The only remaining tasks are to install the partitions and shingle the roof.
First, I focused on the partitions. This dollhouse has two - one for the second floor and another for the third floor. I wasn't satisfied with the original layout, as the third floor partition took up too much space in one of the rooms. Instead, I decided to reposition the third floor partition directly above the second floor partition. The partitions are designed to be movable, so there isn’t a fixed placement for them. However, I noticed that the second floor partition is much shorter than the third floor one, which made it impossible to fit snugly between the two floors. As a result, I chose not to use it.
The third floor partition fit well in its new location, providing two complete rooms and adding some privacy to what will be the bathroom. I also prefer the open layout on the second floor. To secure the two floors together against the partition, I used clear packing tape since I ran out of masking tape. This is what creates the wavy pattern visible in the photos.
Next came the shingling. The kit included thin cedar shakes instead of birch veneer shingles. I love their color and texture, although they can be fragile and tricky to cut. Since there was no roof trim included in the kit, I made sure the roof panels met tightly at the top to avoid any gaps. I opted not to use dowels or any other trim along the roof ridge. I also repurposed the kit box as a base for the dollhouse and glued grass onto it.
While the dollhouse is coming together, it’s not completely finished yet. I still need to touch up and varnish the floors, seal the shingles with varnish, finish the edges of the lawn base, and add trim to the ceilings and baseboards.
For now, I've left the window seat stained, but I plan to upholster it once I buy curtains for the dollhouse. Additionally, I need to trim out the back wall and edges of the floors.
