The Magic of Doll Houses

The Magic of Doll Houses

Why Dollhouses Matter & How to Pick the Perfect One

Why Dollhouses Are More Than Just Toys

Fuel imaginative and open‑ended play.
Dollhouses invite storytelling, role-play, and endless scenarios - whether everyday routines, grand adventures, or family dramas unfold within their walls.

Support developmental skills.
Playing with miniatures boosts fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, planning, and basic engineering (arranging furniture, opening doors).

Encourage social and emotional growth.
Through handling doll families and home scenarios, children explore empathy, communication, and social roles.

Sustainable and enduring.
Many modern dollhouses, like those from brands such as Mentari, PlanToys, and Tender Leaf, are made with responsibly sourced wood — designed to last and pass through generations.

Our Dollhouse Highlights

We proudly offer a beautifully curated range of wooden dollhouses - combining charm, craftsmanship, and engaging play. Many models are available either standalone or bundled with furniture and doll families.

Some of our best sellers:

Mentari Willow Dolls House
Two-storey with attic, planter details, 1:12 scale, charming green finish — perfect for compact spaces and hands-on creativity.

Little Dutch Dolls House
Classic white and pink design, removable roof that doubles as a garden, comes with starter furniture and peg dolls.

Mentari Clover Dolls House
Two-storey with attic, illustrated interiors, and bundle-friendly upgrade paths.

Tender Leaf Toys Foxtail Villa
Mid-sized with lift-up attic roof, retro-styled furniture available in bundles.

PlanToys Victorian Dolls House
A grand, heirloom-quality piece with sash windows, staircase, and solid, sustainable build.

Mentari Heather Hall Dolls House
Deluxe four-storey with removable chimneys and roof, front door access, plus optional furniture/doll bundles.

Tender Leaf Toys Dovetail House (Bundle)
A spacious double-fronted three-story home with working doors, shutters, porch, wreath, and a dove-and-fox motif. Opens in the middle to reveal three floors and a lift-off roof for attic access. Constructed from birch plywood and reclaimed rubberwood, it includes kitchen, sitting room, bathroom, bedroom, kids’ room sets, and a wooden doll family in its bundle option - offering excellent value and rich play possibilities.

How to Choose the Perfect Dollhouse

A. Size & Play Accessibility
Compact options like Cotton Tail Cottage and Rosewood Cottage suit smaller spaces. Larger models like Heather Hall or Mulberry Mansion offer expansive play areas and multiple levels to explore.

B. Interactive Features
Features like working doors, stairs, shutters, and lift-off roofs (as with many Tender Leaf and Mentari models) encourage creativity and easy access.

C. Durability & Eco-Conscious Design
Choose solid wood (such as PlanToys' heirloom quality or Tender Leaf's sustainable materials) for long-term durability and environmentally responsible play.

D. Detail & Decor
Features like window boxes, printed interiors, wreaths, and animal motifs (like the Dovetail House’s dove and fox) bring personality and storytelling charm.

E. Bundles & Value
Many houses offer optional bundles - such as the full furniture and doll set in the Dovetail House bundle - providing cost savings and ready-to-play convenience.

Quick Comparison Table

Model Key Features Ideal For
Mentari Willow Compact, attic, charming visuals Limited space, decorative setups
Little Dutch Garden roof, starter furniture and dolls Young children, gift bundles
Mentari Clover Attic, illustrated interiors, expandability Growing play needs
Foxtail Villa Mid-size, lift-up roof, furniture bundles Elegant gifts, immediate play
PlanToys Victorian Large size, heirloom build, classic design Long-term use, display-worthy
Mentari Heather Hall Deluxe 4 stories, detailed design, bundle options Ambitious setups, imaginative play
Tender Leaf Dovetail Spacious 3 stories plus attic, charming motifs, full bundle option Story-rich environments, great value


The best dollhouse balances design, function, durability, and imaginative play potential. Whether you're after a compact starter home or a grand multi-level heirloom, models like the Dovetail House offer aesthetic charm and storytelling depth - making them perfect for gifting, display, and everyday play.

Choose the one that sparks joy - and let the magic unfold.

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