Old School Play Fridge (Narrow)
November 5, 2010 |
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posted by Ana White
PDF versionA smaller, narrower fridge, just like Gracie's original fridge. Designed to fit a smaller space.
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Dimensions
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
Here are the dimensions. Always check for the board widths. My 1x12s are always 11 1/2″ wide up here in Alaska, but every once in a while, I get a 1×12 that is 11 1/4″ or 11 3/8″ wide. Also, you may wish to leave some room around the doors to protect little fingers. Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
Cut List
Cut List:
2 - 1x12 @ 36" (Sides)
3 - 1x12 @ 11 1/2" (Tops/Bottoms)
1 - 1x10 @ 11 1/2" (Fridge Shelf)
1 - 1/4" Plywood @ 13" x 36" (Back)
1 - 1x12 @ 12" (Freezer Door)
1 - 1x12 @ 20 1/4" (Fridge Door)
Cutting Instructions:
Please be aware that these doors use a 1x12, and the measurement that we use for the width of the 1x12 is 11 1/2". You may wish to adjust your cabinet to fit doors that are the width of your 1x12s.
Step 1
Simply build the box as shown above. I use finish nails and a pneumatic nailer, and of course, glue, and Grace’s kitchen is still going just as strong as every. In fact, it’s now in her playhouse.
Step 2
Now add the back. Nail into the shelves too. You can use shorter nails on the back, for example, 1 1/4″ ones.
Step 3
And add the doors. I love euro style inset hinges (also work for full overlay doors) like these for concealed, easy to mount and inexpensive hinges.
Step 4
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And if you are looking to build that perfect Christmas gift, expect LOTS more smaller, giftable projects coming your way in the next few months. Oh, and I have some ideas for mantles, faux mantles, and even Christmas trees!
A few years back, I could not think of what to get Grace for her birthday. Tired of toys that she becomes tired of in minutes, I drooled over a kitchen from Pottery Barn Kids. With a tiny budget and both a birthday and Christmas within days, I knew I could never afford to buy it.
So I built it.
And I blogged the plans here.
And I've been out built so many since. And so many creative, incredible, amazing kitchens have followed, in all colors, styles, and with the most beautiful accessories.
Here is from Kirsten, from The Crafting Chicks. I may have built a wood kitchen, but Kirsten inspired so many people to accessorize and paint their kitchens and sew . . . . she is amazing.
You must go here to see all the photos and to get the full tutorial on how to build the sink skirt.
From Being Brook: Ellie's adorable play kitchen that was even featured on Ohdeedoh! You can read more about Being Brook's kitchen here.
I love the little details in this kitchen, from the scalloped backsplash to the rounded shelving on the end.
From Rambling Renovators, who blogged that she is ridiculously happy with how the project turned out.
You must go here to see that oven . . . it lights up and has a real oven rack!
From Mary
How about that fridge! And I love the decals and the oven door!
And from Mindy
People are so creative. Check out that little sink!
And from Tasha
Can't go wrong with glass knobs and beautiful fabric!
From Rosie
Simple blue works too!
From Robin
And white never goes out of style. Is that a dishwasher? How amazing!
From Aubrey
This one could be boy friendly! I love the stove! And the colors!
From Johanna
How about a magnetic fridge?
From Happygal4
Or chic style? Love the animal stripes!
From Edfrank1777
Is that a real faucet? Cute!
From Anna
Adore these bright colors!
And from Blue Eyed Yonder
The kitchen is cute, but I'm always partial to cute kids.
I wanted to show you this kitchen for two reasons. One, it's beautiful. And two, Krista has found a way to sell her work and still give credit back. She has also made the design her own. There has been quite a bit of talk about selling furniture, and I've always been so torn between understanding that people are just trying to make a little money in hard times doing something that they love, but also torn in trying to protect what I have worked so hard at. Thank you to those of you who give credit. It is much appreciated.
And finally, from Catherine, at iBlog
You must go visit Catherine to see all the photos. Beyond beautiful.
And just look at that homeade apron sink. What a brilliant idea.
Now for any of you who I have not lost yet (I don't blame you, there are some talented people out there!) I wanted to add quick plans for the fridge for more compact spaces.
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Oh wow!! Super inspiration
Oh wow!! Super inspiration for my half finsihed kitchen in the garage. I'm thinking I might keep my first fridge for a "pantry" to store all of those kitchen items in and make throw together a smaller fridge. Are there any plans for little dining tables with chairs. I was thinking of attempting a "mini farmhouse table" design so it will look neat next to the big one I hope to build after we move. Oh my. Looks like my weekend just got busy!! Thanks for the pics and the new plans, looking forward to everything else you have up your sleeve for Christmas. This year is our first "handmade" Christmas and I'm LOVING it!!
I really want a mantel on my
I really want a mantel on my fireplace upstairs but I don't know how hard it would be to attatch it to brick. It's quite wide. It's very 70's so I want to faux paint the brick so it isn't off white for something that looks more natural, but I would love a great kind of rustic matel. I just want to learn how to attach it to brick so if you can address that I'd sure appreciate it!
Anna, I love the kitchens.
Anna, I love the kitchens. I'm crafty, and creative, but not a builder by any means. My husband and I are going to tackle a few projects to make our home baby friends. (Brooklyn is 3 months, and our house is mostly glass items, that are with in reach for a baby!) I love all these things you have for Grace. Hopefully after we build the TV Stand with the lil drawers, and the coffee table on wheels ... I will have gained the general knowledge of tools, and enough confidence to tackle these projects. I would love to give my baby girl a doll house, and then a kitchen. You're the best. I appreciate all your free plans, your CAD skills, and your likeliness to my style. You are amazing, and Grace is lucky to be your lil princess.
Is it wrong that I want to
Is it wrong that I want to have another baby just so I can make one of these for her? Or maybe build a time machine so that I could build a play kitchen in the present and then take it back in time with me so I could play with it when I was little. Do you have any time machine plans? :D
I'm working on a fridge
I'm working on a fridge inspired by your original PB photo, as we speak! I'm a first timer, so I hope it turns out well!
These kitchens are so
These kitchens are so awesome! I don't know how many times I have gone back and looked up the Crafting Chicks one...now to have them all in the same place!
I can not wait to get your "gift" project plans! I want to compile (cut, measure, etc) a small project as a gift for my 6 year old that he can put together himself. I was trying to come up with something on my own, but now I might just wait for your plans and see if there is anything I can adapt for his age! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously love you Ana White!!! :)
This is really amazing! I
This is really amazing! I wonder if I could get my Tiny Roommate to play in this kitchen rather than our existing one!
I can't believe you posted
I can't believe you posted mine on here. Thank you! I need to send you the picture that include the curtain finished and in... my serger would NOT play nice the night I was trying to finish... but its done now. I'll get you a new photo... when I can get the play room cleaned up! Which, could be a while... we've got intentions for a Cameron-inspried media wall to help with that. :) Love the new fridge, by the way.
Ya know Ana, Good for You!
Ya know Ana, Good for You! How wonderful of you to post pics of what others can do with your plans. This is one whole post dedicated to the work of others. Maybe that is why others give credit where credit is due, like Krista does, making and selling items that originated from your designs and giving the credit for the original back to you. You complement the skill and imagination of others that have taken your ideas and made them theirs, publically. Takes a pretty big heart and confident soul to do that. Grace has a pretty wonderful role model to grow up with. Lucky little girl. Thank you for all your hard work and intestinal fortitude. From me in Louisiana to you in Alaska, Thanks!
These look better than my
These look better than my real kitchen!
your comment made my day.
your comment made my day. thank you.
Perfect timing. This is what
Perfect timing. This is what I am going to make for my daughter fo Christmas. I think she will LOVE it. Thanks for the inspiration. I will post it here once I get it done. Guess that means I need to get started!!
Ana, you never cease to make
Ana, you never cease to make people feel awesome!!! You will always be my online favorite, I hope we get to meet one day :)!!! I always rave to everyone about your site, even today I showed someone new your site and they were D.Y.I.N.G. I can't wait to show you my tall shoe rack I designed and built recently. I holds about 45 PAIRS of shoes. You are such an inspiration!!!!
posted by Kirsten Wright (not verified) | on Fri, 2010-11-05 11:08
I love all the kitchens on
I love all the kitchens on your site but they were just too big for our home. I'm excited at the narrow fridge plans. Is there any chance you will post a plan for a one piece, compact kitchen like those sold by KidKraft? They are well priced but my guess is that they wouldn't hold up all that well to continual use by multiple children.
Wow!!! I've been eyeing this
Wow!!! I've been eyeing this kitchen for a long while now. The bigger question at hand is ... Can I make this before Christmas AND how will I make it without my two daughters knowing what I'm up to? Hmm.... I might have to make them a little bigger, as my girls are 7 & 9 and still love to play kitchen, babies, house, etc.
I agree with you. I always
I agree with you. I always LOVE to build . I am just not to great at it. But Ana you give me the confidence and guidance tha I can build. Thanks for sharing all of your talent and others!!
I love all the cute kitchens!
I love all the cute kitchens! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures and sharing so much with all your fans. Maybe I am in the minority opinion, but I was a bit outraged that someone would try to make money off the plans you give away so generously for free. Your name was not listed on the website. I had to hover over a one word link at the bottom in extremely small print to find where you were given credit.
I have followed your blog every day for more than 6 months and I share it with everyone and anyone that I can. All my friends and family know who Ana White is because I talk about the amazing things you do all the time. Thank you for being so inspiring:-)
Thanks for featuring Ellie's
Thanks for featuring Ellie's kitchen Ana! She loves it and still plays with it everyday. Love all the play kitchens. They are so cute. Especially love the apron sink, what an awesome idea. I'm always amazed at how creative people are! As always thanks so much for all your great plans. I am working on your ledge shelves this week.
Ana - You truly have a heart
Ana - You truly have a heart of gold. How sweet of you to feature all of the wonderful play kitchens you have inspired. I loved browsing through the pictures and seeing all of the creative interpretations. There must be lots of happy kiddos out there. I want one in a big girl size! :-)
Thanks again for the sweet email and words of encouragement. You really made my day. Grace is so lucky to have a mother like you.
posted by Blue Eyed Yonder (not verified) | on Fri, 2010-11-05 13:00
Those are all so amazing!
Those are all so amazing! I'm not ready to build one yet, but I've been accumulating accessories. I have a faucet, a toaster and the handles for the fridge and cupboards! Beautiful pieces. These are sets that can be handed down to children and grandchildren. Nice work, Ana :)
what a beautiful plan you
what a beautiful plan you have made Ana. My little one would love one of them for Christmas I am sure. Cant wait to forward the link to DH for a do it together project. ;)
I am sooo making a play
I am sooo making a play kitchen for my son! I envision greens and browns and orange :)
I love love love these
I love love love these kitchens and would love to build one for my daughter for xmas...but must admit i am a little confused by all the mentioning of a smaller fridge, versus the regular fridge, etc. are there two seperate sets of plans for the regular size versus the more compact one? I just want to make sure i dont make a fridge that is super small compared to the sink and stove? any information would be helpful. Thanks
I just found your website a
I just found your website a few days ago and already have a long list of projects! But, first up, play kitchen for Christmas for my little girl! Once I feel confident with that, on to the narrow farmhouse table. I can not wait to start building! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful plans and your amazing talent!
I would go to the lettered
I would go to the lettered cottage "http://theletteredcottage.net/?s=%2482+fireplace" I am thinking about doing the same thing to my fireplace, and she has helpful hints on how to redo fireplaces. The lettered cottage and Ana-white are my two all-time favorite bloggers! Enjoy!
Oh wow, thanks for featuring
Oh wow, thanks for featuring our kitchen Ana! We finally finished the fridge too and our little Chloe loves to play kitchen every day.
Thanks so much for creating and sharing your plans. There are dozens more happier children around the world because you helped so many moms and dads find their inner DIYer. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
posted by Rambling Renovators (not verified) | on Mon, 2010-11-08 22:14
Very inspiring kitchens! Too
Very inspiring kitchens! Too bad my kids are grown up! I am interested in Ana's comment about Krista at Blue eyed Yonder finding a way to sell her work and give credit back. Since these plans are not to be
used for commercial purposes, are people getting individual permission from Anna. I am interested in selling furniture but I want to do it ethically. Maybe I missed something. I looked at Blue Eyed Yonder but didn't see any mention of knockoffwood or Ana. Any thoughts? TIA
I just realized that the
I just realized that the tone of my last post might be viewed as a criticism of Blue Eyed Yonder. I certainly didn't intend it to be. I congratulate Krista on her success and entrepreneurial spirit. She is obviously doing this in an ethical way, I am just a little confused on the guidelines.
Question...I'm about ready to
Question...I'm about ready to tackle the kitchen for my daughters Christmas gift. I LOVE the look of the wider kitchens and the more "classic" looks, like the doors that are on some ovens. Are there plans for these (I haven't seen them) or are people just smart enough to adjust the plans themselves??? I really want the look of these kitchens, but I'm afraid I can't figure it out!
I am building this for my
I am building this for my daughter who is 2 1/2. Just today we looked through a kids catalog and I couldn't beleive all the kid kitchen toys there are. I must say, I am hopeful mine will be better and last longer than some of the ones you can buy! She is hoping Santa will bring her this for Christmas...I am hoping she loves it as much as I have loved making it! Thanks for all your plans Ana - its inspirational.
I'm building these (last
I'm building these (last minute of course) for Christmas. How do you guys get the paint to look so good? Mine looks awful. Maybe we picked the wrong wood? Despite the sanding, it feels rough. I'm using regular house paint and tried spray paint, but I don't have the patience. Any finishing tricks would be appreciated!!
Thanks so much for the plans.
Thanks so much for the plans. It took me about 4 full days to complete (didn't do it all at once) but got it done in time for Christmas. I added an extra piece by doing the "sink" twice with just a flat counter top for extra counter space-my kids use it to prepare the food, play with the toaster, blender, cut fake veggies, etc. I had originally bought cloth to make the sink skirt however thought it would make the piece a bit too girly (I have a boy and girl). So I decided to leave it open and use the material to make aprons and chef hats.The knobs are from Hobby Lobby, sink bowl is a $4 dog bowl from Walmart and the faucet was about $14 on efaucets. For the grill I used a floor vent from Lowes and made the burner details using a paint marker (can get from any craft store). Thanks again-it was definitely the highlight of Christmas.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the plans Ana.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the plans Ana. Sorry, I'm a bit confused though. Most of your plans start with a shopping list for supplies. I'm planning on this as a first project along with the fridge and stove for my son's b-day in 1 1/2 weeks. I had printed the plans and was making my shopping list (hopefully shopping tomorrow) but didn't see any way from this post to determine what I needed to build it. Now I'm getting nervous about starting AGAIN (I was GOING to make it for Christmas!) HELP!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the plans Ana.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the plans Ana. Sorry, I'm a bit confused though. Most of your plans start with a shopping list for supplies. I'm planning on this as a first project along with the sink and stove for my son's b-day in 1 1/2 weeks. I had printed the plans and was making my shopping list (hopefully shopping tomorrow) but didn't see any way from this post to determine what I needed to build it. Now I'm getting nervous about starting AGAIN (I was GOING to make it for Christmas!) HELP!!!
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LOVE all these kitchens:)
I'm going to build a kitchen and playhouse loft bed with stairs for my step-daughter. She's 6 almost 7 and probably close to being too old for this (we are going to make the kitchen taller) BUT she still has some insecurities from her parents divorce and still is not able to sleep on her own AND as a result of that hardly ever stays here with her dad and I. We get her every other weekend but she usually ends up sleeping @ his mom's because she lets her sleep with her. She saw the plans for the bed and the kitchen and was super excited that we would build it for her and it could be painted and decorated like she wanted:) She even agreed to sleep in there once it was built! So who cares if she grows out of it in a year?! If it makes her happy and she will spend more time here which will help our relationship with her then it's well worth it:)
Euro Style Hinges...
Hi Ana. I so admire you and all of your amazing building designs! I'm building the play kitchen for my daughter's 3 year old birthday. I'm so excited to get it completed and give it to her.
I was wondering where you buy your euro style hinges. I only found one that is like your picture at Home Depot and they are quite a bit larger. Do you order yours online. I've been google searching and still haven't come up with anything under $5 per hinge. Any advice on this would be so appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your building plans with the world!
Warm Regards,
Lori
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