Showing posts with label Dollhouse. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Dollhouse Office Furniture...do Such Things Really Exist




Some people shoping for dollhouse furniture are astounded at the possiblity of dollhouse office furntiure. The mear fact that manufacturures today can create something so small and so intrecate is astounding. This article explains some of the basics to office and library dollhouse furniture, there scales, and styles.





Office and Library Dollhouse Furniture





Whether your dollhouse is old-fashioned or ultra-modern, elegantly Victorian or enchantingly down-to-earth, the library or office really showcases the era you are emulating. This is also a room in which just a few accessories can go a long way: a sophisticated globe or a few revered books, for example. This room is an easy way to make your dollhouse look a little classier.





Understanding Dollhouse Scales: Inch Scale





Dollhouse scales are a way for you to know that the furniture you are buying will fit your dollhouse. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.





The most common scale for both dollhouses and dollhouse furniture is the 1 inch , or 1:12, scale. With the 1 inch (1:12) scale, an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture. For example, a 6 inch dollhouse sofa represents a 6 foot real sofa. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





For example, a dollhouse dresser that is 4 inches tall represents a 4 foot tall real dresser. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





Mahogany Material





Mahogany is a very durable wood that will resist scratches from play time. It is by far the most popular type of wood for dollhouse furniture because of its natural beauty. Because of the beauty of the pieces and the quality of the craftsmanship these mahogany pieces draw the eye and really add to the imagination in playing with the dollhouse. Traditionally mahogany is found in most victorian dollhouse furniture and would fit perfectly with a colonial or victorian dollhouse kit.





Understanding Victorian Dollhouse Furniture Design





Victorian furniture for dollhouses is unique, classic, and the popular choice for most dollhouse enthusiasts. The Victorian era was classic in style and design, these pieces of furniture are pleasing to the eye, have rounding corners, and detailed design. A dollhouse filled with Victorian dollhouse furniture will be the envy of any hobbits and truly worth displaying on your own living room. Office and Library Dollhouse Furniture





Whether your dollhouse is old-fashioned or ultra-modern, elegantly Victorian or enchantingly down-to-earth, the library or office really showcases the era you are emulating. This is also a room in which just a few accessories can go a long way: a sophisticated globe or a few revered books, for example. This room is an easy way to make your dollhouse look a little classier.





Understanding Dollhouse Scales: Inch Scale





Dollhouse scales are a way for you to know that the furniture you are buying will fit your dollhouse. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.





The most common scale for both dollhouses and dollhouse furniture is the 1 inch , or 1:12, scale. With the 1 inch (1:12) scale, an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture. For example, a 6 inch dollhouse sofa represents a 6 foot real sofa. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





For example, a dollhouse dresser that is 4 inches tall represents a 4 foot tall real dresser. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





Mahogany Material





Mahogany is a very durable wood that will resist scratches from play time. It is by far the most popular type of wood for dollhouse furniture because of its natural beauty. Because of the beauty of the pieces and the quality of the craftsmanship these mahogany pieces draw the eye and really add to the imagination in playing with the dollhouse. Traditionally mahogany is found in most victorian dollhouse furniture and would fit perfectly with a colonial or victorian dollhouse kit.





Understanding Victorian Dollhouse Furniture Design





Victorian furniture for dollhouses is unique, classic, and the popular choice for most dollhouse enthusiasts. The Victorian era was classic in style and design, these pieces of furniture are pleasing to the eye, have rounding corners, and detailed design. A dollhouse filled with Victorian dollhouse furniture will be the envy of any hobbits and truly worth displaying on your own living room.





Dollhouse Modern Furniture





Did you know that they make modern dollhouse furniture? Modern dollhouse furniture is molded after contemporary designs. Modern design has a unique feel to it, and we suggest that if you are interested in this route that you plan your entire dollhouse with modern furniture to keep a certain amount of consistency.


Monday, October 1, 2012

Dollhouse Office Furniture...do Such Things Really Exist




Some people shoping for dollhouse furniture are astounded at the possiblity of dollhouse office furntiure. The mear fact that manufacturures today can create something so small and so intrecate is astounding. This article explains some of the basics to office and library dollhouse furniture, there scales, and styles.





Office and Library Dollhouse Furniture





Whether your dollhouse is old-fashioned or ultra-modern, elegantly Victorian or enchantingly down-to-earth, the library or office really showcases the era you are emulating. This is also a room in which just a few accessories can go a long way: a sophisticated globe or a few revered books, for example. This room is an easy way to make your dollhouse look a little classier.





Understanding Dollhouse Scales: Inch Scale





Dollhouse scales are a way for you to know that the furniture you are buying will fit your dollhouse. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.





The most common scale for both dollhouses and dollhouse furniture is the 1 inch , or 1:12, scale. With the 1 inch (1:12) scale, an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture. For example, a 6 inch dollhouse sofa represents a 6 foot real sofa. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





For example, a dollhouse dresser that is 4 inches tall represents a 4 foot tall real dresser. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





Mahogany Material





Mahogany is a very durable wood that will resist scratches from play time. It is by far the most popular type of wood for dollhouse furniture because of its natural beauty. Because of the beauty of the pieces and the quality of the craftsmanship these mahogany pieces draw the eye and really add to the imagination in playing with the dollhouse. Traditionally mahogany is found in most victorian dollhouse furniture and would fit perfectly with a colonial or victorian dollhouse kit.





Understanding Victorian Dollhouse Furniture Design





Victorian furniture for dollhouses is unique, classic, and the popular choice for most dollhouse enthusiasts. The Victorian era was classic in style and design, these pieces of furniture are pleasing to the eye, have rounding corners, and detailed design. A dollhouse filled with Victorian dollhouse furniture will be the envy of any hobbits and truly worth displaying on your own living room. Office and Library Dollhouse Furniture





Whether your dollhouse is old-fashioned or ultra-modern, elegantly Victorian or enchantingly down-to-earth, the library or office really showcases the era you are emulating. This is also a room in which just a few accessories can go a long way: a sophisticated globe or a few revered books, for example. This room is an easy way to make your dollhouse look a little classier.





Understanding Dollhouse Scales: Inch Scale





Dollhouse scales are a way for you to know that the furniture you are buying will fit your dollhouse. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.





The most common scale for both dollhouses and dollhouse furniture is the 1 inch , or 1:12, scale. With the 1 inch (1:12) scale, an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture. For example, a 6 inch dollhouse sofa represents a 6 foot real sofa. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





For example, a dollhouse dresser that is 4 inches tall represents a 4 foot tall real dresser. There are other scales, but they are less popular and common





Mahogany Material





Mahogany is a very durable wood that will resist scratches from play time. It is by far the most popular type of wood for dollhouse furniture because of its natural beauty. Because of the beauty of the pieces and the quality of the craftsmanship these mahogany pieces draw the eye and really add to the imagination in playing with the dollhouse. Traditionally mahogany is found in most victorian dollhouse furniture and would fit perfectly with a colonial or victorian dollhouse kit.





Understanding Victorian Dollhouse Furniture Design





Victorian furniture for dollhouses is unique, classic, and the popular choice for most dollhouse enthusiasts. The Victorian era was classic in style and design, these pieces of furniture are pleasing to the eye, have rounding corners, and detailed design. A dollhouse filled with Victorian dollhouse furniture will be the envy of any hobbits and truly worth displaying on your own living room.





Dollhouse Modern Furniture





Did you know that they make modern dollhouse furniture? Modern dollhouse furniture is molded after contemporary designs. Modern design has a unique feel to it, and we suggest that if you are interested in this route that you plan your entire dollhouse with modern furniture to keep a certain amount of consistency.


Friday, September 14, 2012

What Would You Do With Your Dollhouse Design. Here Are A Couple Ideas




Dollhouse Furniture Material: Poly-resin





Poly-resin is making headway in popular choices with dollhouse furniture manufacturers, as well as other miniature and decorative pieces. Ploy-resin is exactly what is says that it is - a blended material of polyester and resin, and works quite well in modeling. By using poly-resin with your dollhouse furniture you will get a very solid detail without having to worry about fabric or color fading.





Is Quarter Inch Scale the right size for my dollhouse?





To make sure you are getting the right sized item, check the scale of the furniture. All items at Dollhouse City are on this 1 inch scale unless the title of the item tells you it is on a or inch scale.





This furniture item has a quarter inch (1:48) scale. This means that one inch of dollhouse furniture is equivalent to four foot, or 48 inches, of furniture in real life. With the quarter inch (1:48) scale, of an inch of dollhouse furniture equates to a foot of real furniture; so a inch tall dollhouse coffee table would look like a 2 foot tall coffee table in reality. To figure out which scale your dollhouse uses, figure out the height from floor to ceiling of one level of your dollhouse. Heights from 8-12 inches translate to a 1 inch scale.





Heights between 4-6 inches use a half inch scale; heights between 2-3 inches are on a quarter inch scale.





Dollhouse Furniture for the Outdoors





Displaying a few outdoor furniture pieces makes your dollhouse even more appealing. Porch swings and patio furniture can help you go a step up from the run-of-the-mill furniture and enhance the quality of they details around your dollhouse. Also, outdoor items accent the beautiful exterior you worked so hard to create





Enjoying Modern Dollhouse Furniture Design





There are many types and styles of dollhouse furniture and one of the newest designs is modern dollhouse furniture. Modern dollhouse furniture is designed post 1960's and has a distinct look and shape to the furniture style. Modern design has a unique feel to it, and we suggest that if you are interested in this route that you plan your entire dollhouse with modern furniture to keep a certain amount of consistency.





Dollhouse Bedrooms





One of the most important areas of your dollhouse is the bedroom. When you choose your dollhouse bedroom, you will be astounded at the varietythere are lots of furniture pieces to choose from, and they all have different colors, styles, and designs. Details you may find include beautifully made bedding and intricate carvings.





Living Room Dollhouse Furniture





No matter how big or small your dollhouse is, a living room is an essential area to have. Because there are so many fabrics, material types, and styles, there is a greater variety of living room sets than almost any other dollhouse room. Examine as many living room sets as you canthis room will make a big difference in identifying the characteristics of your dollhouse





Picking Walnut Material for Dollhouse Furniture





Walnut wood grows very slowly and hence has a very colorful and strong grain. Walnut has a softer brown hue that will fit with traditional dollhouse furniture. It is seen in most bedroom and kitchen sets as the material of choice. It is a good type of wood for furniture because it is durable and scratch resistant.