After completing the bottom two floors, I moved on to renovating the attic. I prepared the space by removing loose wallpaper, baseboards, curtains, and electrical outlets. Creating wall templates was challenging due to the attic's tall walls.
I used scrapbook paper, joining two pieces carefully to cover the height. When overlapping the paper, I ensured the seam faced downwards to remain hidden. Matching the paper patterns required careful alignment to create an seamless appearance. The attic's unique triangular shape demanded custom molding.
I framed the walls similarly to the lower floors, but positioned the front wall molding facing outwards to complement the room's shape. A triangle trim piece was added to the top of the front wall, concealing the side molding seams. Small hand weights helped clamp the moldings tightly while the glue dried. I installed a square dowel along the ceiling joint to reinforce the area and hide the wall template seams.
After completing the molding, I lightly sanded and applied two coats of varnish to the floor, matching the first floor's finish. The window was framed and the curtain reinstalled. The dollhouse interior is now completely transformed.
The use of templates made the renovation process efficient, preserving the structure's original integrity while creating a fresh, seamless appearance. This approach minimized potential damage and allowed for cost-effective restoration, even with the unique challenges of an attic space.
