After assembling this house, I did not like the flimsy roof.
Dollhouse enthusiasts KNOW that you do not carry a dollhouse by the roof, but if you need someone to help you move it they ALWAYS go for the roof.
So I decided to strengthen it. I also wanted more access to the tower room, so I began to make it bigger.
I did this by bumping out the roof.
I added some small octagonal windows to the attic areas, and a dormer on the right hand side.
Here is a side view of the newly bumped out tower-room roof.
You'd think I would be happy with the house now, but alas, I wanted to make it a little bigger.
Sooooo, I bumped out the lower left room.
I also changed the big windows in the middle rooms to single windows.
So far, I think I like the changes I have made to this house.
Cheerio,
Sam
Some projects just take on a life of their own, don't they?
ReplyDeleteYes, they sure do! I sometimes wonder what it would be like to just build a dollhouse the way the manufacturer intended. Somehow I always have to change them!
DeleteIt's so exciting to customize them, and I like where you are going with this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jodi. I don't really know if it is "exciting" to customize them, but every dollhouse I build wants to be something very different from the original. In any case it keeps me busy!
DeleteWow, Sam! It looks amazing! I can't wait to see it it turns out in the end! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy. I can't wait either! I am longing to see some of my houses finished. I am beginning to doubt that it will ever happen.
DeleteYou have certainly made this house kit more than the sum of its parts Sam, and I am very excited to see what you will do with in next.
ReplyDeleteand you're right about houses being carried by their roofs- a bad habit but good on you for staying one step ahead of the game! ;P
elizabeth
Thanks Elizabeth! Hopefully my roof is secure! There is a ton of wood and glue holding it together.
DeleteWhenever I get someone to help me move a big house they always (logically) go for the roof. It makes me cringe.
Hello Sam,
ReplyDeleteI love it. Your bump outs and expansion of the house look lovely and make perfect sense. I especially like the extra space on the attic level. Changing the large windows for smaller ones actually adds realism and makes it look less like a dollhouse. Great work!
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Giac
Thanks Giac! I love extra space, and it seems that all my dollhouses are always asking for it.
DeleteAfter assembling all the windows for this house I decided that I did not like them (too flimsy) and I will be purchasing new ones. I like the smaller window openings now as well.
I see you're thinking of everything... even future transport issues... ;O) It's great to see how your arranging this kit to your likes and needs.
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Birgit
Thanks Birgit. I think it is in my blood to change every dollhouse I own! I cannot help it, but I am making them my very own for sure!
DeleteAwesome building work Sam ! Love the little octagonal windows - sweet ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline. I think the little windows are necessary otherwise the attic would be too dark!
DeleteOh wow Sam! This house is going to be absolutely awesome when it's all completed. I love all the little adjustments you have made, it really gives it character.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
X
Thanks Xanadu. I am actually hoping to finish a dollhouse sometime within my lifetime. I am always changing and rearranging them!
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