Build a three story dream dollhouse perfect for 12" dolls with these free easy step by step do it yourself dollhouse plans! Inspired by the KidKraft So Chic dollhouse, this do it yourself version is made of soy based plywood and finished with non toxic linseed oil.

Preparation
1 - sheet 3/4" PureBond Plywood
7 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
1/4" plywood scraps for roof
2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long for stairs
4 - 2" caster wheels and screws for 3/4" stock
use either 3" screws or 2 1/2" pocket hole screws, depending on your joinery technique
7 - 2x2 @ 32"
6 - 2x2 @ 24"
4 - 2x2 @ (Both ends cut at 30 degrees off square, ends are NOT parallel, long point measurement)
4 - 2x2 @ 37 5/8" (One end cut at 30 degrees off square, long point measurement)
Plywood cut to diagram
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Instructions
Step 1
Have your home improvement center rip your plywood into a strip 24" wide and a strip 13 1/2" wide as shown in diagram. Then all you have to do is make the crosscuts.
NOTE: I really considered using 1/4" plywood for the floors, but wanted to create a dollhouse that would last and last - and could even be used as a bookshelf later on. The 1/4" plywood is just too flimsy for that. Then I considered 1/2", but the price difference between 1/2" and 3/4" is only a few bucks, and 3/4" is just so much easier to work with because you have a wider area to work with. Of course you can modify this plan - if you made this dollhouse with 1/4" plywood, it would be CHEAP to make ... like $30 cheap.
Step 2
Build the ends as shown above. You can use a countersink bit and 3" screws or the Kreg Jig and 1 1/2" pocket holes and 2 1/2 pocket hole screws. For the angled joints, just clamp, glue and predrill holes with a countersink bit. I only used one screw (and alot of glue) for each joint to avoid splitting the wood.
Step 3
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Step 6
Step 7
Step 11
Step 12
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
Comments
Tim Gary (not verified)
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 07:20
It is basically 60 degrees,
It is basically 60 degrees, since square is 90. I made all my cuts at 60 degrees (set it on my table saw) and they all worked out.
Adrian Caruana (not verified)
Mon, 11/12/2012 - 07:56
furniture
what scale can the furniture be for this doll house.i am making one for my daughter for christmas
Tim Gary (not verified)
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 07:57
Stronger Stairs
My daughter would have been fine with the stairs, but her 3 boys would have probably broken them over time :(.
So, I thought about the stairs out of a single 2x4, but I was afraid it would look half baked, plus I don't have a miter saw.
So, what I did instead was keep the 4 inch width, cut my stairs 3 inches width, and found some half inch strips of plywood for the sides. Basically I made rails. I glued all the stairs first, put the one at the top pointing up instead of out (to attach to structure), and then cut/glued the rails on the side. They go all the way down, and are 2 inches wide so it makes a good size rail. Once I glued those one and used my nail gun to solidify, it was strong as ever, and it looks very nice. I used small nails and put one on each stair, both sides, all the way down. Very sturdy. Took a little more time, but looks nicer, is stronger, and best of all my wife and daughter love it! What else matters? :)
kyleb (not verified)
Sun, 01/20/2013 - 18:57
Would you mind sharing a
Would you mind sharing a picture? Thanks.
Amber from WI (not verified)
Mon, 12/10/2012 - 21:13
Furniture
Hi,
My husband is currently building this adorable dollhouse for our 2 girls. Ana, what furniture is pictured in yours? Did you make that? Would the Fisher Price Loving Family dollhouse furniture fit? Just want to make sure that the furniture wouldn't be dwarfed, since this dollhouse is HUGE!
Thanks!
jkeenan2929
Fri, 09/13/2013 - 17:50
Furniture
Hi! I want to make this dollhouse for my munchkin for Christmas and I'd like to get started on furniture for it soon. Did there end up ever being any plans for furniture?
Tanya Hunter
Mon, 11/11/2013 - 21:00
Bigger version
I am desperately trying to find a cost effective way to build an American Girl doll house. This would work great if it didn't have the center walls and the floors were further apart. I need about 20" between shelves and between 18"-24" for each floor. Does anyone have another plan for a fairly beginner?
kpjohn
Sat, 08/30/2014 - 12:53
placement of pocketholes
I am have trouble with placement of the pocketholes. On the two sides I did pocketholes at the bottom and attached to the vertical pieces with no problem. How do you place the screws so they don't hit each other when connecting the front pieces? All the pieces are 2 x 2's. Also, I'm using 1/2" plywood for the 3 levels and it seems like pocketholes would be too big for that size thickness. I am beginner and would appreciate any advice on this. Thanks.
Svettsvett
Tue, 11/04/2014 - 11:00
Help with dream doll house
Hi everyone! i'm trying to build the dream doll house for my daughter but the only part i'm haveing trouble with is makeing the outside part before you put the floors i don't understand what 2x2 means how wide and thick do i make each of them can somebody who already made this doll house Please help me!! i really need it Thanks.
Svettsvett
Tue, 11/04/2014 - 11:00
Help with dream doll house
Hi everyone! i'm trying to build the dream doll house for my daughter but the only part i'm haveing trouble with is makeing the outside part before you put the floors i don't understand what 2x2 means how wide and thick do i make each of them can somebody who already made this doll house Please help me!! i really need it Thanks.