Sunday, August 8, 2010

Lakehouse stairs


I've installed the little dividing wall and the spiral stairs in the downstairs part of the lakehouse.
Here it is so far, with a few items of furniture to show the general setting.
I've decided not to use the white incised boards for the attic ceiling - they made it look even smaller and somewhat cramped.

Downstairs is the modern part, and upstairs has some older style furniture.
There is no kitchen as such, or indoor bathroom.
The people who stay here will have to cook outdoors, and they have an outdoor loo!
There is no electricity, either. They look forward to staying here to get away from the city life, and enjoy weekends and vacations in the woods by the lake. Blueberry picking is fun!!
They definitely need a sauna, though . . .

And here, below, is the old-fashioned pull-out sofa which I have re-covered with Ira's fabric. I'm very pleased with it, but so far I don't quite know where to put it - I can feel another roombox appearing in my imagination . . .
I got it from Kim's Miniatures (here) here in New Zealand. I also got the sleigh bed, the table and the chair, which are in the lakehouse attic, from her.
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18 comments:

  1. CatherineAugust 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    WOW Glenda!!!

    It is really looking great! I love the furniture. It is a wonderful fresh change from what I am used to seeing in miniature.

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  2. otterineAugust 8, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    The furniture is awesome indeed! I like the idea of a bare-bones beach house. People should get away more often...unplug themselves! :D

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  3. Dark Squirrel VictoriaAugust 8, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Love the pull-out-sofa and the spiral stairs. Were the stairs hard? I like spirals because they look like they take up less room. I usually end up not putting stairs in my houses because it takes up to much space.

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  4. dalesdreamsAugust 8, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    Oh! I really like this! :) Fabulous!

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  5. GlendaAugust 8, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Dark Sqirrel Victoria - the stairs are from The Dolls House Emporium, I asked for a set - you can see them in the house they were intended for here - http://www.dollshouse.com/dhe/product-dolls-house.aspx?house=lakeview
    They come ready-made but separated into groups with three treads each. I cut them down and moved each set together a little more than they should have been, to make them fit this setting.

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  6. The Old MaidAugust 8, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    It is looking sooo good! So bright - love it! Re-covered sofa is great!:)

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  7. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    ¡ Un refugio ! Una buena idea Es , El Baño y la cocina no estan en la casa , ASI disfrutaran de la Naturaleza . :) Besos Clara

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  8. Merry JingleAugust 9, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    It's looking great! I love the furniture, you have really got the Finnish feel in there :) And I LOVE that sofa, it's fab! And good that the fabrics found some use, if you need any more of them, I still have some and can get more Finnish fabrics if you need some :)

    Have a great week :)

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  9. BiWuBärAugust 9, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    It's lovely so far. My little bears got really excited, they think it would be perfect for a teddy vacation... ;O)

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  10. PubdollAugust 9, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful staircase and I like the room arrangement and the shelf on the ground floor.
    When we had a cottage (we sold it because we moved to another part of the country) it didn't have neither electricity, water installed or a loo inside the house. And I still thinks that's the way a cottage should be :-)

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  11. Norma BennettAugust 9, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    It does indeed look like a great place to relax. And I can so relate to the outside loo, as you know ;)

    @ Helene, if you fancy a cottage in NZ with no inside loo, but with the benefit of electrcity and water I know just the place for you - and I'm sure you could do a good deal with the present owner ;)

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  12. MichelleAugust 9, 2010 at 4:35 AM

    I love that sofa, its soooo different and distinctive! I also love that little divide that you've added...a great touch! My Mum has Lakeview house and I agree, the staircase is not very realistic...you've made it sooo much better! lol :o))

    Is your little house a DHE kit...it looks like one of their retreats. ;o)

    Michelle xx

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  13. FloraAugust 9, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    The cottage is taking on a really friendly, I like the variety of styles in furnishings, you're not trapped into one!
    Outdoor cooking and ... everything else (!) is very picturesque :-)
    The bench is delicious!!!
    Mini hugs, Flora

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  14. KimAugust 9, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    I love the stairs- how perfect!!! The furniture looks wonderful also ♥

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  15. GlendaAugust 9, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Thanks ladies!

    Michelle - this staircase certainly wouldn't pass any safety regulations in 1:1!! Yes, it's The Retreat from DHE :)

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  16. onbeingaminimumAugust 9, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    I adore the pull out sofa. It is definitely a piece to build around. Love it!

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  17. Tallulah BelleAugust 11, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Wonderful Glenda...it really looks amazing.

    Love those stairs..just right for this.

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  18. KathiAugust 17, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    Love the way you designed this house! I like the furniture too. Thanks for sharing where you found the sleigh bed. Love that! :D

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