Birdhouse Miniatures
My name is Nikki of Birdhouse Miniatures a small business only established in April 2024 & based in Donisthorpe, working in my home workroom & summer house.
My first introduction to the miniature world was when Alison (Seaside Miniatures) took me a Miniatura show about 20 years ago. I developed a love of modern interiors but with busy lives and not many modern miniatures it was a hobby that kept being put on the back burner.
A couple of years ago I built one of Jane Harrop’s advert calendars and fell back in love with miniatures but much to my surprise also a love of 1:48th scale. This rekindled an idea of Birdhouse Miniatures that I had wanted to do for a long time and with the encouragement and support of my husband Garry, we set about starting this small business. All the designs are developed by us and we source quality materials that make the laser cut products.
We make modern houses and furniture kits in 1:48th & 1:24th scale which I hope represent everyday modern furniture and life, as my aim is for people to be able to make the house and interior of their dreams in miniature. Lots of the inspiration for the furniture and houses comes from everyday life, with me suddenly getting my phone out to take a picture and then that developing into something unique.
We love to exhibit at a Miniatura show as I feel I have come full circle. We look forward to meeting everybody and having a whole weekend of miniatures. If you would like to pre-order any items, take a look on our Etsy page and email us a pre-order list to pick up and pay at the next show.
