Despite the young connotation associated with its name, a dollhouse is not just for children. There are many dollhouse collectors around the globe and while they all have different styles and tastes, they all agree on one thing: dollhouses are not toys. They are a collector's item and are not always meant to be played with by children. Men and women of all ages can get involved in this fun and rewarding hobby.

New dollhouse collectors must choose whether they would rather purchase a pre-assembled dollhouse or a kit that will allow them to do the assembly themselves. Both methods are very popular and are based primarily on used preference. Kits are often less expensive, but collectors run the risk of a lower...