Edwardian Dolls House

Edwardian Dolls House by Sid Cooke ......

The Sid Cooke Edwardian dolls house range are manufactured from a mixture of Birch Plywood and MDF.

The Sid Cooke Highgate House is an outstanding example of a late Victorian or early Edwardian Dolls House.

In English architectural terms the Edwardian era spans the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910), however, many historians regard the era as stretching from to the end of the 1st World War in 1918. If you want to finish your Edwardian Dolls House with a genuine period style the following may be interesting and even useful for you.

Despite its short pre-eminence, the period is characterized by its own unique architectural style, fashion, and way of life. Houses took on a simpler, more masculine look which was meant to be functional rather than beautiful. Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Queen Anne styles held a particularly strong influence. Theses are all exciting styles to research and effectively capture in miniature for your Edwardian Dolls House.

Edwardian property has proved to be amongst the most characteristic architecture in Great Britain today. Houses can be recognised by their plain red brickwork, gables and plain exteriors.

After the heaviness, clutter and dark colours of Victorian interiors, Edwardian style was a breath of fresh air. Typically interiors were fresh, light and feminine with floral patterns and pastel colours.

When choosing furniture for your Edwardian Dolls House you can choose from a range of styles including baroque, rococo and empire. The wing chair is a typical shape, upholstery should be in chintz, and damasks, colours pale. Bamboo and wicker furniture were also introduced in this period.

Select wallpapers for your Edwardian Dolls House with cheerful patterns such as florals of roses, lilac, wisteria, and sweet peas, with trellises, ribbons and bows. Stripes are also typical - go for something simple but rich for dining rooms such as a gold damask and white, and candy stripes for bedrooms. Paper up to the dado rail and then plain paper or paint the wall above that. Lincrusta - embossed wallpaper was introduced in 1877- comes in beautiful art nouveau designs - can be painted any colour although cream is probably best.

A highly polished wood block floor with oriental rug will look fantastic in the living room of your Edwardian Dolls House. If you already have wooden floorboards, make sure they're an oak-coloure, stain them if necessary. For the high wear areas finish with bricks in a herringbone pattern or red quarry tiles.

Your Edwardian Dolls House will typically have with splayed sides with projecting iron or copper hoods and decorative tiles. Smaller fireplaces can be fitted in the bedrooms.

You can use Colour schemes for your Edwardian Dolls House that have pastel colour such as primrose yellow, leaf green, lilac and grey. Living rooms can be darker colours such as dark green for fabrics and cream for walls.

The Edwardians frequently had electric lighting. Lampshades were in soft colours with frills and tassels. Central lights were typically pendant fittings in smoked glass. Tiffany lamps or reclining female bronze figures are absolutely in keeping with the period.

Lace window hangings plus, plain or floral curtains can co-ordinate with the walls or you might fir a simple striped roller blind. Upholstery and cushions could have floral motifs in an art nouveau style.

As with the real thing people buying dolls houses may seek out a particular period, so you will be able to find Tudor Dolls Houses, Georgian Dolls Houses, Regency Dolls Houses, Edwardian Dolls Houses, Art Deco Dolls Houses, Victorian Dolls Houses or modern Dolls Houses. View Our Edwardian Dolls House Range