The Beacon Hill, with it's beautiful mansard roof, measures 40" (101.5cm) tall x 32" (81cm) wide x 17" (43cm) deep once built. There are nine rooms and it comes complete with a winding staircase.
This house kit has been around for quite some time and is classified as Victorian style, however I will not be decorating the inside in that period. I believe the outward appearance of a house may basically remain the same, but the inside evolves over time, just as interior decorating ideas do.
I've always imagined decorating the inside in a semi shabby chic style. I say semi because I'm not sure I will be aging the furniture, but I will be sticking to light, muted colours and pastel tones. Often white is used as a classic shabby chic design choice, however, as I prefer more colour I will use what I call "ice colours" . . . colours so soft they are almost white.
Fabrics will be soft, muted florals with pretty ribbons, lace and ruffles. There may even be a few vintage touches, such as gilded vintage mirrors and chandeliers to add some elegance and charm.
I would also like to incorporate either fabric or wallpaper into panels on furniture like wardrobe doors and draw fronts to add extra interest.
So would you like me to share photos as this project progresses? Or is it not amongst your interests?
Yes please, share!!!! That's such a project!!! I'm excited to see where you take this!
ReplyDeleteOkay Musume, I'll do my best. 😊 This one will be a long term project, so I hope you don't get fed up with it.
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It looks phantastic. And please do share :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mia, I've looked at this house over the years and often wished I could find one in Australia but no such luck. I will for sure.
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Oooooohhhhhhh I am SO Excited for you and I can't wait to watch this dream of yours as you bring it to life! I love your ideas for the interior and since I already love your style, I know I am going to love this dollhouse!!! I can't wait for the first construction update post! Congratulations, Sandi!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely going to take up my time Jodi. I never thought I would own one, but thanks to you I dared to dare and hubby finally caved. I have always wanted to decorate my own house in this fashion, but I'm afraid it would be too much for hubby to cope with.
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Beautiful house. Yes, please share photos of your creations. I always enjoy reading your posts, and your photos are lovely 💗
ReplyDeleteThank you Inesa, I shall. I don't think I would have bothered if my readers were not keen, so your comments help me to keep on posting.
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Oh, I'd love to see progress photos! I love dollhouses.
ReplyDeleteI shall do that. Now I didn't know that RM, do you have any yourself? I'd love to see them if you do.
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Wow what a great dolls house ! I do love the gothic style with the mansard roof and the front porch. I'd love one like this. The shabby chic interior sounds wonderful. I agree the inside doesn't need to match the outside, it would not be true to life, all houses evolve keeping favourite pieces of furniture and adding new. I, for one, would love to see all the stages of the house making and interiors.
ReplyDeleteIt's a kit and it will take me forever to build, but you too could have one (especially now you have the new space), just check Google. 😊 The house has nine rooms so I've got my work cut out designing the interiors, but I will share over time.
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It's going to be absolutely awsome, I just know it!
ReplyDeleteYes it will be, but I have since read the schematics and am in shock! 😮
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