KidKraft Uptown Play Kitchen Just $68.60 Shipped on Amazon (Reg. $132)

I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my children (1yo and 4yo). The reason I chose this over a more kiddy colorful option is that it is going in the living room, and I didn’t want it sticking out too much since my cabinets are Espresso. And to be honest, it looks better than my own kitchen!

After reading a few of the reviews about it taking roughly 4hrs to build, I offered my kids to my parents on Christmas Eve so that I had ample time to build in peace and quiet before the festivities began. I started off by carefully separating each piece and wiping them clean. Directions were picture driven and were rather straightforward. The pieces were somewhat easy to locate – some took longer because they drew them larger than what they would appear to be when looking at other pictures. All in all, it took me 3 hours.

The wood feels really solid and sturdy. I would say that this is probably the most precisely cut item I’ve ever built. Everything just lined up perfectly and fit without any correction. Other than a few things such as it not having any electronics or handles to move it around, I’d have to give this 5/5 stars. For the price, it’s absolutely worth it. Per other reviewers, I added some touch lights to the oven and above the sink to give it more realism. Might do the same for the fridge and/or microwave in the future. I supplied my kids with pots/pans/food to go along with it. My kids love it and it’s their favorite gift!