When one first begins to be acquainted with the world of miniature collectibles, it may seem a bit difficult to determine a starting point. If you have a creative side, then you may think about crafting miniatures yourself. For many though, the joy of miniatures is fully encapsulated in collecting the work of other artisans and using them to create specific dollhouse designs that fit well within the dcor of your room or home. If you find yourself in this latter category, here are some suggestions that may be helpful as you get started.
The first step in starting a new miniature doll house is determining what you want to accomplish with your rooms. What type of ambiance are you aiming for? Do you have pieces of furniture already that you can use as a base to build on? Are these pieces styled similarly? Do the pieces reflect a certain time period or type of home? Will the piece fit well inside a collection of like items? How big do you want your display to be one room or a whole house with multiple floors? Setting goals about how elaborate you want your dollhouse to be and what type of miniature collectibles will fit with it is important.
Of course, if you are...