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DIY Play Kitchen

October 6, 2017

Welcome to the first gift plan build project for the 2017 Handbuilt Holiday series.  This first project is a sweet kids play kitchen that is so simple yet completely functional and a nice small size too.

diy play kitchen free plans

A DIY tutorial to build a simple play kitchen. Make this kids kitchen with sink, oven and plenty of storages with free plans.handbuilt holiday 2017

For all those new readers we are so happy to have you join us for the annual Handbuilt Holiday series.  Ana White and I have been doing this series for 5 years now and we honestly never tire of making fun gift plans to share with you.

kids play kitchen

Today we have free plans for this kids play kitchen.  It’s got everything a young chef could need:

  • sink
  • faucet
  • oven
  • storage
  • open shelving

play kitchen side depth

And it’s compact size won’t overtake your family room but still gives kids a fun kitchen space to play.

play kitchen free plans

Ana designed the plans very efficiently using one handy panel for the backing and 1×12 boards for the base cabinet.  The entire project cost less than $70.  I added all the little details using scrap pieces, use what you have to make it fun and playful for kids.

play kitchen oven interior

play kitchen front oven detail

The sink is optional, I cut out a 8″ x 7″ rectangle in the top, secured 1×2 sides from below and a 1/4″ plywood base to the 1×2’s.  The faucet is made from various dowels.

kids play kitchen faucet detail

diy play kitchen with storage

Ana has the plans here.  Be sure to read through entirely before building.  Also measure your handy panel width prior to making any cuts to be certain of the actual size.

I followed the plans and added the sink as described above.

play kitchen faucet installation

To install the faucet use a forstner bit and make an 1/2″ deep inset hole.  Apply wood glue, insert the faucet and secure using a 2″ countersunk wood screw from below.

painting a striped wall

To paint the backing I divided the width by 7 to get equal stripes.  I suggest painting first and then attaching the open ledges.  Use painters tape to ensure straight lines.

I used the following DecoArt Americana Outdoor Living paints:

play kitchen rainbow backing paint colors

I hope you have a certain young toddler person in your life who would enjoy a play kitchen.  I had the most fun building this gift and I just love adding all the play food too.

play kitchen shelf detail

Be sure to share your play kitchen and tag Ana and I if you do build it, we love seeing your creative ideas and modifications.

Come back every Friday when we share a new gift plans you might consider adding to your project list.

diy play kitchen collage

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  1. Donna says

    October 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Hello, can you tel me what brushes you use for lettering? Size and kind.
    Thank you, Donna Adanms

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    • Jaime says

      October 12, 2017 at 7:21 AM

      I use a small round brush, no particular kind just a tiny small round.

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