Bookshelf

Books for inspiration and information are always a great thing! Often when planning a miniature scene, whether a vignette, roombox, or a room in a dollhouse, it’s helpful to look at real-life examples for layout ideas, colour schemes, or accuracy in period details and styles. Sometimes, it’s also inspiring to see what other miniaturists have created, whether you plan to work with an idea or just be in awe of over-the-top talent!

Below are a few recommended books that have been referred to many times - copies of which sit on the real-life Daisy House bookshelf (except for the book on Queen Mary's dolls' house which hasn't been released yet, but will be added soon!).

As you build your miniatures book library, most books below are currently available and we’ve included convenient links to Amazon.com if you decide to add to your library now (just click on the book image). Some books, unfortunately, are out-of-print but may be found second hand on Amazon.com, in second book shops, or though online auction sites such as eBay.

Featuring Incredible Craftsmanship:

Magnificent Miniatures: Inspiration and Technique for Grand Houses on a Small Scale Kevin Mulvany and Susie Rogers		Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicagoiniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago Fannia Weingartner		The Queen's Dolls' House: A Doll House Made for Queen Mary Lucinda Lambton
Dollhouses, Miniature Kitchens, and Shops from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center Susan Hight Rountree		The Stettheimer Dollhouse Sheila W. Clark

Antique Dollhouses and Miniatures:

The Doll House Book Stephanie Finnegan		The Ultimate Dolls' House Book Faith Eaton

How-To:

Dollhouse Style Kath Dalmeny		Dolls' House Details Kath Dalmeny		The Encyclopedia of Dollhouse Decorating Techniques Willaim Davis, Caroline List, Nick Forder
Victorian Dolls' House Projects: A Day in the Life Christiane Berridge		Making Dolls' House Interiors in 1/12 Scale Carol and Nigel Lodder		Making Dolls' Houses in 1/12 Scale Brian Nickolls
Creating Dolls' House Period Style Lionel and Ann Barnard		Dollhouse Decor: Creating Soft Furnishings in 1/12th Scale Nick and Esther Forder		How to Make Your Dolls' House Special: Fresh Ideas for Decorating with Style Beryl Armstrong
Dolls' House Inspirations Jean Nisbett		The Big Book of the Dolls' House Jean Nisbett		Dolls' House Shops, Cafes, & Restaurants Jean Nisbett

Other Fun Titles Worth A Look:

The Enchanted Dolls' House Robyn Johnson		The Enchanted Dolls' House Wedding Robyn Johnson