Doll House Living Room Makeover
This week we’re moving the vintage dollhouse remodel to the main floor living room.
I love these adorable sets by Le Toy Van, Hape and Plan Toy.
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To fit my budget, however, I purchased this inexpensive set online and made a few modifications.
I left the couch and chair frames as-is, and re-sewed very simple cushions to give it a woven tweed look. I sewed pillows to give the room a little pop of color. I used scrapbook “wallpaper” for a grasscloth affect, and more of the textured scrapbook paper rug (also used in the boy room) that fit the modern look.
I added large art to the wall that I sourced for free from designlovefest (love that site for free desktop art!) and shrunk to scale. Side note: I need to find a way to incorporate beach photography in my own home – can that even be pulled off in the Midwest?!
I got a little crafty with the end tables and ottoman. For the ottoman, I used this bottle cap tutorial I pinned online, and applied it to a little plastic box I had.
I attempted to recreate miniature versions of these inspiration end tables:
I used hairspray caps and hot glued in a criss cross (jump! jump!) pattern. I then gave them a coat of white spray paint. I think someone more skilled with a glue gun could have aced this project. I’d say mine are functional and passable as end tables, at best. 🙂
I painted the entertainment center and electronics. I then added some miniature books from other rooms in the house, and folded some cozy blankets.
Price Breakdown: Bath and Laundry Room
- Wallpaper and rug: $0.50*
- Furniture: $8.54
- End tables and ottoman: $0*
- Art and accessories: $0.00 *
- TOTAL = $9.04
*Used materials I already had on hand.
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Vintage Dollhouse Makeover Part I Vintage Dollhouse, Part II Exterior, Part III Boy’s Room, Part IV Girl’s Room, Part V Laundry / Bathroom, Part VI Living Room, Part VII Kitchen, Part VIII Play Room + Final Reveal
This is so cute! When I saw this thumbnail picture in the Ginger Snap Crafts link party, it just looked like a picture of a real life sized modern living room. You do such a great job!
Aw, thank you so much for the kind words, Whitney!
This is so cool! The size of everything makes it feel really magical
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Are you kidding me? This is so adorable, I wish it was my living room!!! I don’t have any girls, but if I did I definitely make them this!
LOL! Thank you, Sam!
Love it! I always wanted a doll house when I was little. We couldn’t afford one when I was little. And I had two boys, so I never bought them one!
Thank you for sharing this lovely transformation at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. I pinned and featured you today xo
I have repainted and old doll house that my girls were given but haven’t got any further with decorating. Seeing yours looking so cute makes me think that I should really make the effort to dress it a little.
At first glance, I thought this was a real, full sized living room! Either way, I want to live in it. It’s stunning! Shared on FB 🙂
Thank you so much for the sweet message and for the share, Jess!
Love the modern spin on this… makes me wish I had a little girl to do this for. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Creative Gallery!