Saturday, June 18, 2016

Grey Manor Dollhouse

I finished Grey Manor dollhouse. This 1/12 scale house is 21 3/4" tall x 14 1/2" across x 13 1/2" deep. It's a custom dollhouse made entirely from scratch. 
There are 3 battery operated lights with the switch inside the chimney. There's a porch light and 2 crystal chandeliers.
The exterior is covered with concrete. You can find the links to products I use by clicking the 'resources' tab up top.
 The color is an aged burnt butter.

 This dormer window can open in or out.




For this interior, I wanted a very sparse yet vintage feel - an Aidan Gray style. It's a minimalist look but still super romantic. I used a very light color palette with washed out wood colors.
I think this is the first time I've done diagonal wood floors. The downstairs wall a butter colored. I used aqua seed beads in the chandelier.
 I had this little piece of furniture in my workshop forever. I could never find space for it in any houses. It fits under the stairs here.

The stairs are painted gray and the top of the steps and spindles have a wash to make it look like weathered wood. The wash is brown paint and a dash of black paint watered down until it's thin enough.

The upstairs has white walls. Again a very simple look for this bedroom yet very feminine.
 This little bed was the one in my upholstered bed tutorial.  The little bench will be in an upcoming tutorial.


 I loved having you over at Grey Manor. I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Till next time!
hugs♥,

21 comments:

  1. Oh gosh, I stare and file away ideas for the future. Your washed out wood pieces are dynamite; I also love the diagonal floors!

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  2. This is your best work. I love pink, but the lack of pink in this house takes it to a new level. I love the minimalist look. I find it very elegant.

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  3. What a lovely cottage-house! I want to move in.

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  4. Beautiful work Caroline! I really like the colours and atmosphere in this house. Hugs, piikko

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  5. Grey Manor is stunning. As is all your work. To me, your little houses show a glimpse of heaven :)
    All the best
    Vivian

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  6. Hi, Caroline! Beautiful house - very simple and very very cute! A little piece of furniture found a wonderful place under the stairs.
    hugs ♥

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  7. What a gorgeous romantic cottage. I love it! Yours colourways are just right and the outside and inside blend perfectly. Love the light switch in the chimney. The whole thing is just lovely.
    Carol

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  8. Siempre disfruto visitando tu blog, es un regalo para los sentidos :) Nunca se me hubiera ocurrido montar el suelo en diagonal pero me ha encantado el efecto :)
    Un abrazo!

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  9. I love everything! Thank you for the tutorials and chair patterns. The colors are awesome ❤️
    Hugs

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  10. This house is so cosy and romantic. Everything is perfect.

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  11. Preciosa Caroline, tanto el interior como el exterior son fantásticos.
    El toque simplista le dá muchísimo encanto.
    Otro gran trabajo.
    Un abrazo y feliz semana.

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  12. Romántico, elegante y espectacular. Me encanta como han quedado las paredes, el suelo, las escaletas, los muebles.... termino antes diciendo que todo me parece genial.

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  13. Hi Caroline! This cottage feels like a Retreat inside! I feel a real sense of calm and quiet as I've enjoyed this interior.
    The little dormer on the second floor is Wonderful and I also like the added bit of color to the light fixtures, especially the one on the first floor. The aqua color really gives an exciting spark in such a soothing environment, Beautiful Work! :))

    elizabeth

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  14. I love making mini benches. That one is super cute! I can't wait to try making that style. It all looks lovely Caroline. You do nice work.

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  15. Hello Caoline
    House came out very beautiful and supercute. I love the colours and those flowers againts the wall are just perfect. Hugs, Lea

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  16. Als ik er naar kijk Caroline vergeet ik dat het echt is maar miniatuur zo echt heel mooi lieve groetjes Danielle

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  17. Yet again: love your work! The white details on the roof look nice and love the interiour. Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful pics! Have e great day 🌸

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  18. I'm so impressed you can made such a gorgeous dollhouse from scratch! I especially love the climbing roses on the outside. They add a very magical feel to the house.

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  19. Again you created a gorgeous house. I love the diagonal floors and I love the colors of the wood. It's minimalist but very cozy and inviting. Thanks for sharing the photos which too, are very beautiful.
    Hugs, Drora

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  20. Great and gorgeous house! I like the harmony of pale and soft colours.
    Geneviève

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