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Kid Stuff Makeovers Trash To Treasure

Repurposed Kids Play Kitchen Hutch

Upcycled Thrift Store Play Hutch for Kids

Easy Repurposed Kids Play Kitchen Hutch from Thrift Store Finds

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I had yet ANOTHER successful trip to the Goodwill  where I found this old red and white play hutch that I thought was too cute to pass up for $9.99.  I knew I needed to hunt for a second piece to complete this repurposed kids play kitchen hutch I had in my head.  It just so happens that my best friend was storing an old wooden vanity table in my garage… and guess what? She said I could have it…FOR FREE!!! So, here’s what I ended up doing with these two fab pieces.

Materials I used

  • Old kids play hutch and kids table
  • Electric sander
  • Spray paint
  • Drop cloth
  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Spray adhesive
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Painter’s tape
  • Paint
  • Wooden knobs (3)
  • E6000

Here is the hutch BEFORE. It had painted drawers and little flowers on it.  It’s a little scratched and warped on the bottom but for ten bucks, I was OK with that!

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Here is the vanity table BEFORE.  This was caked with paint.

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Repurposed Kids Play Kitchen Hutch Instructions

Both were pretty beat up so I had to break out the electric sander.  The table had survived two previous makeovers.

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I spray painted both of them white.

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I measured and cut three pieces of fabric to fit the three bottom shelves.  There was fabric left over from the little upholstered stool I made over.

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Next, I attached the fabric strips to the hutch with spray adhesive.

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Next, I liked the fake drawers that the hutch had originally, so I taped off three drawers and painted them blue (of course).  

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I added little knobs that I had left from an old dresser I upcycled a while ago. Since the bottom of the hutch was hollow and the way the hutch and table aligned, I had to use an industrial strength E6000 glue to attach the two together.

Here are a few AFTER photos. I love that it matches the repurposed toy storage stuffed animal cage I made and the upcycled play table I painted.

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  1. Irene says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:33 am

    That is truly adorable! And a great way to upcycle those two pieces!

    Reply
  2. Allyson says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Wow! This is such a great idea! I really love how it turned out!! Allyson@Domestic Superhero

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 17, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you so much, Allyson! It was so much fun to make too!

      Reply
  3. Tracie Gulit- the bunch says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:49 am

    This turned out beautiful!! What a great find. I shared it with my followers today at http://www.facebook.com/thebunchstore

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 17, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you Tracie! On my way to check out your page!

      Reply
  4. Sharon Garofalow says

    June 17, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    You are a genius. I am so impressed with your repurposing skills. I don’t even think I spelled the word right, let alone could use electric power tools and industrial strength glue!

    Reply
  5. Jill says

    June 18, 2013 at 12:24 am

    This turned out really cute!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 18, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Thank you, Jill!

      Reply
  6. Wendy says

    June 18, 2013 at 1:19 am

    This turned out SO CUTE! Never mind it being a play hutch for kids … I want one for myself!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 18, 2013 at 7:29 am

      LOL! It would brighten my day if my actual kitchen was this colorful! Thank you, Wendy!

      Reply
  7. Christy says

    June 18, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I love this! You have a talent for seeing something beautiful out of something ordinary. Nice Job!
    -Christy @ Mother of the Year

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 18, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Christy!!

      Reply
  8. FaVe Mom says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Bring yourself over to my house and you can redo all of my furniture. Yep.

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      June 18, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      LOL! I need new projects! On my way! 😉

      Reply
  9. malia says

    June 25, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    You did an absolutely beautiful job with this project! It looks amazing.

    Reply
  10. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    July 11, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    Hi Dinah, This turned out so cute! I was sad when my youngest outgrew the kitchen set, but now she helps me in the kitchen & loves to bake. Great makeover!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 12, 2013 at 8:23 am

      Thank you, Theresa! I was just thinking that the other day… they grow up way too fast!

      Reply
  11. Lolly says

    April 7, 2021 at 7:45 am

    You can extract the beauty out of anything.

    Reply

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