My Fixer Upper Dollhouse Makeover

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
    @jennap36845 жыл бұрын

    When a doll house looking nicer than your own house lmao

  • @dapotato1617

    @dapotato1617

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah

  • @candiedbug891

    @candiedbug891

    5 жыл бұрын

    All my doll houses look better then my house 😅😩

  • @mayaamar1935

    @mayaamar1935

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jenna Potter Harry Potter looks better then my house

  • @id10cyy

    @id10cyy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I relate omg

  • @id10cyy

    @id10cyy

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @valentinag3770
    @valentinag37705 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cutedolly2731

    @cutedolly2731

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol i hate maxis match

  • @hannahcollinge1199

    @hannahcollinge1199

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @marcelloz1230

    @marcelloz1230

    5 жыл бұрын

    Valentina G HAHAHQ YESS

  • @veda7540

    @veda7540

    5 жыл бұрын

    Valentina G yup

  • @xxcrystalheartxx4529

    @xxcrystalheartxx4529

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tear... Console can’t get CC yet

  • @desleykakoulidisgallaway3382
    @desleykakoulidisgallaway33825 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Did we ask you for an opinion?

  • @e1ise08

    @e1ise08

    5 жыл бұрын

    Rosie Rose you don’t have to be rude

  • @verysmolmangoes

    @verysmolmangoes

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@graceconniff7462 shut yo salty face up

  • @veronicasmith5128

    @veronicasmith5128

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing

  • @angelinahart283
    @angelinahart2835 жыл бұрын

    How much is rent?

  • @rainbowpanda6960

    @rainbowpanda6960

    5 жыл бұрын

    More than I can afford....

  • @avacooper5426

    @avacooper5426

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not enough

  • @BiblicallyAccurateStuMacher

    @BiblicallyAccurateStuMacher

    5 жыл бұрын

    More than i could afford

  • @Idk-jc6bk

    @Idk-jc6bk

    5 жыл бұрын

    😆 lol 😆

  • @annabethchase3943

    @annabethchase3943

    4 жыл бұрын

    Angelina Hart lol

  • @sherrijones6330
    @sherrijones63306 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know right!!! :-)

  • @chaldeokpai

    @chaldeokpai

    5 жыл бұрын

    Popsicle sticks make great floor boards for doll houses^^

  • @tessadarkgreen
    @tessadarkgreen5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Brown and white make it look aesthetical

  • @cocoshort6528

    @cocoshort6528

    4 жыл бұрын

    although the gold and linen make it not look boring

  • @thatintrovert_7821
    @thatintrovert_78215 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Madi-hz3hs

    @Madi-hz3hs

    4 жыл бұрын

    Who doesn’t

  • @emmieb4054
    @emmieb40545 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Emmie B That is quite funny!!’

  • @emmieb4054

    @emmieb4054

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jhonenvasquezslaundrybasket
    @jhonenvasquezslaundrybasket5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Kt-cn2rq

    @Kt-cn2rq

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @laulaurenni

    @laulaurenni

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, especially for kids to play in!

  • @kittenmimi5326

    @kittenmimi5326

    3 жыл бұрын

    All cool colors n muted

  • @jenl1541

    @jenl1541

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @avagrapez7413
    @avagrapez74135 жыл бұрын

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

  • @susanmetzelar549

    @susanmetzelar549

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love it!

  • @mariereeder3635

    @mariereeder3635

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350

    @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @emilyneal92
    @emilyneal925 жыл бұрын

    The nursery bunting is precious!

  • @gcsugirl
    @gcsugirl3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborahgate965

    @deborahgate965

    3 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @rae8589
    @rae85895 жыл бұрын

    18:26 is probably what your looking for!

  • @intignia
    @intignia3 ай бұрын

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

  • @Rollimggiant
    @Rollimggiant5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carolinebuttar4842

    @carolinebuttar4842

    4 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @connieturner6575
    @connieturner65754 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @n00dles69
    @n00dles695 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zoe.x3949
    @zoe.x39495 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Zoe.X oh thank you! You’re too kind

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

    What’s the name brand of the doll house...?

  • @JamieSiebens
    @JamieSiebens2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ashlee1984
    @ashlee19845 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Lady_Odi
    @Lady_Odi5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @imwatchingu4893
    @imwatchingu48935 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cheshiregrinn91
    @Cheshiregrinn915 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Cheshiregrinn91

    @Cheshiregrinn91

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MyLittleCora
    @MyLittleCora5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @DamiAnimated
    @DamiAnimated5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nisar6339
    @nisar63395 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - that means a lot

  • @hildaalintria7484
    @hildaalintria74845 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kelliw5571
    @kelliw55715 жыл бұрын

    I’m ready to move in! 😂

  • @stacydougherty4439
    @stacydougherty44395 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shirleyhaberle86
    @shirleyhaberle865 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shirleyhaberle86

    @shirleyhaberle86

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350

    @myfamiliycreationsjuarez7350

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @luciegagne2946
    @luciegagne29464 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nataliemetcalf1079
    @nataliemetcalf10792 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mycraftyhomegarden
    @mycraftyhomegarden5 жыл бұрын

    I love how your doll house turned out!

  • @amngus5439
    @amngus54395 жыл бұрын

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

  • @naturally_vonnb3635
    @naturally_vonnb36355 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Beautiful doll house!

  • @KylaFuller
    @KylaFuller5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AdventuresinCritterland
    @AdventuresinCritterland Жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @honeyandmud
    @honeyandmud5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cherylpesutimassie5010
    @cherylpesutimassie50105 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Cheryl Pesuti Massie hugs right back! Xo

  • @ThreeFunnySisters
    @ThreeFunnySisters3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jessicacaraballo645
    @jessicacaraballo6454 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @pinkdiamanteNM
    @pinkdiamanteNM5 жыл бұрын

    This is so lovely. You did a brill job!

  • @penguinstella
    @penguinstella5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @phoebeloveland528
    @phoebeloveland5284 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lizamulloy5567

    @lizamulloy5567

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking for it too.

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox23085 жыл бұрын

    What a great project--it looks terrific.

  • @jessw3696
    @jessw36965 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jay Bee yay so exciting!!!!

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you able to tell what the name brand is/was...?

  • @leoniathomas8706
    @leoniathomas8706 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @geminisabah
    @geminisabah5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox23085 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    She does - thank you

  • @stacymclauchlan7877
    @stacymclauchlan78775 жыл бұрын

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

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any idea what the brand name is...?

  • @yemilesanchez152

    @yemilesanchez152

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is the dall house called?

  • @mariam.a941
    @mariam.a9415 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SR71pilot2007
    @SR71pilot20073 жыл бұрын

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

  • @zoyaas11

    @zoyaas11

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup!

  • @moth.brained
    @moth.brained5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rockthecasbah493
    @rockthecasbah4936 жыл бұрын

    It turned out so beautiful! Great job!

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rock The Casbah thank you so much!!!

  • @janealace
    @janealace4 ай бұрын

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

  • @maddier1388
    @maddier13885 жыл бұрын

    Really lovely in the color scheme.

  • @kaiaw8507
    @kaiaw85075 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aw thank you! xo

  • @erinhallmakes777
    @erinhallmakes7773 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hneybee-dy1lr
    @hneybee-dy1lr4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @bdufka
    @bdufka5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mjma4797
    @mjma47975 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mary Jo Maisto thank you so much

  • @jenniewader
    @jenniewader Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤️ I love this so much!

  • @mariasdollworld6850
    @mariasdollworld68505 жыл бұрын

    You did an amazing job. I love it

  • @scooterdoofus
    @scooterdoofus5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @miniaturescookingandmore6583
    @miniaturescookingandmore65833 жыл бұрын

    It came out beautiful!

  • @Imjust_KEN
    @Imjust_KEN5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @xoxardnekoxo
    @xoxardnekoxo6 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh thanks so much! :-)

  • @braceletlife28
    @braceletlife285 жыл бұрын

    Super cute! Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @patricemarie2960
    @patricemarie29604 жыл бұрын

    Love your accent babe! .... Neat, pretty hobby! ...... Enjoy your HOUSE! ....

  • @craftsbybenita1063
    @craftsbybenita10635 жыл бұрын

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

  • @charlottewright4173
    @charlottewright41735 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carolcurtis2220
    @carolcurtis22206 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @TheDollAbyss
    @TheDollAbyss5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @maryjohensler1798
    @maryjohensler17982 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @soph6945
    @soph69455 жыл бұрын

    I love her eyes

  • @victoriapapesh6892
    @victoriapapesh68923 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning...

  • @856fatt
    @856fatt3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lastvideogoodbye988
    @lastvideogoodbye9885 жыл бұрын

    Great Doll House

  • @LEO-zp5jw
    @LEO-zp5jw5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate5 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @hvvll
    @hvvll5 жыл бұрын

    It looks like modern house I love it👍

  • @maryella4039
    @maryella40395 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KiaraDex
    @KiaraDex5 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome looking :)

  • @nicolem.7925
    @nicolem.79255 жыл бұрын

    OMG this is so cute. I can't.

  • @kimgreen8711
    @kimgreen87114 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @riekuno
    @riekuno5 жыл бұрын

    I'll honestly want this as my house 😭

  • @emilyann2036
    @emilyann20363 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @babbsfangirl8254
    @babbsfangirl82546 жыл бұрын

    You’ve inspired me! Thanks 😊

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yay. Glad you liked it

  • @beansee4818
    @beansee48183 жыл бұрын

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

  • @barbiehospital9648
    @barbiehospital96483 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Its.kimorah
    @Its.kimorah5 жыл бұрын

    You did soo good

  • @homemadefromtheheart1377
    @homemadefromtheheart13776 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! ❤️

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @anneanderson3406
    @anneanderson34065 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @karminagaravito
    @karminagaravito5 жыл бұрын

    You are so beautifully made by God, may Jesus bless you!

  • @SunFlower-xh6mp
    @SunFlower-xh6mp4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @PullipKisses
    @PullipKisses5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @primabelladivajadore195

    @primabelladivajadore195

    3 жыл бұрын

    What was the name of the house...!

  • @shayamalika3715
    @shayamalika37155 жыл бұрын

    i have two old dollhouses maybe i can fix them

  • @savannabrown4442
    @savannabrown44425 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gingersdollworld
    @gingersdollworld6 жыл бұрын

    looks amazing!!

  • @Thewhimsicalwife

    @Thewhimsicalwife

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ginger's Doll World thanks so much

  • @EmilyWalkear
    @EmilyWalkear5 жыл бұрын

    This is bloody amazing!!!! X x