Detective Agency

Detective Agency DIY Book Nook Kit

Detective Agency is a DIY book nook kit that adds a richly furnished miniature detective's office to your shelf. Its book-shaped exterior has a central door marked 221B, tall arched windows and gold-toned lettering. Behind the facade, burgundy walls and warm LED lighting set the scene for a room full of papers, books and intriguing little objects.

An office with more than one way in

The front door opens, and the right wall swings outward for a closer look inside. Through the entrance, you can see the desk and bookshelves; from the side, the evidence board becomes part of the open room. Maps, photographs, circled details and handwritten-style notes cover the board, giving this mystery book nook the atmosphere of a case still being pieced together.

A miniature typewriter and rotary telephone share the desk with papers and a green-shaded lamp. Farther back, a gold-toned gramophone sits on the fireplace mantel beneath a framed picture. A coat stand, chairs with tufted patterns and the patterned floor complete the old-fashioned office. These furnishings give you something to notice beyond the front windows, from the working desk to the room's quieter corners.

Build the room, then give it character

Bring the wooden structure together and work through the smaller furnishings at your own pace. There is satisfaction in moving between the larger pieces and the details that make the office feel occupied: shelves to fill, papers to place and a desk to arrange. Leave yourself room to pause and return, enjoying the gradual change from separate parts to a whole miniature setting.

A place beside your favorite mysteries

The finished detective office makes a bookshelf display for readers of classic mysteries and collectors of miniature interiors. It can also stand on a desk where the side wall can open. Check the listed dimensions for your chosen spot, allowing space on the right if you want to display the room open and keep its smaller details in view.

Kit specifications

• Size: 8.27 × 5.31 × 6.69 in (21 × 13.5 × 17 cm)
• Pieces: 140 Pcs
• Package Includes: Printed snap-fit wooden parts and DIY materials; English Instructions; LED Lighting Kit
• Complimentary Extras: Precision tool set (tweezers, screwdriver, ruler and brush); Protective Finger Cots
• Main Materials: Wood and assorted DIY materials
• Powered by: Battery powered — please prepare your own batteries.
• Recommended Age: 14+
• Estimated Assembly Time: 8-12 hours
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Scale: 1:24
• Shipping Safety: Due to shipping safety restrictions, glue and batteries are not included. Please prepare your own if needed.