Small Kids Kitchen Set: Where It Fits in a Flat or Bedsitter
Will a kids kitchen set fit in a small flat?
A kids kitchen set fits in a small flat when it is shallow enough to stand against a wall. Ours is 79 cm wide and 30 cm deep, a footprint of about 0.24 square metres, so any clear 79 cm of wall will do: a bedsitter corner, a bedroom wall or the end of a sitting room.
- KSh 18,999
- Ages 3 to 8
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- 3-hour delivery in Nairobi
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Updated by The Wooden Kitchen Sets team
In a one-bedroom flat in Kilimani, the sitting room holds a sofa, a TV unit and a small dining table. The bedroom already has a cot beside the bed.
With a 3-year-old in the house, the question is simple: where would a kitchen go? This page answers it, room by room.
| Floor space used | About 0.24 square metres |
|---|---|
| Depth from the wall | 30 cm |
| Wall length needed | 79 cm |
| Room to leave in front | Enough for your child to stand and turn |
How much floor space does the kitchen set need?
The kitchen set needs a strip of floor 79 cm long and 30 cm deep, about 0.24 square metres, with its back against a wall. That is narrower than a standard single bed and much shallower than most wardrobes. Add a little standing room in front for your child, and the whole play corner fits inside one square metre.
Where does the kitchen set fit in a Nairobi flat?
The kitchen set fits in a Nairobi flat along any clear stretch of wall at least 79 cm long, away from doors that swing open. The table below gives a spot for each common room, from a bedsitter to a family sitting room, and why each spot tends to work well for daily play.
| Room | Where it goes | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Bedsitter | The corner beside the window | Light for play, and out of the walkway |
| Sitting room | The end wall beside the TV unit | Your child cooks where the family sits |
| Child's bedroom | The wall opposite the bed | Play space in the morning, a tidy room at night |
| Shared bedroom | Between two beds, against the wall | Both children reach it from their side |
| Dining area | Beside the dining table | A pretend meal while the real one is cooked |
How do you measure your space before ordering?
- Find a stretch of clear wall, away from doors that swing into the room.
- Measure 79 cm along the wall and mark both ends with a pencil.
- Measure 30 cm out from the wall for the set itself.
- Add standing room in front, about 60 cm, so your child can stand and turn around.
- Mark the outline on the floor with masking tape and leave it for a day.
- Walk past it a few times, and ask us on WhatsApp if you have a question about space.
Can the kitchen set work as storage too?
The kitchen set works as storage too, which helps in a small home. Its cupboards with opening doors are the place for the pots, pans and lids, and the large storage basket holds the play food. Everything for the game has a home in the kitchen itself, so the floor stays clearer when play is over.
How do you keep a small room calm around it?
A small room stays calm around the kitchen set when the kitchen is the only big toy on that wall. Keep other toys on a shelf or in a box elsewhere, so the cooking corner reads as one neat piece of furniture in white and gold.
Our post on organising toys in a small house has more on storage and toy rotation. Where to stand the set for safe, happy play is covered in our play kitchen safety guide.
A footprint smaller than it looks
Photos of play kitchens can make them look bigger than they are. Our set is 90 cm high, so it stands tall enough for a 3-year-old to reach every part, but only 30 cm deep. In a small flat, depth is what matters most, because it decides how far the set reaches into the room.
The wooden kitchen set gallery includes a photo with the measurements marked on the set itself.
Wooden Kitchen Set for Kids, White and Gold
A white and gold wooden kitchen set for children aged 3 to 8, with a fridge, microwave, stove, oven, sink, telephone, lights, sounds, gold pots and play food.
- For ages 3 to 8
- Delivered in Nairobi within 3 hours
In Nairobi it reaches your door within 3 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can the kitchen set stand in a corner?
The kitchen set can stand in a corner along one wall, with its back flat against that wall and one side close to the other. A corner keeps it out of the walkway in a busy room.
Does the kitchen set fit in a bedsitter?
The kitchen set fits in a bedsitter, because it needs only 79 cm of wall and 30 cm of depth. The corner beside the window or the wall at the foot of the bed both work.
How much space should I leave in front of the kitchen set?
The space in front of the kitchen set should be enough for your child to stand, turn around and open the fridge and oven doors. About 60 cm of clear floor in front works well.
What size is the kitchen set?
The kitchen set is 79 cm wide, 90 cm high and 30 cm deep. Its shallow depth is what lets it fit small rooms.
Can the kitchen set go in a shared children's bedroom?
A shared children's bedroom suits the kitchen set well, against the wall between two beds. Both children can reach it, and the floor stays clear for getting in and out of bed.
What is the footprint of the kitchen set in square metres?
The footprint of the kitchen set is about 0.24 square metres: 79 cm wide by 30 cm deep.
Can the kitchen set stand on a rug?
The kitchen set can stand on a flat, firm rug, as long as it sits level against the wall. Our guide to play kitchen safety covers where to place it.
Where does the kitchen set go in a small sitting room?
The kitchen set goes against the end wall of a small sitting room, out of the main walkway. Store other toys elsewhere, so the set stands alone as one neat piece.
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Once you have measured your wall
Send us a photo of the space on WhatsApp. We will tell you how the set will sit, and in Nairobi it can be there within 3 hours.
In Nairobi it reaches your door within 3 hours.