The Dining Room
I approached the dining room's design with a unique fabric treatment, using two different tones and a chair rail. I continued the marble flooring from the living room and created wall templates by cutting them in half. Using fabric wallpapering techniques similar to paper, I carefully applied the fabric to the walls. The process involves covering the front wall first, folding excess fabric around corners, and then applying side walls. I used tacky glue for the best results.
For the room's trim, I found a beautifully carved piece in the craft store's framing department. Though the trim was slightly damaged, I repaired it easily. To ensure proper corner alignment, I used a miter guide for precise cuts. While traditional dollhouse chair rail height is typically three inches from the floor, I recommend choosing a height that looks aesthetically pleasing. I added finishing touches like a white-painted balsa wood baseboard, a fabric ribbon for crown molding, and delicate rose details at the corners. The trim piece was strategically placed over the fabric seams, and I carefully worked around the door opening to maintain a polished, upholstered interior appearance.
