Installing the Windows
Unfortunately, I lost all the original photos for this post, so I can only share the finished images.
Now that the interior rooms are complete, I can focus on the exterior. Before applying any siding to the dollhouse, I need to install some components, starting with the windows.
These windows have square casings, allowing me to install them before the siding goes on. This dollhouse features double-hung windows. Since this is an advanced version of the build, I will assume you are familiar with their installation process. If not, please refer to this helpful guide for a refresher.
Because I plan to make these windows functional, I will install them in steps rather than all at once. The first step is to paint or stain all the window components. While these components dry, I need to prepare the window openings. I began by sanding the edges of the window openings thoroughly. Although all parts were sanded before assembly, the wallpaper application often leaves rough edges around the openings. Sanding will smooth out these rough spots.
Next, I painted the window openings, ensuring that I covered all inside edges well. It's important to paint both the outside and inside of the dollhouse around each window. This means painting over your wallpaper, extending about half an inch outward from the window frame. Be careful not to go too far beyond this area to avoid getting paint on your wallpaper outside of the window casing. Once the window casing is applied, these painted areas will resemble window sashes.
After the paint dries around the windows, you can apply the casings. I recommend temporarily placing a window sash around each opening to help center the casing properly and avoid issues with sash installation later. You will need to apply both interior and exterior casings.
Next, you can install the interior window sills. The exterior sills cannot be added until after siding is applied. Similarly, wait until after siding is done to install the window pediments.
This dollhouse does not include trim for the bottom of the interior window sills, but since I like how it looks, I used scrap wood to create my own. For now, avoid doing anything else with the windows to prevent damaging the fragile acrylic panes that are installed with the sashes.
