My girls outgrew the store bought play kitchens long before they outgrew playing house. Our solution: a DIY play kitchen. I wish I had detailed instructions, but a quick search on the web will give you all the information/instructions you will need to complete this project in time for Christmas. If you are looking for a wonderful gift for a special girl...look no further. My daughters have enjoyed hours upon hours of fun in this playroom. I love to watch my kids get lost in play.
Speaking of playrooms...when it came to making a decision of what to do with the one extra room in the house...a school room, a playroom, or an office...we chose playroom. I have never regretted that decision. We filled it with baby dolls and accessories , dress up clothes, play kitchen toys, and a grocery store. My parents made the little spool table and chairs a few years back. The girls hand painted it. They also painted a computer screen for their store using a cardboard box. The refrigerator is full of realistic play food, the cabinets are stocked with pantry items and dishes. The girls each have an apron. I bought them a small ironing board and gave them an old iron of mine after cutting the cord. An old vacuum cleaner (my favorite Oreck), telephones, junk mail, and play money make the imagination play endless. I just love the miniature appliances. I've been served a many gourmet meal from this kitchen.
Our favorite kitchen toys are from Green Toys. They are high quality and realistic...making play fun.
This room is a screened in porch with an outside entrance, and this makes it easy for our neighbors' daughter to pop in just to play. Sometimes I only know we have company because I hear the sounds from the playroom. Funny. The time and money we have spent in this room is well worth it... and it continues to be a delight for my little ones.
Here is a great site to visit to get inspiration and/or instructions to make your own play kitchen. Just click through all three pieces for instructions for an entire kitchen.
or visit this fantastic board on Pinterest
Your play room is adorable! My kids are still little enough to enjoy the small kitchen we got them, but we might have to upgrade down the road. We like Green Toys too and I drool when I visit Ana White's site, though I've never built anything myself - yet! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun to see your playroom and all the wonderful detail of it. Lucky girls you have!!
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