Barbie Doll House

If your little girl has a fascination with dolls, a Barbie doll house may be the next big item on her wish list. Once a girl's collection of Barbies grows, it only makes sense that she have a house to extend her level of play while adding an element of reality to her Barbie playtime.

There are many options for seeking out the perfect Barbie doll house for your little girl's collection.

Traditional Barbie homes can be purchased from big box toy retailers. Mattel designs and retails plastic Barbie houses that vary in size and dimension. Here's a look at some of the most popular dollhouses manufactured by Mattel.

• Barbie Kelly Pop-Up Doll House: A pop-up doll house is the perfect option for shoppers who have a limited budget or limited space. Once this home is popped up, it features rooms and furniture bound to ignite a child's curiosity.
• Barbie My House: This single story fold up home packs portability along with classic dollhouse charm. Girls can simply pack up the home and store Barbie in the corner of their rooms until playtime. This is a great model for any little girl.
• Glamour Doll House: Some little girls dream big, so it's no wonder Barbie has a posh and glamorous pad to call her own. This model is filled with sights and sounds sure to thrill your little one into a magical and magnificent world of luxurious abundance.

The following online retailers carry Barbie houses:

• Barbie My-House
• Barbie 3-Story Dream House
• Kid Kraft Glamour Dollhouse with Lights and Sound
• Kid Kraft Savannah Doll House

For a handyman, building a Barbie doll house makes perfect sense. Not only will your little girl feel a big part of the planning and construction of the home, she'll always have a say in the all important decorating, while you can save a handful of cash.

Barbie doll homes can be built from plywood sheeting and shingled with a style of choice. Little girls can help select exterior home colors, as well as interior details such as wallpaper, carpeting and furniture.

Wood built homes become heirloom collectables that last much longer than the plastic store bought versions. The whole family can take part in designing the dream, and children will feel a great sense of accomplishment watching their vision come to life.

To build a custom doll house, it's best to have a plan. The following plans may be used to build the perfect doll house:

• Better Homes and Gardens
• Wayne of the Woods
• Doll House Miniature Club

To add a realistic and homey feel to the dollhouse, you'll need to purchase dollhouse furniture. Buyers can choose sinks, toilets, couches and beds from the following companies:

• The Magical Dollhouse
• Kuoi
• Dollhouse Collectables

If you intend to build a dollhouse for two or more children, you'll need to take note of each child's priorities. Allow children equal share in choosing dollhouse décor and design elements, and make sure playtime is a shared event.

Boys and girls are encouraged to play together, so if you have a little boy in the family, make sure he gets a room to throw a few of his favorite toys in. Siblings love to play house, and once all children are involved in the game, the more the merrier.

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