Is your kid always bothering you while you are trying to make food? Well, it’s very normal. But you need to know that the kitchen isn’t a safe place for a kid to be in. There are a lot of things that could go wrong.
To keep your kid safe, you need to take him or her out of the kitchen. One of the best ways to keep them occupied is by building a play kitchen for them. They’ll rarely bother you afterward.
In this article, I have listed out 25 of the best DIY Play Kitchen Ideas that can inspire you to create something special for your bundle of joy.
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1. Transformed Cabinet Play Kitchen
It’s amazing what you can do with paint and some other tools. This is an old cabinet that was completely turned into an outstanding play kitchen. You can make this play kitchen for your little one in less than 24 hours.
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2. Cute Play Kitchen Idea
I love how the creator transformed an old nightstand into this amazing play kitchen idea. Your kids would love this. It has a fancy sink and also a spice shelf.
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3. Handmade Play Kitchen Idea
This whole idea all started with an old TV unit, Papa and Grandma Barbara were able to transform it into the adorable play kitchen you are seeing above. I love the white paint used. There’s also a sink and an oven. Your kids will love this.
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4. Large DIY Play Kitchen
If you are looking for a bigger play kitchen for your kids, this will do. In this DIY project, HappyBankky CraftyMom was able to convert a room in her house into what we call the ultimate play kitchen. You can surprise your kids with this, they’ll never see it coming.
5. Play Kitchen Made From Cabinet
Make this a Christmas gift for your little angel, don’t forget to tell them “Santa brought it”. This play kitchen was designed from an actual kitchen cabinet. I love the sink and tap that the creator used.
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6. Low Budget DIY Play Kitchen
Are you on a low budget? You can make this $10 play kitchen for your little one. It is very beautiful. It has fancy buttons and other add-ons that will keep your kid occupied. It also uses a very realistic tap. We would highly recommend this DIY play kitchen project for your little angel.
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7. DIY Play Kitchen Makeover
If you have a play kitchen it might be time to give it a makeover. Anika Gandhi was able to transform the old play kitchen into this gorgeous amazing piece. What was used? Paint and some extra items to stock up the play kitchen.
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8. Decorated DIY Play Kitchen
This amazingly outstanding play kitchen was made from an old entertainment center. If you don’t have one at home, there are a lot of cheap old entertainment centers available for purchase. Get one and start the “play kitchen” making process.
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9. DIY Play Kitchen With Cabinet
We love how the creator hung the flower-patterned fabric. Also, we love the gas cooker idea and the storage compartment. In this project, the tap is running water, but I would suggest you ignore that. Your kid might make a big mess with a running tap.
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10. DIY Kids Play Kitchen
With this play kitchen, you can keep your kids occupied. A couple of woodworking tools are required to make this play kitchen. After successfully making it, simply get some toy appliances and stock the kitchen up and you are good to go.
11. DIY Play Kitchen Makeover Idea
Take a piece of advice from us, if the current play kitchen in your home is looking old, all it might need is a makeover. This DIY project gives you an idea of how you can completely transform that old play kitchen to a priceless work of art.
12. Deluxe Style Play Kitchen
Two things caught my eye in this amazing play kitchen design, the chalkboard, and the glossy looking stovetop. With some plywood, woodwork tools, and toy equipment you can create this cooking haven for your kid.
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13. DIY Kitchen Playset
This is a very simple play kitchen that will fit into almost any child’s room. It is lightweight too. Making this is not so hard. I love especially the sliding curtain idea. Your kids will completely love this.
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14. Ultimate DIY Play Kitchen Idea
Old tv shelves are not so useless. If the owners of this old tv shelf had thrown the shelf away, they would not have made this remarkable shelf for their kid. It has a play oven that can be opened, a storage compartment, and fancy lighting to give your child the perfect playtime experience.
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15. Simple Kid Play Kitchen
It is amazingly outstanding what you’d be able to build with some plywood. I love this simplicity of this play kitchen idea. There’s also a chalkboard at the side of the play kitchen. Making this as a birthday present for your kid would be an amazing thing to do.
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16. DIY Realistic Play Kitchen
The smile on the little girl’s face only says one thing “she loves her kitchen”. I love the fact that this play kitchen has an oven with actual knobs that can be turned. It also has a fancy sink, some pots, and other kitchen utensils.
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17. Cheap DIY Play Kitchen
This piece of furniture might be laying somewhere in your house right now, you don’t need to purchase a lot of plywood when you have an old TV stand. With a bit of creativity, you can transform this type of old TV into a spectacular play kitchen without having to spend much.
18. DIY Low Budget Play Kitchen
A microwave stand was transformed into the beautiful play kitchen you are looking at. This is by far one of the easiest to make play kitchens. It has a cupboard for storing a few play kitchen utensils. The sink and tap are also worth admiring. This simple play kitchen might not have a lot of compartments but either way, your kid would love this.
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19. DIY Miniature Cardboard Kitchen
This idea is top-notch. If you are a bit scared of an old TV shelf falling on your kid, you can go for this play kitchen. It is quite safe but not durable. Water can wreck a cardboard kitchen in minutes.
20. Modern DIY Miniature Play Kitchen
Here’s yet another play kitchen that we would recommend if you are looking for a play kitchen with safe parts. The creator uses cardboard to make a modern miniature play kitchen. Your kids would have a fun time with this play kitchen with no risk attached.
21. DIY Kids Cooktop
I bet you already know how unsafe it is to let your kids help out in the main kitchen. We recommend you build this cooktop for your kids. With this play kitchen, you’ll rest easy knowing that they’ll barely get hurt by the normal hazards of the main kitchen.
22. DIY Kitchen Idea From Entertainment Center
We found out that the total cost of making this awesome play kitchen was about $54. This play kitchen has two taps, a sink, and an oven. My favorite part is the knobs. This play kitchen also has a storage compartment where your kids can store all cooking related stuff.
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23. DIY Play Kitchen For Kids
Take a closer look at this priceless work of art. It could serve as the perfect color combination in your kid’s room. It is simple, lightweight, and quite easy to make. The oven can be opened easily. My best part about this play kitchen is the burners that are made from wood coasters. Your kid will appreciate it.
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24. DIY Play Kitchen In A Box
If you are having issues choosing a DIY play kitchen project to embark on due to the issue of “where to place it”. You can try this DIY play kitchen in a box. It is very easy to carry around. Your kid can always bring his or her play kitchen along on a trip. This play kitchen is small but most kids will love the idea.
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25. Play Kitchen DIY Woodworking Plan
The first thing I noticed about this play kitchen is the sensational use of blue and red. There are lots of fun additions to this kid’s kitchen. It will surely keep your kids occupied.
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