I've been reviewing the instructions in Derek Rowbottom's Making Georgian Dolls Houses and have decided to make a few changes to his design. Instead of adding four hinged openings across this main section of the building, I'm going to reduce it to just two. This will let me change Rowbottom's arrangement of windows to more closely resemble actual William and Mary era homes.
This is a line drawing of a country house circa 1700 -- hipped roof, symmetrical windows. I really like it. Below it is a photo of the actual house.
This one shows a similar house in Kent -- I like the small hipped dormers in the hipped roof, so that's what I'm going to do with my dolls' house:)
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This is just incredible!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely Nina and I like the windows in the roof!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's going so well... it's lovely when ceilings go on, it makes the rooms into a proper house. You've done so much work recently,I don't know how you do it!
ReplyDeleteThe floor is beautiful! Great work!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Putting the ceiling/floor on has really shown what a large property this is and I like the fact that you're adding the windows to the attic.
ReplyDeleteIt's so true, isn't it -- the ceilings turn it into a proper house! Yes, it's going to be big :) David has said, when it's done, it can have a permanent home in our living room!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very inspirational theme. I particularly liked the attic area. And the hipped roof? Hmm..simply spectacular! So when is your target date to furnish it all up?
ReplyDeleteLino Kosters
Nice blog. Watch this video of Will explaining a very common Baton Rouge Louisiana roof leak problems, a patio cover leaking.
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