Dollhouse miniatures come in all shape, size and form. There are a plethora of different options for you to choose from when looking to include this as a hobby. Prior to investing in your first dollhouse and filling it with furniture, it is essential you have as much information as possible.
The first thing you need to learn is that most dollhouses are made based on a scale. While the scale will depend on the company and type of house you are looking to have built, typically the scale is twelve times smaller than a real home. Everything that would go in fits this scale including furniture, dolls, and anything else you are looking to put inside.
You will find there are several different kinds of material they can be built out of. The most popular material is wood consisting of either MDF or plywood. The benefit of MDF is that it is the perfect surface for painting. This allows you to paint the house whatever color you want quite easily. In addition, this type of wood is strong and durable. The one downside is that it is man made and delivers a rather fake appearance.
The alternative to MDF is plywood, which is a lot thinner and not nearly as durable. Because it is real wood and has a rough surface, this is more ideal for the collector than children. This is especially the case since it looks and feels like the real thing as oppose to a toy.
The great thing about dollhouse miniatures is that you have the opportunity to select a theme or style of home that you would like to purchase. A vast amount of homes are Victorian or Tudor style, but there are several different kinds of themes that you can pick and choose from. Whether it is Victorian, modern, Western or a cabin, it is up to you to decide what interests you most.
The last thing you need to realize about this collectors item is that you can purchase them already built or in the form of a kit so you can build it yourself. There are benefits and downfalls to both options. Building it yourself allows you to put in the hard work and build it just the way you want it. However, you are going to have it professionally built if you buy it whole.
Dollhouse miniatures are far more detailed than some realize. You can have real lighting placed inside the home using a small electric circuit. It is important you know and understand as much as possible about this collectors item prior to investing in your first house