{"id":1554,"date":"2017-07-05T12:36:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T17:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2017-12-28T18:36:59","modified_gmt":"2017-12-28T23:36:59","slug":"diytoykitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/2017\/07\/05\/diytoykitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"From Nightstand to DIY Toy Kitchen (TUTORIAL)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About three months ago, I found my daughter to be at the perfect age to benefit from a toy kitchen. At the same time, I found myself to have an old\/unused end table that I either needed to find a use for or had to kick it to the curb. Lastly, my creative juices were flowing and I was in need of a DIY project. This is what I call &#8220;the TRIFECTA of crafters&#8221;. It was decided&#8230; I would attempt to take my old nightstand and turn it into a toy kitchen for my daughter.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, while purchasing a toy kitchen would have likely been a lot faster&#8230; why would I want to do that? Any serial DIYer can tell you that their joy comes from the process often more times than the finished product.<\/p>\n<p>And so was born&#8230;. my DIY toy kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1579 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-3-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"diy kitchen, diy toy kitchen, toy kitchen, furniture remodel, repurposing old furniture, toy kitchen, nightstand kitchen\" width=\"381\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-3.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"su-highlight\" style=\"background:#f3e24c;color:#000000\">&nbsp;HOW DID I DO IT?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>* Affiliate links are included in this post. All this means, is that if you click on one of those links and purchase something, I may receive a small commission. However, you will not pay a penny more- promise!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Any seasoned Pinterest user would know that I did not come up with this idea on my own. In fact, a quick search on my Pinterest account and you will see that I often pin repurposed furniture crafts. (Want to be the first to see my new pins? Be sure to follow me on Pinterest <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/simplyseptblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">HERE<\/a>). \u00a0Pulling inspiration from similar projects, I customized my unique piece of furniture to fit the needs for my kitchen. Here is how I did it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>SELECTING FURNITURE. <\/strong>First I selected my old piece of furniture. I happened to have an old nightstand from my college days. (Looking for a piece of furniture\u00a0yourself without spending a small fortune? Be sure and check out local garage sales and second-hand stores. They don&#8217;t have to be pretty as you will be repurposing them in the end.)\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: inherit;\">While I failed to take a before photo of my dresser (Cardinal DIYer mistake), I was lucky enough to find a VERY similar one online from where I actually purchased it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopko.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HERE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"line-height: inherit;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1566 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-stand-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-stand-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-stand-600x399.png 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-stand-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-stand.png 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>SAND AND BUFF.<\/strong> I sanded down and buffed up the surfaces of the furniture. (Any old piece of sandpaper would do).\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>CUTTING A HOLE FOR THE SINK.\u00a0<\/strong>After locating my tin bowl (stainless steel looking sink), I got to cutting. I purchased my bowl at the local Dollar Store; however, a very similar one can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0000VLPZ8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0000VLPZ8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=f877cf29b1ecfcdac8009f0801b8a212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0000VLPZ8\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>\u00a0and shipped right to your door. Utilizing a small reciprocating saw, I created an opening that was approximately 1-1.5 inches smaller in diameter. This smaller sized cut out allowed for the lip of the bowl to catch on the surface of the nightstand.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>PAINTING.\u00a0<\/strong>Because my nightstand was an inexpensive piece of furniture made of laminate, I wanted to make sure that my paint selection would not only hold up well but also properly cover the faux wood finish. Wanting a chalky finish that would be overall cosmetically appealing to my children&#8217;s playroom, I opted for the &#8220;Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint in Country Gray&#8221; which can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00YSK2FS8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00YSK2FS8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=f09b26cf93330cb4f42fc79af9a189cf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YSK2FS8\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>. I would HIGHLY recommend this paint in that not only was no primer required but with the exception of only a few locations, it required only one coat of coverage. (Note: I waited one week between applying the chalk paint and completing the next step. This was per paint instructions. However, I think a few days in a warmer climate would likely do the trick and cut down on overall project time.)\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>SEALING WITH WAX.<\/strong>\u00a0After doing some digging into the lifespan of chalk paint, I knew a wax seal would be an overall wise decision. Envisioning sticky little finger prints all over a chalky surface helped with my final decision to add a wax sealant. Looking back, I was so glad I did! I used the &#8220;DecoArt American Decor, Creme Wax&#8221; which can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01M25WJ1U\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01M25WJ1U&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=3dd2fc70ca54bc638629d2739f1b8687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01M25WJ1U\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>. Again, I would HIGHLY recommend this wax in that unlike other waxes, it did not dry thick or streaky. Additionally, the drying time was incredibly quick. Now, months later, I am happy to report that the wax has perfectly protected the chalk paint and prevented any fingerprints.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>ADDING THE &#8220;KITCHEN WALL&#8221;.\u00a0<\/strong>Wanting to create the illusion of a wall to sit behind my kitchen oven\/stove-top, I decided to purchase a thin piece of wood. After measuring, cutting it down to the desired height, and painting the piece of wood, I simply nailed it to the back of the nightstand.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1583 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"diy kitchen, diy toy kitchen, toy kitchen, furniture remodel, repurposing old furniture, toy kitchen, nightstand kitchen\" width=\"278\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588-600x917.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588-768x1174.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1588.jpg 1340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/>\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>CREATING THE CURTAIN AND ROD.\u00a0<\/strong>Wanting a space to hide toy kitchen supplies and knowing I had an opening on the bottom of my nightstand, I purchased a thin wooden rod. Measuring and cutting it down to scale, I screwed it onto the nightstand. However, before securing it in place, I created the curtain. Picking up a 1-yard piece of fabric, I measured the height of the opening (the area the curtain would cover) and added 2 inches before cutting. I then measured the width of the opening and added approximately 8 inches to the overall width. I then created a one-inch hem around the entire rectangular piece of fabric. Lastly, making sure the rod would fit, I folded over the top of the fabric and made a seam that allowed for a pocket for the rod. This allowed for the gathered curtain look at the top. Now it was time to secure the rod in place. (Note: if you ever wish to replace the curtain, simply unscrew one side and slide the old curtain off and the new one on.)\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>GLUING THE KITCHEN ITEMS.\u00a0<\/strong>I opted to use a hot glue gun and it worked just great. I found a kitchen faucet for $9 (which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B06Y498D3M\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B06Y498D3M&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=93b68e5d89972909a8d91e26e2b9d92a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B06Y498D3M\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>\u00a0as this was the hardest item for me to find at a reasonable price) and glued it down. I glued on hooks for pots\/pans and towels, burners (which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010VLRBYK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B010VLRBYK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=bb884c1d778f05a3914a46a5ada3d0f8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B010VLRBYK\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>) and a chalkboard for the menu (which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01GGRN4M6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01GGRN4M6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=ef6ffd99108ba5460c74de4fe3249446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01GGRN4M6\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>). Lastly, I glued the lip of the bowl\/sink onto the surface.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"diy kitchen, diy toy kitchen, toy kitchen, furniture remodel, repurposing old furniture, toy kitchen\" width=\"274\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1583.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"diy kitchen, diy toy kitchen, toy kitchen, furniture remodel, repurposing old furniture, toy kitchen\" width=\"274\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/IMG_1586.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>CHANGING OUT THE HARDWARE.\u00a0<\/strong>Wanting to resemble an oven door handle. I swapped out the original drawer knob for a handle pull. I simply filled the old hole with wood putty, touched up the paint and screwed the new one into place.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>DESIGN PAINTING.\u00a0<\/strong>Now it was time to paint my burners and window onto my oven door. Using inexpensive acrylic paint (which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00ATJSD8I\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00ATJSD8I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=adee25ada31fab863a394c974f94ce7f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00ATJSD8I\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>), I first painted the design and then followed up with the same wax sealant as used above.\u00a0<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><strong>FINISHING TOUCHES.\u00a0<\/strong>I opted for placing a few kitchen towels to match the curtain, a mason jar for utensils, a small plant for decor, and these adorable pots and pans (which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01DM9V8OW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01DM9V8OW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=simplyseptemb-20&amp;linkId=6ecfc41c3ce30ebc18ffeac2353a76c5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=simplyseptemb-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01DM9V8OW\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Overall, I am incredibly pleased with the end result of my DIY toy kitchen. Without a doubt, the greatest joy comes from seeing just how excited my daughter is every day to wake up and play with her kitchen (Hoping to create a little crafter of my own, I was sure to include her in whenever possible in the creation of the kitchen.)<\/p>\n<p>While it is very fair to say that this project was not a quick one, and I likely could have purchased a used\/garage sale kitchen for roughly the same price in the end&#8230; I am so glad that I attempted this DIY project and would highly recommend it to others!<\/p>\n<p>What other DIY projects have you completed out of old furniture? I would love to know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1580 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-2-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"diy kitchen, diy toy kitchen, toy kitchen, furniture remodel, repurposing old furniture, toy kitchen, nightstand kitchen\" width=\"382\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.simplyseptember.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/diy-kitchen-pin-2.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have an old nightstand or piece of furniture laying around? 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