A mother has invested £5,000 to transform her home into a Barbie-inspired Dreamhouse, complete with a pink slide, but some neighbours have described it as a 'right state'.
The Transformation
Nicole Watt, 27, has adorned the exterior of her property with a Barbie-themed mannequin, palm tree, dressing table, and surfboard. She spent six months planning the doll's palace, and her house in Carluke, Scotland, now features a pink disco ball, flamingos, and beach toys.
Nicole says she drew inspiration from her three daughters: Ariah, 8, and twins Aryn and Ayda, both 5, who are all avid Barbie fans. The majority of the doll's house is constructed from wood, pink paint, and upcycled materials, costing roughly £5,000.
Mixed Reactions
The home has become a local landmark, attracting visitors for photos and garnering hundreds of comments online. However, not everyone is impressed. One local wrote: 'Imagine having to live across the road from that.' Another remarked: 'It is a bit much and probably cost a fortune.' A third added: 'That's a right state.'
Despite the criticism, Nicole said: 'The girls' papa and gran made the house, the surfboards, pantries, lampposts and palm trees - everything Barbie requires. 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.'
Community Praise
Locals have also taken to social media to praise the family's efforts. 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.' Another added: 'This is bloody brilliant so much fun.'
The Barbie house is due to be dismantled soon, as Nicole waits for scaffolding to remove it. She added: 'I can't see out of my windows because of the backdrop. It's already been up for a week.' The house went viral on TikTok, drawing visitors from 'all over'. Nicole 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.'
