Queen Mary's Dolls' House is the largest and most famous dolls' house in the world. Built between 1921 and 1924 for Queen Mary, consort of King George V, by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it contains works from over 1,500 of the finest artists, craftspeople and manufacturers of the early 20th century. This film takes viewers on a detailed journey through the interiors of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, revealing the extraordinary skill, imagination and craftsmanship behind one of the most ambitious miniature projects ever created. Each room offers a carefully considered vision of royal domestic life in the early twentieth century, combining luxury, realism and technological modernity on an intimate scale. The tour begins in the dramatic double‑height Entrance Hall, one of the most impressive spaces in the house. The floor is laid with marble and lapis lazuli, immediately setting the tone for the grandeur that follows. Nearby is a small area devoted to sports and leisure, complete with miniature equipment such as a cricket bat and a croquet set. A fully working lift sits discreetly to one side, connecting the different floors of the house. The Saloon served as a formal room for entertaining by the Royal Family. Its porphyry fireplace is flanked by a clock and a barometer made by Cartier, a firm responsible for many of the finely made miniature clocks throughout the house, most of which still wind and function. Lined with silk-covered walls and hung with portraits of the Royal Family, the Saloon is furnished with an extensive suite of giltwood furniture topped with hand‑embroidered tapestry covers. A hand‑painted piano completes the room; although almost inaudible to the human ear due to its high pitch, it is fully playable. Every element was designed to impress. The Queen’s Bedroom was created to convey comfort as well as elegance. Silk‑lined walls, carpets and lacquer furniture establish a sense of luxury, while the embroidered bedhead bears the entwined monogram of King George V and Queen Mary. At the foot of the bed stands a decorative plant created by Fabergé, adorned with minute diamonds hidden among the branches. The dramatic ceiling highlights the use of electric lighting within the Dolls’ House, and the adjoining bathroom, fitted with an alabaster bath, reinforces the room’s refined atmosphere. The Library is one of the most remarkable rooms in the Dolls’ House. The books are real, and inside them are handwritten contributions by some of the most celebrated writers of the 1920s. Around 175 miniature volumes contain original texts written in the authors’ own hands, including works by Vita Sackville‑West, A. A. Milne and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Although the Dolls’ House was made as a gift to Queen Mary, the Library itself is the King’s, complete with miniature despatch boxes waiting to be signed. As a literary time capsule of the period, it is unparalleled. At the heart of the house lies the Kitchen, inspired by designs by Sir Edwin Lutyens and reflecting both upstairs and downstairs life. Real food was supplied for the Kitchen, with jars on the table containing genuine jam. A kettle fashioned from a single penny reveals the King’s head when turned over. The floor is made from approximately 2,000 individual wooden tiles, transitioning to slate near the ranges for ease of cleaning. Services marked with a “K” identify items used specifically in the kitchen, while washing‑up took place in the adjacent pantry. The tour concludes in the Day Nursery, intended for a miniature Prince and Princess. Filled with wooden toys suitable for the 1920s, it includes a toy train set with a station named Windsor and a theatre complete with scenery from Peter Pan. The hand‑painted wallpaper depicts fairy‑tale stories such as Aladdin. A record player stands in the room, relegated there after Queen Mary remarked that the King did not enjoy them. Although royal children would have been expected to spend most of their day in the nursery, the space remains unmistakably luxurious. Together, these interiors show how Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House is not merely a miniature curiosity, but a meticulously crafted vision of royal life, culture and domestic organisation in the early twentieth century. Discover more about some of the rooms in the Dolls' House. From the Entrance hall and Saloon to the Kitchen and Library, and the wonderful details they hold. Find out more about the Dolls' House on our website: https://www.rct.uk/collection/themes/trails/queen-marys-dolls-house/saloon-and-dining-room