Custom and One of a Kind Furniture While doll houses are popular with children of all ages, dream houses refer specifically to doll’s houses made for larger fashion dolls.  The most common of these is Barbie ™, with the commercially produced Barbie™ Dream House as a facet of many girls’ and women’s childhoods.  The typical Barbie™ Dream House comes with furniture; however, many collectors enjoy customizing their Dream House with new custom Dream House furniture.  You can also build your own Dream House with kits or plans.  These require some amount of skill and a good bit of work, but can help you create an amazing Dream House. Mattel™ released the first doll house for Barbie™ in 1962.  Barbie’s original home included record albums, a television, and low slung mid century modern furniture.  Later Barbie Dream Houses varied in style, and were eventually even made accessible for Barbie’s friend in a wheelchair, Becky.  Today’s Barbie™ houses range from classic dollhouse styles to modern collapsible studio apartments with sleek, trendy furniture.  If you want to make the most of your Dream House, whether it is a custom built masterpiece or a great vintage example, consider custom and one of a kind dream house furniture. Dream House Styles and Furniture Styles of dream houses and 11 ½ inch doll houses vary a lot.  You can find a very modern styled house for your dolls or one that is quite traditional and Victorian.  While the traditional Mattel™ made Dream House is a popular choice, if you are looking for a more customizable option, you might like to see the doll houses at http://www.doll-house-miniature-club.com/.  The typical Dream House is quite large, to accommodate larger dolls.  You should expect a Dream House to take up about as much space as a bookcase; however, many do have several stories to allow for adequate space for play or display.  Many of these doll houses are sturdy and constructed of wood.  Another site, located at: http://www.martindollhouses.com/ has some of the most beautiful options for large sized doll houses.  If you are looking for other impressive and elaborate Dream House options to hold your custom Dream House furniture, see: http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/misc_page/ dollhouse_playscale_barbie.html. Choose the right Dream House for your needs based on your personal style.  You may want a more traditional option or one that is much more modern.  Many Dream Houses are designed for young children’s play and include decorations and design conducive to play. You can build your own fashion doll sized house quite easily with tips from http://www.ehow.com/how_9101_build-barbie-house.html.  Once you build your house, building and make your own custom Dream House furniture, you will find having a dream house can be a lot of fun. Dream House Furniture Once you have your fashion doll house, you will need furniture.  Many store bought doll houses include furniture, but making your own or buying custom dream house furniture can be a lot of fun and make for great play or unique displays.  You might want to buy pre-assembled furniture for your doll house.  You can find some nice pieces ready for your final finishing at: http://www.martindollhouses.com/Furniture.htm.  You will also find ideas for making your own custom Dream House furniture and accessories at: http://collectdolls.about.com/od/mbfurniture/ Modern_Barbie_Furniture_and_Accessories.htm.  Building your own custom Dream House furniture is fun, and easier than you might think.  For a simple plan for an 11 ½ inch doll bed, see: http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_toys_games/ article/0,,DIY_13781_5157591,00.html.  Kids can make their own custom Dream House furniture with ideas from: http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts? page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10801. Custom and Unusual Dream House Furniture Truly custom Dream House furniture is reserved for collectors.  One great way to display your fashion dolls is in nicely laid out room arrangements.  In dollhouse terminology, Dream House sized furniture and accessories are called “playscale.”  This can help you find a wide variety of custom Dream House furniture.  You may also see doll house furniture in this size referred to as 1/6 or 1:6, meaning that one inch in the scale model represents 6 inches in actual size. Http://www.fashiondollfurniture.com/ offers a wide array of custom Dream House furniture options aimed at collectors setting up doll vignettes.  You may be able to find vintage or custom Dream House furniture on eBay as well.  If you are looking for unique and custom Dream House furniture for a child, focus on more durable pieces.  More delicate collector’s items may be suitable for adult doll displays. If you are looking for custom Dream House furniture, you might take a look at http://www.small-comfort.com/ which offers handmade 11 ½ inch doll furniture.  You might also have success shopping for one of a kind and custom dream house furniture at local doll shops or shows aimed at doll collectors.  Whether you choose to make your own custom Dream House furniture or you choose to buy pieces, you are sure to enjoy having a beautifully finished doll house for your fashion dolls with custom Dream House furniture.