DIY Lazy Susan: The Best Hack for Small Dollhouse Workspaces

The only thing about this dollhouse build that is life size lol

I work in a small space. Like, really small. And anyone who has ever built a dollhouse knows the struggle of trying to reach the back of your build without knocking everything over, or shuffling around your workbench just to glue trim on the other side.

So I made myself a DIY lazy susan, and it completely changed my dollhouse making game.

Now instead of walking around my build to access a different wall, I just give the whole dollhouse a little spin. It massively increased my efficiency, and it has been such a game changer for working in a small space.

Materials

• Lazy Susan Hardware (amazon affiliate shop)
• 24″ x 1″ Round Wood
• Behr Stain in Dark Walnut
• Screws
• Drill or scredriver

Step-by-Step: Building the Lazy Susan

1. Stain the Wood Round Start by staining the 24″ round wood panel with the Behr Dark Walnut stain. Let it dry fully before moving on.
2. Position the Hardware Center the lazy susan hardware on the underside of the round and mark your screw holes.
3. Attach the Hardware Screw the lazy susan hardware into the bottom of the wood round, following the holes you just marked.
4. Set It in Your Workspace Place the finished lazy susan in your work area where your dollhouse will live.
5. Place Your Dollhouse on Top Carefully set your dollhouse on the lazy susan and give it a test spin to make sure it turns smoothly.

Important: Please Secure Your Dollhouse

I have to be honest about a mistake I made so you do not repeat it. When I first set my dollhouse on the lazy susan, I did not secure it down. I figured the weight of the house would be enough to keep it in place.

And it did! Thanks to the grips on the hardware.

But these dollhouses are heavy and can cause a lot of damage if not secured properly. Please learn from me and secure the hardware to the pineboard. Also secure the dollhouse directly to the pineboard. You can use screws from underneath, command strips, or even a few dabs of hot glue depending on your build. Whatever works for your setup, just do not skip this step.

Final Thoughts

This is hands down one of the simplest upgrades I have made to my workspace, and also one of the most useful.

If you build in a small space like me, or even if you just want to stop walking around your workbench a hundred times a day, I cannot recommend this enough. It is quick, affordable, and makes the whole process feel so much more enjoyable.

Definitely one of my favorite behind the scenes tools in my dollhouse making setup!