When using dolls as a centerpiece, surround them with living plants and flowers. Don't limit the display of dolls to the mantel. The floor around the fireplace and the coffee table are also excellent areas to showcase dolls. Designer's Dollhouse Doll designer Maryse Nichol's home is a dollhouse. A color scheme can be cued from dolls' clothing.
Doilies soften the display.
Glass shelves and mirrors help reveal details of clothing and hair. Use dolls as a centerpiece on tables or mantels. Large dolls can be displayed on pedestals. Use double-sided floral tape to help secure them. Vary the heights of elements in an arrangement of dolls.