I finally got around to re-taking some pictures of Finn's new kitchen since all of my other pictures are in purgatory. (Still, keep your fingers crossed). So, this was Finn's big present from Santa this year. I have seen quite a few play kitchens out there in the blogging world and there is even a Flickr group for them. There are a ton of ideas! I saw many people making them out of nightstands and entertainment centers. My mom had the perfect shaped nightstand that she didn't need and thankfully she donated one to the cause. Bryan and his dad did all of the "woodworking" on it. I drew them a picture and after a few trips to home depot it started looking like a kitchen! Bryan and I then spent many nights adding to it. I even found a lot of good materials at Goodwill. Here is what we ended up with, I really like the way it turned out and Finn loves it! Bryan even said it was a bigger hit than he thought it would be.
I see that Finn is cooking up a chicken for dinner?
We used wooded plaques from Hobby Lobby for the burners. I painted them with metallic black paint and cut out the red swirl for the burners then applied 2 coats of Mod Podge. The dials are wooden car wheels painted and Mod Podged also. Bryan didn't bolt them in all the way so they spin.
Bryan cut a hole in the back wall and I found that frame that fit perfectly at Goodwill. I just printed out a picture of that field on my computer for the window scene.
My Favorite part is the backsplash!! We just hot glued and caulked those tiles on the back. The sink is a bowl from Goodwill and we had trouble finding a used faucet so that was our most expensive purchase. It's from Home Depot for $9.00 but it looks so perfect!
For the oven, Bryan added that shelf in between where the drawers were then just removed the bottom drawer for storage. He cut a hole in the top one and we added the Plexiglas and a hinge so it really opens and closes.
Final touches are some hooks on both sides for "utensils" and cookware. I'd say he loves it! Here he is on Christmas Morning. Maybe you will see him on Top Chef in 20 years?
this is seriously amazing!!!! Finn is a lucky little boy to have parents as crafty as you!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so happy, every time I see it!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Amy! I am actually surprised that Finn loves it as much as he does with his crazy boy 30 second attention span haha!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute!! All of your details really make it special and it's WAY cooler than anything you could buy off the shelf. Finn is one lucky boy!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job! What a delightful gift for your son. Clever design; appreciate the attention to details.
ReplyDeleteI'll check back to see what you make next :D Thanks to Mod Podge Rocks! for sending me here.
that is the coolest kitchen ever!!!!! I am your newest follower! come over to my blog and check things out! Would love for you to follow. thanks brooke
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This is adorable-and actually looks doable for a non carpenter person like me!
ReplyDeleteOh how clever you are. Every detail is perfect. I would have loved this as kid. I would have loved this for my son. OK, I admit, I want to play with this myself. I'm so impressed. I was thinking that it would be fun to have different pictures to put in the window, to match the seasons, etc. Maybe not practical, though. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThis is the 2nd one I've seen in blogland! Fabulous! My husband and I are making one for my granddaughter this spring for her birthday! - Karen
ReplyDeleteJust found your site from Mod Podge Rocks! This kitchen is adorable! I've been wanting to get my boys a new one (they have the little baby kitchen right now). I think I might actually try to make it! I'm your newest fan!
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I am so inspired! I just showed this to my husband! We are totally going to make this!
ReplyDeletethis is just so adorable! I'd love it if you'd drop by Craft Schooling Sunday (opens Sat night 7:30 pm my time, which is probably in the early afternoon for you)and share this, my readers will just love it too! http://www.creativejewishmom.com
ReplyDeletePlus lots of fun crafts on my site! Hope to see you! (If last week's party is still open you can add it there and I'll move to the new party)
This is by far the coolest thing i have ever seen! I wish i had seen this years ago before we bought the boring plastic one!! lol I am your newest follower and VERY excited about it! You have so many incredible ideas and i can't wait to see more!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this!!! I have my night stands that I'm going to do this with, I've had them since I was 5 years old, and finally just got my "adult furniture" after being married for 10 years!!! I can't wait to get started on this, I'm going to use one for the sink/dishwasher, and one for the oven/range, and find a more narrow set for the refrigerator!!! I can't wait, my kids are 2,4 & 6, and will love the new "grown up" kitchen! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!!!!!