I decided to enhance the dollhouse's interior by adding trim to the wall corners, doors, ceilings, and floors. This would help create a more polished and finished look. I used skewers for most of the trim, with skinny sticks reserved specifically for the bay area.
Exterior Trim
Unlike my previous dollhouse where I used black exterior trim, I chose white for this project. I added decorative elements like keystones to the round windows and embellished the window boxes using leftover punched-out scraps. My goal was to create a balanced exterior with black accent details.
Shingles
For this dollhouse, I used the unused shingles from the Storybook Cottage Dollhouse kit. These shingles had an appealing orangey tone that would nicely contrast with the yellow dollhouse. Unlike my previous project where I left the roof's bottom edge pattern exposed, I covered the entire roof surface with shingles this time.
Chimney
To add visual interest to the chimney, I printed a cobblestone pattern from a miniature print website and carefully applied it to the bottom section using a glue stick. When working with computer-printed paper, it's crucial to use minimal moisture to prevent warping or ink bleeding.
Attic
I completely wallpapered the second-floor attic before assembling the roof, which is the easiest method given the complex angles and dormers. While I used Mod Podge, I recommend mucilage or Yes Paste for better wallpaper positioning.
I also added black gingham for the window seat to complement the black window shades.
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