A little pie hutch for a children's room, featuring cut out sides.
Putting together this plan makes me wish I had a big girl pie hutch. And this would also make a fabulous "dressing station" (because hair ties are always getting lost and mirrors for washing your own face when you are three are way too high) or a potting stations, right next to mom's (and yes, I've been working on a simple design for a potting station for you, mom). The possiblilities are as big as your imagination. If you want to see what Pottery Barn Kids did with a similar design, you can click here.
We also have the stove that matches this pie hutch, plans are here.
And if I get enough requests, I would love to hack that cute little fridge, or you could build this fridge (see image below)
This one if for you, Kristi in CA, who has been so patient with me!
Overall Dimensions are shown above. The bottom shelves are 9 1/2" deep, the countertop height is 20 3/4" and is 11 1/2" deep. Boards are shown above. You can use just about anything for the back, IKEA uses cardboard, but I would recommend a scrap piece of 1/4" plywood, perhaps modge podged with fabric or contact paper.
When I designed this pie hutch, I kept the dimensions very close to the Pottery Barn Kids Classic Pie Hutch. But it occurred to me that you could also build the pie hutch exactly 3 1/2" wider and using the same shopping list. So if you have more space and want a wider pie hutch, follow the plan, but add 3 1/2" to the boards shown above at 23 1/2". You will also need to cut your back 25" x 30".
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Preparation
1 – 1×12, 8′ Long 1 – 1×10, 4′ Long 1 – 1×6, 4′ Long Scrap Plywood 22 1/2″ x 30″ 2″ Nails 1 1/4″ Nails (for the back) Glue
2 – 1×12 @ 34 3/4″ (Sides) 1 – 1×12 @ 20″ (Countertop) 2 – 1×10 @ 20″ (Bottom Shelves) 2 – 1×6 @ 20″ (Top Shelf and Top Shelf Back) 1/4″ Plywood @ 21 1/2″ x 30″ (Back)
Work on a clean level surface and use proper safety precautions and equipment. Check for square after each step. Make sure you are using straight good boards, free of cracks and warping. Keep edges flush to the back. And have fun and let your kids help with the painting.
Instructions
Step 1
ALTERNATE OPTION
When I designed this pie hutch, I kept the dimensions very close to the Pottery Barn Kids Classic Pie Hutch. But it occurred to me that you could also build the pie hutch exactly 3 1/2″ wider and using the same shopping list. So if you have more space and want a wider pie hutch, follow the plan, but add 3 1/2″ to the boards shown above at 23 1/2″. You will also need to cut your back 25″ x 30″.
Step 2
SIDES
Cut the sides, top and bottoms as shown above. Simply lay out the coordinate points as shown above with a square, and use a circular object to trace in the arches. I personally will free hand the arches going off the points. Remember, it’s not an exact science, and once you get one side done, you can use it as a pattern to cut the other side. Just remember that when you are cutting the other side, to remember which side of the traced line to cut on. Use a jigsaw and take your time cutting out the sides. Sand any rough edges.
Step 3
SIDES
Cut the sides, top and bottoms as shown above. Simply lay out the coordinate points as shown above with a square, and use a circular object to trace in the arches. I personally will free hand the arches going off the points. Remember, it’s not an exact science, and once you get one side done, you can use it as a pattern to cut the other side. Just remember that when you are cutting the other side, to remember which side of the traced line to cut on. Use a jigsaw and take your time cutting out the sides. Sand any rough edges.
Step 4
SHELVES
Mark your sides as shown above with a square, on both the inside and outside (the inside to line your boards up, the outside to help you line up you nailer). Keeping Back edges flush, and attach your shelves as shown above. Use glue and 2″ nails.
Step 5
Step 6
BACK
Attach the back to the pie cabinet, as shown above. Use 1 1/4″ nails and glue.
Fill all of the nail holes with wood filler. Let dry. Sand starting with a coarse sandpaper and work your way to a fine grit sandpaper. Sand all curved edges. I would recommend sanding any rough edges or hard corners because it will be used by children. Prime and paint as desired. Add accessories.
Comments
*MICHELLE CAUDLE* (not verified)
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 09:01
How cute!! I think that
How cute!! I think that fridge is very cute as well so I'd love to see plans for it if you get the time! I really need to build my 2-year old kitchen, I know she would love it. Thank you Ana for all of your great plans and for continuing to put them out even though you have lots of other things you could be doing!!!
Dorese @ Dores… (not verified)
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 10:44
I was looking over the
I was looking over the beginning of this post thinking it would be a great potting station... and wondering how hard it might be to modify this little girls' hutch to be a big girl's play spot instead, and then you mentioned you've possibly got one in the works! You're absolutely amazing, Ana! Thanks so much for all of your hard work and constantly giving us more and more of your time!
Betsy ~ GAhandygirl (not verified)
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 17:32
Once again, your talent
Once again, your talent shines through. don't wear yourself out! We know you need you time & Family time, too. Thanks for ALL your hard work!
Austin (not verified)
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 18:21
I have a question about the
I have a question about the playhouse. It looked like the 4x4 supports extended a foot or so down past the sandbox outside. Is there a reason for that? Are you planning on cementing those in the ground? It just doesn't look like your plans say to do it that way, but to have the sandbox edge flush with the bottom of the 4x4's. Am I missing something? Do I need to worry about this ever blowing over?
Ana White (not verified)
Tue, 06/01/2010 - 18:27
Hi Austin, on the playhouse,
Hi Austin, on the playhouse, we choose to elevate our bottom supports because the playhouse is placed in wet location, and we wanted to put it up on cement pier blocks.
In all actuality, the bottom supports aren't actually needed, especially if you use cross bracing. If you are resting the playhouse on the lawn, putting the bottom supports in place will increase the footprint and allow the playhouse to "float" on your lawn (as opposed to the four posts digging in to your lawn). Just do what makes the most sense for you, and if you want a covered shaded sandbox, keeping the supports at the bottom is a great idea (and that's why I blogged the plan that way). Hope this makes sense. Ana
Curried Cupcakes (not verified)
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 02:55
This is adorable. I would put
This is adorable. I would put a full sized version in my kitchen in a heart beat. I could keep all my flour and sugar in it, have a place to store the odd sized baking pans, maybe build a wine rack row for my oils and vinegar. It would be beautiful. Love your site, it is so inspiring. I'm currently making a kitchen island from scratch rather than just getting 2 cabinets and throwing a top across it.
tasha (not verified)
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 07:08
I am planning on starting
I am planning on starting this project this weekend but the link for the plans for the stove arent working! I would like to be able to see all the plans so I cant take a cut list to blue or orange today! Help?!?
Love your site!!
Ana White (not verified)
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 09:09
matching stove plans are here
matching stove plans are here http://www.knock-offwood.com/2009/11/plan-pottery-barn-kids-classic-sto…
:)
The Yagues 3 (not verified)
Mon, 06/07/2010 - 12:31
I would like the plans for
I would like the plans for the exact set that Kristen from Crafty Chicks made. I'm also having trouble with the links for all the pieces. It looks simple and so cute! My 2 year-old will love it!
Rosie (not verified)
Wed, 06/16/2010 - 07:18
don't know if you're aware,
don't know if you're aware, but PBKids has discontinued this retro kitchen line... I was there today and they're marked down to $69/piece (still too expensive) and are down to just the floor models on everything but teh hutch at my store. Love your plans! We're planning a hand-made kitchen for DD's birthday in 6 weeks... I drew up plans before finding your site... I hope I makethe bragging board when its done!
Cmilton07 (not verified)
Fri, 07/02/2010 - 04:15
I can't find the plans to the
I can't find the plans to the cute kitchen oven, where can I find those?
C. Michele (not verified)
Sat, 07/17/2010 - 11:54
I can't find the kitchen
I can't find the kitchen plans. Am I looking in the right spot?
cassandra.pendergraff (at) gmail (dot) com
Jamie (not verified)
Thu, 09/30/2010 - 07:29
So cute! My 4 year old would
So cute! My 4 year old would love that whole set for Christmas. I guess I should get crackin'! I would LOVE the plans for the fridge if you get the time...