So, what does your kitchen look like from a 3 year old's level? Well, one kitchen in Los Feliz, California got a redesign with just that in mind. Cookie Magazine showcases the kitchen in a slideshow online. Obviously, they've got a bit of room and we were tempted to be more envious than inspired, but most of the ideas can actually be put into practice in a smaller space with a lesser budget so it's worth checking out!
Chalkboard paint seems to be showing up everywhere, but putting it on the refrigerator didn't seem practical to us. Well, this family applied the paint to Masonite panels cut to match the size of the refrigerator doors. A stool also seems like a must have so kids can wash their hands or get involved with the cooking.
Another idea we love- taking an ordinary corkboard or bulletin board and covering it with a decorative throw.
The kitchen is the heart of the home after all, so it does make sense to make it a more kid friendly place- and that means more than just using the back burners when you cook.
© 2009 Apartment Therapy
Love this kitchen. Also love the site it's featured on. Thanks for the link.
As a (regretful) subscriber to this mag (Cookie) I have to say that a useful/interesting article such as this one is very rare. In my experience the magazine is absolutely filled will fluff and ads for expensive baby gear. I will not renew the mag. Just posting this in case anyone new is thinking of subscribing.. In my opinion it is not generally worth it. Thanks for sharing this article, though!
Pleeeease don't say "the kitchen is the heart of the home." It's so one century ago.
You're right, ebrown. The heart of the home is now probably the TV. Much better!
HI - DID NOT KNOW HOW TO REACH YOU SO TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THIS - I SENT A MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION OF COOKIE TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND GAVE YOU THE WRONG ADDRESS
CATHERINE SPINOWITZ APT 414 417 CEDARBRIDGE RD
LAKEWOOD NJ 08701(CORRECT ADDRESS) PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO CORRECT THIS ERROR. THANK YOU. GGMILLERW@AOL.COM
I appreciate all the tips and that's because I am a targeted customer. My kitchen need some drastic modifications starting with replacing the old appliances. The old ones are not safe enough for my kid and I cannot supervise him every second he enters the kitchen. So far Frigidaire parts looks most promising.
view albert26's profile