Shop Furniture Kit — Assembly Tutorial

Opening a tiny shop is one of the most fun things you can do in a miniature house, and this kit gives you the furniture to do it. Inside the box you will find laser-cut wooden pieces for a counter, display shelves and shop fittings — everything a mouse shopkeeper needs to set up business. The best part is deciding what kind of shop it will be.

Handy: our shop furniture kit includes a counter, shelves and display units.

Step by Step

Step 1: Assemble the Counter

The shop counter is the centerpiece of your store. Pop out the pieces and glue the front panel to the side panels, then attach the countertop. Make sure it is sturdy and level — this is where your mouse shopkeeper will stand, so it needs to look solid and important. Let the glue dry fully before moving on.

Step 2: Build the Display Shelves

The display shelves are what make a shop a shop. Assemble the side panels first, then slot the shelves in between them, gluing each one in place. Space the shelves evenly so there is room for all the tiny products you will display. Tall shelves along the back wall create a wonderful shop backdrop.

Step 3: Construct the Cash Register Area

Some of the smaller pieces in the kit are for the cash register area on the counter. Assemble these carefully — they are small but they add a lovely level of detail. A tiny register or display stand on the counter tells the whole story of the shop in one glance.

Step 4: Arrange the Shop Layout

Now comes the creative part. Place the counter near the front of your room where a customer would walk up to it. Position the display shelves along the walls. Think about how a real shop is laid out — you want the customers to see the products first and the counter last. Move things around until the layout feels right.

Make It Your Own

The shop kit is deliberately open-ended because the fun is in choosing what kind of shop you want to run. A bakery needs warm brown and cream paint, tiny bread loaves and a striped awning. A greengrocer wants green accents and shelves overflowing with miniature fruits and vegetables. A toy shop might have bright primary colors and the tiniest toys you can make. Paint the furniture to match your theme, fill the shelves with stock, and do not forget a tiny sign above the door.