Solid Rubberwood Outer Construction – (shelves and middle inside divider is MDF)
Built-in “draining” surface
A hanging bar for utensils or pots and pans
A clock with moveable hands and a telephone
Deluxe features include: See-thru oven with rack
Microwave
Refrigerator with inner shelf
Cook top with turning and clicking knobs
Sink with removable Pan
Stands 46″ H x 31 1/4″ W x 23″ D
Work Surface is 24″ H

. My search will continue.

My favorite all-of-the-above kitchen sets that I’ve seen this season is the Camden Rose fridge/kitchen combo – http://www.palumba.com/product/a_simple_kitchen_combination/310/?catID=68 BUT it’s expensive (as in almost $700). Overall, it’s the best forever heirloom set you could get though. Steffy makes a combo kitchen that’s less expensive $375 but I know little about them. I do know they’re 100% greenguard compliant. http://www.steffywood.com/index.html

I rarely see total combo kitchens with say a microwave, dishwasher, etc. Usually those are add ons. Steffy, linked above makes some combos with all that, but I don’t love their kitchens styles as much as some others, plus, as noted, I don’t know much about them. I’m guessing they use plywood for some.

I’ve been planning on calling up all those companies you ask about above, because my own research on companies like Educo and especially KidKraft and Guidecraft have been sketchy at best. Some folks say, “Oh they’re using real wood” but then when I look up some stuff by them it appears to be plywood. On that note, you’re not going to get a good AND inexpensive play kitchen that’s real wood. If you want quality, you’ll pay for it. In my opinion wood is best, greener plywood is second best, plywood next and last plastic.

All this said, calling all these companies, then writing about them all, is going to be an ordeal, and something I likely won’t do until closer to next year. There are no laws (barely) about non-toxic toys, so companies mainly make stuff up. Like they’ll say something made of plywood is “wood” or they’ll say non-toxic because they use non-toxic paints, but don’t use sustainably sourced wood. It’d be useful for parents if there were laws about this stuff but there’s not.

If I was in your situation, and sort of wanting it all for a semi-decent price, I’d get the following:
Either the http://www.amazon.com/GuideCraft-97258-Kitchenette-Center-Natural/dp/B000FI6ZN8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1292190252&sr=8-5 ($165) OR the Plan Toys Kitchen Center http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Toys-Kitchen-Center/dp/B001CMOXW6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1292190252&sr=8-8 (around $224)

Then add the plan toys fridge – http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Toys-0278900-PlanToys-Dishwasher/dp/B003NE5GXQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1292190614&sr=1-6 ($129)

Then maybe add the plan toys dishwasher for a birthday later on http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Toys-0344100-PlanToys-Washer/dp/B000I8WCMI/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1292190494&sr=8-7 ($179)

That’s a bunch of kitchen for just about $450-500 – less if you shop around. Hopefully, this is somewhat helpful.

Secondly, I’m having a difficult time finding one that actually has “all of the above”, shelves/racks in both the oven and fridge, an actual sink (really want to buy the wonderworld creative cookery but see that the sink is shallow and has fake water diplay), an oven that’s acutally under the stove, AND counter space to put a toy toaster and/or blender. Also, I would love one with a microwave and dishwasher…but that may be too good to be true to find…realize I may just have to purchase those seperate.

Other questions you might be able to help with, have you researched KidKraft and Guidecraft? I’m hesitant with these companies (as well as Educo and Melissa and Doug. Actually, can’t even find a website for Educo) as their websites don’t really inform of their paint qualities and environmental standards. Also, I’ve seen cute looking kitchen items by Color Bright (Guidecraft). They LOOK like wood, but again, not sure on their paint, finishes, glues, etc.

Sorry to have so many questions…I figured you may know a lot more than what I’ve been able to gather from various places…so hopefully you can shed some light. Thank you for your time and reading!

The Maxim Kitchen I’ve gotten mixed reviews on. When I first heard about this, I was told it was hardwood. However, after seeing your question, I looked into it more and other sources say it’s made of MDF. Which actually could be okay if they’re using a formaldehyde-free MDF like Medex or Medite. BUT I can’t find that info, so I’m taking this kitchen off the list until I contact them. Which I may not even do as Maxim has a really lame, not well-done website with very little info on their products. They may not be worth it – too bad though because their new EverEarth line is rubberwood and seems nice. Thanks for your question.