Choosing the perfect dolls house

Finding and buying the perfect dolls house for your little one can be hard work, there's so many different types and brands, do you go for a modern plastic one that your child can play with? Or why not look into getting a more traditional wooden dolls house that is more of a decorative peice. Many dolls houses can past down through family generations but this usually means that the child cannot play with it as it could be to valuable or delicate to play with.
So the only option is to go out and buy a new one, but even  then there are hundreds to choose from. Plastic modern dolls houses tend to be better if your child is a little mischievous and likes to throw things around as the house interior will be much more hard wearing and designed just for children. These also tend to be a little bit cheaper as they are produced in bulk with cheaper materials.
If you are looking to buy something that will last a number of years and is also pleasing on the eye then a wooden dolls house is for you. These grand pieces are hand made which gives each model a slightly unique look and feel.
Also consider the scale of the house, most dolls houses are 1:12th scale which basically means one inch equals one foot. 1:24th scale or half inch scale dolls houses where half an inch equals one foot are becoming increasingly popular although there still isn't as much choice as for 1:12th scale dolls houses, Old vintage dolls houses were normally 1:16th scale.
Most dolls houses are designed to resemble houses from a particular period in history. Common periods are Tudor, Georgian and Victorian and the pictures below show typical examples of period features such as the Georgian and Victorian window frames and the Tudor timber frame.
The furniture is the most important thing about the house and choosing it all is a big task and it will take you a long time to complete your collection.