The 12 Best Dollhouses for Kids in 2021

Fisher-Price Little People Friends Together Playhouse

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This colorful house embodies the simple, enduring vibe that has become a hallmark of Little People toys. There are four rooms along with a swimming pool and a tree swing, and the set comes with three Little People characters. Kids will love thoughtful details like the toilet's flushing sound, lights that turn on and off, the kitchen tablet displaying a recipe, and the sleepover-ready trundle bed. 

The set is interactive, and there are more than 80 sounds across three different levels that can be changed as your child grows and develops. They cover topics such as the alphabet, counting, and opposites, as well as prompts that encourage open-ended play. When playtime is over, you can tuck the pieces inside the pool, which folds for easy storage.

KidKraft Chelsea Doll Cottage with Furniture

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This five-room, multi-level wooden house is suitable for five-inch dolls. None are included, but you will get a 16-piece furniture pack (it comes with fun furnishings like bunk beds and a grand piano), and additional items can be bought separately. The shutters open and close, and there are molded staircases connecting the floors—both of these touches help give it a realistic feel.

The design does feel a bit traditional, especially when compared with more stylish homes inspired by midcentury design, but the airy, open floor plan will keep kids happy and entertained. Note that assembly is required, and may take a while. You'll need two screwdrivers and the Allen wrench, which is included.

Hape All Seasons Kids Wooden Dollhouse

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If you're looking for a dollhouse you'd be proud to flaunt in your living room, this might be the one. With vibrant colors and a delightfully unfussy look, this solid-wood home has an environmentally friendly theme. There are solar panels on the roof, which can be flipped to display either green leaves or winter snowflakes, to reflect the changing seasons. 

The house comes with plenty of furniture (enough for one bedroom, the bathroom, the media room, and the kitchen), although there are no dolls. It works best with four- to five-inch figures, which Hape sells separately, along with other items like a dining set. Along with the solar panels, there are some fun architectural elements such as staircases and a balcony, although it does block access to the lower levels, making them harder to reach. You'll need to assemble it yourself, but it's a simple process.

Our Generation Cozy Cabin Dollhouse Playset for 18-Inch Dolls

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If your child loves 18-inch dolls such as American Girl and Our Generation, this affordable vacation cabin will be a fun addition to their collection, especially around the winter holidays. It has a compact footprint, but there is space for two dolls (note that none are included), thanks to the cozy sleeping loft. It also comes with fun accessories like a blanket, pillows, fire logs, a chair with an ottoman, pretend food (think S'Mores and cocoa), and cooking utensils.

The house, which requires AAA batteries, also has a few interactive elements: The fireplace and stove burners both light up and make sounds. The exterior of the building also has lovely details such as realistic-looking icicles and snow dripping from the roof, and heart-shaped gingerbread fretwork.

Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse with Wheelchair-Accessible Elevator

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If your children love Barbies and other 12-inch dolls, you might want to consider this palatial structure. It comes with dozens of high-tech features such as a wheelchair-accessible elevator, customizable lights and sounds, two pools with slides (one just for pets!), and an outdoor deck. 

The designers smartly made some items do double duty—the entertainment center can be flipped to reveal a pet area, for example—and more than 75 items are included with the set, which comes with furniture, textiles like blankets, and even a patch of grass. The house doesn't come with any dolls, but you will get a puppy and kitten. Assembly is required, but the plastic pieces fit together in a simple configuration. The only concern will be finding enough space: At just under four feet tall and more than three feet wide, this beauty is also a behemoth.

Djeco Modern Dollhouse

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Glamorous and minimalist, this six-room dollhouse comes completely unfurnished, so you'll need to factor that into your budget (the Djeco children's room set, for example, currently costs about $19). It fits four-inch dolls and has an open layout that makes it easy for several kids to get in on the action, since it's accessible from every side. Djeco, a French company based in Paris since 1954, is known for its stylish toys, which are sold at museum shops such as MoMA in New York and the Tate in London. 

Because the coordinating furniture pieces can be on the smaller and more delicate side, it's probably best suited for kids ages four and older, or younger, if you're closely supervising. Assembly is required, and most people found it simple to do.

Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Dollhouse

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Want a dollhouse that doesn't hog space? This sweet fold-up home, which has handles that make it easy to carry, might be for you. Not only does it have four rooms, there's also a garage with a door that opens and closes (you add the car yourself). This dollhouse is unusual because it's fairly compact and foldable, but also feels fulfilling to play with when it's fully open.

The neutral-looking wood will work with a variety of decor styles, and some shoppers also opt to paint the house to match their kids' rooms. It comes with two figures as well as 11 pieces of furniture, but if you're looking for non-white dolls, you'll need to purchase them separately from a company like Hape—there's no option to buy the house with different characters.

Calico Critters Red Roof Country Home Gift Set

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This adorable house comes with two of the popular Calico Critters figures—Bell Hopscotch Rabbit Girl and her Rabbit Mother, Heidi —as well as furniture like a bed, piano, kitchen items, and dining set. What's distinctive about it is that because it's modular, it can be reconfigured in different ways—the floors can be stacked, the house can be turned at different angles, or it can be completely closed.

The house also has working lights, and it's especially fun to turn them on, close up the floors, and watch the glow from the windows. If your animals need more space, you can purchase the Red Roof Cozy Cottage and connect the two, so you gain an additional wing.

Tender Leaf Dovetail House

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Made from rubber tree wood, this dollhouse has a variety of realistic details, including floors with printed patterns that suggest wood planks and tiles, shutters that open and close, and staircases. On the exterior, you'll find a window box planting, potted plants for the porch, and a wreath for the door.

The home is solidly built and won't shift around as kids play with it. There are six rooms spread across four floors, and although the house only opens on one side, it's large enough for two or three children to play comfortably. It's best for dolls that are about five inches high.

KidKraft Disney Princess Royal Celebration Wooden Dollhouse

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Part dollhouse and part castle, this impressive structure is guaranteed to thrill young Disney fans. There are five distinct spaces divided among the four stories, and cinematic touches like a rooftop balcony, a working elevator, and a curved staircase.

The house also comes with a foldout book that offers additional backdrops and spaces; it can stand alone or inside the castle. You'll also get 10 different accessories, such as a wedding cake, a dining set, a bathtub, and an easel (complete with its own sticky note canvas). Assembly isn't difficult, but it will take time—plan on one to two hours.

Teamson Kid Deluxe Modern Glam Farmhouse

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Suitable for dolls up to 12 inches high, this dollhouse has an elegant, understated design. Kids will love the impressive height (more than four feet tall) and incredibly detailed walls with images of potted plants, a wall clock, and framed photos. Figures are not included, but it does come with eight pieces of furniture, including a bed, a dining set, a bathtub, and a floor lamp that lights up.

Dolls can enjoy the view from the rooftop terrace, although it would be nice if it was a bit more spacious. The house is only open on one side, but there's so much space that even a few kids will have room to maneuver, and the simple shape means you'll be able to easily store it up against a wall. The assembly process is straightforward and most people will be able to complete it in less than an hour.