modern farmhouse

The Bathroom

Much like my farmhouse-inspired laundry room, this bathroom roombox started with a Pinterest board and a vision of a neutral, soothing space to relax and unwind. I began work on this over a year ago, and it sat unfinished save for a few details. Sometimes, when inspiration isn’t coming, I walk away from a project for a while before going back to it with a new sense of direction. That’s definitely what happened here, and I’m so glad I finally got around to finishing it!

I made most of the details myself, but I have a list of other resources at the bottom of the post if you are looking for certain supplies.

Let’s take a tour, shall we?

A farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
The vanity in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
The bathtub in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A kitty sleeping by the tub in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A bathroom shelf in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A relaxing bath tub in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A fluffy white robe in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A jar of cotton balls in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A gel eye mask in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
Sleeping kitty in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
Jars of bath beads in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A modern shower stall in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
The toilet in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A vanity and makeup mirror in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A shelf with a candle and perfume bottles in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
The shower in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A drawer full of personal care items in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
The sink and toothbrushes in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A curling iron and brush in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A jar of Q-Tips in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A wall shelf with a scrub brush in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
Contact lenses and glasses in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A hairdryer in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A drawer full of personal care products in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
Fuzzy white slippers in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A ceramic hair straightener in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A bathroom scale in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
Mouthwash, floss, toothpaste and a toothbrush in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.
A double vanity in a farmhouse-inspired dollhouse miniature bathroom roombox created by artisan Erika Pitera of The Petite Provisions Co.

Sources for other special items I didn’t make myself:

  • Bath wall sign, Dove bottle and shower pouf – GeniesMiniHouseShop
  • Silver lantern – IslandTradingCo
  • Napping kitty – JMDS Miniatures
  • Bathtub and faucet – DabbleDibs
  • Vanity mirror – Melvin’s Miniatures
  • Countertop mirror – MyMiniatureEmporium
  • Hand soap set – Shepherd Miniatures
  • Shower stall kit – 3StarStudioArts
  • Roombox kit – ScaledRealmMinis
  • Floor tile pattern – ChloeMiniHome
  • Shower wall and floor tile patterns – JessicaCloeMinis

I hope you enjoyed this look inside my little farmhouse bathroom roombox!

The Laundry Room

I’ve been admiring farmhouse-style laundry rooms on Pinterest for months, and I’ve been wanting to create one in miniature for just about as long, so when I saw the roombox kits from ScaledRealmMinis, I immediately knew what my next project was going to be!

After collecting copious inspiration photos on Pinterest, I got to work on creating the mini laundry room of my dreams. Even though the roomboxes from ScaledRealmMinis have awesome laser cut floors, I knew I wanted a tile look in the laundry room, so I found trendy printable patterns from ChloeMiniHome for the floor and for the white brick wall. I printed the tile on glossy photo paper and the brick on matte.

Dollhouse Miniature Laundry Room Scene in 1" Scale

Once the floors and walls were done, I added in the baseboard and a quarter round in the corner. Then, I started with the most important part of any laundry room – the washer and dryer! I used a standard wooden set, but I wasn’t happy with how they looked out of the box, so I decided to get a little creative and make some modifications.

To start, I printed out photos of Speed Queen control panels (in honor of my own Speed Queen washer and dryer). Once I placed those over the existing controls, they looked much better, but they still didn’t have the gloss sheen that you see on real appliances. Rather than try to repaint with a gloss finish, I decided I would try my luck with coating them with UV resin. Several coats later, I was pretty happy with the results! They’re not perfect, but definitely an improvement over the originals!

A modern farmhouse laundry room scene in 1:12 scale

The other main elements I needed to install before I could get to all the fun little details were the lights, the counters and the sink. The awesome sink cabinet, faucet and handles all came from Melvin’s Miniatures.

A modern farmhouse laundry room scene in 1:12 scale

From there, I just cut, stained and painted wood to create all the other countertops – including the L-shape in the corner and the enclosure for the washer/dryer set. I also installed two shelves with brackets from Melvin’s Miniatures above the counter and sink.

I modified an existing ironing board to fit my theme, painting the legs silver and recovering it with black and white checkered fabric. The rolling laundry hamper was inspired by some I saw on Pinterest, as well. I used chip board covered with cotton batting and gray fabric to make the hamper. I sewed an inner liner from white cotton fabric, and I used card stock and beads to make the casters. Then, I just filled it up with dirty laundry!

Barn lights and miniature laundry products in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

I was most excited about figuring out how to create my own working set of farmhouse-style sconce lights, but I also knew it was going to be the most challenging to do. After quite a bit of trial and error, I ended up using chip LED lights from Evan Designs along with suction cups, silicone tubing, wire, no hole beads and metal bezel stud settings, all spray painted a satin black. I absolutely LOVE how they turned out!

I also designed all the labels for the various jars and cleaning products myself. I’ve got everything from dryer balls to scent booster! After seeing detergent and softener dispensers on Pinterest, I recreated them in miniature by taking glass jars and gluing on spigots, then filling them with resin. The scrub brush was made from a piece of popsicle stick with little clumps of jute twine glued on for the bristles. I wish my real laundry room was this organized!

A dollhouse miniature vase of eucalyptus in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

I had a blast coming up with decorative elements for the laundry room, and I thought eucalyptus would be a perfect fit – it smells nice and it’s very soothing. I made this one from laser cut leaves by SDK Miniatures.

A wall shelf with towels and a laundry sign in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

I made these rolled towels and the folded towels next to the washer from white baby wash cloths. They are a little better for scale than standard terry cloth. Then I placed my Wash Dry and Fold sign next to them!

A handmade miniature wreath with cotton and magnolia in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

I made this little grapevine wreath with a paper magnolia flower and cotton bolls from my tutorial! There’s also a little pitcher of cotton over on one of the shelves.

Dollhouse miniature cleaning products and paper towels in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

A simple wood disc and a toothpick painted black makes for an easy paper towel holder. The sponge was also a cinch: just a piece of green felt glued to a yellow foam sheet.

A dollhouse miniature keep the change jar of coins in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

This spare change sign was a last-minute addition after I saw a real one on Pinterest! After all, what else are you supposed to do with all the change that falls out in the wash? I made the mason jar from resin in a mold, and then I made all the coins from black polymer clay dusted with metallic mica powders in silver and copper.

The laundry basket is just filled with scraps of fabric that I saturated with water, scrunched up and arranged until it looked just messy enough to be unfolded laundry. Once it all dried, it looked perfect.

Clothes hangers and folded shirts in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

I don’t really sew too frequently, so I definitely wanted a no-sew solution for having a few folded shirts to display, and I followed this helpful tutorial on YouTube to create them!

A dollhouse miniature folded shirt, iron and ironing board in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor
A handmade washboard wall shelf in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

In yet another burst of Pinspiration (that’s a word, right?), I wanted to make a little decorative wall shelf that looked like an old washboard. This was super easy to make, using craft wood matchsticks, balsa wood and corrugated paper painted silver and gunmetal gray. Isn’t it just the thing to display this Sir Thomas Thumb antique flat iron?

Handmade jars of laundry washing soap and clothespins in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor
A dollhouse miniature dog in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

And of course, I just can’t seem to make a scene without an animal, so I tucked a little dog bed under the countertop and added a bag and bowl of food. He looks cozy, right?

A washer and dryer set in a one-inch scale laundry room scene with farmhouse decor

Sources for other special items I didn’t make myself:

  • Old-fashioned clothespins and clothes hangers by Reynold’s Metal
  • Bucket, dustpan and brush by Miniature Corner – Bodo Hennig
  • Wooden clothespins in jar by Dragonfly International
  • Floor vase with branches by IslandTradingCo

Special thanks to my supportive husband, Tom, for helping me with the photos for this feature. I hope you enjoyed this look inside my little farmhouse laundry roombox!

My First Dollhouse: Renovating a Vintage Dollhouse

Two weeks ago, I was browsing the Facebook Marketplace and ran across a vintage dollhouse for sale that came with tons of furniture, accessories and a greenhouse. I could tell it would definitely need some work, but I was immediately drawn to it. Despite the fact that I’m working full-time as a miniaturist now, I don’t have a dollhouse of my own!

My First Dollhouse: Renovating a Vintage Dollhouse

At the price she was asking, I just couldn’t resist. So my husband and I drove the 45 minutes to pick it up and painstakingly tried to cram it into our SUV. Yes, it’s that big. It just barely fit in the back with the seats folded up.

My First Dollhouse: Renovating a Vintage Dollhouse

It’s now home and hanging out on an entirely-too-small card table (I have plans to head to IKEA this weekend to pick up a more appropriately sized table), and I’m now faced with the challenge of where to start.

Sorry for the less-than-stellar initial photos. Once I get this on a table where I can move it, I’ll be able to get better lighting and photos.

I started out by trying to identify the maker and model, but that’s presenting a challenge. I’m fairly certain this originated somewhere around the 70s – though I may stand corrected – and I think it’s made by Real Good Toys. Believe it or not, the lady selling it still had all of the parts lists and assembly instructions. According to the parts list, this model appears to be the “Fox Hollow” but I haven’t been able to find a single bit of information about it on the web.

My First Dollhouse: Renovating a Vintage Dollhouse

I definitely intend to rehab and complete the exterior before moving inside. At first glance, the clapboard siding is warped in a number of places, meaning I’ll probably have to remove it all and replace it.

Secondly, all of the windows need to be fixed up and replaced. The good news is the shingles on the roof are all in pretty good shape – only a few little spots to fix up.

Lastly, that porch. I am not a fan of blue, so that’s going to have to go. I would really prefer wood planking, so we’ll see how that shapes up.

So, that’s what I’ve gotten myself into! This is going to be a major learning curve for me, but I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to get the look I’m going for – a modern farmhouse. I’ll continue to share updates about my progress, so wish me luck!

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