How to Build a Wooden Barbie Dollhouse from Bargain Bookcases

Another popular item is to build a doll house for your Barbie from a wooden bookcase with rooms already built in as shelves. These bargin wooden dollhouse bookcases can be purchased as well but are also somewhat easier to make. Purchase a bargain bookcase on line or at a store like Target or Wall-mart to your style and liking. Size and style are as important as color because you can easily paint or use free printable letter stencils on your bookshelf to alter its design appearance. Some bookcases even have shelf dividers that are adjustable to make your different size rooms. Try to find a bookcase with adjustable shelves and room dividers to allow for the proper size and scale necessary. Make sure to adjust your wooden bookcase to the proper size and play scale to accommodate the size of your Barbie dollhouse. Use indoor carpet or artificial turf for the floors or use printable miniature wood flooring. You can purchase Barbie dollhouse furniture to furnish your rooms. You can paint your unfinished dollhouse or add stencils if your bookcase had already been painted at the factory. There are printable roofing designs and door mats, brick siding, area rugs, etc. if you want to be really creative with your design. It can be a real bargin to build your own Barbie Dollhouse from bookcases, as opposed to purchasing a finished piece, and by adding your own personal touch be a more satisfying project as well.

Tips & Warnings

• use printable dollhouse miniatures and letter stencils to create a realistic dollhouse
• using an MDF skirtings for durability and workability
• pay attention to the size of the bookcase and the ability to adjust shelves and dividers