Customer Reviews

Camden Rose A Simple Hearth (Childs Cherry Wood Play Kitchen with Hutch)

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This is a beautiful toy made of beautiful cherry wood. It arrives almost totally assembled, only the faucet, cupboard handle, oven handle, and hutch have to be attached. It was packed wonderfully, a lot of time must have gone into selecting the boxes and packing materials; we even saved them so we are able to repack it when we move so nothing will happen to the kitchen. The oven has a little rack in the middle, really nice to see after looking at lots of kitchens where the food would have to sit on the floor of the oven. Palumba sells a cookie sheet that fits perfectly in there. The cupboard side is great for storing play food but a shelf in there would have been nice. The burners are just the right size for play pots and pans. The sink is nice but the stainless steel bowl move around a little bit and makes noise while the kids are playing. The hutch with the shelves is nice for keeping play food organized yet accessible. The pull out counter space is a great idea and gives the kids plenty of room to play. The kitchen is currently used by my six year old, my four year old, and my 18 month old and they are all able to play at once when the counter is pulled out. I would have liked it to be a bit larger though, I was surprised at how small it is. It would be great if it was a few inches taller and wider, although this could be because my oldest is very tall for her age so many toys for kids her age seem too small.

I really like that it is not only a beautiful piece of furniture but it is gender neutral, a quality becoming hard to come by in toys. I bought this after having already owned a wooden kitchen from a toy store and having it broken beyond repair after less than a year with just two kids using it. I wanted something that would stand up to years of use by all four of my kids. I know this will and will last well beyond that. It should retain much of it's value for resale, something plastic toys do not do, but we will likely keep it for our grandchildren. Palumba was a great company to buy from, they have very nice people working there who answered my questions and quickly solved the only small issue with my order. The shipping was very fast, the kitchen and everything else I ordered arrived at my door just a couple days after ordering, I had thought it would take more than a week for two large boxes.

This kitchen is absolutely beautiful and worth every penny. My two and a half year old daughter loves it. It is so well made it looks like it should be in a childrens' museum. Just gorgeous!

I love this Kitchen. We bought it for my daughter for her second birthday, and I'm so pleased with it. Eight months later, she still plays with it every day. Whenever we have friends over the parents all comment on how beautiful it is and it is the first thing the children run to play with. I really felt that this was the most attractive play kitchen on the market and it is so well made, I wouldn't be surprised if my grandchildren are still playing with it many, many years from now.

We looked at several play kitchen sets before purchasing this one. What a find! The solid wood construction and excellent craftsmanship make it both beautiful and extremely durable. It is the prefect size for our 3-year-old daughter, yet she won't outgrow it for several years. All of the working functions (cutting board, knobs, doors/hinges, etc.) can be safely and easily handled by a child. The stainless bowl is removable for filling with water or washing. This kitchen is perfect for imaginative play. It truly is an heirloom quality toy.

After months of searching for a nice wooden kitchen I found this one and although I balked at the price at first, I have to say I have been VERY pleased with it. It arrived quickly in perfect condition and needed very little assembly. My two kids (4yrs & 18mo) love it and my 4 y/o will not outgrow it any time soon. It has a pull-out counter for a cutting board or added play space, which minimizes fighting :) The wood is sanded smooth but is unfinished-which is understandable, as some people might want to paint/stain/personalize it, etc. I think the wood is beautiful as-is so I just put clear protection on it (Mfr recommends beeswax) to protect it from water & Play-Doh. The knobs are cleverly attached & there's no worry of screws stripping loose & knobs falling off. Overall a well thought-out, well-crafted, beautiful kitchen worth the money!

My order arrived right away, left outside in the snow by delivery people with absolutely no problem. My husband had it assembled in moments. I am conditioning the wood with bee's wax as manufacturer advises and it is so satiny and beautiful! It doesn't waste space and has everything my 2 year old daughter needs, (her 10 year old sister enjoys it as well;) a great investment we will enjoy for generations :)