Most miniature collectors dream of having an entire room in their home in which to display their collection. Collectors that are more avid may even need an entire wing. Regardless, most hobbyists do not have this kind of space and must suffice for a corner of their regular living space in which to highlight their love for miniatures. There are several good options available for small dollhouse needs that will allow you to squeeze your passion for dollhouses into some tight spaces.
Sometimes, less is more. Focusing on a single-room dollhouse can be a good way to save on space. You can put your creative energy into minute detailing, and you may be surprised at how much attention a single room requires. By taking the time to select the perfect floor pattern to the intricate design on the throw tapestry, you'll get just as much enjoyment out of your small dollhouse room. Plus, you'll save on having to spend money on detailing the exterior of a single dwelling dollhouse.
You can also trim the scale to have a small dollhouse that takes up less space. The most common scale for miniatures is 1:12, but there are small dollhouse sets scaled to 1:24 and even as tiny as 1:144. By scaling down, you can enjoy a full dollhouse in a smaller amount of space.
In some cases, you can apply the same principle that has been utilized in cities all over the world. When there is no more ground to build on, start building up. If you just don't have the floor space to set up a larger miniature display, consider using a multilevel dollhouse, or townhouse style small dollhouses. These taller, narrower sets allow you to have several levels of display space without using up any additional square footage in your home.
No matter how tight your living space, there are viable options for you to express your passion for miniatures. Don't get discouraged if you don't have room to set up a full display, but instead take a great deal of pride in how you are able to creatively use what little bit of space that you do have. You may find that your best work is done when you incorporate your small dollhouse display into the framework of a room where you never thought you'd have room to set one up.
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