Vermont Farmhouse Jr. Assembly | Part 3: Porch Flooring & Porch Assembly

The porch assembly deserves its own moment.

Out of everything in the Vermont Farmhouse Jr. build, this was easily the most challenging section for me to follow from the instructions. There are a few steps where alignment really matters, and the order you complete them can make a big difference. I’m breaking it down here in a way that feels a little more intuitive and hopefully this helps your build feel smoother.

Before You Start

If you haven’t already attached the house body to the foundation, go ahead and do that first and allow it to fully dry before moving on.

Porch Flooring

Start by attaching the porch floor to the foundation.

• Apply glue evenly
• Use weights and tape to hold everything in place
• Let dry for a full 24 hours to ensure a strong bond

Once fully dry, you can finish the porch floor. I kept mine simple with a “poured cement” look using textured grey paint. It gives a clean, modern feel and pairs really well with a more minimal exterior style.

Porch Ceiling Assembly

This is where things get a little more detailed.

Step 1: Positioning the Structure

Lay the house on its back so the front is facing upward (toward the ceiling). This makes alignment much easier.  

Use the porch posts as a temporary guide only to help position:

• Porch triangle spacers
• Porch support triangles

Important: Do not glue the porch posts at this stage.

Once everything is aligned, glue the support triangles and spacers to the house. Carefully remove the posts, tape down the spacers and support triangles, and allow everything to dry completely.

Step 2: Finishing Details

Attach the porch trim, cutting pieces to size as needed based on the kit instructions.

A Note on Customization

This is one of those builds where you can really lean into your own style so don’t be afraid to edit as you go.

I chose to skip some of the more decorative elements like the side railing and gingerbread trim to keep the look a bit more clean and modern. Also, I know I will be adding coach lights to the exterior and I wanted to ensure I have enough room to move around (these dollhouses are just so small!) so I didn’t glue in the porch posts fully yet. But I do have them temporarily in place for support. 

Final Thoughts

This step takes a little patience, especially when it comes to alignment and drying time, but once it’s set, it really starts to bring the structure together. Take your time here. It’s worth it.

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.