Mural Attic Ceiling
The attic ceiling of this dollhouse features an open space where the beams and roof structure are visible. It can be finished in various ways. You might choose to stain it for a rustic look, texture it as I did in my first Willowcrest Dollhouse, or paint it to match the interior trim while using spackle to cover any gaps. Since achieving a polished finish can be challenging, I opted to cover mine instead.
This room will serve as a music room rather than an attic, so I wanted a proper ceiling. There are many methods to achieve this, and the key is to create the look you desire. I decided to use mural wallpaper and frame it like a picture.
To do this, I placed the mural on top of the dollhouse's ceiling frame rather than underneath it. First, I painted the interior-facing side of the ceiling trim white and then covered it with ceiling paper. This ensured that the frame for the mural looked nice. Once dry, I glued the trim to the top of the attic walls with the ceiling paper facing inward. This created a frame that could be seen from below. I added matching exterior trim around it and used binder clips to hold everything in place while the glue dried. From above, it resembled an empty picture frame.
Next, I applied the mural wallpaper to a stiff poster board, though foam core would also work. I recommend using a glue stick to prevent warping. After centering the mural on the "frame," I cut it to fit and glued down the edges, using handheld weights to keep it flat while it dried. From below, the mural appears framed. I added dowels along the edges of both the "frame" and attic walls for additional detail. Now, I have a covered ceiling.
To enhance the corners of the framed dormers, I added wooden caps for extra detail. Finally, spackle is needed for small holes along the inside edges of the ceiling "frame," which were left by where the chimney or roof structure was meant to sit.
