Midcentury Modern Dollhouse Bookshelf
The dollhouse bookshelf gets a midcentury modern makeover! Free.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 2 - 1x12 @ 10 feet long (you'll need about 17 board feet)
- 1 - 2x4' 1/4" thick plywood panel
- 1 - 1x2 @ 50" long
- 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
- 3/4" brad nails or staples
- 1 - 1x12 @ 32"
- 4 - 1x12 @ 12"
- 1 - 1x12 @ 34"
- 1 - 1x12 @ 30"
- 1 - 1x12 @ 12" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 5 degrees bevel off square
- 1 - 1x12 @ 14" - longest point measurement, one end cut at 5 degrees bevel off square
- 1 - 1x12 @ 25-5/8" - long point to short point measurement, both ends cut at 5 degrees bevel off square
- 2 - 1x2 @ 11-1/4"
- 1 - 1x2 @ 26-1/2"
- 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 18" x 42"
- measuring tape
- square
- pencil
- safety glasses
- hearing protection
- drill
- jigsaw
- compound miter saw
- table saw
- nailer
- sander
- countersink drill bit
Step by step
Cut out all windows on the wall pieces first.
Attach the two lower walls with the lowest floor and the second floor. Jaime just used 2" wood screws (try SPAX for no predrilling) to attach through the top, but you could also use a Kreg Jig to attach.
Step 2
Attach next story, using same building method as lower story.
Step 3
Attach top story. A 1x scrap can help guide placing the roof overhangs.
Step 4
Attach base to bottom using glue and 1-1/4" to 2" nails or 2" screws through top.
Step 5
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.
