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One base cabinet, two personalities — build it as an open-front sink stand or add a side-swing door and acrylic "glass" to turn the same box into a play stove.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Toe-kick apron | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Bottom shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 14 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Middle shelf | 1 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 14 1/2" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Countertop | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Backsplash | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 16 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Front-of-sink apron | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 14 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Back panel Optional. | 1 | 1/4" × 16" × 20" | Scrap plywood or beadboard | ☐ |
| Stove door frame, rails Large-gap door style. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 14" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Stove door frame, stiles Large-gap door style. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 8 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x12, 8 ft Per one base — sides, countertop. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 14-1/2" Middle shelf. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 30" Toe-kick apron. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 30" Front-of-sink apron and backsplash. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Scrap plywood or beadboard, 16" x 20" Optional back panel. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 30" (stove door only) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 18" (stove door only) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Acrylic glass, 11" x 20" (stove only) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cabinet knobs (stove only) | 4 each | ☐ |
| Hinges, side-swing (stove only) | 1 set | ☐ |
| Magnetic door clasp (stove only) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 16 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x2, 30", 1x4, 30", Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the 1x2 toe-kick apron and the 1x4 front-of-sink apron to the two side panels — 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Add the bottom shelf, fastening it to both the sides and the 1x2 apron. It can sit at any height that works for your build.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x12, 8 ft, 1x4, 30", Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the backsplash to the countertop first, then attach the whole assembled top to the base.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x3, 30" (stove door only), 1x2, 18" (stove door only), Acrylic glass, 11" x 20" (stove only), Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Build the door with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Attach the acrylic glass to the back of the door frame with craft glue or hot glue, or predrill and use screws — if using screws, make sure they have NO bevel on the underside of the head, or the acrylic will crack as the screw seats.
This completes the sink base — accessorize with a sink bowl, curtains, and a play faucet as you like.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Cabinet knobs (stove only), Hinges, side-swing (stove only), Magnetic door clasp (stove only)
To make the base into a play stove, add the built door with SIDE-SWING hinges rather than a top or lift-up hinge — side-swing keeps small fingers and toes safely away from the door. Install a magnetic clasp to keep the door closed, then add a handle and four knobs to the front for the "burners."
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Scrap plywood or beadboard, 16" x 20"
Nail on the optional plywood or beadboard back panel — it stiffens the whole cabinet against wobble during enthusiastic play. Sand and finish with kid-safe paint.