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A mother who was tired of her daughter’s plastic Barbie house has been called a “genius” after converting an IKEA Kallax unit into an impressive mansion for the dolls.
Ashton frequently shares DIY ideas and projects on her TikTok account, with her latest series showcasing her remarkable transformation in honor of her daughter’s birthday.
Ashton made the bold choice to remove her daughter’s Barbie housesCredit: TikTok/@diy_av_home
She decided to transform an IKEA Kallax unit into a new dollhouseCredit: TikTok/@diy_av_home
She utilized her DIY skills to create different rooms for the dollsCredit: TikTok/@diy_av_home
Including this stylish bathroom, featuring a bath, shower, and even a mini mirrorCredit: TikTok/@diy_av_home
Before starting the project , Ashton felt a bit anxious that her daughter might be upset about the removal of the official Barbie houses.
“Will my daughter be angry with me for getting rid of her houses?” she wondered.
“I decided to decorate my daughter’s bedroom for her birthday, and she has had these Barbie houses that were gifted to her for quite some time now.
“They’re lovely and fun, but they occupy so much space. I wanted to create something that is a bit more visually appealing.
“So, off I went to IKEA to purchase a Kallax unit to craft her a Barbie house!”
However, not everyone in the comments section was convinced that Ashton’s daughter would appreciate her mother’s plan.
“She’ll be very upset!” one commenter wrote.
Another added: “Your daughter probably doesn’t want a visually appealing dollhouse; she is likely happy with the one she has.
“As parents, we often forget that kids love bright colors and what we consider junk.”
In response, Ashton clarified: “I didn’t mean aesthetically pleasing for me. I meant for her room.
“So it doesn’t take up the entire space in her room, allowing room for other toys as well.
“Trust me, the new house will be filled with lots of colors and various rooms.”
“I hope she likes it,” she added.
“I plan to keep the old ones in storage for a while just in case she doesn’t!”
The video continued with Ashton visiting The Range to collect some wallpaper samples, before stopping by B&Q to acquire a piece of MDF for the back wall of the house.
Once back home, she began transforming each square of the unit into a different room – including a kitchen, garage, and even a swimming pool room that could double as a disco space.
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