The Exact Paint, Stain, and Faux Stone Finishes Used in My Dollhouse Build

One of the most asked questions throughout this build has been about the exact colors and finishes I used. From the body of the house to the smallest exterior details, each choice was intentional and played a role in creating a cohesive, elevated look.

If you need some help deciding on color selects, try my Color Palette Visualizer here! You can use the free tool to choose the colors of your house exterior.

Below is a full breakdown of the finishes I used for my Vermont Farmhouse Jr.:

• House Body: Stonewash Brown BEHR Semi-Goloss
• Trim: Vintage White FolkArt Matte Acrylic Paint
• Porch Flooring: Concrete FolkArt Texture Medium Acrylic Paint
• Roof Shingles: Dark Walnut BEHR Premium Fast Drying Water-Based Wood Stain
• Roof Gap Line Filling: Varathane Wood PuttyDark Walnut
• Faux Stone: Fieldstone Cobblestone Gray Blend
• Mortar: White Pre Mixed Mortar Grout Mix

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A Tip That Made All the Difference

Whether you decide to use these exact colors or choose your own palette, one thing I highly recommend is creating small swatches or samples of each finish.

This was incredibly helpful throughout my build, especially when inspiration would strike while I was out shopping. Having my swatches on hand made it easy to compare colors in real time and confidently decide what would work well together.

Without them, I would have been guessing… and that usually leads to one of two things: wasted money or an extra trip back to the store.

Keeping swatches nearby allowed me to stay intentional with my choices and ensured everything worked together seamlessly in the final design.

Final Thoughts

Color selection might seem like a small part of the process, but it truly shapes the overall feel of your build. Taking the extra time to test, compare, and refine your palette makes a noticeable difference in the end result. To get you on the right track and save time narrowing down a color, use my Color Palette Visualizer.

Trust your eye, stay flexible, and don’t be afraid to test along the way. That’s where some of the best decisions happen!

Continue the Build

Want to see how I got to this point? Explore the earlier steps in the series to follow along from the beginning here.