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A mud kitchen is an outdoor pretend play kitchen that is a great way to give kids a fun place to get messy and use their imagination.

 

Building a mud kitchen is a fun and simple little project. It can be a particularly affordable project if you use recycled pallet timber.

 

Check out these mud kitchen projects shared by clever and creative Bunnings Workshop community members and feel free to share your own builds.

 

1. Outdoor mud kitchen by @Natalya 

 

Bunnings Workshop community member Natalya shared step-by-step directions for building her mud kitchen using treated Pine posts and decking timber. 

 

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2. Pallet timber kids mud kitchen by @DIY-Loomesy 

 

This simple mud kitchen by community member DIY-Loomesy was built using two pallets and is a great project for D.I.Y. beginners.

 

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3. Kids mud kitchen by @Noah 

 

Noah built a kids mud kitchen using Pine, fence palings, a benchtop and accessories for under $70.

 

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4. Recycled pallet mud kitchen by @LePallet 

 

Riley's recycled pallet timber mud kitchen has a working tap and sink for the ultimate play time.

 

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5. Recycled pallet kids mud kitchen by @Jjoo6699 

 

This kids mud kitchen also uses recycled pallet timber and features a pretend oven.

 

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6. Pallet timber mud kitchen by @Yorky88 

 

Marty finds that mud kitchens are great for young children with vibrant imaginations and can be a great learning tool. He even makes adult versions with functional sinks for outdoor entertainment areas. 

 

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7. Kids mud kitchen using pallet timber by @Carol_Prime 

 

Carol's mud kitchen was made using recycled Pine pallets stained with Feast Watson timber and decking oil.

 

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8. Pallet mud kitchen by @Canolice 

 

Workshop member Canolice made a pallet kitchen for their son with one tub for water and another for mud or sand.

 

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9. D.I.Y. kids mud kitchen by @CEELC 

 

Workshop member CEELC shared this large mud kitchen built for young children at an early learning centre to enjoy together.

 

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10. Henry's mud kitchen by the Bunnings team

 

Build your own mud kitchen by following the step-by-step guide How to build a mud kitchen for kids which includes a full list of tools and materials required.

 

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More popular kids projects

 

For more great projects to keep children happy and entertained for countless hours, check out our collection of play tables and sandpits shared by Bunnings Workshop community members. More inspiration can also be found in our Top 10 most popular kids projects and Top 10 most popular cubby house projects.

 

Why join the Bunnings Workshop community?

Workshop is a friendly place to learn, get ideas and find inspiration for your home improvement projects