How to Build a Play Kitchen

How to Build a Play Kitchen

• 1

  Choose a piece of old furniture. Use any piece that is a suitable height for your child, and look for one that is at least 24 inches by 12 inches; however, size can vary.

• 2

  Trace around the bowl using a pencil. Drill a hole with a large bit to create an opening for the jigsaw blade. Cut out an opening for the sink in the top surface using a jigsaw. Sand the edges quite smooth.

• 3

  Sand the surfaces smooth. Be sure that no splinters remain, especially if you are reusing a worn piece of furniture. Use sandpaper to smooth and prep the wooden rounds, knobs and wooden shelf as well.

• 4

  Paint or stain the play kitchen as desired. Use a stain that matches the room in which the play kitchen will be situated. Opt for a dark stain and high-gloss polyurethane for a rich look in your traditional living room or kitchen or sweet pastels for the playroom. Be sure to seal all parts of the kitchen with polyurethane sealer for easy cleanup.

• 5

  Paint the wooden rounds black. Allow these to dry thoroughly, then glue them into place. Create a two- or four-burner stove with your play kitchen depending upon the size of the toy kitchen. Screw two or four knobs into place on the front edge of the play kitchen.

• 6

  Screw a towel bar into place on the toy kitchen. Arrange the towel bar on the side or front of the play kitchen depending upon the overall design of the homemade kitchen.

• 7

  Secure the kitchen into place against the wall with brackets. Mount the shelf above the homemade kitchen.