CHILDREN'S DOLL HOUSES - EVERY LITTLE GIRL'S DREAM
"Where can I find a pretty traditional dollhouse for my little princess?"
Following numerous requests from mothers searching high and low for the perfect miniature doll house for their children, we are delighted to share our favorite high quality authentic ones. Ready made or sold in kits, there is a playhouse for every little child.
Perfect nursery decor or present for Christmas or birthdays, here is a list our top picks. We'll begin by presenting a sourcing expert, then share ideas on where and how to buy doll houses in kits, followed by wooden ones and finish with luxury almost magical ones!
Whatever your choice, may they become heirlooms to treasure and pass down from one generation to another. May the joy of imaginative play through doll houses endure!
This doll house is a unique heritage piece fully renovated by La Française Paris, designer of handmade luxury dolls. Our aim is to suggest alternatives.
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DOLL HOUSE SOURCING
If you wish to be helped and guided along your "perfect doll house treasure hunt", we recommend contacting an expert. Jess Ziomek, founder of Thrills of the Hunt offers sourcing assistance. Make a wish and let her make your dream come true.
Below is an example of the exquisite doll house she sourced for Elle Hertz, daughter of the famous taste maker Emily, founder of Born on Fifth in Atlanta GA.
Contact Jess
Email: thrillsofthehunt@gmail.com
Instagram: @thrillsofthehunt
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THE DIY DOLL HOUSE EXPERIENCE OF A MUM
If you are hesitating on whether or not to create your own doll house, the tips and advice from Natalie, a mum of two who built her doll house from scratch may help you to make a decision. Read about her experience here.
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DOLLS HOUSE IN KITS
If you are a bit of an artist and enjoy challenges, why not buy a kit and build your own doll house.
MINIATURE ROSE GARDEN DOLL HOUSES (ETSY)
Based in Arizona and shipping worldwide, Susan offers a wide range of doll houses to assemble. They are inspired by the romance of Rachel Ashwell, the elegance of Ralph Lauren, the beauty of the architecture of Paris, New York, Barcelona...
Our favorite may well be the Abigail Victorian house.
Greenleaf has earned a strong recognition in the world of miniatures! Innovator in style and design, the brand offers a wide range of full scale, half scale and laser cut dollhouses as well as miniature furniture and lighting. The brand ships worldwide.
We like the Beacon Hill doll house for a sweet girly style.
Family owned business, Minimum world offers a great variety of miniature doll houses and adorable home accessories from real working clocks to lighting and tea sets. How to guides with tips and advice are great!
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Offering a very wide array of pre-built doll houses of all sizes, colors and style as well as structures and add ons to create your very own unique house along with top-notch furniture is a great choice for doll devotees and true doll fanatics with soaring imagination.
Another reference for luxury doll houses is Dolls House Emporium. They offer houses, building supplies, decor, lighting, furniture and the sweetest objects like postboxes, christmas trees and what not!
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READY MADE WOODEN DOLL HOUSES
Here are other ready made doll house options.
Born from the heartwarming tale of parents wishing to make their child's dream come true, the brand specialises in crafting darling doll houses. Not only very pretty but eco-friendly they are made from sustainable materials and very long lasting. Our favourite is the French style Nice dollhouse.
For classic, simple wooden dollhouses, Bohemian Mama is a good choice. We recommend the Plantoys Victorian doll house with three floors.
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Great favorite, the well established Danish brand reknown for its unique, authentic look, well made toys and most of all sweet bunnies and mice offers a sweet house. Made of fine wood, it features spacious rooms and even has an attic! It is scaled to their own toys but could be used with other mini dolls or animals.
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Scandiborn is another good quality trustworthy brand for wooden doll houses.
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The Swedish founded brand offers beautifully crafted, safe and sustainable toys built to withstand the test of time.
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Founded by two passionate mums, Pottery Barn offers a wide array of children's toys including doll houses.
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Multi award brand with traditional doll houses for endless hours of fun play.
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BREATH TAKING LUXURY DOLL HOUSES
Nicolas Guérin is a French architect and incredible doll house maker specialised in miniature art. He is particularly famous for his Parisian style mansions, townhouses, and dreamy châteaux. A fairytale come true.
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Trained historians, the team creates 1:12 scale miniature historic or famous buildings and interiors. Over the past decades they have replicated doll sized versions of the château of Versailles, Buckingham Palace, the château of Fontainebleau, The Albert Hall and even Hogwarts to name just a few.
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We could not end this selection of gorgeous doll houses without mentioning the most spectacular of them all : Queen Mary's exceptional dolls' house at Windsor Castle in England considered as the most famous and largest ever made. Whilst it is of course not available for purchase it is definitely worthwhile admiring to take inspiration for your own one.
Continue to celebrate the magic of childhood through our chic French style smocked dresses for babies and girls! Add elegance to your nursery decor and parties with precious La Française handmade dolls.
Please feel free to give your suggestions and ideas, we would love to hear from you!
Thank you Amy! We discovered your own doll house! Thank you for introducing us to your world!
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