DOLL HOUSE CREATED FROM CHEST OF DRAWERS

Almost 40 years ago we converted a discarded chest of drawers into this doll house for our daughter. It remains in our home for grandchildren to enjoy. I saw this idea in a magazine about the time a neighbor placed an old chest on the street for garbage collection. The one drawer that still existed was retained at the bottom for storage of extra furniture. Some of the furniture in these photographs was mine (1940's). Other pieces were added in the 1970's for our daughter and some later than that. The drawer keeps the assortment available for redecorating. During its early years, Santa with his sleigh and raindeers sat near the chimney at Christmas.

PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD EXPLAIN THE RESULTS:

The top of the chest is an attic room. The front side of the roof is built in two pieces and hinged so that the lower portion can be lifted. It is held in place with an attached wooden prop (see photo). The roof is made with latticed wood strips, the chimney is painted with a brick design and trees and flowers are painted on the outside walls. For the floors we used carpet scraps for the bedrooms and the bathroom and a Formica scrap for the kitchen. My husband cut tiny pieces of wood and created a parquet floor for the living room. There are ...»

15 Comments

Mindi @ MyLove2Create.blo... Broomfield, CO

This is so clever! I seriously am impressed!

on Jan 19, 2013 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

What a wonderful repurpose Celeste.

on Jan 19, 2013 · Like 0
Marilyn B Ortonville, MI

wow love this!!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
Julie Terry Navarre Covington, KY

WOW

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
Xena Nierobisz

so cool!!!! i want one:)

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
2 Little Superheroes Raleigh, NC

Brilliant!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
Sharon Richardson Lakeland, FL

What a wonderful idea!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
Joyce A Morrisville, NC

As a miniaturist I love this idea!!

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 0
Pat M Alexandria, OH

I think this is such a great idea may make one

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 0
Bernie Athens, WI

Amazing, will be looking for an old chest of drawers. What a wonderful ere loom.

on Jan 28, 2013 · Like 0
Tami @ Curb Alert! Seabrook, TX

I love this! Great idea!

on Jan 29, 2013 · Like 0
Smart Girl Voorhees, NJ

This is great!

on Jan 31, 2013 · Like 0
June A Clay City, KY

Clever, clever, CLEVER!!

on Feb 03, 2013 · Like 0
Joanie J

this is a great idea..thanks for sharing it!!

on Apr 04, 2013 · Like 0
Bernice H Yakima, WA

What a wonderful expression of love and caring! A true treasure! I absolutely love it , wish I had had something like it when I was a kid, or had it for my kids. Thank you so much for posting! I enjoyed exploring in it!

on May 04, 2013 · Like 0