Miniaturize Your World

It may be a small world, but there's no shortage of ways to bring it to life!

Welcome to Dollhouse Alley! We are a small business run by a mother and daughter with a huge passion for all things miniature. We hand-make or hand-pick all of the pieces you will find here in our shop, and we try to offer a little something for everyone. Whether you're detailing a dollhouse or adding tiny treasures to your collection, we think you'll find exactly what you're looking for!

Not sure where to start? Browse a few of our favorite collections below.

Mid-century modern living

Whether you're a fan of the traditional clean lines and interesting colors and textures or you prefer a more modern print, our lines of mid century modern living room furniture is sure to bridge the old with the new!

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Stock the shelves

It'll be the cutest shopping trip you'll ever make! 

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Prepare a meal

Make your best mini meals at home with the finest of kitchen wares.

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Play a new tune

Shop with us in person!

Click through to see what shows we will be attending this year. Be sure to check back for updates!

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Peek into the past

  • A dated-looking photo of a doorway looking into a room painted purple, with several dollhouse miniatures organized neatly inside on shelves, a pegboard and a bookcase, on top of which is a pink chalet-style dollhouse. Above the doorway is a yellow plaque with "Dollhouse Alley Miniature Houses" hand painted in purple, and a stenciled-on white picket fence.

    2004

    Humble beginnings: our first location in the back office in Wantagh, NY

  • Brick storefront of Dollhouse Alley during the day, with a blue sign bearing the business name and information. There are several cute items for sale that are semi-visible inside the store through the glass windows and door, and a small decorative welcome sign propped in the window.

    2011

    Our little storefront at our second location in Wantagh, on Park Avenue.

  • Today

    Our typical sales table! This setup was at the Philadelphia Miniaturia just a few years ago.
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Tiny tips & tricks

Know your scales

There are several common scales for dollhouse miniatures: 1:12, 1:24, 1:48 – even all the way down to 1:144! These numbers refer to the ratio of real life to miniature: 1" in miniature is roughly equal to the corresponding inches in real life.One-inch scale, or 1:12, is the most commonly found, along with 1:24 or half-inch scale. Make sure to check that the item you are looking at matches the scale you are working in!

Objects are smaller than they appear

Viewing miniatures online will always make them seem larger than life! In our product photos, we use coins and rulers to try to give you the best concept of size. It may be helpful to have a ruler on hand while you are shopping. If you ever need exact dimensions, don't hesitate to reach out for more info. We are just an email away!

Keep calm and have fun!

We always encourage our customers to take their time and enjoy bringing their projects to life. It can get overwhelming fast, especially when the ideas start flowing. The most important thing to remember is – regardless of age, gender, or especially the amount of experience with creative hobbies.

Dollhouses and miniatures are for everyone!

Thanks for stopping by!