Build your own play kitchen and customize and accessorize to match your home. This childrens kitchen is so adorable! Our free plans use off shelf materials and simple building skills. This plan is for the play kitchen sink and stove. We also have free plans for the matching play kitchen fridge. Step by step diagrams, shopping and cut list from Ana-White.com
Photos by Kirsten from The Crafting Chicks
Play Kitchen Stove and Sink Features
- Built thousands of times over almost a decade!
- Easy to build using all 1x materials - just chop and screw or nail togethter
- Easy to paint, decorate and customize to match your home's decor or child's preference
- Solid wood construction - no particle board and no MDF
- Fully biodegradable
- Perfectly sized to work with most accessories
- Modular design - easy to move and you can build exactly what you want
How It's Build
This play kitchen is built using 1x12s for the carcass. Then, 1x2s, 1x3s and 1x4s are added to create support and finish the shape of the play kitchen.
You can used 2" self tapping screws, 1-1/4" brad nails or 1-1/4" pocket holes to build. You will need a couple of pocket holes in the doors.
Apron Sink Modification
We love how may of our readers are adding apron sinks to the sink bases.
Photos and Design by Carol Noel
Here's how to make this apron sink modification:
- Build the base as directed in the plans below without the 1x4 front apron and without the middle shelf
- Cut 2 - 1x4 @ 1-3/4" long and attach to sides at top (will be directly below the countertop, and to the right and left of the sink)
- Add a shelf directly below the 1x4 side pieces (this will be the bottom of the sink) 1x12 or 1x10 @ 14-1/2" long
- Build the farm sink with 1x6s (with no bottom)
- Place the farm sink on the shelf and attach with nails and glue
- Cut the countertop out around the sink and attach
Play Kitchen Fridge Plan Options
To complete your childrens kitchen, add a play fridge! We have two options -
The Simple Play Kitchen French Door Fridge is a little wider and features double doors.
The narrower single door fridge plans are available here.
Preparation
Shopping List is For ONE base (sink or stove)
- 1 - 1x12 @ 8’ long
- 1 - 1x10 @ 14-1/2" long
- 1 - 1x2 @ 30"
- 1 - 1x4 @ 30"
- 1 – scrap piece of plywood (I use beadboard) 16"x20". You could omit this if needed.
Additional Supplies for Stove
- 1 - 1x3 @ 30"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 18"
- 4 knobs
- 1 set of hinges
- 1 magnetic clasp
- 1 - 11" x 20" piece of acrylic glass
Base for Both Sink and Stove (cut list is for one)
- 2 - 1x12 @ 20” Sides
- 2 - 1x2 @ 14 1/2” Toekick
- 1 - 1x12@ 14 1/2” Bottom Shelf
- 1 - 1x10 @ 14-1/2" Middle Shelf
- 1 - 1x12@ 16 1/2” Countertop
- 1 - 1x4 @ 16 1/2” Backsplash
- 1 - 1x4 @ 14 1/2" Front of Sink
- 1 - 16" x 20" piece of plywood for the back (optional)
Stove Door (large gaps)
- 2 - 1x3 @ 14"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 8-3/4"
Stove Door (small gaps)
- 2 - 1x3 @ 14-1/4"
- 2 - 1x2 @ 9"
Cut all the boards first with either a compound miter saw or a circular saw with a straight edge used as a guide.
You can use different methods depending on your tool set to build this play kitchen stove or sink.
- 2" self tapping screws like these
- 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue (recommend an 18 gauge brad nailer)
- A Kreg Jig with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
I personally would just nail and glue this together.
Instructions
Step 1
Attach the 1x2 and 1x4 apron to the sides.
Recommend: 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Step 2
Add the bottom shelf, fasten to both the sides and the 1x2s.
Step 3
The shelf can be placed at any height.
Step 4
Attach the backsplash to the top first.
Then attach the entire top to the base.
Step 5
Build the door with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.
Attach acrylic glass to the back with either craft glue or hot glue or predrill holes and attach with screws. Just make sure the screws DO NOT have a bevel on the back of the screw head.
This completes the sink base build. You can now accessorize by adding a sink bowl, curtains, faucet - the options are endless.
Step 6
To make the base into a play kitchen stove, you'll need to add a stove door.
Install the stove door. I recommend a side swing so no little toes get bruised with a up and down swing. Install a magnet to keep the door closed.
Install handle and four knobs.
Comments
Adriana (not verified)
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:17
You are amazing! We have the
You are amazing! We have the stove and sink, but I wish we had been this creative and tried to make knock offs! I might use your plans to add a fridge to her collection. Did you post plans for the loft bed anywhere?
Ana White (not verified)
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:06
Adriana,Thank you, I am so
Adriana,
Thank you, I am so happy you were able to make the matching fridge! Will you please send me photos? (Just click on contact me button at the top of the page) I would love to post reader's success!
Expect playhouse loft beds soon!
Miss Liz (not verified)
Fri, 01/08/2010 - 15:56
This is absolutely
This is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Amy (not verified)
Fri, 03/05/2010 - 11:20
AnaMy husband and I would
Ana
My husband and I would like to build the play kitchen for our daughter's birthday, coming up in May. We really liked the original fridge that you built for Grace. At one point I thought I'd seen the plans for it, but now I can only find the new plans for the side by side refrigerator. Can you help me find the original plans with the freezer over top of the fridge?
Thank you so much!!
Amy
Angie (not verified)
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 18:22
I think it amazing what you
I think it amazing what you do, a definate fan right here!
I just have a question regarding the plywood, it says to get a piece of wood 12 X 20, but in the cutting list it askes to cut a 16 X 20 piece... is there something I have missed here? or how am I able to gain 4 inches? also just another question regarding the fridge instructions, under materials needed it askes for a 1 X 2 board.. is that inches or feet? and it doesnt state the length like the other measurements. Sorry to be a pain I am very new to DIY building and really want to make this for my daughters 3rd birthday. Cheers Angie
Ana White (not verified)
Sun, 04/18/2010 - 18:28
Hi Angie, the cut list is
Hi Angie, the cut list is correct and you will need plywood cut at 16" x 20" for the back. No worries, if I have time, I love to help. Most boards are given in dimensional sizes, shown in inches. But it gets a little more confusing than that. A 1x2 stands for 1" x 2", but the board is actually 3/4" x 1 1/2" in actual measurement. Check out the FAQ post (on the sidebar) for more information on boards and such. You'll get the hang of it faster than you think. Can't wait to see your kitchen!
Jenna (not verified)
Sat, 05/01/2010 - 20:16
These plans are soo cute, I
These plans are soo cute, I actually purchased my daughter the PB kids Classic kitchen and love it, had I see this I would have built it.
Your daughter is sooo precious!!!
efranklin (not verified)
Tue, 06/22/2010 - 03:51
Loved the plans and my
Loved the plans and my daughter loves the kitchen. Thanks so much. My wife wants a headboard now and I can't wait to get started
efranklin (not verified)
Tue, 06/22/2010 - 03:52
Loved the plans and my
Loved the plans and my daughter loves the kitchen thank you so much for the plans. My wife wants me to build a headboard next and I can't wait to get started.
Becca (not verified)
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 05:58
I am loving your site. It has
I am loving your site. It has inspired me to no end. We are currently putting my kids playroom together and I have completely designed it based on what has been shown here. I'm curious as to the final dimensions of each kitchen unit though. I need to know if I need to make adjustments so it can fit under the reading loft I hope to build, or even make it taller. My daughter is 4'. Thanks.