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A tiny two-piece toy kitchen that sits on a table — a 1x4 base and a removable 1x3 hutch, held together with kid-friendly dowels. A perfect scrap-wood build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 12" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Base back | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Base top/bottom panels | 2 | 1/2" × 9" × 12" | 1/2 in plywood | ☐ |
| Hutch sides | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 7 1/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Hutch top | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Hutch back | 1 | 1/2" × 7 1/4" × 11 1/4" | 1/2 in plywood | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, scrap (28 in total) Base sides and back. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, scrap (25 in total) Hutch sides and top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 1/2 in (24 in x 24 in) Base panels and hutch back — scraps are fine. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood dowel, 1/4 in Cut to short pegs to join the hutch to the base. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in Or small self-tapping screws. | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Child-safe paint Optional. Add burners, knobs, a sink to taste. | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4, scrap (28 in total), Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Join the 1x4 base pieces into a low three-sided frame with glue and either 1-1/4" brads or small self-tapping screws (2" length works if you predrill to avoid splitting this thin stock). Keep the corners square.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Plywood, 1/2 in (24 in x 24 in), Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Attach the top and bottom 1/2" plywood panels to the 1x4 frame with brad nails and glue. These close in the base and give the hutch a solid surface to sit on.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x3, scrap (25 in total), Plywood, 1/2 in (24 in x 24 in), Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Assemble the hutch from the 1x3 sides and top with the plywood back, using the same glue-and-nail construction as the base. Always use glue with the nails — on parts this small, glue is what actually holds it together; the nails just clamp it while the glue cures.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Wood dowel, 1/4 in, Child-safe paint
Drill matching dowel holes in the bottom of the hutch and the top of the base. Make the holes a little larger than the dowels so the hutch seats and lifts off easily — that looseness is the feature, so a child can assemble it unaided.
Sand every edge and corner smooth, then paint or leave raw. Add burners, knobs, or a sink cutout to bring it to life.