I used leftover wood scraps to create keystones for the windows, as they looked too plain without them. I also added some decoration to the front doors using these scraps.
I installed the porch with the dollhouse upside down, which made the process easier. This porch is so simple that it can be put together in just a few minutes.
The staircase was as straightforward as the one for the Orchid Dollhouse. I glued it together and let it dry before applying stain.
For the shutters, I glued them to overlap the window trims for a more realistic look. Normally, I prefer not to cover the trims and position the shutters flush with the window casing, but since these windows lack decorative trim, overlapping works well.
I left the shingles in their natural color like I did with the Orchid Dollhouse and varnished them with clear gloss varnish. If you have gloss varnish available, there's no need to buy matte varnish for your shingles. The raw wood will absorb one coat of gloss, resulting in a finish that isn't shiny.
Applying wallpaper to the angled walls on the second floor was quite challenging. I had to do a lot of patching, and unfortunately, the wallpaper I used didn't have a heavy pattern to help disguise those patches.
