Free Dollhouse Plan

Build the dollhouse shown on the right with just a few tools and a
small investment in materials!
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Here is a free dollhouse plan; building a dollhouse can be a rewarding

project for the builder as well as the one who decorates it; if you like
this simple castle-type design and wish to replicate it; begin with the
supply list:
1 Piece: 3/4" plywood 4' x 4'; used for the bases of the house
components.
1 Piece: 1/2" plywood 4' x 8'; used for walls and floors/ceilings.
1 Piece: 1/8" x 5/8" x 4'  "L-shaped" corner molding used for stairs.
1 Piece: 1/8" x 12" x 12" plywood used for the stair case supports.
Glue, l" brads.
This plan has four components to it:

1. The Tower
a. Cut the Tower pieces per the dimensions above; cut the side walls;
set your table saw fence at 7" and rip the two side walls; cross cut the
two sides to 32".
b. Cut the 3/4" plywood base to a  7" x 7" square; then cut the three
1/2" plywood 7" x 7" squares for the three floor/ceiling sections. 
c. Cut the front panel; 1/2" plywood; rip it to 7 7/8"; cross cut to 32".

d. Layout the windows and floors/ceilings; with a roto cutter cut out
the window openings. 
e. Assemble the two sides to the 3/4" base with glue and 1" brads. 
f. Position the top floor/ceiling; glue and nail in place.
g. Position the other two floor/ceilings; glue and nail in place.

h. Position the front wall with windows cut out into place, glue and
nail.
2. The Extension:
a. Cut the Extension pieces per the dimensions above:
b. Set your table saw fence at 10" and rip the 1/2" plywood for the
two side walls (cross cut to 16 7/8");  and the two floor/ceiling
sections (crosscut to 10").
c. Select the 3/4 plywood and cut a 10" x 10" square for the base.
d. Set your table saw fence at 10 7/8" and rip 1/2" plywood for the
front panel; cross cut to 16 7/8".
e. Layout the windows and floors/ceilings to the dimensions listed
above; with a roto cutter, cut out the window openings. 

f. Assemble the two sides to the 3/4" base with glue and 1" brads. 
g. Position the middle floor/ceiling; glue and nail in place.
h. Position the top floor/ceiling; glue and nail in place.
i. Position the front wall with windows cut out into place, glue and
nail.
3. Main Building:
a. Cut the base (3/4" plywood) and two floor/ceiling pieces (1/2"
plywood) per the dimensions above (22 x 11 3/4).
b. Select the two floor/ceiling pieces (1/2" plywood); measure and cut
the holes for the stairways per the dimensions above (2 3/8 x 5").
c. Measure and cut the two side walls (11 3/4 x 17 3/4).
d. Measure and cut the two interior walls (8 1/8 x 11 3/4).
e. Measure and cut the two front panels; 17 3/4 x 1 3/8 and 17 3/4 x
13 5/8; cut the holes for the doors and windows per the diagram
above.
f. Assemble the two side panels to the 3/4" base.

g. Using the two interior walls (8 1/8") as guides install the second floor panel (ensure
the stairwell holes are positioned correctly towards the front door).
h. Install the interior wall of the main floor using glue and 1" brads per the diagram
above;          8 1/2" from the left exterior wall; the right edge of the interior wall should
line up flush with the edge of the stairwell opening.
i. Install the 3rd floor/ceiling per the diagram above using glue and 1" brads; all edges
should be flush; ensure the stairwell hole is toward the front, in line with the other hole
below.
j. Install the 2nd floor interior wall in line with the first floor wall; flush with the edge of
the stairwell holes.
k. Install the front panels; glue and nail the 17 3/4 x 1 3/8  and the 17 3/4 x 13 5/8
panels  per the diagram above; ensure the tower fits between these two front panels.
4. Third Floor Room:
a. Cut the base (3/4" plywood) and floor/ceiling piece (1/2" plywood) per the
dimensions above (11 3/4" x 11 3/4").
b. Select the base piece (3/4" plywood); measure and cut the hole for the stairway per
the dimensions above (2 3/8 x 5"); it should line up directly above the other holes
previously cut.
c. Measure and cut the two side walls (11 3/4 x 10 3/4).
d. Measure and cut the two front panels; 10 3/4 x 1 3/8 and 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 per the
diagram above.
e. Assemble the two sides to the 3/4" base with glue and 1" brads.
f. Position the floor/ceiling; glue and nail in place.
g. Install the front panels; glue and nail the 10 3/4 x 1 3/8  and the 10 3/4 x 3 1/4 panels 
per the diagram above; ensure the tower fits between these two front panels.
Castle Wall Tops:

a. Select 3/4" plywood and rip it to 2".

b. Set up your table saw with a 1/2" dado blade; set it to a depth of 3/4"; make dado cuts
every 1" as shown above.
c. Measure and cross cut the wall top sections to length; apply with glue and 2 1/2"
finish nails.
Stairs:
a. Cut the Stair base (1/8" plywood) and side panel (1/8" plywood)
per the dimensions above:
Base = 11  1/8" x 2 1/4" (with 45 degree angle applied).
Stair Side Panel = 1" x 11 3/8" point-to-point (with 45 degree angle
applied).
b. Measure and cut Stair Risers from the 1/8 x 5/8" "L"-shaped corner
molding to a length of    2  1/4"; 11 per stair run.
c. Select and glue the Stair Base to the Stair side panel and let it set
overnight.
d. Select and glue the stair risers into place per the diagram above.
The basic structure is now complete; the work of customizing,
electrifying, and decorating it is to be planned and implemented; this
is where the real work begins.  This simple, basic plan is designed to
be a castle-type structure; coating the exterior with a rock-type
covering, adding doors and windows; completing interior floors, walls
and ceilings to include lights/torches; purchasing and building
furniture and figurines.  Months/years from now, you could be the
proud owner of a medieval town home/castle.