Revamped play kitchen

My little girl’s “new” play kitchen! I bought this goody at a local consignment shop for $25 last October/November. My intentions were to have it finished before her birthday and christmas in December. Of course that didn’t happen…. BUT, it’s finished now! It just need a bit of new paint, tightening here and there, and some love.

I painted a primer on the kitchen…. then sprayed it this lovely blue. For the sink, phone, and stove stuff I painted silver. THEN, the fun part… well, the time-consuming part: I mod podged tissue and vintage papers onto the shelves and inside the cupboards. It took a LOT of time for this part, but so worth it. I think it just makes this kitchen look so cute

We have this kitchen in her room now… her little tiny room. She loves making us dinner, washing her horsies in the sink, and making coffee with this kitchen. I’m so happy she loves it. It took a bit of time and work… but, for $25 (and all the fun she has with it) it was so worth it.

I see these kitchens on craiglist ALL the time for cheap. Keep your eye out! They can be like $200 new.

– Chelsey

Linking up with Mandy for High On Thrifting.

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36 responses to “Revamped play kitchen”

  1. Care Avatar

    this is quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. you did an amazing job!

  2. Momma_Bird Avatar
    Momma_Bird

    totally Pinterest worthy!

  3. Laura Avatar

    Um, LOVE this! Can you make my grown-up kitchen look like this? Thanks in advance! 😀

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      Sure, but first you have to make my kitchen look like this. 😉

  4. Alicia Avatar

    So cute! Love the vintage paper you used!

  5. Kat Avatar

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!!

  6. catie Avatar

    this turned out amazing!
    i just love that the horsies get a sink bath while she's doing dishes.
    now that's multitasking : )
    we still have the wooden kitchen my 18 year old has had since she was 2.
    sweet & magical memories ♥

  7. eclecticschooling Avatar
    eclecticschooling

    Oh it's adorable! Well done 😉

  8. Leah Avatar

    I cannot put into words how adorable this is. I would have loooved this as a child!

  9. alliehallmarr Avatar
    alliehallmarr

    So cute!

  10. roxana Avatar

    so cute! that blue is one of my favorite shades. and youre right about taking the extra time for the paper it really adds that personal touch.

  11. OT and ET Avatar

    wow this is amazing! i recently found/followed you on instagram and so glad i did. as i sit here pumping at work 🙂 i thought i'd find your blog and it's totally been an awesome distraction and even inspiration! although i'd seriously botch a project like this but you rocked it!

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      I'm glad you stopped by!

  12. Prototype Mama Avatar

    This is the cutest thing I've ever seen! I wish I could make something like this for my little M–

  13. MandiJo Avatar

    I love it! I had the old fisher price one growing up, and my mom still uses it for all the kiddos she has over to the house. This is beautiful!

  14. Alyssa S. Avatar
    Alyssa S.

    How fun! Our little play kitchen gets SO much play. Love the papers you used 🙂

  15. Elena Avatar

    I love it! You did a fantastic job fixing it up! It's like a little vintage kitchen!

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      Next up…. fixing our real kitchen. 🙂

  16. elizabeth Avatar

    you did an amazing job! i love it. ill have to flag this post to remember if/when i have a little girl.

  17. Mel Avatar

    eeeep! LOVE it, the colours, patterns.. everything! So sweet mama! I had fun making one of those from an old bedside table
    for my daughter… its a fun d.i.y project, but she tends to just use it as a play station for her animals now instead of cooking! lol
    Happy belated mama's day to you sweet soul!
    xo
    Mel
    needle and nest design

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      Ha! That's cute. Ruari gives all her ponies baths in the sink. 🙂

  18. ana {bluebirdkisses} Avatar

    i love how you did this!!!!! GORGEROUS. the teal is just perfect. I bet she loves it

  19. Kati Avatar

    That is SO cute!!! When we get a bigger house, I would love to have one for my sweetie. 🙂

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      We just barely fit it into her room. 🙂

  20. amanda Avatar

    wonderful job, mama! i have been keeping my eye out for one on craigslist and seem to only find the plasic ones ;( i am hopeful that one day i will spot thee one and we can redo it for our little sweet pea, stella. thank you for the inspiration, yours turned out beautifully.

    xo, amanda
    http://mamawatters.blogspot.com

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      I always found the plastic ones too. BUT, we finally found one. So awesome.

  21. erica Avatar

    lOVE IT! sO PRETTY!

  22. MommaExpat Avatar
    MommaExpat

    Great do over…. looks so adorable!

  23. Heather Avatar

    This is so adorable and so YOU!! I love her up on her tippy toes playing with it! She will love this for years!!

    1. The Paper Mama Avatar

      It's so fun! I hope she loves it for years. I always wanted a play kitchen when I was a kid. <3

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I’m Chelsey

Hello, I’m Chelsey!

Welcome to The Paper Mama — I’m a longtime blogger, maker, and adventure-seeker based in Portland, Oregon. Here, I share my love for travel, DIY creativity, and good food (especially the kind someone else cooks). Whether I’m exploring a new city, crafting something fun, or hunting down the best eats, I’m trying things, making stuff, and eating well — one day at a time. So glad you’re here!

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