We've seen homemade play kitchens made from everything under the sun, but this may be the first one we've seen that started as a changing table. It's an ideal piece of furniture to repurpose since it's usefulness is usually only a few years. Take a look at how Hannah envisioned this table instead:
This changing table is actually an ideal shape to become a kitchen with the higher cupboard becoming a refrigerator and the shelves already built in. Hannah shares this with us:
The idea and inspiration to make a play kitchen with used items came from Ohdeedoh! I wanted to create something fairly inexpensive and non-commercialized by putting my own mark on it. I felt more comfortable re-purposing an existing piece of furniture than creating one from scratch. For under $100 I created the perfect play kitchen (though imperfect if you're looking closely) for my daughters by using a gently used baby changing table. It was the perfect combination for a stove/oven unit with the added bonus of an attached fridge (the existing closet). With virtually no help from my husband, a learning curve, a few power tools, some leftover paint and many many hours, I finally finished this "toy" that I hope will last for many years to come.
I'm sure your daughters love it, Hannah - thanks for the inspiration! Readers, has Hannah inspired you? She has more details and photos on her blog Bonne Nouvelle to check out.
(Images: Hannah/Bonne Nouvelle)





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I LOVE it!
Super cute
Hi! I was just wondering where you got the changing table in the before shot? We are starting up a family and that looks like the perfect changing table! Exactly what I'm looking for so I was wondering if you have store info or if you just happened to find it somewhere (yard sale, etc). Thanks!
Thank you for posting this! It was truly a labor of love!
@rsarahk, I found the table on KSL (or the equivalent of craigslist in Utah). It was $25. it took me several weeks of searching for one in my price range. Before I found this one I found for 5 bucks!!!! It was broken and would have been just as perfect because I took out the upper shelf anyhow. But I called an hour too late and it was sold. Check out your local listings or freecycle.
Omigsosh, I've been wanting an enamel bread bin JUST LIKE THAT for a year now but they're so expensive on eBay and Etsy.. I can't believe those children get to PLAY with it!
Wonderful idea - love how it turned out!