Miniature bookcase with 4 glass look doors and drawer, walnut bookcase, dollhouse miniature furniture, 1. Paint the inside with a scene or even put wallpaper on the back of the shelves. Jan 29, 2015 for those mamas dying for a playroom but without the room to spare, perhaps a closet can do just the same. Rebecca from simple as that created a special christmas gift for her two girls by turning this plain bookcase into a dollhouse. Ive decided not to dive into any more huge projects until after the holidays. When i began this project, i had intended to make a dollhouse bookcase rather than a bookcase dollhouse. With the right bookcase and some simple accessories to decorate it, i knew that i could create a dollhouse that my daughter would really enjoy. We converted this bookshelf from wayfair into a dollhousebookshelf for. If you have to ditch the headboard, pick up some bed legs like these from ikea. Click through for other dollhouses and play kitchens made from old furniture.
Dual workstations with some modifications, you can turn a bookcase into a 2person workstation for the ultimate in repurposing. To do that, i marked the center of the bookshelf sides and then used a speed square to mark my angles. Transform a bookshelf into a dollhouse with all the fixings, most of which you can diy. The kidkraft dollhouse cottage bookcase is a perfect companion piece to the dollhouse cottage collection.
Diy dollhouse bookshelf turn an ordinary bookshelf into a dollhouse for the little girl in your life. Furniture diy projects such as the repurposed dressers in. This bookcase headboard is made from an ikea expedit bookcase, although you could use any similar bookcase that you can find at a thrift store or yard sale. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Use as a dollhouse or as a bookcase you get to decide. Buy kidkraft dollhouse cottage bookcase wooden childrens furniture with shelves and hidden storage, 15. You can decorate it into a beach house, or a fab urban rowhouse.
Drape some curtains, and add a bit of wallpaper for whimsical fun. The two most popular scales for dollhouse miniatures are 1 scale or 112 scale and 12 scale or 124 scale. But as the pieces progressed, i decided to make one of each. The speed square has a ledge that keeps it flush with the wood so you get a perfect 45 angle. Make your little lady feel like a princess by turning her closet into a dressing room.
Aug 03, 2010 this is a guide about making a bookcase doll house. Dollhouse bookcase diy windows and front door interior. Oct 22, 2018 dollhouse get the kids involved in turning a bookcase into a fun dollhouse. Diy bookcase dollhouse ikea hack using an ikea billy bookcase, the diy village transformed it with paint and scrapbook paper for wallpaper to make an adorable dollhouse. Plus, when your child grows up, the bookshelf can go back to being just that. Toy rooms diy dollhouse dollhouse bookcase wooden dollhouse homemade dollhouse miniature dollhouse little girl rooms girls bedroom trendy bedroom. Place an 8 14 divider piece in the bottom shelf 15 from the left side of the unit. Fully functional minioffice within a one large cabinet or a bookcase is possible and many people can remember.
Here is a small collection of cool tutorials to help you. This particular transformation simply required removing drawers and adding some paint. It didnt require structural changes, which makes turning a dresser into a shelf not an onerous project. Toy rooms diy dollhouse dollhouse bookcase wooden dollhouse homemade dollhouse miniature dollhouse little girl rooms girls bedroom trendy bedroom 15 inspiring bathroom design ideas with ikea as the largest furniture retailer in the world, ikea is famous for providing the homeowners with the best and suitable furniture and decorations for their. Billy bookcase diy dollhouse ikea hack the diy village. As the largest furniture retailer in the world, ikea is famous for providing the homeowners with the best. May, 2019 5 thoughts on how to turn a box into a dollhousestep by step nancy j cohen on may 14, 2019 at 3. Have an old dresser and want to turn it into something. We love how this simple ikea bookcase was transformed into a dollhouse, complete with installed lighting. With a few simple tools, some decorative paper or wallpaper samples, paint, and other bits and pieces you can turn an old or inexpensive, new bookcase into a clever doll house for your child. Dollhouse get the kids involved in turning a bookcase into a fun dollhouse. Turn an ordinary bookshelf into a dollhouse for the little girl in your life.
Feb 17, 2015 once upon a time ikea sold a fullfledged dollhouse, but, for reasons only ikea understands, it was discontinued. Turn a bookcase into a dollhouse next, i took a piece of white foam board and planned to cut out rectangles to form walls on the upper level shelf and the lower level shelf. The next smallest common dollhouse bowl scale is 1. Once we found out we were having a little girl, i begged prince charming to create a. And then, i decided i needed a really awesome project to be my jump back into the blogosphere. Sep 04, 2015 white knight paints has come up with diy project to turn an old bookshelf into a dolls house. There is something extremely gratifying in taking something you dont use or thats unusable and turning it into something great. Thats amazing, and you clearly have talent that i lack. All pottery barn kids juvenile products are tested at 3rd party cpsc accredited labs to meet or exceed all industry voluntarily and regulatory safety requirements.
Once upon a time ikea sold a fullfledged dollhouse, but, for reasons only ikea understands, it was discontinued. While the original bookcase used here has been discontinued, ikeas expedit bookcase will work just as well. Then when the shelves are only full it will look like a doll house. Add a fun twist to your childs bedroom with the novogratz addison dollhouse bookcase. As i was looking at one of our bookcases at my house one day, i had a brainstorm. Here are the steps i followed and the materials i used to create a doll house suitable for 10 inch dolls. Modeled after kidkrafts classic dollhouses, this cute bookcase offers ample storage for books, toys and other small treasures. Last week i shared our baby girls nursery and promised plans and tutorial for building a dollhouse bookcase. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Transform an unused bookshelf into an ontrend dollhouse complete with subway tile, shiplap and bold wallpaper with this easy howto. A mini bookcase is the perfect height to turn this fullfledged toy kitchen into lots of homecooked fun. Jul 30, 20 when i began this project, i had intended to make a dollhouse bookcase rather than a bookcase dollhouse. Convert a 3 shelf bookcase into a doll house or super hero house for.
How to turn a box into a dollhousestep by step joanna. The sturdy painted mdf bookcase has 3 larger cubbies and 1 small cubby to store all of their books and toys. Its a diy dollhouse from a bookcase that looks just like my house. The simpliest way to do that is to turn a simple bookcase into the dollhouse. It comes with everything they need to get started, including a stove, sink, microwave, oven, and even the obligatory basket of fruit. As we all know, part of the fun of ikea is to reimagine and customize their products to your own needs which is exactly what parents have done to create dollhouses for their children.
Dollhouse bookcase from an old bookcase this is what you would do if you really wanted your little girl to have a dollhouse bookcase in her room. Turn that old bookcase into a beautiful headboard for the bedroom that gives you loads of storage and design. For example, expedit bookcases from ikea would work as a charm. Handmade holiday gifts are almost always more meaningful, and the best part is that you can tailor your gifts perfectly to the recipient. See more ideas about dollhouse bookcase, doll house, diy dollhouse. Dec 06, 2012 handmade holiday gifts are almost always more meaningful, and the best part is that you can tailor your gifts perfectly to the recipient. Inspired by a dollhouse, your child is sure to love picking out their favorite books from this fun bookcase. After cutting on my lines i used my miter saw but you could use a circular saw or jig saw. Turn a bookcase into a dollhouse building a dream house for your kids dolls doesnt have to cost a pretty pennyor require any previous construction experience.
Large dollhouse bookcase by bradshaw kirchofer, bookshelves, furniture for girls from rosenberry rooms. By adding a roof, chimney, wooden details, paint, fences, walls and even windows, the billy bookcase becomes a chic dollhouse bookcase. Under bed storage to maximize storage space add ikeas expedit bookcases under a bed frame and utilize wasted storage space. Building a dream house for your kids dolls doesnt have to cost a pretty pennyor require any previous. We repurposed the bookcase into a dollhouse by removing two of the shelves and repurposed them into interior dollhouse walls. Cutest dollhouse bookcase to build yourself i can teach.
Five bloggers were selected to participate, and at the. White knight paints has come up with diy project to turn an old bookshelf into a dolls house. I love the idea of a bookcase dollhouse, since it can be easily turned into useful storage when kids grow out of it. This would be so easy to decorate scrapbook papers could make darling wallpaper, felt or low nap carpeting, extra miniframes to frame wall photos, curtains, and more. Adding wallpaper and flooring june 8, 2015 2 by engineermommy so if you all will remember, a few days ago, i posted about taking an old wicker bookcase and transforming it into a basic dollhouse shape by adding some strategic pieces of foam board for walls and a roof line.
I measured the height and width of the spaces and then cut out the foam board. We took an ordinary bookshelf and converted it into a dollhouse which can just as easily be used as a bookshelf for. Move your bed into the closet just make sure you measure it correctly before moving. I decided to use it in my gift making quest and turn it into a cute little dollhouse that any little girl would love. See more ideas about dollhouse bookcase, bookcase and kids room. A fast make over, ok, it wasnt just 2 weeks ago that i turned a dresser into a dollhouse here and i was really happy with that but the more i looked at the dollhouse i kept seeing a castle hiding in the walls just begging to be created so what to do but follow my heart and just go with it. In order to make them cool you can use wallpapers, decorative papers or even paint. Also, this has a much smaller footprint than many of the dollhouse you can buy, and its openness actually makes it more functional.
Do the same into the bottom of the divider from underneath the bottom shelf. Take one small bookcase, install walls, build a roof. Or even use it as a bookcase still and now its just cuter. You may have noticed i have a little bit of a crush on the land of nod these days.
Jul 04, 2014 by adding a roof, chimney, wooden details, paint, fences, walls and even windows, the billy bookcase becomes a chic dollhouse bookcase. A dollhouse bookcase is a twoinone wooden masterpiece that keeps your little lass vast collection of fairy tale books and big dolls intact at one place. Young parents having an interest in creating some diy furniture crafts can make a start with a dainty dollhouse bookshelf adding some modest architectural beauty in their princesss room. Whether is futon sofas that turn into beds or beds with storage compartments, our practical furniture helps. Although dollhouses could be quite pricey so its a good idea to make one by yourself. This is a guide about making a bookcase doll house. We took an ordinary bookshelf and converted it into a dollhouse which can just as easily. Fully functional minioffice within a one large cabinet or a bookcase is possible and many people can remember secretary desks that were popular a while back. Let me back up back in january, i partnered with porch and wayfair to design a dollhouse for charity. Turn a bookshelf into a modern dollhouse easy does it hgtv duration. Turn a bookshelf into a modern dollhouse easy does it hgtv. If you have a little daughter then you definitely need a dollhouse. Seen from the front of the house which is the back of the bookcase, the structure appears to have a pitched roof.
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