9 Modern Toy Kitchen & Food Playsets For Toddlers & Kids To Match Your “Japandi” Home Aesthetic

Even if you haven’t heard of the term before, the “Japandi” aesthetic is instantly recognisable. A portmanteau of Japanese and Scandinavian, the name is exactly what it suggests – a combination of both interior styles. Some of the common details of this aesthetic include minimalist designs, earthy (or beige-y) colours and lots of light-coloured wood. 

With clean and minimalist being the key theme in this aesthetic, how does having kids fit in? The design aesthetic has also extended into the world of toys, especially kitchen playsets and other food-themed sets. While this aesthetic is often mocked on platforms like TikTok, calling it “sad beige toys”, we made sure this list isn’t so sad and beige-y.

What is the best age for a play kitchen and how big are they?

A play kitchen makes the perfect toy – and the full playset is the perfect size – for one to five-year olds as they start to develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. These kitchen playsets are also great for helping kids build vocabulary and communicate as they play pretend. Older or taller kids can still partake in playtime – there are separate specific standalone sets for them like fruit crates, wooden stand mixers and more. 

From realistic fun-sized wooden kitchen counters perfect for toddlers and younger kids to standalone tea sets, these are some of the best toys to add to your home to fit the Japandi look you are going for. 

Kitchen-themed

These kitchen sets are cute enough for you to want to model your kitchen after them. Some of the full playsets come complete with a sink, oven, cooker hood, stove, all the knobs and buttons – and even fridge! If you don’t need a full set, smaller kitchen sets are just as pretty. 

More food-themed playsets

Not looking to be stuck in the kitchen? These aesthetically pleasing toys also come in more forms. Explore coffee machines, groceries, pizza sets and more.

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