Trash to Treasure ~ 10 DIY Play Kitchen Ideas

I have been drooling over these amazing Trash to Treasure transformations I keep seeing popping up all over Pinterest. Creative geniuses are turning dressers, nightstands and armoires into AMAZING play kitchens. Customizing your child’s play space has never been so easy. Start scouring roadsides, garage sales and thrift stores for the perfect piece of furniture to up-cycle or repurpose. Ready to get inspired?

You can create a play kitchen from just about anything and to fit almost any space! All you need is a little imagination and some inspiration. I have fallen in love with each and every one of the kitchens in this round-up. In my opinion…these kitchens are the best of the best! You will find everything from custom builds, the recycled furniture, creative accessories, and some of the simplest and most budget-friendly play kitchens out there. Everything gathered into one place to help get your creative wheels turning.

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Distressed Play Kitchen from Szentpyr ~ I am in love everything about this this adorable little kitchen. However, I am in awe of the kitchen faucet. I would never have thought to use a vintage wooden cane. Adorable!

DIY Play Kitchen from Bubblestitch Quilts ~ Check out this AMAZING trash to treasure nightstand redo. Perfect for small spaces, but it still packs lots of personality! Did you see the little oven window? Totally a must have!

A kitchen for the Mini-Gourmand from Kate’s Creative Space ~ Try not to swoon over this dresser top transformed into an adorable kitchen. I love all the clever hooks, trays, and baskets that give a real-life feel. Plus check out all the storage!

The Kid Kitchen from Nikkis’ Nacs ~ This fabulous play kitchen started out as a nightstand. With a few minor adjustments it is now an adorable green kitchen! The simple setup is perfect for a small space.

Ethan’s “Manly” DIY Play Kitchen from Preparing for Peanut ~ Check out this brilliant IKEA nightstand hack. Looking for coming that has a more “industrial” look, then this kitchen is for you! I love the tile backsplash and the see through oven door.

How To Make A Homemade Play Kitchen (From A Cabinet) from Young House Love ~ This adorable little kitchen is made from an old kitchen cabinet. Brilliant! I love the little oven light.

Play kitchen set out of a pair of nightstands {DIY} from The Farmers Nest ~ Turn old nightstands into a play kitchen complete with vintage stove knobs and light!

How to Make Your Own Play Kitchen from Paint on the Ceiling ~ I love that you can use all sides of this little kitchen. Perfect for multiple little cooks in the kitchen at one time.

Play Kitchen Reveal from the Little Gray Table ~ Turn an old night stand into a fabulous kitchen. Check all the fun accessories! Like the spice rack and old school phone!

TV unit turned into a play kitchen from Giggleberry Creations ~ If you have a larger space, then this kitchen might be for you. Give a tired old TV cabinet new life and turn it into a play kitchen. Complete with fridge, stove, sink, microwave and a window with a view!

DIY Wooden Play Food from The Sew*er, The Caker, The CopyCat Maker ~ Before you go, I just had to share this easy to make wooden play food. It is a genius idea. Make sure to click on over and download the FREE printable Labels! Love that.