15 DIY Dollhouse Furniture Ideas You will love

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You could buy cute, polished furniture pieces for a dollhouse, but where’s the fun in that? Cookie-cutter designs can’t measure to pieces you craft yourself. By making dollhouse furniture yourself, you can create one-of-a-kind pieces that perfectly fit your desired vision.

Experiment with various materials, designs, and techniques. Every stool, bed, kitchen counter, bookshelf, table, or even bookcase you make from repurposed items like matchboxes, popsicles, or bottlecaps will reflect your effort, personality, and creativity.

This guide has creative DIY dollhouse furniture ideas to inspire your next project.

15 DIY Dollhouse Furniture Ideas You will love

1. DIY Popsicle Stick Dollhouse Furniture

Don’t throw away popsicle sticks after eating popsicles. Instead, trim and glue them to create a dollhouse sofa set. This budget-friendly, fun project is easy to execute; you’ll need popsicle sticks, glue, a craft knife, a pencil, a ruler, and paint.

The popsicle sticks will form the sofa’s base, armrest, and backrest frame. Make cushions by staffing cotton or sponge in fabric.

Alternatively, you can buy ready-made dollhouse sofa seats from Amazon.

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2. DIY Wooden Dollhouse Bookcase

Build a unique, sturdy dollhouse bookcase using balsa wood or thin craft sticks, as they are lightweight and easy to cut. Arrange the wood pieces into a rectangular shape, connecting them with glue. Give the bookcase a triangular or curved top for aesthetics.

Put symmetrical shelves inside the case where you will display miniature books and toys. Paint or stain the bookshelf to your preferred color.

Alternatively, if you’re not into DIY projects, you can purchase ready-made wooden dollhouse bookcase from Amazon.

3. DIY Dollhouse Coffee Table

Create an adorable dollhouse coffee table with a rustic charm using a few simple materials! Here’s how:

Materials Needed:

• Small wood slice (about 2-3 inches in diameter)
• 3 large black paperclips
• Gorilla Wood Glue (or strong craft glue)
• Needle-nose pliers
• Screwdriver (optional for stability)
• Small screw (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Legs:
   • Straighten the paperclips slightly using pliers, leaving a U-shape for the table legs.
   • Ensure all three legs are the same height for balance.
2. Attach the Legs:
   • Apply a small amount of wood glue to the ends of each paperclip leg.
   • Evenly space and attach the legs to the underside of the wood slice.
   • Hold in place until secure or use masking tape to stabilize while drying.
3. Optional Reinforcement:
   • For extra sturdiness, you can add a small screw at each leg’s attachment point. Use a screwdriver to gently secure the screw into the wood slice without splitting it.
4. Decorate Your Table:
   • Once dry, place mini accessories like a dollhouse mug, magazines, or a tiny plant on the table.

Now you have a cute, handmade coffee table perfect for your dollhouse!

Alternatively, you can buy a ready-made Dollhouse Coffee Table from Amazon.

4. Homemade Balsa Wood Dollhouse Kitchen Furniture

The kitchen, being the heart of a home, should look the part, so build a custom-made kitchen for your dollhouse with balsa wood. First, design the countertops, cabinets, sink, refrigerator, and stove. Next, cut the wood, assemble, and glue the pieces into each kitchen furniture.

Paint your dollhouse kitchen in colors that reflect your chosen style, such as a farmhouse or modern look.

Alternatively, you can purchase ready-made Miniature Dollhouse Kitchen from Amazon.

5. DIY Cardboard Dollhouse Bed

Cardboard can make a cozy dollhouse bed. You’ll need sturdy cardboard, glue, scissors, fabrics, soft cotton, and paint for this cost-effective, simple project. Use cardboard to make the bed frame—shape the cardboard into your desired bed style.

Make the mattress and bedding using soft cotton and fabric. Paint the bed any color you like. For instance, use beige or brown for a natural aesthetic.

Alternatively, if DIY projects aren’t your style, you can buy a pre-made dollhouse bed from Amazon.

6. Bottle Cap Dollhouse Stools

Creating dollhouse stools with bottle caps is super easy and exceptionally cheap—you likely have the materials needed. The bottle caps will be the base, while wooden dowels, strong straws, or craft sticks will be the legs.

Use glue to stick the legs and base together. Paint the stools with fun colors after assembling them. Alternatively, cover them in soft cotton and beautiful fabric.

7. Scrap Wood Dollhouse Couch

You can build dollhouse couches in any style using scrap wood. A couch in a dollhouse can go in different rooms, such as the living room, library, bedroom, or family room. Make the couch simple or intricate.

Make the couch stand out by fitting it with cushions and throw pillows made of beautiful scrap fabric.

Alternatively, if DIY projects aren’t your thing, you can purchase pre-made Dollhouse couch from Amazon.

8. Handmade Egg Carton Dollhouse Chair + Coffee Table Set

You can transform egg cartons into adorable dollhouse furniture sets comprising chairs and a coffee table. Cut egg carton sections to create chairs and a coffee table— the indented parts give the chairs a cushioned appearance.

Keep the chairs simple with straight legs, or design them with angled legs. To finish the set, cover the furniture pieces with fabric or paint them.

9. Matchbox Dollhouse Dresser

With just a few easily accessible materials, you’ll have a cute little dresser in no time. Gather a couple of empty matchboxes (the number depends on how many drawers you want), stack them, and glue them together.

Wrap the boxes with craft paper to form the dresser’s outer layer, but leave the openings exposed. Make dresser handles using buttons or faux beads and embellish the dresser.

Alternatively, you can buy a Dollhouse dresser from Amazon.

10. Wine Cork Dollhouse Coffee Table + Table

Wine corks are perfectly sized for making miniature coffee and side tables. They also make sturdy and stylish dollhouse furniture. To make a coffee table, cut a wine cork in half lengthwise and glue tiny wooden dowels, toothpicks, or matchsticks to the cork’s underside.

To make a side table, slice the wine cork’s midpoint to shape and paint the top or cover it with fabric.

11. Medicinal Cap Dollhouse Chair

Repurpose a medicinal cap into a lovely dollhouse chair by cutting it into the shape of a chair and gluing fabric onto it to make it eye-catching and stylish. Raise the chair by creating legs with plastic or wood and gluing them to the bottom.

Sew together fabric and stuff it to create a cushion for the chair. Use the same fabric for uniformity.

12. DIY Dollhouse Cardboard Bookshelf

Cut cardboard pieces into the shape and size you want your dollhouse cardboard bookshelf to be and glue to cut out sections together, spacing them evenly. Cover the bookshelf in patterned paper or paint it to give it an aesthetically appealing look.

Your bookshelf can have multiple shelf units with compartments. The open shelves are an excellent place to store eye-catching items.

13. Wire Dollhouse Bench

With craft or floral wire, you can create a sturdy, elegant bench for a dollhouse. For this project, use flexible wire that doesn’t break easily. Decide on the bench design, and then twist and bend the wire until you form the bench frame.

Incorporate intricate details into the bench or keep it simple but put a cushion on it. This bench will look great on the dollhouse’s porch.

14. A Fabric Dollhouse Armchair

Since fabric scraps come in numerous colors and patterns, you can create unique dollhouse armchairs for the dolls to sit comfortably and in style. Frame the armchairs with cardboard or wood and cover them with soft, patterned fabric.

Use a different fabric for each armchair, but ensure they all fit into the dollhouse’s décor. You can decorate the armchair with various items such as lace or buttons.

Alternatively, if DIY projects aren’t your thing, you can purchase pre-made dollhouse armchair from Amazon.

15. Dollhouse Dining Set

Depending on the aesthetics you are going for, you can design a traditional or modern dining set for your little one’s dollhouse. The basic features of a dining set are a table and chairs. Make a round or rectangular dining table with plastic, wood, cardboard, or metal.

Match the dining table with wooden, plastic, or metallic dining chairs. You can design your dining set with sleek lines or intricate carvings.

Alternatively, you can buy a Dollhouse Dining Set from Amazon.

Final Remarks

Instead of buying a fully furnished dollhouse, consider making dollhouse furniture yourself. You can make this a fun project to do with your kids. The DIY dollhouse furniture ideas we’ve discussed above are made of materials you likely have at home or can buy cheaply. I hope these pieces inspire your next project.