Now that I have the general layout, I can start making the final furnishings. I’ve raided my stash of furniture kits and took out a couple that I would not likely use otherwise. For the kitchen area, I will make two Queen Anne Side Chairs from The House of Miniatures. I don’t recall starting these before, but the kit is mid-assembly. It’s also possible they were started by someone else when I bought them. I have purchased a few lots of HoM kits before, so who knows? :D
I’ve built enough furnishings to be able to handle a piece already started. These are simple chairs with just enough interest. I have sanded the legs, but I never fully round them as the instructions or photos show. I like a bit of structure to cabriole legs even if it is not in keeping with the true style. The foam in the kits has been damaged, but that is easily substituted.
The table kit has a resin top and wood legs. I could not tell you where it came from, though. I bought it quite awhile ago. The legs have extra length and are easily shortened as needed. I’m not sure if I will paint the top or leave it white and just finish the legs and apron. I like the small size of the table, 2 3/8″ square.
As you can see, I still have to cut the legs to the final height. I do like their lean shape.
Two Chippendale Benches (also HoM) will replace the footstool and round stool I’ve been using as placeholders. The similar legs will go well with the chairs.
I plan to finish with bargello embroidery. One of these might seem a little large for the work table, but in a small home, furnishings have to do double duty. Once I have the work space set up, that should help, too.
I have a Houseworks 2″ kitchen cabinet kit for the space in back. This will coordinate well with the dumbwaiter on the other side since that has a kit from the same series as the base cabinet.
These pieces fit well and use up some of my stash of kits. :D
