sweet dollhouse has a shabby chic feel to it with personality packed wallpaper in each room and crocheted doily floor rugs.
Photo: Practically Functional
