My Fixer Upper Dollhouse Makeover

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  • Learn how I turned a run down old dollhouse into my very own Fixer Upper that would make Joanna Gaines proud of.
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  • @jennap3684
    @jennap3684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +921

    When a doll house looking nicer than your own house lmao

    • @dapotato1617
      @dapotato1617 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha yeah

    • @candiedbug891
      @candiedbug891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      All my doll houses look better then my house 😅😩

    • @mayaamar1935
      @mayaamar1935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jenna Potter Harry Potter looks better then my house

    • @id10cyy
      @id10cyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I relate omg

    • @id10cyy
      @id10cyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fabsome Hippo Creations
      Same even that adult barbie house from Buzzfeed Nifty :(

  • @valentinag3770
    @valentinag3770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +870

    It’s like when your only have base game and then you finally get custom content (Sims 4)

    • @cutedolly2731
      @cutedolly2731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lol i hate maxis match

    • @hannahcollinge1199
      @hannahcollinge1199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      lol truuuuu, I like looked at my older sims and was like ewww they look so unrealistic (my sims without cc)

    • @marcelloz1230
      @marcelloz1230 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valentina G HAHAHQ YESS

    • @veda7540
      @veda7540 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Valentina G yup

    • @xxcrystalheartxx4529
      @xxcrystalheartxx4529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tear... Console can’t get CC yet

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382
    @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    the furniture is really nice...yeah I thought maybe a rug or two here and there. You could use linen tea towel piece and fray the edges. Also some greenery/flowers would look nice too - your friend will love it!!

    • @graceconniff7462
      @graceconniff7462 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Did we ask you for an opinion?

    • @e1ise08
      @e1ise08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Rosie Rose you don’t have to be rude

    • @verysmolmangoes
      @verysmolmangoes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@graceconniff7462 shut yo salty face up

    • @veronicasmith5128
      @veronicasmith5128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing

  • @angelinahart283
    @angelinahart283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +348

    How much is rent?

  • @sherrijones6330
    @sherrijones6330 6 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    That was a perfect wood look floor tile as it looks in scale and looks like individual slats of wood.

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is!! I was so happy when I found it in my hardware store!

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I know right!!! :-)

    • @chaldeokpai
      @chaldeokpai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Popsicle sticks make great floor boards for doll houses^^

  • @tessadarkgreen
    @tessadarkgreen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    adding plants will make it look more friendly and colorful :)
    I feel like there are only 2 main colors white and brown it made it look a little too plain but it's still looks really good.

    • @hneybee-dy1lr
      @hneybee-dy1lr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brown and white make it look aesthetical

    • @cocoshort6528
      @cocoshort6528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      although the gold and linen make it not look boring

  • @avagrapez7413
    @avagrapez7413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    This is a nice project to do! I have been thinking if giving a thrifted dollhouse a makeover! We subbed!

    • @susanmetzelar549
      @susanmetzelar549 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love it!

    • @mariereeder3635
      @mariereeder3635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I've been thinking about doing this also. Then, donating to the kids at the battered shelter.

    • @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350
      @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I done the same thing i never have seen anyone else updo a foll house usually see people making their own i found one of the wooden old victorian ones for 15 bucks at thrift store n still working on it cause i work fulltime also but yeah i have been remodeling that. Happy to see someone else do one.

  • @thatintrovert_7821
    @thatintrovert_7821 5 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    The number of people who fast forward past the talking is the amount of likes

    • @Madi-hz3hs
      @Madi-hz3hs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who doesn’t

  • @emmieb4054
    @emmieb4054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I am not kidding I had this barbie house and I took me 7 years to finally get rid of it

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Emmie B That is quite funny!!’

    • @emmieb4054
      @emmieb4054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Whimsical Wife . by the way this looks great it’s modern but still super cute ❣️❣️

    • @primabelladivajadore195
      @primabelladivajadore195 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was the name of the doll house...?

  • @jhonenvasquezslaundrybasket
    @jhonenvasquezslaundrybasket 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I dont know why, but i feel like it looks so cold...

    • @Kt-cn2rq
      @Kt-cn2rq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Because no floor rugs. She tried but she said the ones she made didn't look good.

    • @laulaurenni
      @laulaurenni 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, especially for kids to play in!

    • @kittenmimi5326
      @kittenmimi5326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      All cool colors n muted

    • @jenl1541
      @jenl1541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thats what I thought... it looks like a staged house for sale lol. Not like a kids doll house

  • @zoe.x3949
    @zoe.x3949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I had this dollhouse when I was 7 or 8 and shared with my younger sister it is so nostalgic to see it be made into something more 2019 style. I looks amazing!

  • @emilyneal92
    @emilyneal92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The nursery bunting is precious!

  • @MyLittleCora
    @MyLittleCora 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is perfect! I love how it turned out. I've got a thrift-shop house similar to yours and it really needs a make over.

  • @ashlee1984
    @ashlee1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been wanting to do this for a while now. You've got me REALLY wanting to do it now lol! It turned out so good!

  • @Cheshiregrinn91
    @Cheshiregrinn91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    personally I'd add a plant or something for that pop of color and life. there are plastic buxus bolls where you can just pull 1 segment out of and stick it in a tiny pot and it would already look like a miniature plant. I do this all the time for stop motion videos and stuff where I need to make miniatures for. That said I really like the idea of dollhouse make overs.

    • @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350
      @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yed good idea i make my plants out of clay theyre so so cute.

    • @Cheshiregrinn91
      @Cheshiregrinn91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350 That would be cute! I recently tried my hand at making miniature paper plants. I am currently attempting a hydrangea :D

  • @DamiAnimated
    @DamiAnimated 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ooh you’ve given me a cool idea. I want to make to make over an old dollhouse into a mid century modern or retro 1960s or 70s style.

  • @connieturner6575
    @connieturner6575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You made it look so modern and attractive. The original was really cute anyway but for a child, now it looks like an item to decorate your house with. Great job

  • @imwatchingu4893
    @imwatchingu4893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Not even kidding this dolls house looks better than my house in real life...

  • @intignia
    @intignia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the soft green on the walls and the dotted material in the baby cot.

  • @Rollimggiant
    @Rollimggiant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now that's a doll house! I am a doll collector and need to do this!

    • @carolinebuttar4842
      @carolinebuttar4842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a question, I’m only learning bit by bit. I have 1/16 dolls house in fact I have i have about 3 but they have no front doors does any one know an easier way to put a door a on with a frame included

  • @nisar6339
    @nisar6339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As a miniaturist that has made more dollhouses than I can remember, I applaud your creativity to work with what you have. Great job!

  • @Lady_Odi
    @Lady_Odi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my grandmother makes them from scratch, it's awesome who see does it. cuts the wood, makes the bricks and all that. i always love to help her!

  • @mycraftyhomegarden
    @mycraftyhomegarden 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how your doll house turned out!

  • @n00dles69
    @n00dles69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another fellow aussie here, the doll house looks so bloody good!!! 💚👌🏻🇦🇺

  • @gcsugirl
    @gcsugirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I feel like a child would like to play with the before house

    • @deborahgate965
      @deborahgate965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This is the second dollhouse makeover I've seen using simular colours and although the finished dollhouses looked great, it makes me wonder if it's been changed for the child or their mum. Would the child rather have the bright coloured dollhouse?

  • @hildaalintria7484
    @hildaalintria7484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Luv your new doll house, that's really fantastic work and patience....

  • @stacydougherty4439
    @stacydougherty4439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love these types of videos! I did this once with a vintage doll house!

  • @shirleyhaberle86
    @shirleyhaberle86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Oh my goodness, I have the same dollhouse. I can't wait to show my granddaughter. We just talked about redoing it. Love it.

    • @primabelladivajadore195
      @primabelladivajadore195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could you please share the name brand of the original doll house...? Looking for it.

    • @shirleyhaberle86
      @shirleyhaberle86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@primabelladivajadore195 does not have a name on it, I'm sorry

    • @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350
      @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate the original ones with the stairs n everything stuck on instead of real stairs.

  • @JamieSiebens
    @JamieSiebens 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you did the furniture and the nursery, it looks so cool and I love it. I think it is also cool that you were going of of Joanna Gaines.

  • @naturally_vonnb3635
    @naturally_vonnb3635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Beautiful doll house!

  • @kaiaw8507
    @kaiaw8507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this! This is gorgeous!! Please share more dollhouse and miniature tips!

  • @pinkdiamanteNM
    @pinkdiamanteNM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so lovely. You did a brill job!

  • @amngus5439
    @amngus5439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think Calico critters have nice add ins that would be nice for this house

  • @KylaFuller
    @KylaFuller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this. It's nice to see a realistic home.

  • @luciegagne2946
    @luciegagne2946 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cute! like your attention to details. The nursery is my favorite room

  • @penguinstella
    @penguinstella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I watched this whole thing, then went to your channel and you ONLY HAVE 461 SUBS?!
    you deserve so much more for the skills and effort put into this!

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Person With a Pen you’re way too kind! I need to post more often probably to get more subscribers! Thank you for your wonderful comments though

  • @kelliw5571
    @kelliw5571 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m ready to move in! 😂

  • @stacymclauchlan7877
    @stacymclauchlan7877 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the exact dolls house I’ve just bought second hand for my daughter, I want to do it up for her birthday!

  • @cherylpesutimassie5010
    @cherylpesutimassie5010 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You did a wonderful job on this fixer upper. I love the color choices you made, they are beautiful, crisp, clean and so fresh looking...hugs from Arizona, USA ... ;)

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheryl Pesuti Massie hugs right back! Xo

  • @honeyandmud
    @honeyandmud 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    oh gosh, we had that goose tablecloth when i was a kid. the amount of nostalgia i felt when i saw it was intense!

  • @rockthecasbah493
    @rockthecasbah493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It turned out so beautiful! Great job!

  • @nataliemetcalf1079
    @nataliemetcalf1079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Im picking up the exact same house seconed hand today. You have given me some great ideas for an upcycle for my daughters birthday pressie. I have Barbie furniture from another seller, so just need to paint and do the flooring. So excited now. Love upcycles and saving money.

  • @rae8589
    @rae8589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    18:26 is probably what your looking for!

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great project--it looks terrific.

  • @jessicacaraballo645
    @jessicacaraballo645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This house is such an excellent neutral base to add to in the future... Any kind of rugs or art or add ins could fit... It looks so clean and fancy I would have loved to have this as a kid

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a terrific project--great job. I bet your friend loves it.

  • @leoniathomas8706
    @leoniathomas8706 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very lovely with lots of idears for me to start on doll craft. Fantastic!

  • @SR71pilot2007
    @SR71pilot2007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job! I love the transformation! You showed us step by step how you did it!

    • @zoyaas11
      @zoyaas11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup!

  • @jessw3696
    @jessw3696 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve just picked this EXACT dolls house up in hard rubbish and plan on doing it up for Christmas! Great video!

  • @maddier1388
    @maddier1388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really lovely in the color scheme.

  • @xoxardnekoxo
    @xoxardnekoxo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks great! I love how it turned out, and I love your wainscoting method! I'll have to try that when I get my new dollhouse. :D Thanks for sharing!

  • @AdventuresinCritterland
    @AdventuresinCritterland ปีที่แล้ว

    This is ABSOLUTELY stunning!!! You make it look so easy, but I know this had to be a ton of work. I love the clean, chic look, it's just gorgeous!!

  • @phoebeloveland528
    @phoebeloveland528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    IVE GOT THIS DOLL HOUSE!! I LOVED IT! Now I repainted the furniture and made my own rooms

    • @lizamulloy5567
      @lizamulloy5567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you have the same furniture? Do you know the brand? I am looking for this furniture

    • @primabelladivajadore195
      @primabelladivajadore195 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m looking for it too.

  • @hneybee-dy1lr
    @hneybee-dy1lr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is super inspiring and aesthetic!! Keep it up!

  • @janealace
    @janealace 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really nice. Good job. I love it.

  • @mjma4797
    @mjma4797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this so much!!! You did a great job!!!

  • @geminisabah
    @geminisabah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where the floor was a tad short... Id do a faux trim on where the wall meets the floor to hide it...

  • @erinhallmakes777
    @erinhallmakes777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like how simple and still playable for a child this is well looking so much nicer

  • @mariasdollworld6850
    @mariasdollworld6850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did an amazing job. I love it

  • @scooterdoofus
    @scooterdoofus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had this exact doll house! My sister and I paid $25 each for it because we really wanted it. It got thrown out last year because it was worse for wear and falling apart. But this is the exact kind of thing we had in mind for our dollhouse! We just never got around to it, probably due to being kids.

  • @moth.brained
    @moth.brained 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I was going to live in one of the houses I would want the first one.
    The second one is super impressive and realistic.

  • @bdufka
    @bdufka 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wished to see you doing the work, not just showing how to do it and the finished thing, but anyhow you still did a great job!

  • @charlottewright4173
    @charlottewright4173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Make more doll house videos!!!! I love this

  • @miniaturescookingandmore6583
    @miniaturescookingandmore6583 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It came out beautiful!

  • @mariam.a941
    @mariam.a941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's sooo simple and beautiful, I LOVE IT 😍🖤🖤

  • @craftsbybenita1063
    @craftsbybenita1063 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should do diy furniture. That would be awesome. Love the video

  • @jenniewader
    @jenniewader ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful ❤️ I love this so much!

  • @Imjust_KEN
    @Imjust_KEN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    for the bathroom you can score the floor tile so it looks like it is many tiles and not just one

  • @savannabrown4442
    @savannabrown4442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! It looks beautiful! So much inspiration for the doll house I'm making for my daughters. I would love to find a similar product for my wood flooring. Any idea what the product you used for the wood floors was called? I've been searching for something similar and can't find anything close.

  • @victoriapapesh6892
    @victoriapapesh6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely stunning...

  • @anneanderson3406
    @anneanderson3406 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its really nice. I think I may attempt to build something a wee bit smaller for my doll photos. You did an amazing job...excellent idea for wood panelling and doors with your cork wainscoating (did I spell it wrong?). Its great!

  • @KiaraDex
    @KiaraDex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome looking :)

  • @braceletlife28
    @braceletlife28 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cute! Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @ThreeFunnySisters
    @ThreeFunnySisters 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the people who disliked are just jealous that the doll house is nicer than there own

  • @homemadefromtheheart1377
    @homemadefromtheheart1377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful! ❤️

  • @maryella4039
    @maryella4039 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so cute! the only thing I would add to it is some rugs hardwood floor everywhere gets kind of boring.

  • @emilyann2036
    @emilyann2036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a homemade dollhouse a few years ago but my my sold it. I wasn’t into it anymore.
    NOW I WISH I HAD IT

  • @nicolem.7925
    @nicolem.7925 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG this is so cute. I can't.

  • @Its.kimorah
    @Its.kimorah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did soo good

  • @barbiehospital9648
    @barbiehospital9648 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you could make me a dollhouse! Turned out so good 😍

  • @PullipKisses
    @PullipKisses 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to have this doll house! It was so cute

  • @shayamalika3715
    @shayamalika3715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i have two old dollhouses maybe i can fix them

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you re-decorated the dollhouse. It needs some little books, a sink in the kitchen (dolls need clean dishes), and your idea for little rugs would have made it look more homier. I think your friend will love it! She can add the books, rugs, etc. right? It looks a darn sight better than it did when it was all those garish colours as a Barbie house!
    ~ Janet in Canada

  • @TheDollAbyss
    @TheDollAbyss 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m just about to do this myself so thank you for this video 👍🏻💖

  • @beansee4818
    @beansee4818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always had a dream to fix up kids old toy houses and play kitchens and make them more modern

  • @babbsfangirl8254
    @babbsfangirl8254 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You’ve inspired me! Thanks 😊

  • @hvvll
    @hvvll 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like modern house I love it👍

  • @maryjohensler1798
    @maryjohensler1798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A hand held hair drier is great to remove labels and should work for stickers as long as you get the glue residue with it.

  • @riekuno
    @riekuno 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll honestly want this as my house 😭

  • @gingersdollworld
    @gingersdollworld 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looks amazing!!

  • @lastvideogoodbye988
    @lastvideogoodbye988 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Doll House

  • @kimgreen8711
    @kimgreen8711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful add a cushion to the baby’s lay table. In the same colors as the room to give a little more pop it looks great

  • @carolcurtis2220
    @carolcurtis2220 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Someone is a very lucky girl. Well done. It looks very professional.

    • @Thewhimsicalwife
      @Thewhimsicalwife  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much. My friends little girls got this dollshouse and they loved it

  • @amandajones6481
    @amandajones6481 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've made this dolls house look so stunning and stylish. I love how you painted and decorated it. What sort of style will your new dolls house be? I hope we will get to see it, you're very talented. I've just started making miniatures and I'm currently making a Book Nook that's going to be an old Victorian style miniature library. It's so much fun to make miniatures even though they are fiddly. If you want to learn more about making things in miniature, I recommend visiting Ara Bentley's channel, called Bentley House Minis. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne ❤

  • @wecraftworkshop1832
    @wecraftworkshop1832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work. how many days it took?

  • @EmilyWalkear
    @EmilyWalkear 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is bloody amazing!!!! X x

  • @SunFlower-xh6mp
    @SunFlower-xh6mp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m ligit a kid and I’ll love that💕

  • @LEO-zp5jw
    @LEO-zp5jw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It looks awesome and I would buy that one instead of a Barbie dream house

  • @violetsukanovich6734
    @violetsukanovich6734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Verry nice!

  • @856fatt
    @856fatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice. Could use some more soft furnishings like rugs, curtains and a shower curtain. Maybe some towels in the bathroom. And A few plants would definitely make it pop.