It was when we were raising a glass to the completion of our new kitchen that we belatedly noticed Harry stalking around stroking the cupboards and muttering gleefully ‘My new kitchen! What is in my cupboards? I cook now!’
Never one to miss an opportunity to raise an enlightened metrosexual, it seemed an opportune time to focus on completing the toy play kitchen I’ve been making out of bits and bobs in the garage, but which has fallen off the priority list since our house move.
I bought a dresser top from Ebay (a bargain at £12) and painted it with leftover cream Eggshell, then raided the local Poundsaver store for accessories; the sink (lasagne dish), cups, utensils and bread board all cost less than £1, which is just as well as their life expectancy is already in jeopardy after some flamboyant, Heston-style dramatic gestures from the toddler chef de cuisine. The recycled taps and knobs were procured during a visit to the local dump after I wrestled them off an unwanted sink and cupboard, with the wrench and screwdriver I tend to carry in my handbag (ex-Girl Guides are always prepared…).
Harry may be a dab hand in the kitchen, but he is still inevitably a small boy, so guests; be warned that top of the menu is Slug Soup and Worm Sandwiches. At least you know he’ll have pretended to wash his hands before dishing up…
The finished play kitchen, complete with accessories…and the original Ebay find (below)
The kettle and toaster were an Amazon.co.uk find
The hob (below) was made with CDs and silver-sprayed wooden knobs
The cupboards are filled with empty food packets and a junk store tea set, plus this rather fabulous toy cake stand from Grandma
I admit it; this was just a great excuse to buy and eat a whole camembert.
Hours of fun (and peace…)
What an amazing blog-I love it!
Kate this is absolutely amazing! Great pictures too. Please tell me you took the plugs off the toaster and kettle……
This is such a cute idea! You did an amazing job {and you are funny to boot….a winning combo!}
This looks like so much fun!! I want to come over and play!
This is the best kitchen for kids ever made!!!!!!
I just wanted to let you know I featured your project on my blog!
http://www.weststreetstory.com/2012/03/mini-kitchen-makeover.html
Love the dresser! Very cute!
What a beautiful play space…. I love it!
so adorable and stylish!
This is the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen…plus I love his little bathrobe!
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I just saw your grocery store feature on BETTER AFTER today and clicked over here to see the kitchen. I’ve seen numerous makeovers similar to this online but NOTHING as creative (and classy) as your pieces. My girls would love these!
Hi Sarah thank you SO much for the comment and feedback – lovely to receive
Kate
Oh wow this is amazing! I can’t wait for my little Emily to be old enough to enjoy playing in the kitchen. I don’t think I’d be able to make one quite as beautiful as Harry’s though!
Thanks so much for the lovely feedback Christine, and yes it’s great when they suddenly get excited about pretend play and role play; I loved making the kitchen and Harry loves playing with it, but it’s also true that empty cardboard boxes are equally enthralling to him – toddler imaginations don’t seem to need much assistance!
Love this!!!
This is fantastic! Singularly the best play kitchen I’ve seen. I’d love to see the piece of furniture you started with
Ah, thank you Lorien! And your wish is my command
original pic now inserted of the pre-makeover hutch – amazing what a lick of paint can do!
omg. gorgeous metro-kidlet kitchen indeed!
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You are a genius, but also make me feel so dull and unimaginative…I’m inspired.
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Outstanding. I agree.
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