Farmhouse Dollhouse
Free farmhouse dollhouse plans - with step by step diagrams with shopping and cut list.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- (1) 24" x 48" piece of plywood or MDF 1/2" thick
- (1) 24" x 24" piece of plywood or MDF 1/4" thick
- 1x2 scraps
- Small dowel pieces for the deck
We recommend hot glue or craft glue for attaching smaller pieces - especially if the pieces have been prefinished
- 2 - 1/2" plywood @ 9-1/4" x 16-1/2" - floors
- 2 - 1/2" plywood @ 9-1/4" x 16-1/8" - to edge cut at 35 degree bevel, longest point measurement - walls
- 2 - 1x2 @ 10-1/8" - long point to short point measurement, both ends cut at 35 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel
- 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 17-1/2" x 21-7/8" - dollhouse front
- 2 - 1/2" plywood @ 10-1/2" x 11-1/2" - long point measurement, one end cut at a 35 degree bevel
- 1 - 1x2 @ 6" - deck
- 1 - 1/2" plywood @ 6" x 1-1/2" - deck railing top
- 7 - 1/4" diameter dowels @ 2" long
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- circular saw
- jigsaw
- compound miter saw
- nailer
- sander
Step by step
Step 1
Attach sides to floors with either 1-5/8" trim screws (or similar) or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Attach top of rafters together with 1-1/4" brad nails or the 1-5/8" trim screws (or similar).
Then attach the rafter ends to the walls.
Place the dollhouse on the 1/4" plywood and trace the outline of the dollhouse.
Cut out with a jigsaw or circular saw. Cut out windows with a jigsaw. TIP: First drill a hole with a large drill bit to give you a spot to start your jigsaw bit.
Step 4
Glue and nail the roof pieces to the 1x2 rafters.
Build the deck with a 1x2 for the deck, and 1/2" plywood scrap for the top of the deck railing.
Drill holes with 1/4" drill bit, 1/4" deep in both the deck and the railing piece, and attach dowels with glue. Attach entire deck with railing to the dollhouse front, use glue and screws from the back.
Window trim can be cut out with a jigsaw or scrollsaw from leftover 1/4" plywood scraps.
Once you get one pattern done, repeat for remaining windows. Glue to front of dollhouse. Hot glue is preferred, or craft glue.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
