Handmade play worlds

Tiny worlds built for big imaginations.

We reimagine old dollhouses and wooden cubbies into lush, multi-level habitats — savanna, jungle, cave, farm, and ocean — made to be played in, not just looked at.

A four-level handmade play habitat: a red barn on top, a desert savanna with giraffe and zebra, a jungle with a waterfall and cave, and an underwater ocean scene with an arctic shelf below
One of a kind
The full multi-level play world viewed from the side, showing the barn, savanna, jungle and ocean levels

It started with one old dollhouse

A dollhouse purchased second-hand, and a kid who wanted somewhere for their toy animals to actually live — not just sit on the floor. One world led to another, and Studio Sersansie was born.

Every habitat is made by hand, one at a time, often from things headed for the donation pile. And here's the secret: you don't have to build it all from scratch. Mix store-bought plants, animals, and backgrounds with a few DIY touches, and you've got a whole world — no special skills required.

That's the whole idea: the best toys aren't finished when you buy them. They're finished by the playing.

— made with love, by hand

Shop the build

Want to make your own? Here's every supply used in the Habitat House. Pick a habitat and start building — we'd love to see what you create.

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What's coming next

We're putting the finishing touches on two ways to bring a world home. Join the list to hear the moment they're ready.

Coming soon

Custom-built worlds

Made-to-order habitats, built by hand to your theme — pick your biomes and animals, and we'll bring the world to life.

Coming soon

Build-your-own kits

Everything you need in one box — cubby, paints, greenery, landscape, and figures — to build a world together at the kitchen table.

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Custom builds and kits are on the way, and new worlds drop in small batches. Join the list for first dibs and a peek behind the scenes.

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