Third in the series of do-it-yourself dollhouse designs is the little living room. This little living room can fit a small coffee table, sofa or arm chair and maybe even a fire place. These are the ideas we have for you today.

Coffee Table

The coffee table is an easy fix. First you should decide if you want it to be round or rectangle. Then, based on your choice you will find a carton in that shape, and cut it down so that it is just tall enough to make the sides of the table. You can then put pushpins in to make the bottom and a cardboard cutout for the top. Decorate however you’d like. Spray paint, crayons, markers and even construction paper or stickers are good options.

Arm chair or Couch

Using a cardboard or even plastic berry box is a good option for an armchair or sofa. You may have to add a little padding afterwards to make it look believable. Cut the bottom of the box around the air holes and set it upside down for the base (picture included). Then cut a another section out and place it right side up for the seat and back.

Cushions and throw pillows can be made by placing cotton in between two squares of fabric which are then glued, stapled or sewed together.

Fireplace

A paper towel (cut short) or toilet paper tube can be used for the chimney portion of the fireplace. The actual fireplace itself can be made with a tea box. You can make it square by simply cutting a square out of one of the long sides and placing the chimney on top of the box, or you can be a little more creative. To make a more funky, diagonal looking fireplace (picture also included)- use the following steps:

- Cut off and discard the front and bottom panels of a tea box.
- Cut a rectangular opening centered along the lower edge of the back panel.
- Trim the long edge of the box lid to fit around the stack.
- Cut the shorter edges diagonally and fold the box sides back against them.
- Tape the pieces together.

No matter which version you do, you can paint it to look like a fireplace.

Wood and fire can be made using a bottle cork and mylar or colored foil.

Next entry we will learn about the bedroom.