Find Your Dream Dollhouse & Accessories At Ebay
A dollhouse is a house, made in miniature.
While most modern dollhouses have been made for children to play with, some are so well crafted that they can become instant hobbies for the discriminating adult
Today's dollhouse can trace its history directly back to the "baby houses" of Europe some 400 years ago.
The baby houses were display cabinets made into rooms.
The cabinets were built with perfect architectural details and filled with perfect miniature household items.
These early dollhouses were designed strictly for adult collectors, as they commanded a hefty price and only the wealthy could afford the luxury of such a magnificent piece.
After WW II dollhouses were mass produced in factories, causing the cost and quality of the product to decline.
By the 1950's the typical dollhouse was painted sheet metal filled with plastic furniture, suitable as a toy rather than as collectable art..
Fortunately the collector dollhouse, while it can be an expensive hobby to pursue is still going strong, and you can become a creator and collector of these remarkable pieces as well.
There are many ways for the hobbyist to get started with a dollhouse.
You could buy a ready-made kit to assemble and or to decorate. .or start with just a simple room setting.
You might like to design and make your own doll house.
The same applies to all the beautiful miniature objects you want for the inside of your dollhouse. .
Ready made items are usually of excellent quality, but they tend to be quite expensive.
Homemade items are often cheaper and make for a more rewarding experience..
Try to attend miniature trade shows in your area.
There you will see some of the finest miniatures around, and your bound to come away with some great ideas for your own dollhouse.
As a bonus these shows often have several "how-to seminars" that you can learn from.
See our articles for some great ideas to get you started.