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The toys and other items in our collectors’ dolls’ house range come with very explicit instructions which make them easy to put together. As Choice Dolls’ Houses have erected and painted many of these we have a few tips we can share with you.

Before decorating, it is worth spending a little time sanding down any rough edges. MDF cuts beautifully and will require very little preparation time.

Always use a primer on the areas that you intend to paint, and then apply two coats of paint. For the outside of the house use either gloss or eggshell as these are the most hard wearing paints. Internally you can use either eggshell or emulsion. It is best to paint the interiors under good light. Otherwise, you may find afterwards that in brighter light the result is not as good as you had wished.

For windows I would recommend spray paints which can be obtained from hobby shops. Windows are a real fiddle and painting them by hand can be time-consuming. Spray painting is easy and the results are excellent. When painting doors I always purchase gloss samplers from a good decorating shop.

If you want to achieve a glass effect for your windows, purchase good quality acetate sheets from your local stationary shop. These give a very realistic look.

Dolls house furniture, dolls, toys, and other items can be purchased from the Choice Dolls’ Houses web site. You may prefer to collect dolls’ houses that replicate buildings from a certain period in history. My recommendation would be to visit the big dolls house fairs which can be found all around the UK. The good dolls’ house magazines always give dates for these events.

Antique Shop This impressive property has extra-large bay windows which are ideal for displaying the tempting wares inside. We have made this the ‘Antique Shop’ because of its potential for displaying every type and design of furniture and ornamentation we could think of, however it would be just as effective as a gown shop, a high-class drapery or a milliner’s establishment. With its elegant frontage and large windows, this could be a private residence and would be ideal for displaying interior lighting effects. Rooms: Ist & 2nd floor alike: 1 @ 285 x 330 x 200mm (11.25 x 13 x 8 inches) 1 @ 360 x 330 x 200mm (14 x 13 x 8 inches) Attic: 1 @ 285 x 330 x 167mm (11.25 x 13 x 6.75 inches) 1 @ 360 x 330 x 167mm (14 x 13 x 6.75 inches) Decorating: Roofing paper – 3 sheets.((Not included with unpainted kits). Wallpaper packs: £32.90 for house & £13.10 for basement (interiors). The Antique Shop Basement is available to accompany The Antique Shop.

Arkwright's Shop - This charming shop comes complete with upstairs accommodation. These attractive premises are ideal for decoration as a quaint, old-fashioned tea room, or for any other trade or business you choose. Rooms: The ground floor has a wide central arch which gives an overall ground floor area of 550 x 330 x 210mm (21.5 x 13 x 8.25inches) The upper floor: Room 1 – 220 x 330 x 190mm (8.5 x 13 x 7.5 inches) Room 2 – 330 x 330 x 190mm (13 x 13 x 7.5 inches) The front opening roof gives access to the attic rooms. Decorating: Roofing paper - 4 sheets. (not included with unpainted kits).

Ash House This gracious three storey Georgian home has a mansard roof featuring three dormer windows. Ash House captures the spirit of a bygone age and is a miniature house to grace any setting. The Kit comes complete with sashes, lintels, cills, quoining, and stair railing kit. Rooms: 4 rooms @ 270 x 345 x 196mm 2 attic rooms 270 x 345 x 180mm Stairwell/Hall 150 x 345 x 196mm Decorating: Paint the lintels and quoining before gluing onto the house. Roofing paper – 3 sheets. (Not included with unpainted kits). Ash House Basement is available to accompany Ash House.

Ash House Basement The splendid front-hinged basement creates an imposing appearance and gives additional space for domestic offices or servants’ quarters. This front-hinged basement comes complete with steps, railings, pillars and sashes. Rooms 270 x 346 x 195mm (10.5 x 13.5 x 7.75 inches)(21.5 x 13 x 8.25inches) Ash House is available to accompany the Ash House Basement.

Basement kit - painted - Streets Ahead Basement with removable pavement (painted), and hinged front opening to basement. Finished in light grey with white windows, doors and dark grey road. Suitable for houses with a base size up to 16" (40cm) deep x 24.5 (63cm) wide.

Cedars - NEW An imposing three storey 6 room residence with central staircase, outside chimney stacks, front & roof opening. Also has bay windows with detailed window cills, porch roof, brickwork down sides, stair railings, banisters & newel posts. Basement has a front that can be lifted away leaving the rooms accessible to decorate.

Church - NEW Beautifully designed windows. Realistic roof rafters. Bell tower with front opening. Front & roof opening for Church. Bell tower 765mm in height.

Conservatory kit Large extra room to add to your house. Fully glazed and with opening French doors. Easy build sturdy construction. Attractive window detail and beautifully finished.

Copford House Designed to be equally suitable for either modern or Victorian room settings. The large bay windows allow glimpses of the interior and are especially attractive for settings with interior lighting. The bedrooms in the roof-space have dormer windows and the porch features attractive supporting brackets. The kit comes complete with sashes, porch, cills and stair railings. Rooms The 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, with: 1 room 285 x 330 x 200mm 1 room 360 x 330 x 200mm The attic rooms are the same width and depth but with a sloping ceiling. Decorating Roofing paper – 5 sheets. (Not included with unpainted kits). Wallpaper packs: £32 for house & £13.10 basement (interiors). Copford House Basement is available to accompany Copford House.

Copford Room Box A room box with a slide-in front with bay windows and a front door.

Elm Cottage Everyone’s dream home! Equally in keeping with a seaside village or a small country town, this is a graceful house of warmth and hospitality. The kit comes complete with sashes, bays, cills and stair railings. Rooms 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, being: 1 room @ 285 x 332 x 200mm (11.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) 1 room @ 360 x 332 x 200mm (14.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) The attic rooms are the same dimensions except that the ceiling is sloped. Decorating Roofing paper – 5 sheets. Not included with unpainted kits). Elm Cottage Basement is available to accompany Elm Cottage.

Grove House This splendid town house is appropriate for any style of room setting and decoration. The impressive bays rise the full height of the house and there are deep interior window cills on which to display the ornamentation which adds to the individuality of this charming home. The kit comes complete with sashes, bays, cills and stair railings. Rooms 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, being: 1 room @ 285 x 332 x 200mm (11.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) 1 room @ 360 x 332 x 200mm (14.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) The attic rooms are the same dimensions except that the ceiling is sloped. Decorating Roofing paper – 5 sheets. (Not included with unpainted kits). Grove House Basement is available to accompany Grove House.

Haven Cottage An idyllic Victorian cottage of generous proportions. The four good sized rooms in this affordable house give plenty of scope for you to furnish and decorate in whatever style you wish. Haven Cottage features a mansard roof which opens to reveal two good sized attic rooms which can be used to extend and enhance the property. This property comes complete with sashes, lintels, porch and stair railing kit. Rooms: Ist & 2nd floor alike: 1 @ 285 x 330 x 200mm (11.25 x 13 x 8 inches) 1 @ 360 x 330 x 200mm (14 x 13 x 8 inches) Attic: 1 @ 285 x 330 x 167mm (11.25 x 13 x 6.75 inches) 1 @ 360 x 330 x 167mm (14 x 13 x 6.75 inches) Decorating: Roofing paper – 3 sheets.(Not included with unpainted kits). The Haven Cottage Basement is available to accompany Haven Cottage.

Jubilee House This is one of our most popular and versatile properties. Depending on your choice of front, it can be arranged as a delightful shop or a comfortable home. Rooms Ground floor & 1st floor are identical, the sizes are: 364 x 330 x 225mm (14.25 x 13 x 8.75 inches) Attic: 364 x 330 x 170mm (14.25 x 13 x 6.75 inches) Decorating Roofing paper – 2 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits) Jubilee Shop and Jubilee Double are available to accompany Jubilee House.

Jubilee Shop This is one of our most popular and versatile properties. Depending on your choice of front, it can be arranged as a delightful shop or a comfortable home. Rooms Ground floor & 1st floor are identical, the sizes are: 364 x 330 x 225mm (14.25 x 13 x 8.75 inches) Attic: 364 x 330 x 170mm (14.25 x 13 x 6.75 inches) Decorating Roofing paper – 2 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits). Jubilee House and Jubilee Double are available to accompany Jubilee Shop.

Jubilee Terrace Shop & House - Double Jubilee Terrace double is a semi-detached inspiration! The main body is divided into two separate dwellings, giving you the chance to decorate your dolls house in two very different styles without having to buy two separate houses. Each side of this semi has stairs with half landings and return flights to the next floor and comes complete with stair and landing railing sets. Rooms Ground floor & 1st floor are identical, the sizes are: 2 rooms @ 370 x 330 x 225mm (14.5 x 13 x 8.75 inches) Attic: 2 rooms @ 370 x 330 x 170mm (14.5 x 13 x 6.75 inches) Decorating Roofing paper – 3 sheets needed - not supplied. Please choose, when ordering, whether you would like a shop front or a house front, or one of each - the price is the same.

Maples - NEW A three storey, six room accommodation with central staircase, outside chimney stacks, front & roof opening. Has detailed front gables, brickwork detail down the front & around doors & windows, stair railings, banisters and newel posts. Basement has a front that can be lifted away leaving the room acessable to decorate.

Mayfields NEW A traditional three storey property with generous six rooms, central staircase. There are detailed mouldings around the windows and the front elevation is decorated with quoining. The kit comes complete with sashes, cills and lintels. There are no internal doors to house, but there is one for the basement which can be ordered separately.

Meadow View Imagine Meadow View nestling in the folds of a valley in the country. A three storey Victorian country house with 6 delightful rooms and central staircase. Also two glazed dormer windows with opening ground and first floor glazed windows and a porch above the front door. A walled front garden can be purchased separately. Roofing paper needed is 3 sheets (not included with unpainted kits).

Millers Cottage (DH043) Very attractive cottage with optional water wheel. The house has 6 room accommodation with central staircase, shuttered windows, clapboard walls, detailed porch feature with windows suitable for glazing. Stair railings, banisters & newel posts not included.

Oak House This magnificent Tudor style house features exterior chimney breasts and side windows, and the optional interior beams add to the authenticity of this charming period residence. The attention to detail in Oak House exemplifies the care and precision which goes into the design of all our miniature houses. Rooms 1st and 2nd floors are identical featuring: 1 room @ 260 x 350 x 195mm (10.25 x 13.75 x 7.75 inches) 1 room @ 275 x 350 x 195mm (10.75 x 13.75 x 7.75 inches) The hall/stairwell is 150mm (6 inches) wide. The attic has two further rooms which have the same dimensions but with a sloping ceiling. Decorating It is recommended that the carcass is decorated before the beams are attached. The beams should be stained or painted before gluing on (these beams can be distressed with a knife for a more realistic effect) Roofing paper – 5 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits).

Pippin Cottage - Streets Ahead - NEW A two storey house with hinged roof attic and split front opening. Side Chimney. Interior walls. Painted in pink with white windows and doors. A delightful dream cottage!

Preston Manor From hunt balls to house parties, this graceful and elegant country manor is the perfect setting for every grand occasion. The imposing staircase with its balconied stairwell leads to eight well proportioned rooms for you to decorate as you wish, from milady’s boudoir to the servant's attic. There is even room for a magnificent ballroom, or reception room, not to mention the dining room, library, study, nursery and anything else you can think of. This is a house for the connoisseur, a lasting delight to treasure from one generation to another. The kit comes complete with sashes, lintels, quoining, stairs and stair railing kits & landing railing kits. On three floors. Rooms 1st Floor: 2 Rooms @ 480 x 425 x 245mm (19x16.75x10 inches) 2nd Floor: 2 Rooms @ 345 x 425 x 245mm (13.5x16.75x10 inches) 3rd Floor: 2 Rooms @ 255 x 425 x 195mm (10x16.75x7.75 inches) 2 Rooms @ 215 x 240 x 195mm (8.5x9.5x7.75 inches) Decorating: Roofing paper - 8 sheets (not supplied). The Preston Manor Basement is available to accompany The Preston Manor.

Primrose Cottage DH018 This delightful dolls house has been specially designed to be every little girl’s dream! Its sturdy construction makes it the perfect choice for a child and adults will appreciate the ease of assembly. As with all our dolls houses, Primrose Cottage opens at the front for easy access to the interior. NB. Primrose Cottage is suitable for children over 36 months only after it has been assembled by an adult. Roofing paper requirement is 4 sheets. Rooms: 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, being: 1 room @ 285 x 332 x 200mm (11.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) 1 room @ 360 x 332 x 200mm (14.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) The attic rooms are the same dimensions except that the ceiling is sloped.

River Cottage Splended six room property! Victorian Cottage with three stories with large rooms to maximise display potential. Shaped gable ends, stone quoining to front corner elevations and detailed wooden windows with glazing. An optional walled front garden is available. Roofing paper needed is 5 sheets - not supplied with unpainted kits).

Sea View A wonderful example of a late Victorian seaside house built to maximise sea views and provide outdoor living space. The large balcony with door access fron the house is perfectly detailed featuring attractive railings, support posts and brackets together with fully glazed windows and half glazed balcony door. The square wooden bay windows on the ground floor also provide authentic detailing and large window display areas. Overall sizes (WxDxH) 749x482x749mm Rooms The ground floor and 1st floor rooms are identical, being 2 rooms @ 387x360x230mm 2 rooms @ 305x360x230mm The Attic 1 room @ 387x381x172mm 1 room @ 305x381x172 The attic has a mansard roof. Roofing sheets needed are 3 (not included with unpainted kits).

Shop Room Box A room box with a slide-in front designed with a shop frontage and a door.

The Beeches - SALE PRICE This splendid four storey property has eight rooms, including the attics. French doors lead to a feature balcony on the first floor. Internally the stairs are located in a large hall and come complete with our stair and landing railing sets. Each floor has a landing half way with a return flight to the next floor. The superior accommodation of The Beeches make it the perfect gentleman’s residence in town or country. The balcony, sashes, lintels, cills and quoining are all in this kit. Rooms 1st Floor: 2 rooms @ 271 x 342 x 232mm (10.5 x 13.5 x 9 inches) 2nd Floor: 2 rooms @ 271 x 342 x 195mm (10.5 x 13.5 x 7.75) 3rd Floor: 2 rooms @ 271 x 342 x 195mm (10.5 x 13.5 x 7.75) Attic: 2 rooms @ 271 x 342 x 176mm (10.5 x 13.5 x 7) Hall/Stairwell is 150mm wide. Decorating: Roofing paper – 8 sheets. (Not included with unpainted kits). The Beeches Basement is available to accompany The Beeches.

The Croft A well proportioned 2 storey Georgian house fearturing 4 large rooms and central staircase. Exterior of house features authentic Georgian style small pane glazed windows and 2 large bay glazed windows, together with a half glazed front door. Wooden windows feature bracket detail and fluting. Roofing paper needed is 5 sheets - not supplied with unpainted kits. Overall sizes (WxDxH) 749x381x692mm Rooms The ground floor and 1st floor rooms are identical, being: 4 rooms @ 270x343x230mm Hall/Stairwell is 150mm wide.

The Gables - DH038 An impressive three storey late Georgian, early Victorian town house with six large rooms & central staircase. Gable rooves are featured above the delightful square bay windows to front of house. All doors & windows are wooden, fully glazed with authentic detail. Roofing paper needed is 5 sheets. Garden kit also available at £10.99

The Hollies DH042 Very attractive unpainted house kit with detailed front gable & window. Large 6 room accommodation, central staircase, stair railings, banisters & newel posts. Windows suitable for glazing. Easy & strong construction.

The Laurels This is the perfect choice for the collector who is looking for the maximum accommodation in the minimum floor space. There are five generous sized rooms including the attic and integral basement plus a stairwell rising the height of the building. The attic features a front opening mansard roof and the basement opening forms part of the main front of the house making this a most compact and practical town residence. The kit comes complete with sashes, lintels, quoining, porch, railings, steps and stairs and stair railing kits. On Five Floors. Rooms The 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical with 1 room on each of: 305 x 360 x 245mm (12 x 14 x 9.5 inches) The Basement, Attic and Top Floor have 1 room on each of: 305 x 360 x 195mm (12 x 14 x 7.75 inches) Decorating You can obtain the inner doors by ordering: DH053 x 2 & DH054 x 3 Roofing paper – 2 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits).

Tudor Bottom Box This Tudor style bottom box with its front beams is ideal as a room setting box. It can be used in conjunction with the Tudor Top Box to make a delightful period dwelling. Roofing paper required is 2 sheets (not supplied with unpainted kits). Rooms The ground floor has one room at 360 x 328 x 235mm (14 x 12.75 x 9.25 inches) Decorating It is recommended that the carcass is decorated before the beams are attached. The beams should be stained or painted before gluing on (these beams can be distressed with a knife for a more realistic effect).

Tudor Top Box The attractive room top box is suitable for both Wainwright’s and Tudor style bottom boxes. It is presented as a Tudor style cottage with realistic beams to the front and side elevations. The roof lifts to reveal loft space. This is the ideal miniature for the collector with limited space in search of an authentic and characterful residence. Rooms First floor has one room at 360 x 328 x 200mm (14 x 12.75 x 8 inches) The attic room has the same dimensions but with a sloping ceiling. Decorating It is recommended that the carcass is decorated before the beams are attached. The beams should be stained or painted before gluing on (these beams can be distressed with a knife for a more realistic effect). Roofing paper – 2 sheets. Please note that the Tudor Bottom Box shown in the picture is sold separately along with the Wainwrights Bottom Box.

Tulip Cottage - NEW Ideal first dollshouse. Unpainted in kit form. No screws required. Six room accommodation. The front, roof & windows open. Attractive window & door surrounds. Easy to carry handles on roof and easy to assemble & of strong construction. Rooms: 1st & 2nd floor are identical: Room 1 285 x 332 x 200mm Room 2 360 x 332 x 200mm Attic room same dimensions, but ceiling is sloped.

Vine House A traditional three storey property with generous accommodation.There is detailed stonework above the windows and the front elevation is decorated with Quoining. The kit comes complete with sashes, cills and lintels. On three floors. Rooms: The 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical with each of the four rooms 283 x 332 x 213mm (11.25 x 13 x 8.25 inches) The top floor has two rooms measuring 283 x 332 x 200mm (11.25 x 13 x 8 inches) Decorating: Roofing paper – 4 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits). Basement kits - unpainted £76.50 & £143.10 painted. House interior wallpaper pack £45 & £13.10 for basement. The Vine House Basement is available to accompany Vine House.

Wainwright's Shop This versatile shop is hinged at the front with a large, square window to display all the tempting goods offered for sale. Wainwright’s is designed to compliment the Tudor Top Box which gives living accommodation above the shop. Rooms: The ground floor has one room at 36 x 32.8 x 23.5cm (14 x 12.75 x 9.25) Decorating: It is recommended that decoration should be completed before assembly. Please note that the Tudor Top Box shown in the picture is sold separately.

Willow 24 This 24th scale version of Willow Cottage was developed to meet the growing demand for 24th scale houses. It has all the features and inside layout of the full sized Willow but in 24th scale. The kit comes complete with sashes, bays, porch and stairs. Rooms: 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, being: 1 room @ 141 x 162 x 99mm ( 5.5 x 6.25 x 3.75 inches ) 1 room @ 178 x 162 x 99mm ( 7 x 6.25 x 3.75 inches ) The attic rooms are the same dimensions except that the ceiling is sloped. Decorating: Roofing paper - 4 sheets. (Not supplied with unpainted kits).

Willow Cottage This charming Victorian cottage is the perfect choice for either a stand-alone miniature or as part of a collection. Its versatility and competitive pricing appeal to dolls house lovers of all ages. The kit comes complete with sashes, porch and stair railing kit. Decorating the inner door should be completed before assembly. Rooms: 1st and 2nd floor rooms are identical, being: 1 room @ 285 x 332 x 200mm (11.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) 1 room @ 360 x 332 x 200mm (14.25 x 13.25 x 8 inches) The attic rooms are the same dimensions except that the ceiling is sloped. Decorating: Roofing paper – 5 sheets can be purchased @ £2 per sheet. Basement £67.50. Wallpaper can be purchased separately. The Willow Cottage Basement is available to accompany Willow Cottage.

Woodlands Late Georgian early Victorian town house with accommodation over two stories with 4 generous sized rooms and central staircase. Also wooden glazed windows and stone quoining to corners of the front elevation and to the walled front garden (this garden kit can be purchased separately). Garden kit £10.99. Roofing sheets needed 5 @ £2 per sheet. Wallpaper & lighting can be purchased separately