Tuesday, May 28, 2013

From House of Miniatures to House of Modern

Back to minis!  Several months ago, HBS had a sale on some House of Miniatures dollhouse furniture kits...they were $1.00 each so even with the shipping, they were a super deal.  I bought them primarily because they were cheap and I figured I could alter them to make them more modern or sell them.  The other day I decided to see what I could do with one of the kits.

 This is the kit I started with, a very traditional chest of drawers.

 This is what I made with the kit. They seem to fit together quite nicely and the wood is nice and smooth, there wasn't much sanding that needed to be done.  I only had to cut a few new parts such as the legs and one of the tops.
 
 I used some of my free laminate samples for the drawer fronts.

I really like the textures.
 
These are the left over pieces from the kit.
 
(Let me know if anyone wants the left overs, I'd hate for them to go to waste)

It's amazing how much a few parts and some paint can make a piece of furniture look so different. Stay tuned for more kit transformations.  I've already started two more!
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28 comments:

  1. PepperMay 29, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Great to see these traditional pieces updated. You've done a fabulous job =0)

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  2. mcddissMay 29, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    creo que hiciste bien al aprovechar el buen precio, y has hecho un gran trabajo con la transformacion de ese mueble

    besitos

    Mari

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  3. WIL MINIDESIGNMay 29, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Yes!
    That's the way I like.......:-)

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  4. FiberMay 29, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Those look amazing!
    And I would love the leftovers! I have a few pieces I'm working on and those would be great to have.

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    1. Mad For ModMay 29, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      Hi Fiber! Shoot me an e-mail at: alamod (at) hotmail (dot) com with your address and I'll pop them in the mail.

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  5. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    I love them! I could also use the leftovers I'm just getting started and don't have much yet. Though my dining room would disagree. ;)

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    1. Mad For ModMay 29, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      Hi Wendy, I'm going to have some more left overs from another kit. If you want them, shoot me an e-mail at: alamod(at) hotmail (dot) com with your address and I'll send them to you.

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  6. RebeccaMay 29, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Very creative transformation! I love the textured drawer fronts. (Er ... how do you open the drawers, with no handles?)

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    1. Mad For ModMay 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Good question! I just tilt them forward. It's not practical in real life, but OK for minis!

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  7. Dana@Mid2ModMay 29, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I love the drawer fronts. No one would ever guess that those cool chests came from a traditional kit.

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    1. Mad For ModMay 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Thanks! By the way, when are you going to have the big reveal?

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  8. otterineMay 29, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    They look fabulous! I love HoM kits!!! :D

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  9. Modern MCMay 29, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I'll never look at that chest of drawers the same way again. That's pretty impressive. I have a few Chippendale kits that I always mean to get at, but it's taking me "FOREVERS". Cool revamp. Definitely an improvement, but I'm bias.

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  10. TroyMay 29, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Very Clever! Great job.

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  11. FabiolaMay 29, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I like the transformation.
    Bye, Faby

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  12. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Wow I never even knew that was posible with those kits i might need to look up on getting some myself

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  13. NeenMay 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I have a box full of those kits on the top shelf of a closet. I have no idea how I accumulated so many, but every time I look at them, I am never inspired. How clever of you to see the potential! I definitely will take down the box now.

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    1. Mad For ModMay 29, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Hey Neen! I hope you do. I honestly thought I'd re-sell the ones I have, now I'm excited to make them into something cool. I know YOU can do that after seeing what you did with the dollar store finds for your deco house.

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  14. Minis-B-Happenin'May 29, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Whoa!! Huge difference, no one would ever guess the "before". I love these kinds of makeovers! Good stuff!

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  15. Evelyne MartinMay 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    I bought a couple of those too, by that same time/offer. These are great suggestions, I love the new look!

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  16. MarisaMay 30, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I knew I had seen that little one before we had one when I growing up http://iantiqueonline.ning.com/photo/vintage-retro-70s-schreiber-chest-of-drawers

    nice job

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  17. LindaMay 30, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    This is a fantastic idea! I took advantage of the sale HBS was having on these as well and therefore have a cabinet filled with kits. This is a great way to update them!

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  18. JazziMay 30, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Clever Cyd! I love thinking outside the box and you did that this time my friend! Amazing makeover well done xx

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  19. A. WrightMay 31, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    Oh those are awesome! Yes, fab textures too.

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  20. studiosevenJune 1, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Oh how I love the new pieces! I envy your ability to see the modern within. Excellent work, high style ; )

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  21. KeelinJune 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Love it! :) :)

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  22. petitemoonbeams.blogspot.comAugust 16, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I have a whole set of very, very rustic dollhouse furniture. A kit by Greenleaf. I don't think I can do this to it but I'm going to try your techniques. Thx.

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