The TTS Modern Living Oven & Microwave Unit brings a contemporary kitchen into any early years space, sparking the kind of imaginative play that children across North America return to again and again. Built for classrooms, daycares, and home play areas alike, this striking navy unit combines sleek design with durable MDF construction - a piece that children take seriously because it looks and feels like the real thing.

What Makes This Role Play Kitchen Unit Stand Out

At a full 1000mm tall, this unit is designed to meet children at the right height, encouraging them to reach, bend, stretch, and pull in ways that naturally support physical development. The built-in oven sits below and the microwave above, with a clear black display panel where numbers can be added to bring in simple mathematical concepts - how long does a cake need to bake? Is the microwave faster than the oven? These are the small questions that make play rich with learning.

The TTS Modern Living collection was developed with modern family life in mind. Children recognise these units from their own homes, and that familiarity is precisely what gives the play its depth. They aren't just pretending - they are working through the world as they know it, exploring consequences, building vocabulary, and negotiating roles with peers.

Key Features of the TTS Modern Living Oven & Microwave Unit

• Rich navy finish with marble-effect worktop - reflects the aesthetic of contemporary home kitchens so children connect immediately with the environment, deepening the realism of role play
• Knobs that turn and opening oven and microwave doors - provide authentic tactile interaction, supporting hand strength and fine motor control as children manipulate realistic appliance features
• Built-in accessible storage cupboard - gives children ownership of their kitchen space, inviting decisions about what to use and where things belong, supporting independence and organisational thinking
• Full-length door hinges - designed to prevent finger trapping, so children can open and close doors freely with no supervision anxiety for educators and caregivers
• Clear black display panel - ready to receive number labels, giving practitioners a natural integration point for maths learning through contextual play
• Pre-assembled - arrives ready to place directly into your home corner or play area with no setup time required
• Constructed from durable MDF - built to withstand the pace of a busy early years setting, day after day and year after year
• Safety tested to high standards - certified safe for the classroom and home environment; not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts
• Part of the modular Modern Living Kitchen Collection - pairs with the Sink & Hob Unit, Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, and more to build a complete home corner

Skills Children Develop Through Role Play Kitchen Play

• Communication & Language Development - role play around a kitchen unit provides endless context for new vocabulary, storytelling, and conversation, as children negotiate roles, name utensils, describe foods, and narrate their cooking adventures
• Fine Motor & Hand-Eye Coordination - turning knobs, opening hinged doors, loading and unloading the oven, and handling ovenware all call for precise, controlled hand movements that build the motor skills underpinning writing, self-care, and daily independence
• Social & Emotional Skills - sharing a kitchen space with peers means practising turn-taking, collaborative storytelling, conflict resolution, and empathy as children inhabit domestic roles together
• Cognitive & Mathematical Thinking - setting the timer, comparing cooking times, deciding what to put in which appliance, and following the sequence of a pretend recipe all build early numeracy, sequencing, and problem-solving skills
• Independence & Life Skills - children who understand their domestic environment feel more confident and capable; role play kitchens give them a safe space to explore responsibility, risk (in a managed way), and the routines of daily life

Why Educators & Families Choose the Modern Living Collection

The Modern Living range from TTS is designed to close the gap between children's real-life experiences and their learning environment. A child who eats meals cooked in a kitchen like this one at home will instantly feel reflected in this space - and that sense of belonging matters enormously for confident, engaged learners. For educators building or refreshing a home corner in a classroom or daycare across Canada and the US, this unit offers a standard of finish and durability that supports long-term investment.

The navy finish and clean contemporary lines mean this unit fits as naturally in a stylish home play room as it does in a professional early years setting. It is designed for everyone - curious children, family play, Montessori-influenced environments, and high-use institutional spaces - and built to deliver for each.

• Dimensions: H1000 x W400 x D400mm
• Material: MDF
• Colour: Navy with marble-effect worktop
• Pre-assembled: Yes
• Age suitability: 36 months and above