Imagine having a house of your own as a child! No, I am not talking of a real house, but a large doll house made of wood! Many girls and even boys wish to have such a plaything! As a matter of fact, if a child is allowed to take charge of decisions concerning organization or furnishing and decorating of this play house, it builds up his/her creative skills. The child also learns about family and other people. If nothing else, there could be entertainment with the help of stories involving the people in the doll house.
Typically, a wood doll house is created after real homes in the world. House styles vary from area to area, but most wood doll house manufacturers use plans from the more popular home styles-Victorian, Colonial, Georgian, American farm house, or English Tudor.
Lets start with a Victorian house. As the name suggests, this style should have a regal look since it has been named after a royal personage like Queen Anne! The two-storey home looks quite elaborate. The so-called third floor is actually an attic and is unfinished. The trappings include all the things that the Queen adored---large windows, irregular rooflines, wrap-around porches that are curved and have a fancy look to them, and towers situated at the upper corners of the house. The exterior of the house exhibits skirting that has lattice work on it and exquisite millwork. Lattice work skirting is to be found even on the open areas below the porches. It is but natural that children enjoy the regal feel of such a doll house! They are able to entertain friends in the huge rooms, as well as accommodate stay-over families in the many bedrooms in the upper storey of the house.
Despite the popularity of Victorian-style homes, children in the Eastern sector love colonial houses. These are spacious, two-storied constructions with a large amount of living space. This is possible because of their rectangular shapes and the standard way of keeping bedrooms on the first floor and living rooms downstairs. So, the price paid for such a home is definitely worth it!
Just like Colonial homes, Georgian houses also have a large living space, making them convenient for entertaining. They are also rectangular in shape. The difference lies in the fact that a Georgian home exterior is like a mirror image--one side is exactly the same as the other. This is because on either side there are borders consisting of huge brick or stone chimneys. Thus, they are grander than colonial houses.
Ask manufacturers which is the simplest doll house to construct, and they will reply, "the American Farm House"! It consists of a main portion in front, which is then extended. The extension is at the back in the shape of a T or an L. This creates a larger living area. The farmhouse is two-storeyed with the kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom downstairs, and the bedrooms upstairs.
English Tudors are perhaps my favorite house style. Huge stone chimneys, timber lines on the stone walls, narrow windows, cross-hatching near the roof line, and parapets set these homes apart from the typical. Though these wood doll house kits can be more expensive, they are also gorgeous. Generally, in an English Tudor, the bedrooms were upstairs, while guest quarters and living space remained on the main floor.
Include your child in decision making. After all, he/she is going to be the owner of the house! And they love to feel important. Plus you go up in their eyes for asking their opinion. The play house therefore seems like a wonderful gift of love for the child!
Typically, a wood doll house is created after real homes in the world. House styles vary from area to area, but most wood doll house manufacturers use plans from the more popular home styles-Victorian, Colonial, Georgian, American farm house, or English Tudor.
Lets start with a Victorian house. As the name suggests, this style should have a regal look since it has been named after a royal personage like Queen Anne! The two-storey home looks quite elaborate. The so-called third floor is actually an attic and is unfinished. The trappings include all the things that the Queen adored---large windows, irregular rooflines, wrap-around porches that are curved and have a fancy look to them, and towers situated at the upper corners of the house. The exterior of the house exhibits skirting that has lattice work on it and exquisite millwork. Lattice work skirting is to be found even on the open areas below the porches. It is but natural that children enjoy the regal feel of such a doll house! They are able to entertain friends in the huge rooms, as well as accommodate stay-over families in the many bedrooms in the upper storey of the house.
Despite the popularity of Victorian-style homes, children in the Eastern sector love colonial houses. These are spacious, two-storied constructions with a large amount of living space. This is possible because of their rectangular shapes and the standard way of keeping bedrooms on the first floor and living rooms downstairs. So, the price paid for such a home is definitely worth it!
Just like Colonial homes, Georgian houses also have a large living space, making them convenient for entertaining. They are also rectangular in shape. The difference lies in the fact that a Georgian home exterior is like a mirror image--one side is exactly the same as the other. This is because on either side there are borders consisting of huge brick or stone chimneys. Thus, they are grander than colonial houses.
Ask manufacturers which is the simplest doll house to construct, and they will reply, "the American Farm House"! It consists of a main portion in front, which is then extended. The extension is at the back in the shape of a T or an L. This creates a larger living area. The farmhouse is two-storeyed with the kitchen, dining room, living room and bathroom downstairs, and the bedrooms upstairs.
English Tudors are perhaps my favorite house style. Huge stone chimneys, timber lines on the stone walls, narrow windows, cross-hatching near the roof line, and parapets set these homes apart from the typical. Though these wood doll house kits can be more expensive, they are also gorgeous. Generally, in an English Tudor, the bedrooms were upstairs, while guest quarters and living space remained on the main floor.
Include your child in decision making. After all, he/she is going to be the owner of the house! And they love to feel important. Plus you go up in their eyes for asking their opinion. The play house therefore seems like a wonderful gift of love for the child!
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