Corner Coffee Shop DIY Miniature House Kit 8 in by Wizardi F07M51-96-GB402

A dark wood and grey brick coffee house under a Corner Coffee Shop sign: big windows show chalkboard menus, a long espresso bar with a till and machines, shelves of beans and cups, a reading corner with a record player and a big pot plant, and a sleeping cat tucked into a cabinet nook.

A little crafter's folklore: baristas say the first coffee of the day decides the mood, and miniaturists like to put the record on before opening.

Why this kit: if you love coffee houses, this shopfront is moody and full of detail, glowing like a cafe at closing time.

In the box: pre-cut wooden pieces for the shopfront, opening door and interior, printed paper details, miniature furniture and tiny accessories, an LED light with a touch switch and a hidden battery case, and an illustrated instruction manual. Not included: batteries, glue and small tools such as tweezers.

Part of a wide shopfront series made to stand at the end of a row of books like a glowing bookend, each with an opening door: pair it with the Mrs. Hunt Bakery or Bach Strings. Build tip: build the back rooms and shelves first, fill them with the tiny goods using tweezers, close the shopfront and fit the touch-switch light last.

Size: 21 x 13 x 17 cm (8.3 x 5.1 x 6.7 in). A warm bookshelf display and a lovely gift. Recommended for ages 14 and up.