A mother has spent £5,000 transforming the entire front façade and garden of her home into a 'Barbie Dreamhouse' complete with a pink slide — but some neighbours have described it as a ''right state''.
Nicole Watt, 27, has adorned the exterior of her property with a Barbie-themed mannequin, palm tree, dressing table and surfboard. She devoted six months to planning the doll-inspired palace, and her house in Carluke, Scotland, is now decorated with a pink disco ball, flamingos and beach toys.
Nicole says she took inspiration from her three daughters, Ariah, 8, and twins Aryn and Ayda, both 5, who are all obsessed with Barbie.
A Local Landmark
With the bulk of the doll's house built from wood, pink paint, and upcycled materials, Nicole estimates she spent approximately £5,000 to create a Barbie wonderland for her daughters. Their home has since become a local landmark both in person and online, with numerous visitors stopping by for photographs. It has attracted hundreds of positive comments — though some residents aren't entirely convinced.
One local wrote: ''Imagine having to live across the road from that.'' Another remarked: ''It is a bit much and probably cost a fortune'' while another added: ''That's a right state.''
Behind the Makeover
Nicole revealed that the Barbie Dreamhouse was created as part of the Carluke and District Gala Day. The construction was completed in three separate stages, even requiring scaffolding to erect it properly. Adorning the outside of the house are a jewellery board, a disco ball, flamingos and beach balls.
"The girls' papa and gran made the house, the surfboards, pantries, lampposts and palm trees - everything Barbie requires," Nicole said. "Twins are hard because they don't like the same stuff apart from Barbies, so we decided on a Barbie Dreamhouse. They love Barbies, I've got an older wee girl, and she absolutely loves them, so this is like a dream."
Nicole explained that the Barbie Dreamhouse was built as part of the Carluke and District Gala Day but now it is soon to be taken down, with Nicole waiting for scaffolding to arrive to dismantle it. She added: "I can't see out of my windows because of the backdrop. It's already been up for a week. They don't want it to go down - they think they can invite their friends over and stay there."
Viral Sensation
Nicole also disclosed that the house became a viral sensation on TikTok, attracting visitors from "all over" to see it for themselves. She said: "There's been people travelling from all over to see it. I went out yesterday, and there was a randomer in my garden taking pictures - they think it's amazing."
Residents have taken to social media to praise the family's extraordinary achievement. One said: "This has been a lovely effort for her girls and the neighbourhood. Surely she doesn't have to take it down yet. It's so bright and cheerful." A second person posted: "This is bloody brilliant so much fun" while another commented: "Oh wow fantastic! Brilliant memories for the wee girls." A fourth urged that it should remain in place: "I don't think you should take it down, why not keep it up after all the work and effort you all put in to it."
