The Dressing Room
I decided to create an upholstered wainscoting for this room, using a unique and detailed approach. I started by measuring and cutting balsa wood slats to fit the walls, beginning with the front wall and then moving to the sides. The slats were the perfect width for the bottom half of the wall, requiring only length adjustments.
After cutting the slats, I prepared square panels to sit atop them, ensuring they would fit evenly around the room. I attached foam to one side of each panel, using foam that came with some miniatures I had ordered. Alternatively, felt batting could be used. I carefully wrapped each panel in fabric, using hot melt glue to secure the material. I positioned the foam side down and glued the fabric to the back of the wooden slat.
To create a decorative effect, I stitched through the center of each panel, creating an indentation. The soft balsa wood allowed the needle to pass through easily. I reinforced the stitching with hot glue and added a flower to each indentation. I also covered the back slats with foam and fabric, then attached the "pillow" panels to the slats at equal distances.
After wallpapering the top half of the room with fabric, I installed the upholstered wainscoting, starting with the front wall and moving to the sides. I added trim to the top and bottom of the wainscoting and along the ceiling, placing two roses on each corner.
The doorway received similar treatment, with roses added to its top corners. For the top paneling, I created thin ribbon panels around the room, carefully cutting each side to ensure uniformity. While this design might not be historically accurate, the room was intended to be a fantasy space rather than a realistic representation.
